Q and A with Amore from Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa
“…women should be celebrated not tolerated.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I’m passionate about fashion, especially bridal and evening wear.
In 2011, the Lord gave me a word to start my own business, and fast forward to 2026, I make matric dance [similar to prom] and wedding dresses for woman all over the world through my business Scarlett Red Boutique.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I was an au pair in USA after school, and I studied fashion design while I worked as an au pair [a young adult from a foreign country who lives with a host family]. Then I went to LISOF in South Africa and worked for Browns the Diamond Store, where I designed high end jewellery pieces and sold it to the South African market.
I am an only child.
I believe I am where I am today because of God.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: Consistency is key, and never give up on your dreams.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
The world is your oyster.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: I was a single mom for 12 years, and I gave up on love and then God stepped in, and I met my husband after all those years.
And now I get to do what I absolutely love.
It’s the rights of women that is important and valuable, and women should be celebrated not tolerated.
MORE ABOUT AMORE: I’m a mom. I have a 15 year old, and a 10 month old baby. And I also have my own online business called Life With Amore, which is an extra flow of income for my business.
“I took a leap of faith two years back, and today, I am living the life I want.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I have been working remotely as a lead generation expert, appointment setter, and a supportive manager team lead with a seven-figure marketing agency. I’m passionate about the opportunities working from home, raising my kids, and being financially independent. I am grateful for the ability to serve people with my skills.
I lead a team of 20+ setters around the globe for a marketing agency, helping my clients in business strategies to upscale and manage stuff.
I started from scratch in this digital space being an engineer from NED and transformed into an online entrepreneur. Here’s a glimpse of my journey:
I am a mom of two, an engineer by education, and ranked on Google as the best appointment setter in Karachi, Pakistan. Back in 2021, when COVID hit, I had to close my clothing business. Then I moved into freelancing and started with content and script writing. I invested in myself and learned this skill and started working as an appointment setter, and now, as a supportive manager team lead with a seven-figure marketing agency, Alhamdulilah, along with teaching individuals this skill to get a remote job with 50% advance salary through my setter agency.
I’m a certified member of PAFLA, attended an event as a guest speaker, and recently, I was invited by FPCCI Karachi to speak about lead generation organically. I was featured by TOK, the no#1 digital channel of Karachi. Also, I have represented Pakistan in the international podcast various times. I have been elected as a Karachi Head of Change Makers Summit 2025. If you ask me how? I would say by consistently doing hard work and taking actions. If you want to learn more, you can message me directly on WhatsApp +92-333-3278862. [Also, see social media links and more below.]
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I am an engineer because of my [formal] education [in my younger years] and an appointment setter by profession. I believe education is never a waste; although, I learned a lot through experience of being an engineer and working in the sales and marketing niche, but still, education has helped me in many ways. I have achieved so much in life through my remote job and personal brand that wouldn’t be possible if I was stuck in a 9-5 job. My family is my strength. It’s for them I juggle between home chores and work.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: Taking the first step to invest in a valuable skill is important. I took a leap of faith two years back, and today, I am living the life I want.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Feminism is all about equality, equal rights, opportunities, and respect for all individuals regardless of gender.
Let’s connect! Comment below!
You can message me directly on WhatsApp +92-333-3278862.
Q and A with Emilee from Fayetteville, North Carolina (moving to Grand Junction, Colorado soon!)
“The data shows that the small changes add up to something huge and you never know what is waiting for you around the bend.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about data. I know, sounds weird, right? Well, growing up, I have always loved data and spreadsheets and numbers. (Can you tell I LOVED my statistics class? Lol.) I enjoy seeing how one little variable can have a HUGE impact. Even in our personal lives, small changes can have big outcomes. So, when I saw that a single subject line or where the button sits in an email can change the conversion rate…I said count me in! So, now I own my own business, Emailing with Emilee, where I handle the tech and automations for other service providers so they can find success in emailing.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I grew up in a single parent household. My parents separated before I was born and were officially divorced before I turned one. We lived below the poverty line most of the time.
My mom was a teaching assistant and her income was enough to eat or keep the lights on, but not both. We did get to live with my grandparents for awhile, which was great. My grandma was truly my best friend. I bowled from the time I was four years old until I as 18; it was my favorite sport and is still so fun to play because again, one small step to the left or right can determine if you get a strike or not.
In high school, I joined marching band, and my band family saved me more times than I can count. Due to a lot of family troubles and bullying, I developed depression and my band family kept me alive until I had a reason to live and that reason was born when I was just 15.
My niece is the one who saved me, ultimately, because I always wondered how they would tell her and I never wanted that to happen. I am here because of her. I also escaped domestic violence, which occurred between the ages of 16 to 18. I got lucky and made it out so that I could be with the wonderful man I am with today and have my beautiful God-loving family.
When I hit college, I changed my major three times until, finally, I was going to drop out because nothing sounded good. My counselor told me I needed one more semester to get my business administration degree, so I said, “Why the f*** not?” I got that degree and decided to start my own business so I could stay home and watch my babies grow up.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: Something I have learned is that you are one small change away from something big. When you feel like you have given it your all, or something isn’t meant for you, PIVOT (as Ross would say). The data shows that the small changes add up to something huge and you never know what is waiting for you around the bend.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: To me, feminism means the ability to make a choice and be respected for it. To not have to justify my personal liberties. I believe all women should be able to take up space, be loud and proud, and to do what they love. If you love being a housewife and honoring your husband, AWESOME. If you love fighting the man and being independent, AWESOME. Feminism is not being forced into any single category.
MORE FROM EMILEE: I am the most hockey obsessed person you will meet. You can catch me at the rink, watching the game, or playing floor hockey with my boys. I love the cold and curling up on the couch with my laptop and blanket. Stay cozy friends! 🧣☕
“We have more power than we have been lead to believe.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about women’s health. I believe we are underrepresented in health care and often dismissed as broken, good enough, or overly emotional. Women’s health concerns are valid. And I set out to make them feel seems heard and live in bodies they love!
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I struggled with depression, anxiety, and my weight for most of my life. While I wasn’t obese, I didn’t fit in the thin girl narrative of the ’90s. It lead to a lot of disordered eating, over drinking to cope, and very negative self esteem. I knew there had to be a way to love my own body. So, I set out to find it.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: Hormones are NOT a death sentence for your body or mind. We just need to learn to manage them efficiently with less stress. Our bodies are way more susceptible to stressors than men. But are often treated the same.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Feminism, to me, simply means the power of choice. Whether you want to be a CEO or SAHM [stay-at-home mother], we deserve the ability to chose and feel validated within our lifestyle.
MORE FROM ERIN: Ladies! You can achieve anything you want to. We have more power than we have been lead to believe. When you figure that out, we become unstoppable.
“I’ve learned a lot about online business by taking a leap...”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I’m passionate about empowering young girls to be a better version of themselves and looking at the current state of the Ghanaian economy.
Currently, I’m a government teacher, but I also partner with ORIFLAME Sweden. I’m currently working on how to improve feminine hygiene by selling feminine hygiene products and beauty care products to improve upon girls’ confidence.
A government teacher is a teacher employed by the government’s education service. I teach English. I currently teach children ages 11 and 12.
I have four kids of my own; two boys and two girls.
I met ORIFLAME Sweden in 2023, and it has really helped my finances in terms of paying fees for my kids and buying pretty things for myself. ORIFLAME offers trainings on how to sell their products both online and offline and also sponsors brand partners who do extremely well in traveling to countries worldwide. And also, lest I forget, it pays us monthly commissions aside profits personally made.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I completed junior high school as well as senior high school with the help of my mom. She single-handedly raised two girls (myself and my younger sister). I earned a degree in English and plan on pursuing my master’s degree, but I’m still struggling with funds because, at the moment, I’m taking care of four kids.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: I’ve learned a lot about online business by taking a leap with ORIFLAME. I learned about how to make sales through ORIFLAME Sweden. I would like to coach a lot of younger women on how to do that.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Feminism means standing out and standing your ground on decisions you made as a woman.
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