She Means Business

Step aside, boardroom bros, there’s a different kind of leadership in town. She’s wearing heels, and she’s probably already two steps ahead of you. Meet Shirley Pearson, the woman who eats KPIs for breakfast and built her empire with a laugh, a spreadsheet, a team of fierce females and a few brave men! Shirley’s corporate beginnings saw her lead the Industrial Relations Department of the OK Bazaars—back when it was South Africa’s largest retailer—managing more...

Professionals with Passion

Female and fierce, they love what they do. We spoke to some experts in different professions about their journeys to becoming leaders in their industry.   Mental Wellness  Who is Nqobile Maphumulo? I am a small-town girl operating in my calling as a clinical psychologist at my practice, uNqobile Psychologists. I am a warm and approachable person, passionate about spreading mental health awareness. I love what I do, and I believe in the power of...

Beautiful & Brilliant

Taking the world by storm is all in a day’s work for these ladies. We got to know some entrepreneurs and their journeys to where they are today.   The Dream Team Ellen and Niki van Velden have been a mother-daughter duo in everything they do since day one. They are both yoga teachers and entrepreneurs. Although Niki is a photographer, Ellen has taken a liking to home renovations and interiors. “We’re more than just...

Women Empowering Women

We hear from the Netcare Umhlanga ladies about the remarkable things they are doing for representation in the healthcare industry.   The Netcare female leaders in KwaZulu-Natal recently established a forum advancing and empowering women in healthcare. It was created at Netcare uMhlanga Hospital with the founding concept of inspiring and being inspired. The pandemic had left most healthcare workers emotionally drained and physically and mentally exhausted. Most of these were women who were too...