Connect123

During this time of newfound capitalism and opportunity, she also discovered her skills as a social animal and networker! However, her love for South Africa and Cape Town led her home, where she has been working in marketing, advertising, and trend forecasting.

After a few years in the industry, Lea saw the opportunity to create a company, Connect-123, with her husband Steven which would facilitate high value, career related internships for international students with South African businesses and NGOs. Lea is a keen social animal, loves horse riding, and the outdoors, still tries to make time for painting and also is the mother of two boys, Zach and Nate.

On a professional note
Connect-123 assists top international students and graduates to find volunteer work and internships (unpaid), in their specialised fields in Cape Town. We take care of all the details – screening applicants, checking references / work experience, and arranging the student’s visa, insurance, transport and accommodation.  Since we receive a placement fee from the student, we provide our service to local organisations at no cost. Have a look at our site for more info at www.connect-123.com

We place students in all disciplines from health care to finance since we tailor make the placements, based on the local organisation’s needs.  

What is your personal inspirational message to the women of South Africa?
To never stop believing in yourself, and by being aware of the numerous opportunities that surround us daily, grabbing every synergy, making most of it through hard work and passion.

If you have been through a difficult / tragic / trying experience which you think others could learn from, please share it with us, tell us your story.
Lea did more than just share her story - read this inspirational article from Glamour magazine, featuring an amazing story from Lea's life.

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