Ishmael Mabhiza

Ishmael Mabhiza is young strong willed man with passion for social entrepreneurship, leadership and impacting people's lives positively. He studied literature in both Ordinary and Advanced level education. He is a proud holder of a Honors degree in Industrial Relations from the Great Zimbabwe University, a Human Resources Management and Labour Relations Consultant; working towards certification and he speaks, shouts and advises through his poems.

His inspiration to write poems and books is drawn from the life his mother taught him and God Himself. He stands amazed by the wonderful works that were made by God; the earth, sky, people and all living organisms, visible and invisible.

He dreams of leading and making the world a better place to the extend that he ventures himself into national politics. Due to is exceptional and outstanding individual mentality he has created a brand called *The Salient Poet* under his editing and publishing company, Smiley Consultancy's branch Smiley Poetry.