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Business spotlight: cutting edge sALON

What began as helping her sisters in a busy household soon grew into a lifelong passion for Charity, a talented hairdresser from Harare whose journey started at home before she took the bold step into professional hairdressing. Beginning at the very bottom at Headlines Hair Salon sweeping floors and shampooing, she quickly caught the eye of mentor Martin Lightfoot, who recognised her potential and nurtured her skill with patience. Instead of rushing to qualify like her peers, Charity dedicated an extra year to perfecting her craft, learning from every salon owner she worked with and expanding her experience in South Africa. By 2014, she opened her own salon, a warm and professional space built on care, dedication, and a genuine love for people.

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Business Spot light: crafted by leo.

When you meet Leo, the creative force behind Crafted by Leo, it’s clear that his journey into jewellery wasn’t a straight line, but perhaps that’s what makes it so inspiring. What began as a plan to become a diamond cutter in a local factory unexpectedly turned into a personal exploration of silver and design, and today, his jewellery is steadily gaining attention across Zimbabwe and beyond.

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Business Spotlight: Honeyguide Atelier.

Some brands pull you into a whole feeling, a world of their own. That’s what The Honeyguide Atelier is. It all started with Olia Danckwerts. She spent years in the European fashion scene, and then a film trip to Zimbabwe flipped her life upside down in the best possible way.

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Business Spot Light: Awakened Roots Retreats.

First up, we’re sharing the story of Awakened Roots Retreats, a soulful getaway designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through nature, stillness, and genuine communitys. Created by Lunds and Chelsea, these retreats grew out of their own journeys of healing and growth. Lunds brings gentle intuition and a nurturing energy, while Chelsea shares her passion for holistic wellness, movement, and heartfelt connection. Together, they’ve built something truly special. We’ve loved working with them on their brand, photography, and website andhonestly, every single moment has left us feeling grounded and inspired.

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How to juggle home life with running a business

Outsourcing isn’t a sign of failure, it’s the key to sanity. By delegating tasks that drain your energy or lie outside your expertise, you free up mental headspace and hours in your week. Imagine never having to try and figure out what audio goes with your reel, or how to get canva to do that one thing, giving you more time for meeting clients or simply clocking off early to enjoy a cuppa in peace.

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