Khwezi Mabunda
Author, Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
“I believe that while safe spaces allow people to express themselves, true empowerment comes from leaving them with a toolkit to navigate future challenges and foster long-term wellbeing.”
- KHWEZI MABUNDA
About Me
Khwezi Mabunda is a passionate mental health advocate, author, speaker, mom, and the visionary founder and CEO of Sisonke Wellness Foundation; an organisation committed to making mental health resources accessible and creating safe, supportive spaces for young people & their families across South Africa.
About The Book
Unbothered: A Teen’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Being a teen can feel like you’re constantly juggling expectations, emotions, friendships, school, family, and all the changes happening in your body and mind; while still trying to figure out who you really are. Unbothered isn’t here to lecture you or tell you how to live your life. It’s about getting to know yourself better, learning how to care without stressing too much, and staying unbothered even when life throws surprises your way. This book validates your thoughts, feelings, and confusion, while giving you practical tools to handle the ups and downs of being a teen. And it’s not just for teens, whether you’re a parent, teacher, sibling, or friend, Unbothered helps bridge the gap between worlds, making it easier to connect, relate, and communicate.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, express, and manage your emotions; and to recognize how others feel too. For teens, it matters because life is full of changes, friendships, and pressures. EI helps you make better choices, communicate well, and build stronger relationships. In my book, I share simple, practical tools to grow your EI so you can handle life with more confidence.
You’re not stuck with the emotions you have now. EI is like a muscle you can train. With the right habits and self-awareness, anyone can grow it. The book gives step-by-step activities you can practice daily to strengthen this skill.
Resilience is your ability to bounce back when life gets tough. It doesn’t mean you never feel sad or stressed, it means you can rise after setbacks. My book helps you see challenges differently and gives you tools to build that bounce-back power.
Failing doesn’t mean you’re not good enough, it means you’re learning. Resilience turns failure into fuel for growth. In the book, you’ll find exercises that shift your mindset so “failure” becomes a stepping stone, not a dead end.
Being unbothered doesn’t mean you don’t care about anything, it means you protect your peace. It’s about not letting negativity, pressure, or others’ opinions control your mood. In my book, I talk about ways to stay calm, set boundaries, and hold on to your joy, even when life gets loud.
It’s normal to care what people think, but it becomes a problem when it stops you from being yourself. Being unbothered comes from knowing your worth. The book helps you discover your identity, practice self-acceptance, and build the confidence to be authentically you.
Your teen years are full of changes; school stress, friendships, family expectations, and figuring out who you are. Mental health is what helps you stay balanced through it all. This book is like a toolkit that guides you through stress, anxiety, and emotional ups and downs.
Signs include feeling overwhelmed all the time, losing interest in things you once enjoyed, constant negative self-talk, or struggling to cope with stress. My book teaches you to recognize these signs early and gives you safe, healthy ways to cope, plus encourages you to reach out for support when you need it.
A book isn’t a replacement for professional help, but it can be a safe starting point. It can give you tools, exercises, and insights that make daily life lighter. That’s exactly why I wrote this book, to give teens like you a practical, relatable guide you can always turn to.
Speaking Engagement Rates
Rates start from R850 for a 30-minute session. Final pricing is tailored to the event’s needs, duration, and audience size.