You’ve climbed higher than most imagine. But the summit still feels out of reach.
The 29k
Club
Rise With
Purpose
The Black Sherpa
Podcast
You’re the one people turn to... at work, in your community, on your LinkedIn feed.
You’re showing up, putting in the hours, pushing your potential.
Early mornings in the gym. Late nights spent mentoring. Podcasts on repeat during your commute because you’re hungry for growth.
And yet…
You still feel like you’re climbing alone.
The recognition hasn’t come.
The sponsors haven’t shown up.
You’re navigating unspoken rules, code-switching to stay safe, and questioning whether it’s you—even though you know it’s the system.
If that sounds familiar, welcome.
You’ve just found your tribe
You’ve just found your tribe
I know what it’s like to have the ambition, the credentials, and the track record…yet still feel unseen.
I’ve spent nearly two decades climbing inside one of the world’s most competitive industries. I’ve led teams, shaped strategy, and won awards. But I’ve also been the only one in the room.
The only one quietly questioning why the rules seem to shift when it’s someone like me.
I created The Black Sherpa because too many brilliant, driven professionals like you are carrying the weight of systemic barriers in silence.
You’re not lacking talent. You’re navigating terrain others never had to.
I’m Nyambe Sumbwanyambe...
The Black Sherpa
Here, we name it.
Then we climb it. Together.
The Black Sherpa is a space for under-represented professionals to rise... with tools, strategy, and soul.
It’s where you’ll find what you’ve been missing:
Coaching that gets the unspoken challenges... and how to win anyway
Brave spaces to grow your voice, your presence, your leadership
Connections to mentors and sponsors who actually get it
Programs that turn frustration into fuel... and goals into reality
You won’t need to explain your experience here. We’ve lived it.
We’re building a new kind of leadership. One that’s not about fitting in—it’s about owning your space and lifting as you rise.
This is your next chapter… and I’d be honoured to walk with you.
Ready to stop dimming your light to survive corporate life
Looking for a community that sees your brilliance and backs your ambition
Gearing up for your next promotion
or work goal
You’re in the right place.
Explore our programmes. Tune into the podcast. Join the 29k Club.
Or just say hello. I’d love to hear your story.
Let’s chart your path to the top with clarity, courage, and community.
Because your climb deserves more than survival.
It deserves strategy, support, and celebration.