Timed to run during Entrepreneurship Month, the WomenIN Festival underscores the pivotal role of female entrepreneurs in driving innovation and economic progress.
With holistic empowerment as its theme, the event brings together women from diverse sectors to discuss strategies for overcoming professional and personal challenges, promoting growth and resilience.
This year’s festival features engaging workshops, panels, fireside chats, masterclasses and immersive site visits, offering attendees a unique platform to connect, learn, and gain insights essential for advancing in their fields.
Empowering to Lead – Led by Rashid Toefy, Deputy Director General at the Western Cape Government, this panel covers leadership skills and breaking barriers in key industries. Panelists include Janine George, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Carrol Boyes Functional Art; Raksha Naidoo, Women in Mining South Chairperson; Helene Smuts, Credo Growth Founder; and Palesa Shipalana, Chief Sector Expert – Economy and Infrastructure at the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Authenticity in Leadership: Breaking Barriers – Aeysha Augustus Deputy Director of the Red Tape Reduction Unit at the Western Cape Government and moderator Jamie Wyngaard, Loop Co-Founder, will explore how authentic leadership fosters innovation and streamlines business processes.
Financial Independence and Leadership – Featuring Phumela Xanywa, Executive Head of Nedbank’s Commercial Banking Sales and Service; Reyana Sallie, Chair of the Gender Equity Forum at the Nedbank Group; and Tracey Muller, Head of Advice and Philanthropy at Nedbank Wealth Management (SA), this discussion highlights pathways to financial and professional empowerment for women.
Radiant Wellness – A wellness-focused session with Laura Johnston, Phytoceutics CEO; Rechelle Kloeck, Motherkind Co Founder; healthcare practitioner Dr Mwanja Chundu, and Lauren Engelbrecht-Titus, Head of Sales, Education & Artistry at Fenty Beauty will be a discussion on actionable strategies for mental, emotional and physical health.
“The WomenIN Festival offers a comprehensive approach to the challenges entrepreneurs face, especially those related to mental and emotional well-being,” said Naz Fredericks-Maharaj, WomenIN Portfolio Director. “With our impressive speaker lineup, we aim to inspire and uplift attendees, equipping them with the tools to thrive.”
The WomenIN Festival is open to all women eager to expand their networks and leadership skills. Early bird tickets start at R1999. For more details and to register, visit the WomenIN Festival websiteor PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
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