Give me one reason ... Jolène Leeuwner- Maritz

Jolène Leeuwner- Maritz's mind is wired to wholeheartedly support the statement: “Why is patience a virtue? Hurry up should be a virtue."

Jolène, Winner of the South African Commerce & Industry's Women in Business Award, was our guest on the iStart2 Show this week. We chatted about sustainable businesses, her No Crime Culture Project and what it takes to be successful as a woman in business. 

"Without execution an idea is just an idea" 

- Jolène Leeuwner- Maritz

After matric Jolène enrolled for and obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Pretoria. She finished her articles and passed the Attorney Admission Exams, Conveyancing Exam and Notarial Exam.

Jolène is driven by Dopamine, Endorphins and the appreciation of well-served clients. Her biggest passion is to be part of the progression of our species and she is determined and committed to be a life long student for personal enrichment and to serve with distinction.


To listen to the show and one of her own songs, just click play:

Thought of the Day:

Upcoming events:

21 November 2015
iStart2Sing Show

With the promise of entertainment for all, the iStart2Sing Show will be a great night out for discerning music lovers. Artists like Pops Mohamed, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Ashish Joshi, Andries "Roof" Bezuidenhout from Brixton Moord & Roof Orkes, Poorvi Bhana, Femi Koya and Herman Steyn from the band Sheraaz are lined up to perform. Kabous Meiring, presenter of Prontuit on Kyknet, will MC the event.

Limited seats available. Book now at www.iStart2.com


3 - 5 December 2015  
Tshwane - State Theatre

Never before has a theatrical production applied such heartrending artistry in telling the truths of our history, whilst soliciting support the world over for our country`s freedom. An unprecedented historical and emotional experience awaits the South African people, for the first time on home soil: Amandla Cultural Ensemble: The Production. Book here

The Ten Best Things about Climate Change

1. Why pay for tattoos when melanoma's free?
2. No more pesky weeds. In fact, no more pesky plants.
3. Nile Encephalitis: not just for Egyptians anymore.
4. Furnaces convert easily into tornado shelters.
5. Helsinki: the new Riviera.
6. Middle East oil producers feel right at home— everywhere.
7. Golfers only need a putter and a sand wedge.
8. For those who can't get enough of global warming. One word: Venus.
9. Steaks, medium rare, on the hoof.
10. Three thongs and you're dressed!
  - by the authors of DEAD MARS, DYING EARTH

Please remember to do one thing this week to create a more sustainable world for all of us! Have fun! :-)