17/08/2026
Madeleine Fulton, Wellness Manager from our Wirk team, had the privilege of participating as one of the panellists at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business ChamberMandela Bay Business Chamber Annual Ladies Breakfast, alongside Ms Hazel Khumalo from ABSA and Dr Shelly Barry from Nelson Mandela University. The panel was facilitated by Bradley Goldman.
The theme was about redefining what 'yes' means to us. It encouraged women to say yes to opportunities and growth, but also to recognise that not every yes serves us. Sometimes saying yes to ourselves means setting boundaries, protecting our wellbeing and having the confidence to say no.
Madeleine shared her perspective, drawing on her background in both wellness and the corporate world, particularly around the importance of recognising our capacity and not compromising our wellbeing in the pursuit of success.
As women, we often feel pressure to say yes to opportunities, responsibilities, expectations and the needs of others. But saying yes to everything can come at the expense of our own wellbeing. Saying no is just as important to protect our priorities and to create space for the things that matter most.
And sometimes the most important 'yes' we can say is yes to ourselves.
Thank you to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber for creating the platform, bringing together such an interesting group of women and to Ms Niqui Cloete-Barrass for entertaining us.
