In Episode 5 of Let’s Check In with Vuyani, we sit down with Itumeleng Hlapane, a driven entrepreneur, GIBS Business School graduate, and the visionary behind SHAPE Café. From growing up with big dreams to navigating the halls of one of Africa’s top business schools — and now building a standout café brand — Itumeleng’s story is a blueprint for how mindset, education, and hustle come together.
🎙 Inside the episode:
- His journey from the township to GIBS
- What inspired the creation of SHAPE Café
- How he balances business, purpose, and personal growth
- Hard truths about entrepreneurship no one talks about
- Real advice for young people starting from the ground up
This episode is more than just a conversation — it’s a reminder that where you start doesn’t define where you’ll go.
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