Entrepreneur and Coach

Growing up as young lady battling self-esteem, Alison became a political activist during apartheid South Africa. She went to become a multi award-winning entrepreneur, transformation coach and a philanthropist passionate about bridging the economic, social and cultural divides.

Still, it would take Alison 60 years to embrace her achievements, her identity and tell her story. Today she is a champion of Identity Intelligence, belonging, and holistic wellness.

In her book "Belonging" unravels her she once overlooked —from building a small company to 150 employees, winning numerous awards. Her transformative personal growth of overcoming many life and mental health challenges is narrated through profound storytelling. Now, as an award-winning speaker and author, she shed her story to inspire others to embrace their unique narratives and contribute to a world rich in diverse experiences. 

Alison message: Embrace your story, live with grace, and enrich the world one conversation at a time.

From abject poverty in apartheid South Africa, to facilitating workshops in Manhattan. Jabu Zwane became an Award-winning Leadership Coach, Global speaker and Founder of the Mindset Development Institute.  

Jabu’s journey embodies ultimate resilience, having been homeless for 4 months, being stuck in USA for 8 months during COVID lockdown and starting over at 39 after losing his first wife at 36.

Jabu has since worked with over 60 companies, is immediate vice-president of PSA Southern Africa, regular media contributor and an entrepreneur who mentors countless young people.

Belonging In A Divided World

"Belonging in a Divided World" is a poignant expression of human endeavor for unity amidst rising global polarization causing societal fractures and divisions. In the complexity of identity and diverse cultures many are yearning for connection and belonging. In this introspective conversation, two South Africans from diverse backgrounds, Alison (White) and Jabu (Black) narrate how to navigate tensions of inclusion and exclusion through their story of friendship and human connection. Ultimately, "Belonging in a Divided World" provokes us to have the courage embrace and build more caring and accepting society in a multi-cultural world.  Given the dark history of apartheid South Africa, their story ignites hope for the oneness that humanity longs for.