Women In Business

If you know anything about the “A Determined Black Woman” brand, you know that we are pro-black and pro-woman. Today we have a very “On Brand” instalment for you guys. Today’s blog post is in collaboration with four of my favourite local black and woman owned businesses. If you weren’t aware, this is the last blog post of 2020 and I thought I should give you guys something light hearted, inspirational and influential. The aim of this blog post is to prompt you to make intentional decisions to buy and support black and woman owned business .Help them grow and cement themselves into entrepreneurship.

Sihle Mboniswa @make-upbysihle_m

Sihle Mboniswa is a self-taught make-up artist based in Khayelitsha, Phakamisa. Like most self-taught MUA’s as they are abbreviated, she learnt her impeccable skills on YouTube.

Sihle’s artistry does not focus on extreme transformation that make make-up seem like a scam. Her artistry focuses on enhancing her client’s beauty so they don’t feel completely different and unrecognisable. She prides herself in being able to accentuate her client’s best features – giving them a boost of confidence.

Make-upbysihle_m prides itself in offering a great service at affordable prices. She has strategically placed herself in the market by understanding her target market and pricing her services to accommodate them. Her target market ranges from students to the working class because they can afford to pay for her services.

Make-upbysihle_m has over a thousand follower on Instagram and Facebook and is looking to move into the influence space. Not only will it popularize her work but will aid in building her business as a brand. A brand that attracts bigger brands and collaborations to cement herself in the influencer marketing space and do what she loves while securing her bag.

Make-up by Sihle's 3 Easy Tips for the perfect base

·        Choose the perfect foundation match for your skin tone

·        Blend patiently – take your time blending for a perfect finish

·        Always set your foundation with translucent powder or face powder that matches your foundation shade

For more, please follow her social media accounts @make-upbysihle_m on Instagram and Makeup by Sihle Mboniswa on Facebook.

Wendy Pikelela @Online Wine

Wendy Pikelela is a 25-year-old all rounded entrepreneur. She has been dabbling in multiple entrepreneurial avenues. She has most recently ventured into the business of wine. She is in the wine distribution industry. Her business, Online Wine sources the best wine from manufacturers and sells them at an affordable price while also offering a delivery service.

Online Wine understands that wine is easily available at liquor stores countrywide but it doe not come with convenience, that is where they come in. Getting your wine from Online Wine is as easy as picking up your phone, sending a WhatsApp text and viola – wine at your doorstep.

They do not only sell wine, but convenience as well. Their aim is to make sure you don’t move from your comfort and standing in long queues with lots people exposing yourself to the risk of contracting covid-19. With their service, a limited number of individuals have been in contact with the product and proper measures have been taken to ensure safety and sanitation.

Online Wine strives to get rid of the narrative big corporations have, “We do not deliver in townships.” Township dwellers deserve the luxury and convenience of delivery to your doorsteps, especially now – during a global pandemic. They pride themselves in providing the best quality delivery service to their customers.

While speaking to her, she hinted that she would love to venture into the business of making her own wine and #agirlwithvineyards alongside the great Bonang Matheba. We love a girl with big dreams and is constantly working towards achieving them. We will be here to clap for you when you accomplish that dream.

This Saturday on the 28^th November 2020 Online Wine will be having a launch at Isibaya in Harare, 33 Sec Ntlazane Road in Khayelitsha. For more info please follow them on Facebook @OnlineWine

 Portia Kunana @Kakuna Reliance

Kakuna Reliance is a merchandise supplying business – in the form of good quality clothes, shoes, handbags, sunglasses and one of a kind home goods. It is 100% black and woman owned. To Kakuna Reliance entrepreneurship means financial freedom. Business owner, Portia Kunana who still as a business owner believes in acquiring multiple streams of income to get where you are going quicker.

Kakuna Reliance prides itself in offering professional services to it’s clients, maintaining a healthy relationship with longstanding and new clients.

In the interview, I asked Portia what mantra does she live by and why, she said, “Be the change you want to see.” And I quote, “I would like to see black females elevating in business, an industry largely dominated by men.”

If you are looking for elegance, simplicity and quality; Kakuna Reliance is a phone call away.

Below are a few images of  merchandise KaKuna Reliance has to offer. For more, please follow their social media accounts @ KaKuna Reliance on Facebook and @kakuna_reliance on Instagram.

Unathi Zicina @Umyezo Juicery

If clean eating was a person, it would be Unathi Zicina. The 30 year-old Umyezo Juicery founder and CEO is a former chef and used to own her own catering business. That is where her love for healthy eating comes from. 

Umyezo Juicery makes raw unpasteurised juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls and other healthy foods. Umyezo Juicery juices are freshly made 100% from locally sourced fruits and vegetables. 

Umyezo Juicery juices offers more than just a quench, they are made to support your health and wellness. "Health is Wealth" is not just a saying they believe in. They are using their products to re-enforce it by helping more people understand the importance of health by making it convenient. They do more than just sell juices, they promote and educate about the benefits of healthy eating to their customers and hopefully help them into making it a lifestyle. Their mission is to promote healthy eating habits centered around consuming natural whole foods. 

As we all know, fruits and vegetables are packed with tons of vitamins and minerals. When you juice them and not add a single ingredient, you get an enhanced concentration of beneficial nutrients for the body.

Umyezo Juicery Juices Health Benefits

• Detox
• Clear skin
• Alleviate various ailments 
• Increase fruit & vegetable intake easily
• Quenches thirst in health

One of Unathi's long-term goals is to see Umyezo Juicery in some of the major retail stores in South Africa. Where individuals can easily access them. We love a focused queen setting out to cement their name and become a household brand.

When interviewing Unathi, she had a hard time choosing one she would recommend to a first time customer. She then opted to give me two. One for health freaks like her and for those like me (in for the health ride but don't mind a treat or two. Lol.)

The Green Juice: 

• Most nutrient dense of all juices
• Has less calories
• Low sugar content (has more vegetables & herbs than fruit)
• Great for people trying to lose weight

The Sunshine Juice:

• Great taste (name says it all)
• Great balance of flavours (fruits, herbs & spices)
• Skin tonic (does wonders for the skin)

Below are a few images of Umye Juicery products. For more please follow their social media accounts @Umyezo Juicery of Facebook and @umyezojuicery on Instagram

 

I challenge you to buy something from at least one of  these businesses this festive season and also show your support by following all their social media accounts. It is important that we plough into black businesses, by doing so we are putting food on someone's table and giving them one more reason not to close down. 

As usual, please feel free to comment down below. What you've learnt from the blog and which of these businesses are you running to spend your money on after reading this.

Please be sure to share the blog information with your family and friends. Tell them there's a new table in town and everyone has a seat with their name on it.

Love,

A Determined Black Woman