26th Annual Women in Business Conference

Blasting Engineer & CEO, Laduma Blasting (Pty) Ltd

A trailblazing entrepreneur who transformed personal adversity into business success, Desiré broke barriers in South Africa's male-dominated blasting industry. She pivoted from accounting to become a qualified Blaster, founding Laduma Blasting and creating opportunities for women in a field with virtually no female presence. At Unstoppable Together, Desiré will share how connecting with like-minded women helped her build a thriving business across three industries while raising successful children—proving that bold career changes and mutual support can chart a path to remarkable growth.

Founder & CEO, Style Rotate

Natasha is revolutionizing sustainable fashion through Style Rotate, a rental platform redefining how women engage with occasionwear. She's building a venture that reflects both purpose and profit while creating space for women to lead boldly and authentically. At Unstoppable Together, Natasha will share how collaboration and challenging traditional structures shaped her entrepreneurial journey. She champions feminine leadership and conscious consumerism—demonstrating how embracing authenticity and shared vision can become powerful business advantages.

Founder & CEO, Adora Earth

A pioneering social impact entrepreneur, Noor Jehan leads Adora Earth, advancing inclusive, sustainable economies through community-driven entrepreneurship. As an Impact Pioneer and UCT GSB graduate, she champions programs that blend entrepreneurship with inner development and resilience. At Unstoppable Together, Noor Jehan will redefine business leadership by integrating courage, empathy, and authenticity. She'll share how trauma-informed practices and personal development help women embrace their full potential—empowering them to create lasting impact while staying true to themselves.

Director (Dean) of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (GSB)

Catherine Duggan is Director (Dean) of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (GSB).

Educational Empowerment Specialist & Founder, The Ten Permissions

For over 30 years, Jill has been helping people navigate profound change and human growth. She captured life-changing lessons in her book, The Ten Permissions, empowering individuals to navigate our chaotic world with confidence, clarity, and courage. At Unstoppable Together, Jill will explore how collective strength accelerates success. Her interactive session shows what happens when women refuse to work within limiting systems—reframing narratives around achievement and authority to unlock new pathways to unstoppable growth.

Social Entrepreneur & Strategic Clarity Expert

Founder of the African Research Funding Accelerator and Flametree Fundraising, Zoe empowers African researchers and nonprofits to secure game-changing funding. A passionate advocate for women-led businesses, she champions ventures that align personal values with social impact. At Unstoppable Together, Zoe will share her three-year entrepreneurial journey and reveal how strategic clarity can help women build thriving businesses centered on their own needs and self-care—proving that success doesn't require sacrificing personal wellbeing.