Purely educational Graduate Readiness including Financial Literacy talks, workshops, and MC work, delivered with clarity and real-world experience as a CA(SA)-eligible professional. Featuring authentic engagement with practical insights for students and young professionals.
Rands & Sense is an independent financial literacy initiative. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Standard Bank or any financial institution. The content provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Practical sessions for students and young professionals focused on building financial confidence and understanding, not providing financial advice.
Professional MC and facilitator support for conferences, panels, and internal events, ensuring clear flow, strong engagement, and thoughtful conversation.
Ongoing insights on financial literacy and the CA journey, including APC guidance and long-form writing for students and professionals.
My work brings together financial expertise, clear communication, and a thoughtful, creative perspective.
Shaped by formal training and real corporate experience, I approach speaking and facilitation with care and am focused on making complex ideas accessible, conversations purposeful, and audiences genuinely engaged.
Eligible to register as a CA(SA), with experience across corporate, banking, and professional development environments.
Speaker and MC across panels, events, and workshops, with experience engaging audiences from students to C-suite executives and leading conversations with ease.
Experience working with organizations such as SAICA and LGC Foundation, including recognition as a SAICA Trainee Trailblazer Brand Ambassador Award Winner 2025.
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Feedback from organisers, panellists, and participants across speaking, facilitation, and education engagements.
As host, Aliyah conducted herself with confidence and professionalism. She prepared thoroughly, developed relevant and insightful questions, and created a supportive environment for the panellists to share their experiences. She managed the flow of the session effectively and ensured that the discussion remained engaging and aligned to the objectives of the programme.
Aliyah’s contributions to both sessions reflect her capability as a communicator and her comfort in front of an audience.
Throughout the discussion, Aliyah communicated confidently and thoughtfully. She responded to questions in a structured and considered way, articulated her experiences openly, and engaged well with both the panellists and the audience. Her input added depth to the session and supported the overall learning objectives of the workshop.
Aliyah conducted herself professionally and represented her background and perspective with maturity and clarity. Her participation was a valuable part of the programme. I believe Aliyah would be able to contribute meaningfully to similar discussions or development-focused sessions in future.
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