Get to know Natalie
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i Natali, so it’s part of our culture as Zim Influencers Magazine to start with this popular request, can you please tell us a little bit about yourself and what exactly makes Natali this unique amazing figure? Natalie is an extroverted goal getter! I can define myself as a person who dreams in color! I’m a mother before everything else and it’s my parental instincts that make me apply love and strictness to everything I do whether it’s my work or social life. My prime purpose in this life is to erase my past struggles with my success so I’m driven by my love for success! #Natali, we just see you all dressed up but most of us don’t really know the backbone behind the woman you have become, what really inspired you to get into the Fashion industry? Style is an acquired taste! My love for fashion has been consistent since I was a child! Even as a teen I’d get inspiration off magazines and I used to be famous for taking part in beauty pageants at school all because of my passion for beauty and fashion! To start my own fashion house was a dream that came to reality; I’m just generally good with combining outfits and adding a bit of sass and class to them! I was inspired by my creativity and love for success to become an entrepreneur and the first thing that came to mind was fashion because I’m passionate about fashion. #Natali you have a high sense of
Fashion, who is your inspiration in the global industry? Bonang Matheba. Bonang is sassy but very classy and elegant! She is the definition of opulent dressing and classy outfits. I look up to Bonang on so many levels because she very confident, independent and classy. #Oh yeah, you are also a business woman, wow how do you do it and can you tell us more about your businesses? I’m the CEO of StylePhilosophy pvt ltd and its subsidiary Bed&Beyond. These two brands define my taste and my style. I’m a sucker for classy things so my brands are bespoke and elegant. StylePhilosophy is a lingerie and clothing brand that caters for the modern-day young women with an eye for the finer things! Our pieces are unique and durable and that’s what makes my brand reputable! Bed&Beyond is a bespoke homewares and linen brand that caters for luxurious pieces and linen. My goal is built both stores into power style houses that break new ground in Zimbabwe. I built my businesses from scratch and I took a lot of risk and a lot of tears were shed during the process. My growth has been my greatest lesson as an entrepreneur as I’ve been through the highs and lows of building a brand.
is giving information! Society needs to normalize exchanging important information such that underprivileged girls are motivated to better themselves. My life story is no secret! I’m from humble beginnings and I chose to beat the odds and I followed my dream. I’m outspoken to create awareness that success is personal! The only requirement for success is the ability to dream in color! Once one sets their mind to succeed, they will drive themselves into becoming their wildest dream! I always say greatness is not always an inborn thing, some people like me have had to achieve it! There nothing as amazing as seeing young black women rise up and achieve and succeed in their respective hustles, there’s enough room for all of us to win in this world!
#Natali, what do you think is the main important aspect in achieving self-confidence? I’d say self-actualization is the key to unlocking self-confidence and success! The realization of one’s maximum capabilities drives one into believing in themselves so much that confidence will just be a cherry on the cake! I’m all about self-love and I always say progress begins when you start loving yourself enough to be honest with yourself! Living a lie kills self-confidence, spite, jealousy and hatred kill self-confidence! One # Well, I believe you’re more into has to first be content with themimpowering women and you’re selves to find confidence to tackle surely very outspoken. How and anything! what do you think is the best way for the community to groom independent young women? The greatest form of empowerment
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