TEAR HER DOWN
Unpacking Scarcity, Insecurity & Sisterhood in the workplaceby Khethiwe Nkuna
A bold necessary conversation about the quiet harm
we don’t talk about enough – sabotage, exclusion
and competition between women in professional spaces.
THIS IS NOT JUST A BOOK.
IT’S A TRUTH-TELLING
IT’S A MANIFESTO FOR LEADING DIFFERENTLY
SUMMARY OF THE BOOK
For too long, women have been told to “empower each other” while navigating systems designed to pit us against one another.
Tear Her Down exposes the subtle fractures scarcity thinking, insecurity, and performative sisterhood that often undermine true collaboration.
Through personal stories, leadership insights, and practical tools, Khethiwe Nkuna invites readers to confront these dynamics and choose a different leadership path—one rooted in abundance, trust, and shared power.
You’ll discover:
How scarcity and insecurity fuel silent sabotage
The emotional toll of peer-driven exclusion
Practical ways to rebuild sisterhood with integrity
How to create inclusive cultures where women rise together
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Khethiwe Nkuna is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, social impact leader, and advocate for inclusive leadership.
She is the Founder & CEO of SkillQuest, driving purpose-led strategies in DEI, ESG, sustainability, and youth empowerment, and the Co-Founder & CEO of the Mwelase Foundation. As Director of Brand & Reputation at the Africa Women Financial Inclusion Initiative (AWFII), Khethiwe amplifies women’s voices in finance and leadership.
With over 20 years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Russia, and Turkey, she has led strategy and transformation for multinational brands including Mercedes-Benz, Momentum, and Accenture. Khethiwe is known for her empathy-driven leadership and systems-change approach. Tear Her Down is her debut book,
a powerful call to reclaim sisterhood, lead with abundance, and build cultures where women rise together.
Get your copy of Tear Her Down today
By Khethiwe Nkuna
Through powerful personal stories, leadership insight, and practical tools, Khethiwe Nkuna invites you to examine the hidden dynamics that often stand in the way of authentic collaboration between women and calls you to lead with abundance, trust, and shared power.
Whether you’re a leader, a changemaker, or someone craving honest connection in the workplace, this book is your starting point.
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