Collaborative Community

Collaborative Community We’re two women in business, passionate about building a community. Focused on 60% development, 30% mentorships and 10% networking.

With our shared skills, and the skills of those we will be collaborating with, we will be the largest development community in NMB assisting business professionals and entrepreneurs early in their career. We'll be utilizing meaningful connections with experts in their respective fields to deliver specific content in the form of group presentations, skill specific workshops or offer their time to mentor an individual.

As a community we help our members rise up in being their best!We have two gymnasts representing South Africa who requir...
11/09/2022

As a community we help our members rise up in being their best!
We have two gymnasts representing South Africa who require funding.
They are the only Eastern Cape representatives in SOUTH AFRICA.
We need them to get some support and fly our flag high!
Contact us for tickets to put Team RSA on the map!

Thank you Innova - The Creative Techs for collaborating with us to enrich our local entrepreneurs with social media tool...
10/09/2022

Thank you Innova - The Creative Techs for collaborating with us to enrich our local entrepreneurs with social media tools and strategy to help their businesses.

Today's business feature needs no introduction. It is definitely one of the well known event decor companies that cate...
29/08/2022

Today's business feature needs no introduction.
It is definitely one of the well known event decor companies that cater for smaller, intimate settings, anywhere.

Pop up picnics is owned and run by two wonderful ladies since April 2021. Whitney and Xanthe are two self proclaimed lovers of travel, adventure & all things pretty.
Their "real" job is teaching at a special needs school which is a difficult but rewarding job.

For Pop up picnics, they do it all as the shoppers, pillow makers, table decoraters, dried flower gathers, balloon constructors, heavy table carriers and your picnic packers & setters.

These ladies take pride in every single interaction & set up, paying attention to detail, doing their best to meet every expectation and personally packing for every picnic.

Well done ladies on curating memories of special moments for others, with so much passion and style!
Wishing you all the best for the future of your business 🎉

Have a look at their Facebook and Instagram page to see their amazing set ups which they can literally do ANYWHERE & for Any occasion (yes, even for your fur babies 🐶)

Four very important points to consider when starting your own business.
29/08/2022

Four very important points to consider when starting your own business.

Most women remember the childhood magic of playing dress up in their mother’s wardrobe. When Kelly Dillon was little, th...
25/08/2022

Most women remember the childhood magic of playing dress up in their mother’s wardrobe.

When Kelly Dillon was little, the game was different.
She got lost in a world so vivid it felt almost real.

As she grew up, unlike many little girls who abandon their early loves, Kelly had the courage to hold on to her dream: of combining art and joie de vivre into beautiful clothing.

Today, the small town girl from Gqeberha, has grown into the owner of her own blossoming fashion house - Kelly Mae Bespoke which launched in 2013.
It’s the stuff dreams are made of!

All Kelly's gorgeous creations are made locally in her studio where the team had birthed two incredible brands:
-Kelly Mae Bespoke: specializing uniquely crafted tailored garments in bridal, matric dance & evening wear

-Kelly Mae Dillon: equally chic focusing on ready to wear, garments for men, women and kids.

Kelly’s youthful passion and creative spirit, along with her eye for elegance and style, are the leitmotif in all her collections, and the evident golden thread in both Kelly Mae brands.

Huge congratulations to Kelly and her team for the incredible achievements thus far (including a collab with Mr Price!)
You can read more about her and view her amazing work here: https://www.kellymaedillon.com/

Our Women owned-business Crush Wednesday (our kind of WCW) is Stone etc Established in 2011, Stone etc. is led by Mimi R...
24/08/2022

Our Women owned-business Crush Wednesday (our kind of WCW) is Stone etc

Established in 2011, Stone etc. is led by Mimi Rupp , a respected garden designer and advisor. Her team is extremely knowledgeable and are always on hand to advise – no matter your gardening experience or needs.

As a wife, mother, grandmother, and serial entrepreneur, she believes that parenthood and business can exist side by side, without sacrificing the quality of each other.

As a mentor, working with young adults, emerging entrepreneurs and those operating family businesses, Mimi advises and guides them through entrepreneurship, as well as personal counselling when required.

She is highly active in the local community as well as within business, Mimi is recognised as one of South Africa and Port Elizabeth’s most well-known female entrepreneurs. Recently named CEO Magazine’s Most Influential Woman in Business in South Africa, and she is using her experience to empower young entrepreneurs through her work and role in the community.
Mimi, also co-owns Smart Stone with her husband since 1980. It is the longest established cast stone manufacturer in South Africa!

Read more about Mimi here
http://www.mimirupp.co.za/index.html
Visit her website or social pages to view her beautiful garden work, the succulent nursery and the semi-precious stone gift shop too!

Thank you Mimi for your invaluable contributions towards entrepreneurs in NMB 🤍 congratulations on all you have achieved in your career over the years, we can all learn something from an experienced entrepreneur like you!

The feature for today is EufloriaCreations , owned by Floriane Ascentia Biko , who makes gorgeous macrame home decor ...
23/08/2022

The feature for today is EufloriaCreations , owned by Floriane Ascentia Biko , who makes gorgeous macrame home decor pieces (it's boho heaven)

Flo went from studying Fine Arts at Rhodes University, to moving abroad working in the hospitality industry in the Middle East.

From a young age art has always inspired her, and after a brief break from art whilst growing her family, she had rediscovered her passion for creativity during lockdown.

Nature, Love, Peace, Mindfulness ...
All of the above is how Eufloria Creations evolved, including her plant obsession.

This small business is already branching out, adding new ranges, such as tie dye clothing made by Flo's 9 year old daughter, Micaela; and round wooden beads cut and completed by her husband Marius.

Congratulations Flo on your successful business!

Go visit her page so see these stunning locally made, one of a kind pieces.

Today's feature is on 78 Havelock run by the incredible Lauren Nash since it opened in 2020. Lauren has a true passion...
22/08/2022

Today's feature is on 78 Havelock run by the incredible Lauren Nash since it opened in 2020.

Lauren has a true passion for food & catering.
She started her career in the hospitality industry at 16 working at Spur.
Her impressive experience includes working at The Marine Hotel, The Butchers Block, Nosh, selling wine and pastries to the hospitality industry, co-owning one of the popular "B" restaurants and opened a curry restaurant.

78 Havelock is a beautiful, happy space that focuses on delicious fresh fast food, that delivers freezer meals and delectable bakes.

On top of that, the sister company In My Kitchen offers outside catering.

78 is a must visit, and you can find them in the Oasim building at... You guessed it 78 Havelock Street, Central 😁

Congratulations Lauren, on yet another successful business in the hospitality industry👏🏼

H A P P Y 🌻 F R I D A YToday we are featuring the incredibly authentic brand Krulkop Society and its gorgeous owner Abeg...
19/08/2022

H A P P Y 🌻 F R I D A Y

Today we are featuring the incredibly authentic brand Krulkop Society and its gorgeous owner Abegail Witbooi

Krulkop Society, founded in 2017, is a local South African brand which aims to create a culture of authenticity, self-love and self-acceptance in society.

The vision includes making self-love a culture in society and to spread some real positive vibes through branded goods / merchandise.

Abby is an interior designer & project manager by profession, but has a huge passion for creativity & loves expression her creativity.

Entrepreneurship came naturally as her entire family have used their creative gifts to earn an income.

What started out as making "bompies" as a little girl, has flourished into a brand that aspires to be innovative, creative, authentic & original in everything they do.

Go have a look at the page and the gorgeous items made locally with so much heart.

Congratulations Abby, we look forward to seeing KS grow into the full vision you have for it. 🖤

Today's feature for is Bibs & Bowls Baby FoodAnother fantastic business that caters for parents who are looking for he...
18/08/2022

Today's feature for is Bibs & Bowls Baby Food

Another fantastic business that caters for parents who are looking for healthy and affordable meals for their little ones.

A highlight for Merel's business in this year has been the expansion into SPAR stores. Read more about her below.

Congratulations Merel, keep growing 🎉🙌🏼



https://www.facebook.com/100063571014329/posts/475738904555139/

The fabulous female business we're featuring today for is Stitched PEFounded & owned by Carmen Taljaardt, who creates ...
17/08/2022

The fabulous female business we're featuring today for is Stitched PE

Founded & owned by Carmen Taljaardt, who creates the most gorgeous, quality hair accessories here in GQ.

Since starting on 18th January 2020 with making scrunchies, she quickly pivoted to making masks when Covid-19 hit SA.
Since then Stitched PE has expanded to offer stunning alice bands, scarfs, hair clips and is now a national favourite!

Congratulations Carmen on your incredible business and all you have achieved thus far 🎉👏🏼
Locally, you can find Stitched PE stocked at the Locally Yours shop and Forever Local store.
Visit the page for more info!

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