PODCAST: Robyn Britz, co-founder of Zana talks about building her homeware, accessories and furniture brand

October 27, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Robyn Britz (L), co-founder of ZANA (South Africa) — **Robyn Britz** (L), co-founder of ZANA (South Africa)

LoA got to chat with Robyn Britz earlier this month at the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair - she is one half of the creative mother and daughter team behind the Zana brand. Robyn shared the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey so far in the competitive world of homeware, accessory, fabric and furniture design, and how Zana is managing to stand out from the crowd.

Diane Goldie - The startup story of a one-of-a-kind entrepreneur who creates incredibly beautiful wearable art that tells its own unique story

September 14, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Diane Goldie, founder and creative force behind c.Art — **Diane Goldie**, founder and creative force behind c.Art

Once seen, never forgotten - that is a phrase that perfectly encapsulates the work of Diane Goldie and her company, c.Art. This is one highly talented, passionate woman entrepreneur that is creating unique, bespoke pieces of wearable art with stories woven into the very fabric, to appeal to the confident, unapologetic and strong women who inspire her.

Sera Holland - The startup story of a talented textile designer elevating handmade fabrics to an artform

May 10, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Sera Holland, founder of Handmade by Me — **Sera Holland**, founder of Handmade by Me

For women entrepreneurs, their personal journeys to setting up their businesses and realising their dreams are always unique - some are very focused on long-held identified goals, whilst others are almost accidental or organic in nature. South African-based textile designer, Sera Holland, falls into the latter category of an entrepreneur who never set out to be in business, but ended up discovering a love of textile printing and built the most amazing business around it.

Akosua Afriyie-Kumi - The startup story of a Ghanaian handbag designer turning traditional hand-weaving techniques into luxury must-have accessories

February 16, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, founder of AAKS, Ghana — **Akosua Afriyie-Kumi,** founder of AAKS, Ghana

A A K S was founded by talented designer, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, with the goal of introducing the world to the weaving techniques done by the women of Ghana, while also creating and igniting sustainable jobs within Africa. Handcrafted in Bolgatanga, A A K S creates bags in styles that maintain the spirit and durability of their ancestral counterparts characterised by bright exuberant colours.

Carrol Boyes – The startup story of an iconic South African designer who built a global homeware brand

August 18, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Carrol Boyes, founder and ceo of Carrol Boyes — **Carrol Boyes**, founder and ceo of Carrol Boyes

This incredibly creative designer with a sculptural flair and an eye for the unusual has taken the global homeware market by storm with her distinctive designs and must-have tableware pieces.

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