Rainbowkids
I am the CEO and principal of 2 pre-schools. What I did not know was the amazing rewards that would be reaped from owning and running a preschool. I have 33 amazing staff members reliant on their jobs and passionate about whom at least 90% have been with me since I opened or over the past 10 years of my 15 years of opening. We have grown from a small 45-child pre-school to 100-plus children over 2 pre-schools.The joy it gives me is long-lasting and rewarding in every way.
Training Excellence
An International Business Woman, with 24 years of Business Experience in both South Africa and the UAE combined. Hawa is the CEO of Training Excellence in South Africa and appointed CEO Orbrix Technical and Occupational Skills Training Dubai, UAE. She is also the Executive Chair at ESS Holdings Africa and the Director Hadarat Global.
Founder and Lead Trainer
I am a passionate educator and communication specialist dedicated to finding the voice in others. As the Founder and Lead Trainer of my business, I specialize in teaching the art of public speaking to students as young as 10 and guiding young professionals as they step into their careers. My entrepreneurial journey began with a simple belief: that confidence is a skill, not a trait. Over the years, I have grown this vision into a platform that equips the next generation with the tools to lead, speak, and impact their communities with clarity.
Woman of Stature Lifetime Achievement Award 2022
Gutsy, witty, and passionate, Lorraine is an inspirational speaker who started her journey as an environmental, civil rights, and anti-Vietnam activist in California in 1969. She worked with the Environmental Protection Agency – and has never looked back! A Global TEDx speaker on climate change, sustainability, ESG and related topics.
Professor of Practice at the College of Business & Economics at the University of Johannesburg
Chairperson - Woman of Stature Foundation
As the Academic Director of FutureBanker, I lead with a vision to democratise access to quality education for all, especially women and youth. FutureBanker is a proudly 100% black woman-owned, accredited vocational, higher education and training provider. We are committed to reshaping the financial sector through inclusive, dynamic, and future-focused learning.







