In Conversation with Bridgette Makhela

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Dialing in from Starbuck Coffee Shop is Bridgette Makhela. The founder of B Kool Media speaks with Karabo Makwetla on her eventful career path.

She began freelancing at 'Hype' - a popular hip hop magazine in South Africa. In 2016, Bridgette took a leap of faith and developed B Kool Media - an insightful and engaging entertainment blog with a growing audience. She stresses on the importance of credibility, being oneself through writing and knowing when to root out 'fake news'

If that's not enough, Bridgette also serves as the YFM Public Relations Manager. She gives insight into how eventful, but sometimes fatiguing PR life can be. Bridgette speaks on finding potential stakeholders and knowing what type of places and people she chooses to associate her self with.
2 Jun 2021 English Explicit South Africa Arts · Education

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