From losing it all to leading the way back
After facing retrenchment, no income, and a six-way heart bypass, Vinay Hansraj had every reason to give up. Instead, he built something extraordinary.
In a gripping episode of The Comeback with Carol Ofori, Vinay Hansraj shares his journey of persistence and triumph. Once thriving as a branch manager at a major South African bank, Vinay’s career took an unexpected turn when the pandemic struck and corporate restructuring left his future hanging in the balance.
Facing uncertainty, Vinay did not falter. Instead, he transformed his extensive knowledge of home loans into an entrepreneurial venture.
Amid these career shifts, a serious health crisis, in the form of significant heart surgery, presented another obstacle. Yet, step by step, Vinay rose to the occasion.
Today, he leads an award-winning bond origination company.
Vinay’s story is about resilience in the face of adversity and an unyielding will to emerge victorious.
His journey is a powerful reminder that no setback can impede a comeback if we remain resolved to define our own paths.
Listen to or watch Episode 6 of The Comeback with Carol Ofori directly below.
In last week's episode of The Comeback with Carol Ofori, Zoe Solomon shared her story of a brutal home invasion that left her physically injured and emotionally shaken. It was a terrifying ordeal, but Zoe didn’t let it define her.
From the initial physical recovery to the emotional weight of trauma, Zoe’s story is one of quiet strength and resilience. That one night in 2011 didn’t break her. Instead, it became part of a broader story of perseverance. She now serves as a ward councillor and community advocate, using her voice to uplift others, not because of what happened to her, but because of who she has always been.
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