‘Courageous Talk’ set to grace the airwaves
Makgaba Letsoalo, a businessman from Ga-Dikgale, is set to launch his own motivational talk show, Courageous Talk, in September.
POLOKWANE – Makgaba explains that he does not like the term ‘motivational speaker’, he prefers courageous talk, hence the name of his show.
“Talking is in my system. I talk to people in a positive manner, even when I am going through challenges myself. Of all the people I talk to, I know somebody might hear and get help from it,” he says. His target audience is the people from impoverished backgrounds because he also grew up in an underprivileged home.
He is the first born of four children and says he inherited his grandmother’s business spirit. “As a first born, you automatically become a breadwinner. My grandmother was business-minded, so I took that from her. While still at school I would sell things like tomatoes and cabbage and after school I would go home and change then go out and sell whatever I had to sell that day to put food on the table. Although it was difficult, it contributed to the person I am today. I also believe it’s important to hear criticism and discouragement because it is a motivating factor to rise above expectations. It taught me how to encourage myself through bad experiences,” he explains.
Makgaba, who is a Christian, is also firm believer in education and he studied business management and project management and is also working towards a mechanical engineering qualification. “I had to work to pay for my fees. Through Courageous Talk I aim to inspire people who have lost hope. If it’s possible for me, it’s possible for anyone. Since I accepted Jesus Christ, my life changed. There’s no me without Jesus Christ,” he shares.
He is anticipating to work with radio stations for Courageous Talk, which will also be hosting big events biannually.
He says he will always open Courageous Talk with the following words: “If God blesses you with wealth, touch a life somewhere. By so doing you’re encouraging the individual.”
You don’t have to have millions to help someone, he explains, the little you have can assist the next person with less than you.
