Liquid Pluq vests hustlers in an elegant way
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The inaugural Liquid Pluq under Construction affair slated for October 26th at Mmatshipa garden at Oodi Matebele is said to be a platform to take time to reflect, and constitute a tribute to the contributions of hustlers, especially young ones who have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the country, as well as to themselves.
‘’This is a social event for hustlers, especially youth who have an obsession of striving longer, harder and faster about pushing themselves to the maximum, getting dirty just to make ends meet. It is really a changing experience to wake up every day and you do not have a 7 to 5 job yet you still find ways of surviving, trying by all means to put food on the table. We saying let’s get together and grind, under a relaxed ambience, mingle and get to know each other as future employers of this country’’ Amantle Letsweletse, Liquid Pluq Public Relations and Marketing personnel said in an exclusive interview with Weekend Life.
She further noted that ‘’the original purpose of this event is to recognize hustlers contributions, not to run roughshod over them and keep on hustling. It’s time to rise and shine, it’s time to slow down and relax as plodding makes one more efficient and productive and puts you at the finish line in time, plus you get to enjoy life instead of rushing through it. These helps prevent cumulative effects of stress that lead to burnout’’
One important thing hustlers tend to forget is to set boundaries. Letsweletse stressed that Liquid Pluq under Construction will be hosting relevant stakeholder who will share insights on how they made it, and how youngsters can reach for success, adding that learning to say no and avoiding over-committing to projects when one is already overloaded is very crucial. ‘’we strive to share with other that focus on work that you have already committed to. Prioritize tasks, and refrain from imposing unrealistic deadlines on yourself, so this will be one of the key activities to look up to at the event, knowledge sharing’’
‘’celebrations are the glue that hold things together and give meaning and purpose to your life. Instead of speeding over, take time to acknowledge and celebrate your contributions, achievements because you worked hard for them. It has been an exhausting year for many people, and it is only imperative to look back and rewind, but under a setting that is relaxing’’ she added
The theme for this event she said is success, which basically converses the plunders gotten from hard work, determination and resilience. Attendees will come dressed as makonteraka, or contract workers, with their helmets, overall, boots, gloves and safety reflectors. It was shared to Weekend Life that the whole essence is to appreciate hustlers in business. ‘’hustling is not just a skill, it is an art. It takes time to craft and perfect, but once mastered it is a powerful tool in any entrepreneur’s arsenal. Aside from being able to brush past failure and adversity a hustler is not only one who can get things done, but can make things happen, for an entrepreneur the latter is a skeleton key to progress’’
Further, Letsweletse underlined that there will be stalls for young entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. ‘’lot of us here in the country are doing astounding things and we are able to produce products of high quality. We have afforded entrepreneurs a platform to come and sell their services to people who will be attending the event. You will never know, maybe your potential bulk buyer will be there, or someone who can be a business partner in the long run.
Lot of these young tycoons are less empowered as there are no enough platforms availed to them, and it’s as good as bad to have them there operating when there are no sales. It might not be a whole great amount of sales from the event, but it is better than nothing’’ Letsweletse stressed.
Interestingly enough, there is a private after party and camping. I am equally excited about this part here. Well, I hope I be given access too to mingle with these amazing magnates after a long day, sharing ideas and stuff, who knows, maybe I can do well in that field too. I am jesting! Anyway, folks with money for after party tickets and camping will get to sip on some various cocktails, and proper meals suitable for the evening. I’m getting envious now!
Liquid Pluq is a citizen owned events Management Company that specializes in bringing an element of surprise to the most elegant of events, from your high-profile private parties, charitable events, an off-the-charts wedding, birthday parties as well as small sessions. The youth-owned company offers venue sourcing, event design, mobile bar services, event floral and decor, event coordination, guest list management and VIP lounge services. With over 10 youth employed, it also recruits temporary ushers at times there is too much load. The company was established in September 2018.
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