After the success of the GRL PWR series in 2019, held in Hyde Park Southern Sun, Johannesburg, the life span of the series was unknown due to the climate of the world in 2020, however, after long deliberations and passion-driven conversations with her stakeholders and supporting brand partners 1st For Women, Tumi Voster welcomes yet another GRL PWR series on the 28th August 2021.
This is set to take us on a journey much different from the usual summit. This year’s virtual theme is The Empowered Journey post COVID-19.
Virtual may be the new normal but this will not stop women from, redefining themselves against all odds, whilst we reconnect with our authentic selves to rebuild for future generations. “
Tumi Voster delineates the GRL PWR Series as a vehicle of change amongst young women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and advancing like-minded women and empowering them with tangible tools to help build their own success stories.
The speakers of this year’s GRL PWR Series comprise of vibrant, eloquent, and dynamic industry experts, who will equally impart knowledge on how to best Redefine, Reconnect, and Rebuild ourselves post the pandemic. Many women have been left drained in depression, unemployment and are struggling to recover from all that has been dismantled due to the pandemic.
The esteemed panel of speakers consists of :
-Digital Creator and Entrepreneur, Mpumi Ledwaba.
-Ego Iwebu, CEO and Founder of Miss Salon London and Mslondon Cosmetic.
-Yvette Ratshikhopha is an Author and Wellness Educator.
-Reabetsoe Buys, a Counselling Psychologist and Founder of Shrink Mama.
-Xolisa Dyeshana, Chief Creative Officer of Joe Republic
The keynote speaker of the day: Yolanda Cuba, Group Vice President for Southern & East Africa MTN.
The morning will be started with a blissful yoga session hosted by yoga instructor Tidimalo Sehlako – To create an atmosphere of serenity and presence of mind for the day’s activities.
Bongi Sikelo 
Cece Smith 