Ella Magazine Issue 7 - November 2021

Lawyer

Lawyer

& the

Mmaphaka VALERIE

New Book ’My Perspective’

Brand Strategist

Rare

bear

SWAKOPMUND DUNES

Photoshoot

Ella Magazine Issue 7

November 06

Cartier Lebatie

Founder and Managing Director C-suite legal and marketing

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The Rare Bear Project

Supporting Rare families and creating opportunities for the woman of Kya Sands.

Silver Swallow Design

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A beautiful photoshoot in the Swakopmund Dunes

Mmaphaka Valerie

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The launch of her 6th book ‘My Perspective’

On the Cover Cartier Lebatie - C-Suite Legal & social media Marketing

Editor Elzaan Nieuwenhuis elzaanella@outlook.com

Get In Touch Instagram: @ellamagsa Facebook: Ella Magazine SA ellamagsa@outlook.com

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CARTIER LEBATIE Founder and Managing Director C-suite legal and marketing COVER FEATURE

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF I am Cartier Lebatie, a lawyer by training and owner of a legal advisory firm, C-Suite Legal and Marketing which specializes in social media and digital marketing solutions. I would describe myself as a confident, innovative and creative woman, who is striving to achieve self-economic independence and generate employment opportunities for young women who are passionate about the digital and legal space.

I thrive on doing work that I love and impacting the legal and digital space in the best way possible.

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WHAT DOES A DAY IN YOUR LIFE LOOK LIKE Goodness, it’s very boring lol. I work a lot, especially with running a newly established business and ensuring that it has the best chance of success possible.

You can catch me having numerous Zoom meetings, developing social media strategies with my team or sneaking off to have a quick lunch with my husband, Floyd Lebatie.

FROM YOUR IG WE CAN SEE YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL! WHAT IS YOUR FAVE DESTINATION I love traveling!!! This is something I reward myself with if C-Suite has managed to reach certain goals that were set. This way I ensure that I work hard and play harder!

My favourite destination would be a toss up between Bali and Hong Kong. I live for city life and big buildings but could never pass over an opportunity to relax on the beach with a cocktail in hand.

ADVICE FOR YOUNG WOMEN WANTING TO PURSUE LAW When you decide to venture into a field that is so set in its ways you need to make the decision to conform or create a space for yourself. You need to be ready to receive more No’s than Yes’s.

One needs to be clear on why they want to go into law. Keep the end goal in mind. It’s not an easy degree firstly and it’s not an easy professional field to navigate.

However, when you know exactly what you want and why you want to get into law, it can be a very fulfilling career.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO PURSUE LAW & WHERE DID THE IDEA OF C-SUITE LEGAL START? I always knew that I wanted a career that impacts people’s lives directly and I saw how the legal fraternity can do just that for me. Ultimately, after finishing 3 legal qualifications I went against every stereotype of what a legal professional should look or be like. I wanted to carve a path for young women and show them that they don’t have to conform to a stereotype to build a fulfilling career in the legal space if that’s not where they want to be.

Being the go-getter that I am, I launched C-Suite Legal and Marketing amid a global pandemic when one to many voiced that, “this was not the right time to start a business”.

Through my business I am able to provide individuals, SME’s and larger corporations with legal and marketing solutions that are tailored for their business and budget requirements. I love the act that I can provide amuchneeded service at an affordable rate.

CARTIER LEBATIE

WHAT SERVICES DOES C-SUITE LEGAL OFFER

C-Suite Legal and Marketing is a 100% woman-owned bespoke boutique legal advisory firm specializing in the areas of social media and digital marketing. We are based in Waterfall, Midrand – Johannesburg. Our service offerings include, social media management, digital marketing solutions across various platforms and lastly, building personal and business social media and digital Bpresence. y Joyce Wright

Photographs by Mark Halberg

At C-Suite Legal and Marketing we’re all about providing professional, efficient and commercially sound legal, social media C and O V Edigital R F E Asolutions T U R E to our clients at an affordable rate.

YOU ARE ALSO A BRAND STRATEGIST. TELL US HOW THAT JOURNEY STARTED This journey started through my work as an influencer on social media, especially in the luxury product market. I assist brands with being able to deliver to the outside world an understanding of who they are and what they offer to their consumers.

Once this is done with the implementation of a strategy, I then aim to build and create something that not only lasts but is able tosuccesfully grow for the various brands I work with.

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TIPS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

1. Have a comprehensive marketing strategy 2. Brand conspiracy is key 3. Don’t Fudge up on social media

WHERE CAN PEOPLE GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU C-SUITE LEGAL AND MARKETING Email: Info@csuitelegal.co.za Instagram: c_suite_legal Facebook: C-Suite Legal and Marketing LinkedIn: C-Suite Legal and Marketing

CARTIER LEBATIE Email: Cartier@csuitelegal.co.za Instagram: cartier_mzagorski Facebook: Cartier Lebatie LinkedIn: Cartier Lebatie

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The #RareBearProject is a community upliftment program under Rare Diseases South Africa NPC. It is all about supporting our community.

From providing support to our Rare families, to creating jobs and income generating opportunities to the woman of Kya Sands.

100% of our income goes straight back into this project In 2015 Rare Diseases SA (RDSA) had made the decision to commission bears for their newly registered rare disease and congenital birth defect patients, which could be gifted to them so that they could have a companion to encourage them in their journey of survival. BUT, due to the nature of rare diseases, RDSA was looking for unique, handcrafted bears – they wanted BEARS that were RARE. We didn’t want perfect animals, or for them all to look the same. At the same time a local community project were looking to host a skills clinic for unemployed ladies in the Kya Sands community.

A joint initiative was born, whereby the ladies were taught the skills to crochet #RareBears, and a platform to generate income was provided. 4 months later we had our first 20 bears, and we have grown so much since then! The ladies who create our bears get to decide what they look like, their colour, their unique features etc. They are also earning an income from making these bears, allowing Rare Diseases SA the opportunity to give back to our community and see both emotional and personal growth within each woman who works for the project.

Our Rare Bears are not perfect, but that was the point. Some have longer arms than others, one ear may be bigger than the other, they are all UNIQUE, just like RARE WARRIORS. They are also all made with love. Our first bears are Giraffes, and today, we have 7 animals in the range. Ironically, a group of Giraffes are called a Journey, and we feel like we have all been on a journey since starting this project.

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donate a bear you can at a cost of only R150, or you can get one of your own for R180 through our online store at www.rarebearproject.org Please note that all donated bears will be sent directly to the patient, and the name of the Donor will be indicated on the Rare Bear's nametag This project is able to address 2 needs: • It creates a “community of love” for Rare Diseases SA patients whereby #RareBears are donated to a rare disease patient via the #Care4Rare programme.

• Empowers the ladies of KyaSands and provides them with a skill that enables them to provide for their families.

To date, this project has seen over 60 woman up-skilled in the art of crocheting, and provided them with a sustainable, income generating opportunity by making #RareBears which in turn are either donated to a patient, or sold to the public.

Get in touch @RareBearSA @Rare_Bear_SA www.rarebearproject.org hello@rarebearproject.org

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WELCOME TO

Silver swallow DESIGN

A beautiful dress is so much more than an item of clothing. Wearing a beautiful dress tells a story. It captures the essence and celebrates being a woman.

It’s personal, captivating and inspires those watching her.

Designing this dream, which is so personal to every woman, is what Silver Swallow Design aspires to do.

We don’t simply transform fabric into clothing, we create art. Being an artist means knowing your craft and understanding your materials. It isn’t a matter of mastering techniques and theory, it is about living and breathing what you create..

Only once the artist is intimately and harmoniously connected to their craft can true masterpieces be created. Fabric is a challenging and reward medium to create art with. Every piece of fabric has its own characteristics, personality and flaws the artist needs to understand to reveal its beauty, to ultimately bring it to life.

A dress crafted by Silver Swallow Design is an inspired, handmade couture garment carefully constructed to bring endless joy to those it will one day meet.

Photographer Juné van der Walt

@Urban_lens_photography_

I’ve had this idea in my head for quite a while to do a shoot with a yellow dress in the Swakopmund dunes. When I first saw the dress ons Jana’s instagram page: (@silverswallowdesign) I knew that this was the outfit I wanted to use for this Namibian inspired shoot. I contacted Nina who’s always so fun to work with, booked a camel ride and enjoyed the afternoon between golden sand mountains.

Designer Jana Meintjies

@silverswallowdesign

Sunny is part of a themed Silver Swallow range depicting elements of the African landscape. The fabric of this dress chose me before I even had the design idea finalised.

Bright yellow had been a very unconventional colour for me in the past, and oh that glitter just adds to the madness, but I was immediately inspired and engaged. I thought it fitting to match a young chic sophisticated style to this frivolous fabric - et voila! … magic is made!

Model Nina Burger

@Nina_burger_

I felt like a desert princess running around the soft sand in the Namibian Desert. The dress fit me like a glove and shined like fairy-dust in the African sun. It was truly a magical experience to wear such a beautiful design by Silver Swallow and have Juné behind the camera

MY

Perspective - Mmphaka Valerie

My name is Mmaphaka Valerie, passionately known as Ms V. I am a mother first, founder and sole owner of Occasions by V – an event company, author, emotional healer, inspirational coach & speaker, business woman and radio personality.

Where the writing started Life experience and humble beginnings are my inspiration. Now more than ever, most South African families and youth need some kind of guidance and motivation to believe in themselves and in love. Every time someone thanks me for inspiring them, or for helping them get through difficult times it feeds my soul and inspires me to continue doing what I believe is my purpose and that is to touch people’s lives and add a bit of inspiration into their lives.

Through motivational speaking and writing inspirational quotes that I shared with my social media followers, I was inspired to share my thoughts through books. I then pronged into writing books that tackle everyday life issues that influence our perspective on life, this gave birth to Point of View – My Perspective Book Series.

’My Perspective’ book series After self-publishing my first two books in July 2019, I challenged myself to write 3 more books to complete my series. Point of view-my perspective book series was one of the best highlights of my life. I was a first time author and I self-published 5 books in a period of 10months.

Writing those books was part of my journey of evolving into another version of myself, an author and using that platform as another avenue of spreading motivation.

A New Book Launching I am so excited; I will be launching my 6th motivational book titled My Perspective redefined.

I believe that we are all facing life at the same vintage point, we go through similar experiences at different times, in different ways and different levels of intensity. But at the end of the day, this is life for the living and it will unfold as it should.

What will set us apart is our different perspectives. In this book I share my perspective on life, love, relationships and family. This book is designed to give tips and guidance of how one can reach their full potential, unlock the ultimate best version of themselves.

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About Occassions by V I always had the talent of coming up with fun and interesting themes and decorations when organising parties for my friends and family. I then saw an opportunity in the event field and simply took it and registered my event company in 2010. OBV evolved over the years. I now host lifestyle events that are inspired by what is happening in and around our lives. I host events that aim at inspiring, educating and motivating attendees.

Being a radio personality and motivational speaker I am currently doing radio features and interviews as a motivational speaker and coach. Till July 2021, I was a featured residential inspirational speaker/coach on an international online radio station, Ochrio Radio on the Soulful Sunday segment. Between 2018 and 2019,I was a radio host at a community radio station, Tshwane FM 93.6 - The Avant Garden, which is on Sundays from 1pm-3pm. Radio is another channel of reaching the masses through topics that are motivational and guests that are relevant to personal and business growth.

As part of growth, I am always looking out for platforms that will award me the opportunity to spread the word of love, motivation, inspire, and assist people discover the best version of themselves.

I am passionate about personal development, growth and helping people heal while becoming the best versions of themselves. Naturally my topics will be about self-actualisation, imprudent, love and healing.

I believe that now more than ever, most South African families and youth need some kind of guidance and motivation to believe in love and plant the seed of love in families and reduce the rate of divorces, abuse and motivate youth to be better leaders in their communities.

How she manages to do it all I am not going to lie, it is challenging, but the results and outcomes of all that crazy schedule is fulfilling and fuels me to keep going. Seeing someone smile, seeing my sons inspired and proud of mommy, and knowing that I touched someone’s life in a positive light that is all I live for.

Get in touch Instagram: @mmaphakavalerie and @occasionsbyv Facebook: Ms V @TheRealMsV & Occasions By V @occasionsbyv Email Address: occasionsbyv@gmail.com

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Eastern

The legacy of

mystique

Business woman, wife, mum, finance person for 23 years and now a business owner from her late grandmother.

Natasha is the owner of Eastern Mystique JHB which was initiated by her late grandmother from Durban in 1967. Her grandmother’s travels to India commenced on the SS Karanja/ SS Africa ships. The duration of these journeys being 21 days at sea.

“This passion has passed through our blood stream through generations. I am the third generation striving to rekindle the passion and tradition since May 2019.”

Every garment is a designer piece, enabling every family to dress in Indian tradition.

Eastern Mystique specialises in eastern wear and Eastern Bridal at great prices. They are based in Johannesburg but they supply to national and international clients. From Australia to New Zealand and even Spain. Their reviews speak a lot about their garnments and service.

Every garment is a designer piece, enabling every family to dress in Indian tradition. Their vision is to keep eastern wear alive at affordable prices. Eastern Mystique JHB adds value for their Clients and their exquisite taste. "Your Story in every style"

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