Our country is fuelled by resourceful, resilient & remarkable women, brave enough to Rise Up and reach for their dreams.
Meet our 6 remarkable women and learn more about their extraordinary journeys, peppered with insightful and inspirational lessons to help you Rise Up and boost your career, side hustle or business.
THATO KGATLE
Skin Soma Aesthetics
@skin_soma_aesthetics
Thato owns a mobile beauty and aesthetic practice, specialising in skin care with high-quality, locally produced products.
TARYNNE KEOWN RAJH
The Shopaholic
@theshopaholic_sa
Having started her own clothing line while still at school Tarynne, went on to study fashion design resulting in quite a large following base on IG, giving further exposure to her growing business.
MARLESE WALLIS
MIES
@mies_body_etc
Owner and vision extraordinaire of MIES (also a pet name given to her by family), Marlese, established and founded the all-natural, MIES body products range that can now be found in lifestyle and gift shops as well as salons where it’s part of the treatments.
CHANE AGULHAS
Clei Ceramics
@cleiceramics
Chane’s love for pottery and turning earth into personal pieces has led her to establishing Clei Ceramics that features crafty ceramics boasting beautiful designs and prints.
NONDUMISO GOGELA
Imibongo Ka Makhulu|
@imbingo_kamakhulu
Nondumiso started out buying clothing for a large retailer to starting her own business making dolls that teach toddlers about their South African heritage and diversity.
STACY BEUKES
A Ring To It
@aringtoit
Manufacturer and owner of a local jewellery brand, Stacy was raised in the suburb of Grassy Park and weaves cherished childhood memories and cultural traditions into charming handmade pieces.