Meet Thembeka Madondo, a young entrepreneur from uMsinga, Tugela Ferry. Thembeka is a 23-year-old young woman who has made what seemed impossible, possible. At 23, she has already obtained two qualifications in Ecotourism management from the Durban University of Technology and is currently the founding Director of Grissenda Euphorias.
How did it all start?
The company – Grissenda Euphorias – was established in September 2021, when a 20-year-old girl decided to manufacture her own skin care products. She started as a perfume distributor but saw an opportunity that lead to her manufacturing her own perfumes and skin products. She got assistance from the center of DUT Innobiz to get her business registered and growing.
What have been the highlights of the business?
Grissenda Euphorias won the award for the most improved business of the year 2021 and got funding from NYDA to grow her business . Thembeka says another highlight of her business is the fact that she has created a business opportunity for others in the community through reselling, especially perfumes.
What is her secret for keeping her business growing?
Thembeka believes that passion has taken her this far. She believes that doing something that she loves the most and something that she always wanted, played a huge role in keeping Grissenda Euphorias open for this period. She further mentioned that there is always a good reason that pushes someone to do go and work hard. What has pushed her to work this hard is that she wants to build a legacy for her family, as she is the first person to have a registered and operating business
“Passion led us here I always work hard to get where I want to be by remembering where I started” Thembeka Madondo
Article by Sithembile Buthelezi
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