I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, into humble beginnings. Today, I live in Dallas, Texas, and am a passionate mother, wife, serial entrepreneur and a catalyst for empowering women in the workplace. From a young age, it was clear I was a born entrepreneur and had an obsession and fascination for fashion and jewellery. At around 8 years old during family vacations, I began to collect a variety of seashells to make jewellery. I would pierce holes into the shells and thread the shells with string to create bangles and necklaces. I would go on to sell these pieces to my classmates and neighbours. I was known for my style and flamboyant fashion sense. At the age of 11, I was selling stationery to my school friends—business was just in my blood!
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