Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A Look at Our Workshop Sponsorship in Swakopmund

At Emssence, we believe beauty and wellness go beyond skin-deep, they’re about nurturing people, ideas, and communities. That’s why we’re thrilled to share one of our most meaningful initiatives this year: sponsoring 10 women to attend an entrepreneurship workshop in Swakopmund, hosted at NOMAD Home of the Arts from 25 – 29 August 2025.

For us, this is more than a sponsorship. It’s an investment in possibility. Every woman has a story, a spark, and the potential to create something extraordinary. Yet too often, access to resources and mentorship is what stands in the way. By removing that barrier, we hope to fuel ideas that will ripple outward strengthening families, communities, and Namibia’s creative economy.

This workshop proved to be precisely that, a hub for connection. Participants gained not only practical skills in business development, marketing, and financial planning but also the encouragement of peers who share similar dreams and challenges. It’s a reminder that entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a solitary journey.

Our Sales and Marketing Manager, Charene Labuschagne also hosted a talk on Branding with Heart. Through engaging the attendees in conversations about clarity, consistency and connection, Charene unpacked their logo ideas and poster designs, sharing thoughtful feedback and tips on how to turn their uniqueness into a brand story. 

And if you’ve been dreaming about starting something of your own, consider this your sign: your vision matters, and the world is waiting for it. Because when women rise, communities flourish.

Read more on Life in Namibia: https://lifeinnamibia.com/epowering-women-entrepreneurs-to-grow-their-small-businesses/