Beauty, Business & Belief: Mathapelo Mafa's Journey from Makeup Dreams to Multi-Service Success
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Join JustGospel's Faith at Work as host welcomes Mathapelo Mafa, founder of Nchadi Beauty, for an inspiring conversation about building a beauty business while keeping faith at the center.
From braiding her own hair in Grade 8 to shaping friends' eyebrows for R20, Matapelo's journey into the beauty industry began early, inspired by her stylish mother who always looked put-together. What started as a passion for makeup has evolved into a comprehensive beauty service offering everything from individual lashes and microblading to wig installations and nail art.
Key Discussion Points:
Transitioning from makeup-only services to a diversified beauty business
The challenges of balancing survival income with business growth investments
Finding mentorship in unexpected places and soaking up wisdom from industry owners
Navigating the "off seasons" when client flow slows down
The mental and physical exhaustion of being a one-person operation
Dreams of creating a one-stop beauty destination that serves both men and women
Plans for national and international franchising
Faith Foundation:
Matapelo draws strength from Exodus 14:14 ("The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still") and Matthew 11:28 ("Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"), scriptures that sustain her through the demanding journey of small business ownership.
"I want to offer a therapeutic environment... it's beauty therapy. I want people to come out feeling beautiful and confident." - Mathapelo Mafa
This conversation celebrates the resilience of small business owners and the faith that fuels entrepreneurial dreams in South Africa's beauty industry.
Find Nchadi Beauty: 18 Lee Avenue, Acorn Park, Vaal | @nchadi_beauty (Instagram)
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #FaithAtWork #BeautyBusiness #SmallBusiness #VaalEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #BeautyIndustry
From braiding her own hair in Grade 8 to shaping friends' eyebrows for R20, Matapelo's journey into the beauty industry began early, inspired by her stylish mother who always looked put-together. What started as a passion for makeup has evolved into a comprehensive beauty service offering everything from individual lashes and microblading to wig installations and nail art.
Key Discussion Points:
Transitioning from makeup-only services to a diversified beauty business
The challenges of balancing survival income with business growth investments
Finding mentorship in unexpected places and soaking up wisdom from industry owners
Navigating the "off seasons" when client flow slows down
The mental and physical exhaustion of being a one-person operation
Dreams of creating a one-stop beauty destination that serves both men and women
Plans for national and international franchising
Faith Foundation:
Matapelo draws strength from Exodus 14:14 ("The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still") and Matthew 11:28 ("Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"), scriptures that sustain her through the demanding journey of small business ownership.
"I want to offer a therapeutic environment... it's beauty therapy. I want people to come out feeling beautiful and confident." - Mathapelo Mafa
This conversation celebrates the resilience of small business owners and the faith that fuels entrepreneurial dreams in South Africa's beauty industry.
Find Nchadi Beauty: 18 Lee Avenue, Acorn Park, Vaal | @nchadi_beauty (Instagram)
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #FaithAtWork #BeautyBusiness #SmallBusiness #VaalEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #BeautyIndustry
