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Undisputedly owning the title of 'The Brow Queen', Unaiza Suliman is so much more than a pretty face with perfectly arched eyebrows. A diligent businesswoman who never stops working at building her empire and a pioneering force in the beauty industry, Unaiza takes the concept of 'brows on fleek' to a whole new level of expertise.

Alexa, Siri, Mitsuku, Cortana... some of the most famous names on the Internet are created from code. We interact with them almost everyday, but behind the smooth vocals and sleek responses, there's a team of designers, developers and copywriters ensuring that your experience with Artificial Intelligence is anything but robotic.

If there's anything we've learnt from superhero movies, it's that courage, self-belief and intrepidity conquers everything, and that above all, the faith we have in ourselves allows us to unleash our most unique and greatest power. 22-year-old Vanessa Alily has tapped into her own creative power, changing perceptions and altering traditional narratives by bringing a much-needed African overhaul to the comic world.

Gracing the screen with her luminous presence and enhancing closets with her classic-chic clothing range, Zetske van Pletzen is a dynamic FEMtrepreneur, motivational speaker and actress with bales of talent. South Africans will recognise her exquisite features from local Afrikaans TV shows like Getroud met Rugby and Binnelanders (KykNET), the historical political drama Bloedbroers, and of course, everyone's favourite soapie, 7de Laan. Zetske isn't a stranger to the national theatre scene either, having appeared in many acclaimed musicals at the State Theatre. Her love for 'fashion with functionality' prompted her to start her own clothing line, Halo by Zetske, which caters to the stylish modern woman with elegant cocktail dresses, modish maternity attire and quirky printed lounge wear. Zetske enlightens us on what it's really like behind the scenes....and seams.

Busting the myth that you need to pay thousands for luxury skincare brands to see positive results, is beauty and chemistry maven, Conny Oberrauter who teaches women how to make their own products. Her diploma in Cosmetic Science, along with years of lab experience, has allowed Conny to learn the industry secrets to glowing skin and healthy hair. Meticulously devising simple and foolproof formulations, Conny published her first cosmetics recipe book in 2017. The FEMtrepreneur then started an online store to help budding skincare enthusiasts purchase all the ingredient kits required to concoct creams, scrubs, masks and balms that are ideally suited to their unique skin needs. The Cosmetics Chef shares her expert knowledge on starting a business and creating your own natural beauty products at a fraction of the cost.

Sprinkling a zesty soupçon of aromatic flavour over pallid dishes, Ayesha Seedat wants us to change how we season food in a whole new, exciting and organic way. Her exotic range of all-natural spices and condiments have quickly permeated through the kitchens and cabinets of South African home cooks, and the reviews have been astounding. This mistress of spices established Kr3A just over a year ago, and already has well-known stockists around the country queueing up to sell her mouth-watering range of artisanal relishes, tea blends, spices, sauces and ready-to-cook meals. The Johannesburg-based momtrepreneur shares her passion for wholesome food, authentic seasonings and growing her flavourful empire.

Being a master's student is no easy feat. More often than not, you’re leading a double life; responsible adult signed to a 9-5 employment contract, and being a studious night owl on the brink of exhaustion. The last thing you need is an unreliable editor whose unprofessionalism jeopardises your entire degree. To enjoy the fruits of your labour and earn the highest mark possible on your thesis, make sure that you get help from skilled editors like us, the Word Couture Co. dream team, who are experts in the field.

In the ever-advancing digital age, the need for instant, creative and captivating marketing photos have become a necessity. When it comes to turning an ordinary and mundane campaign into an exceptional and visually unforgettable one, there's no other name that comes to mind than Connie Chan. The Australian-based content creator is the visionary photographer behind 'What She Pictures', and is a specialist in the field of product flatlays. Her distinctive, chic styling techniques and graceful photography skills allow products to shine and generate better sales and engagement for her clients. Graduating with top honours in Applied Photography from Sheridan College (Canada) and having 15 years of experience under her lens, Connie chats to us about the art of creating the perfect flatlay.

She may refer to herself as a 'newbie' on the local design scene, however Aysha Minty has patterns and threads embedded in her DNA; her love for the intricate art was finely stitched from a young age as she observed the beautiful creations made by her grandmother. Launching The Skirt Couturier in late 2014, this dynamic 24-year-old expresses her originality through ravishing custom-made skirts that make a bold and memorable impression wherever they appear. Johannesburg-based Aysha shares what it’s like being a young FEMtrepreneur in the fashion industry today.