Dr. Nothabo Ncube

Dr. Nothabo Ncube (Dr. Thabo) is an inspirational TEDx speaker, coach to women, and a mentor to young girls. Thabo’s story led her to meet the media mogul, Oprah Winfrey and share her life journey on the TEDx platform. She has been spotted on Global News TV, African Women's Leadership Network and on the cover page of the Canadian Immigrant Magazine/Top 4 Immigrant Women Influencers 2019. Thabo was nominated by Women Of Influence and Royal Bank Of Canada for the 28th Annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards/Inspiring Group for the second year in a row. She is the recipient of The Canadian Universal Women’s Network Award – Woman of Inspiration 2020. She is now on a mission to use her voice and story to inspire hope, empower the girl-child and women, and to raise consciousness.

Nothabo and I met 1 1/2 years ago for the first time at the “Fearless One Woman Summit” where she was speaking. I felt an instant connection with her as she spoke. Through this time we have gotten to know each other well. Her dedication to her craft, her passion and staying in her purpose is unwavering. Her confidence and authority on stage captures your attention the moment she starts to speak. This young woman is going to effect big change in her lifetime.

When I heard Dr.Thabo’s story, I knew instantly that she had to be part of our TEDx St. LawrenceCollege line up. Her heartwarming, compelling and awe inspiring story moved the audience to tears. She has a powerful presence on stage and a natural skill to connect with her audience. Her ability to tell her story and encourage others to follow their dream was encouraging and motivating. She touched so many people in the audience and reminded all of us to keep going even when the odds are against us.

I have had the pleasure and privilege of not only mentoring Dr Thabo during the early stages of her becoming but also tap on and bask on her knowledge and wisdom as a life coach and motivational speaker. She mentors from the heart and what I admire most about her story of resilience and authenticity is that she had the courage and strength to debunk societal expectations of her and follow her calling, something very rare in the 21st century. Every young girl who is stuck or needs some direction on reaching their full potential or whose wings have trouble flying for whatever reason needs to not only watch Dr. Thabo’s YouTube videos but follow her on social media to tap on her daily wisdom and enlist her services as a mentor to allow her to deposit her wisdom in its fullness and richness.