Ilona Roodt – #TUHFWomen
We at TUHF are celebrating Women’s Month this August. We have taken this opportunity interview some of TUHF’s most influential woman, and gain some insight into their lives on both a professional and personal level by delving into their property insights and preferences.
1. What impact do you think woman’s right to vote had on our country?
Giving a voice to women is inclusive, empowering and long overdue. However, there is so much work we need to still do to ensure that issues around gender based violence in society are addressed and that women in the workplace have equal opportunities.
2. Describe yourself in 3 words? Enduring, Reliable, Dedicated
3. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Exercise like running and pilates, Watching Netflix, Love the outdoors and hiking
4. How do you conquer fears? By facing them honestly, one at a time.
5. In this day and age what is the biggest challenge facing woman in South Africa? The 3 most significant issues based by South African women are 1. Gender based violence and femicide, 2. Equal rights and opportunity for women 3. Skills development particularly for our youth
6. What has been the biggest risk you have ever taken? Making choices in my life that have involved the path less traveled and being true to myself have been harder but more rewarding – examples are studying finance and ensuring that I am independent financially, leaving a large corporate to work at TUHF.
7. Any advice for women who want to start a Career in this industry? Take the risk, even if its hard perseverance pays off, don’t give up. Believe in yourself – there is nobody quite like you. Be yourself and know the value you bring.
8. What is your take on property investments? I think investing in property is rewarding and lucrative but you need to be firm, fair and hands on in managing tenants
9. What would you say is your biggest achievement so far? Keeping my sanity while having a career, caring for my family and trying to keep a balance
10. What message of inspiration do you have for the woman of South Africa? Understand the world of work, there are enormous opportunities, it is strategic, it is about understanding that, it is about building supportive networks & relationships and being part of a team, be good at what you do and show up so that you can come forward to be part of all this and bring your voice