Nothabo Ncube

Nothabo Ncube, also known as Dr. Thabo, is a Zimbabwean-born physician, motivational speaker, mentor and entrepreneur based in Canada. She moved to Canada with her family in 2006 and pursued her ambition of becoming a doctor after the death of her mother. She has spoken publicly about overcoming personal challenges and founded a mentorship initiative called Esther to support young women. Quotes “Never allow your circumstances to define who you are, you are bigger than your surroundings.” Nothabo Ncube: You are bigger than your surroundings. She Leads Africa. “I believe that we’ve all been through something.” What It Takes: Nothabo Ncube vowed to become a doctor. She came to Canada to realize her dream. Global News, 4 September 2019. “When you share your story, it gives permission to others to do the same.” The motivation of doctor and speaker Nothabo Ncube. Voices in Motion, 6 August 2025. “You are not what happened to you.” An inspirational story of hope, faith and grace. TEDxStLawrenceCollege, 2017. “Sometimes life will not make sense as you’re walking through it. It will only make sense looking back.” An inspirational story of hope, faith and grace. TEDxStLawrenceCollege, 2017. External links Official website TEDx talks and interviews Category:Living people Category:Zimbabwean physicians Category:Motivational speakers Category:Zimbabwean emigrants to Canada