Be A Nelson Movement (BaN)
Established in 2019, the Be a Nelson Movement is a direct result of the research of the Long Walk for the Entrepreneurial Mindset project. This Movement, inspired by the mindset of Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, aims to lead with forgiveness and hope.
Following on from one of Mr. Mandela’s biggest goals, the objective of the movement is to empower youth with the potential to shift from a survival mindset to one of action and independence, enabling them to have a positive impact on their communities.
The inaugural members of the Be a Nelson Movement are young leaders with whom Nico met during the LONG WALK through the townships of South Africa. They embody strength of mind and an I can! attitude.
The Be a Nelson Movement provides access to tools that foster the development of social entrepreneurial skills, including:
- ACCESS to EDUCATION
- A global NETWORK of MENTORS and COACHES
- EXPERIENCE and EXPOSURE on local and global levels
The Nelsons, in turn, transmit the knowledge they gain to their communities and thus inspire more to adopt a new mindset.
Podcasts
Nico de Klerk and Jabu Zwane: The Legacy of Apartheid
Yvette explores the legacy of apartheid in South African with a white South African, Nico de Klerk, and a black South African, Jabu Zwane, who have had a friendship spanning decades. Nico has written a book, No Fit: My 1700 Mile Walk from Apartheid, and Jabu is the founder of the Mindset Development Institute and serves as a global speaker and coach.
Nico de Klerk: Legacy of Apartheid Part II – From a Mindset of Can?t To a Mindset of Can
Yvette revisits the legacy of apartheid in South Africa with a white South African, Nico de Klerk. What initiatives can help change the devastating impact of apartheid and support a move for actual equality for all South Africans? The similarities between apartheid in South Africa and slavery in the United States can serve as guideposts for positive advancements for both nations.