13 years ago, in her mid-40s, Mary Mlambo left her corporate insurance job in bustling Johannesburg, South Africa to open a youth center hours (and worlds) away in rural Mzingazi, Richards Bay, South Africa.  At the time, many people - including the local community in Mzingazi - thought she was crazy.  But the now-vibrant Lungelo Youth Development Center (LYD) is a beacon for children, teens, young parents, and community members of all ages and Mary's been named Zululand's Inspirational Woman of the Year; Humanitarian of the Year; and South Africa's Good Deeds Day Country Representative.   In Episode 2, hear how she:Had the idea to open the center, but returned to her 'normal' life at firstFinally took the leapFinds ways to support herself and the center Navigates challenges and doubt Advises others who want to make an impactCheck out Episode 2 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!Follow our guest, Mary Mlambo of Lungelo Youth Development Center (LYD), at: https://www.facebook.com/ryt2bhttps://www.instagram.com/lungeloryt2b/Contact her, including if you're interested in donating or volunteering (even from afar!), at: [email protected] or +27(0)79 7980 528 (Whatsapp)***Have guest ideas? Can't wait to hear what leaps will be next? Subscribe to Life Leaps Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow, rate and review us - we're *brand new* so, it means a lot - and be the first to know when we launch new episodes each week: Facebook: Life Leaps Podcast Instagram: @LifeLeapsPodcast Online at: https://lifeleapspodcast.com/ Or send us a good old-fashioned email at [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you. *ACCESSIBILITY: Transcripts are available for each episode here. (Just click your episode of choice, and then click the "transcript" tab! And if you have any issues at all don't hesitate to reach out.)

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