At Fempreneurs, entrepreneurship is more than just profit—it's about passion, purpose, and impact. Every woman featured here has built a brand rooted in authenticity and driven by a desire to uplift others, solve real problems, or celebrate creativity. From artists to wellness innovators, service providers to social change-makers, these Fempreneurs are rewriting the narrative of what it means to be a woman in business, one bold step at a time.
Liana Ahrens Teixeira – LPJ Financial Services
With over two decades of experience, Liana Ahrens Teixeira leads LPJ Analytics, a strategy-driven business offering objective insights to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence. Blending her expertise as a business architect, data scientist, and strategist, she creates affordable, actionable growth plans tailored to each client’s unique journey. Liana’s approach is rooted in accessibility, making high-level strategy and data-driven decision-making practical for businesses of all sizes. Her work empowers founders to unlock their potential and build success stories grounded in vision, structure, and future-focused thinking. “I believe in the collective power of networking, especially with female entrepreneurs.”
Delene Solomons-van Wyk – Deesol
After years of exploring arts and crafts, a love for beading in the classroom sparked a new creative journey for former teacher Delene, founder of DeeSol. What began as a side hustle soon flourished into a full-time passion, combining beadwork with genuine leather to create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewellery. Since launching in 2022, Dee has turned her talent into a purpose-driven brand that also empowers others, training young individuals in jewellery-making as a means of income generation. Each unique piece is made with intention, care, and a heartfelt message of creativity and community. “To attract customers to my business and to increase my footprint and sales.”
Sanet Wessels – Flickering Grace
After years in the corporate world, Sanet made the bold decision to leave the rat race and pursue her passion for home fragrances. In 2023, she founded Flickering Grace in Cape Town, with a mission to enhance the ambiance of any space. Specializing in handcrafted candles, reed diffusers, room sprays, and wax melts, Sanet’s creations are designed to lift spirits and bring a touch of sophistication to every room. “I love the idea of women supporting women. We can build each other up.”
Koneh Kadidiatou Sow – Cinda Kouley
Inspired by her roots and a love for multicultural diversity, Cinda creates vibrant clothing made with African prints. Her passion for fashion is driven by the belief that clothing is a powerful form of self-expression, communicating moods and emotions through color and design. With a vision to uplift and inspire, Cinda’s collections offer comfortable, colorful outfits that instantly brighten any day. “Fempreneur gives female entrepreneurs a safe community to belong to. A community in which uplifting one another is a norm.”
Olivia Hutton – Bodiluv SA Beauty
Olivia founded Bodiluv with a vision to create a beautiful and nurturing space where women could enjoy treatments in an environment filled with kindness and femininity. Offering a wide range of services, including nails, pedicures, facials, waxing, and advanced treatments like Fat Freeze and Laser Lipo, Olivia ensures that every woman leaves feeling pampered, confident, and rejuvenated. “There are a few female entrepreneurs who I admire. Each one has their own strengths and areas of expertise that I can learn from.”
Santi Erasmus – SANNA Handmade
Santi, an artist, musician, and dress designer, creates stunning, one-of-a-kind clothing and handbags through her brand, S A N N A Handmade. Based in the beautiful Cape, Santi’s passion for hand-dyed, hand-painted textiles is reflected in each piece, which is a unique work of art. Inspired by the Bohemian spirit and the beauty of imperfection, her designs embrace individuality and freedom of expression. “I saw Fempreneurs advertised on FB, and I was very impressed by the fact that they promote handmade products, made in SA, by women.”
Shamiela Adams – The Blow and Nail Bar
Shamiela founded her salon with the mission to make every woman feel at home and special. With a team of skilled professionals, she offers a range of top-tier services, including haircuts, color, styling, and treatments like Botox and Keratin, along with barber services. For nails, Shamiela’s salon provides acrylics, gel, manicures, pedicures, and nail art, ensuring every client leaves feeling pampered and confident. “Women supporting women.”
Cheri Somekh – Stile'
Cheri founded Stile' Collective during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing a stylish and practical solution for the modern woman on the go. Based in Johannesburg, Stile' Collective specializes in crossbody phone cases, bags, pouches, and accessories designed to keep your phone within effortless reach while freeing up your hands. With an emphasis on quality, functionality, and chic design, Stile' Collective empowers women by making it easier to stay connected while adding a touch of glam to their everyday lives. “Fempreneurs represents what I want for all women—a community, supporting and empowering women, business growth and coaching.” 🔗 Meet her on Fempreneurs
Hannecke Da Costa e Silva – Gigi's Creative Studio
Hannecke (Gigi) is a Print & Pattern Designer, known for her signature Zen-Doodle art style in bold, vibrant colors. With over five years of experience, she creates hand-drawn designs that range from coloring pages and deskpad calendars to custom illustrations and repeat patterns. Her work appears on various items such as wood, fabric, and shoes, and she also offers personalized products like tekkies, clocks, and wooden letters. “We understand the struggle.”
🔗 Meet her on Fempreneurs https://fempreneurs.co.za/user/g
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