” Women empowerment is not about competing with men, but to be the best versions of ourselves”

Reabetswe Mabine is a Golden Key recipient, an entrepreneur, a former radio Dj and also an award-winning television presenter. She is the founder and CEO of TheEverGreenBranch which basically helps start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses to brand themselves… talk about GIRL POWER!! I recently caught up with her to ask her a few questions about what she believes in, personal style and women empowerment in South Africa.

Q: What does being a black women in South Africa mean to you?

A: Being a black woman in South Africa to me means an array of possibilities and opportunities that women previously did not have. For instance, we are being empowered in a multitude of spheres in the workplace, in business, and in those parts which were previously male dominated. The window of opportunity is there how we use it is all up to us. We have the power at our fingertips. It really is an exciting time to be alive.

Q: What does women empowerment mean to you?

A: Woman empowerment to me means to assist other woman tap into their strengths and potentials. To help them to be the people they envisioned. To cultivate strong, influential, powerful females leaders in all industries not only that but allowing them to excel. Women empowerment is not about competing with men, but to be the best versions of ourselves.

Q: How would you rate the current state of fashion in South Africa?

A: I consider it to be of high standard. Many people both young and old are becoming more and more expressive of their personalities and identities through fashion. Not only that, but it has allowed us to voice our opinions about issues which concern our country and social issues. It has allowed us to be proud of our cultures and represent them in the way we dress with a modern touch which in most cases can be worn in corporate spaces. Taking away that Caucasian standard of beauty and identity that has been placed on us for so long.

Q: Everyone DEFINITELY has a personal style! How would you define yours?

A: I’m definitely a girly girl but I also love to feel comfortable in my clothes, that is why a few comfort clothing here and there will do. But because I am in the corporate world I usually go for corporate attire with a twist of sleek and chic.

Q: What does Christianity mean to you as an individual? And how has your relationship with God changed you as a person!

A: It simply means a personal relationship with Christ, without anyone trying to mediate in between. For the only way to God is through Christ. My lifestyle has definitely changed, I was a sinner but now I’ve been made whole.

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you”- Matthew 6:33. Remember this scripture on your way to the top ladies. Believe in your God-given power to overcome.

 If  anyone is interested in contacting her for:

• Corporate identity ( Logos, letterhead, invoice template, quotation template, corporate proles, branding).
• Business plans
• Marketing
• Market Research
• Business Consulting
• PR

Here is her email :theevergreenbranch@gmail.com. She is a level 1 B-BBEE contributor.

There you have it guys! It was such a pleasure, she is AMAZING and her work ethic doesn’t prove otherwise!