revolution in Africa. My deepest passion is to make a difference in the lives of young designers and entrepreneurs. By setting an example of success, hope is imparted to all, courage to follow one’s dreams and believing in infinite possibilities.” The road to making a contribution is not easy. Rumbie reveals that it is not always easy as an artistic person to detach her emotions from her creations and make proper business decisions. It has also been a tough start having begun as a one man team, balancing the demands of producing her designs while raising a young daughter.
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“But I have now found my footing and I am going from strength to strength. My best moments are when my clients are fully satisfied with my product. Women love to look good and it is very refreshing every time I see them excited about my designs.” Rumbie holds a Masters degree in Fashion and dreams of having her designs in a few international stores soon. She plans to venture into shoe and accessory designs as well and to take her products beyond Southern Africa to the rest of the continent.
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