Unemployed in South Africa FOR YEARS to Living my Dream Life in Korea ft. Litha Meyile-Choi

Author: Bokang Lehlokoe
Published: Sun 08 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtob/episodes/Unemployed-in-South-Africa-FOR-YEARS-to-Living-my-Dream-Life-in-Korea-ft--Litha-Meyile-Choi-e33sk6i

In this episode of According to B, I sit down with Litha Meyile Choi—a South African-born content creator and influencer now based in South Korea—who shares her incredible story of starting over, boldly chasing her dreams, and building a new life from scratch.

In the midst of unemployment Litha packed her bags and moved across the world to teach English in Korea. With no backup plan, no clear roadmap, and very little certainty, she chose to take the leap anyway. What followed was a journey of resilience, self-discovery, love, and bold reinvention.

In this conversation, Litha shares what it really took to start over—from the fears and uncertainties to the faith that kept her going. She takes us through the highs and lows of:
Leaving home and building a life in a completely new country
Making a bold career pivot from teaching to full-time content creation
Navigating love and identity in an intercultural relationship
Growing her brand, working with global companies, and staying grounded in her purpose
Embracing discomfort, choosing herself, and redefining what it means to live boldly

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to start over, or unsure of what’s next—this episode is your sign that the bold life is possible.

✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰

Litha Meyile Choi

Litha is a content creator, digital storyteller, and former teacher who has built a thriving platform as a full-time influencer in South Korea. Originally from South Africa, Litha moved abroad in her early twenties with no clear plan—just a deep desire for change and growth. Since then, she has become a sought-after voice in the lifestyle and beauty space, known for her authenticity, elegance, and boldness. Whether she’s partnering with global brands, sharing her intercultural love story, or encouraging her audience to take risks and embrace reinvention, Litha brings warmth, relatability, and courage to everything she does.

✰ TIMESTAMPS✰

00:00-Intro

00:35-Coming up

02:10- Litha the waaaaaf

03:12- 10 out of 10 recommend

12:49-Bokang and Litha reflect on their post graduate aspirations

14:04-Litha’s experience with a fortune teller

15:13-Litha’s unemployment period

17:19-The moment Litha realized that her life needs to change

22:47-The power of putting yourself out there

24:25-Culture shocks Litha experienced

27:26-How Litha built her community