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From Gold Medals to Championing Change with The Beast Foundation
Episode 195

From Gold Medals to Championing Change with The Beast Foundation

Purpose 360 with Carol Cone

February 25, 202518m 9s

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Show Notes

Changemakers from One Young World Series

Host Carol Cone interviews Tendai Mtawarira, also known as "The Beast," a renowned rugby player and gold medalist from South Africa. Tendai shares insights from his illustrious rugby career and his inspiring work with The Beast Foundation, which he founded to give back to the next generation. He discusses his commitment to empowering youth across Africa through education, sports, and leadership development, highlighting programs like "Lead Like a Girl," aimed at supporting young girls from marginalized communities.

This episode is part of our multi-episode series featuring some of the world’s most influential changemakers who attended the 2024 One Young World Summit, a global forum that brings together young leaders from 190+ countries to accelerate social impact.

Resources + Links:

  • (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
  • (01:29) - Meet Tendai Mtawarira
  • (02:24) - Tendai’s Career
  • (03:44) - The Beast Foundation
  • (05:09) - Favorite Moments in the Foundation
  • (05:38) - Lead Like a Girl
  • (07:02) - For Sponsors
  • (08:05) - Current Partners
  • (09:07) - Advice and Reception
  • (10:09) - Lessons from Rugby
  • (12:54) - Suggestions for Young Listeners
  • (14:14) - Suggestions for Leaders
  • (15:40) - Last Thoughts
  • (16:35) - Wrap Up

Topics

Social PurposeSocial ImpactPublic Good