We’ve all heard the advice: find your niche, build a brand and stick to it. Then hone in on your target market and keep going until you reach financial success. It’s a formula that’s been drilled into us. But what if there’s more to success than just fitting into a box? What if the qualities…
Anastatia Davids is the type of woman who looks for opportunities to make a positive difference in her community. Let’s dive into the life of this beauty expert and political figure from Atlantis, Western Cape. What are you best known for? I’m known for speaking up when I see things I don’t like. Honestly, my…
I realised I was very different when I noticed my interests didn’t match those of the boys my age. Shane Hoop (20) struggled with accepting his differences growing up; his mannerisms, speech, and hobbies didn’t fit the typical boy mold. As a kid, I used to play with girls outside and sneak into my mom’s…
“Every day, I witness kids losing their lives, and it hits me hard knowing it could easily be me or my own children. I feel a strong urge to make a difference; I want to change everything. As a survivor, I believe that’s what I’m meant to do with my life.” Experiencing the struggles of…
Kennethea Jackson Williams, hailing from Mitchells Plain, is the inspiring founder and energetic leader of The Business Breakfast Club, a networking group aimed at helping entrepreneurs and professionals thrive. With her enthusiasm for building strong connections and creating opportunities, Kennethea has built a vibrant community where business leaders can exchange ideas, collaborate, and grow together….
Meet Atlantis’ very own founder of the Dignity For HER Project, Michelle Koopman. Michelle,39, is a hair, make up and skincare guru with a full-time administrative job who is no stranger to facing whatever life throws at her. Due to a challenging upbringing and childhood, her late grandmother took her in where she ended up…
“I’ve never felt this confident and clear about what I want in life before.” As the founder of Super Kids Edu care Centre and chairlady of the Community Stakeholder Network (CSN), this mindset represents a significant change for Rene Ryk (48). When I was younger, I thought hitting your 40s was a bad deal, but…
If you have a solid vision for your life and keep pushing towards it, you’ll make it happen, no matter what negativity comes your way. This is exactly how 29-year-old entrepreneur Tevin Syce managed to build his brand and business since launching it in November 2017. He proudly owns Original Hood Brand, which creates top-notch…
Don’t let her pretty face and petite frame fool you; if you cross her, you might be surprised by how fierce she can get. Stephanie Gilbert, a 32-year-old resident of Ravensmead, often attracts attention due to her unusual size. She has grown accustomed to being the center of attention, although she doesn’t particularly enjoy it….
Women and children often experience unfair treatment and hardship within the legal system and at the hands of their abusers. This is why Janine Passenz, a resident of Mamre, founded a group to help and support victims of gender-based violence (GBV). Janine, who has endured abuse, including sexual assault, now draws on her past to…
