To push beyond being just in the space of broadcasting, she co- founded an organisation called Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT), which she regards one of her biggest accomplishments to date. SWIFT is an organisation created to protect and advocate for women working in the Film and Television industry. “After witnessing the discrimination that women face in this male-dominated industry, I felt the serious need to protect them”, she says. ‘I remembered how bad I wanted to be an actress but the harassment I received was uncalled for.” SWIFT has empowered a lot of women and even though she has now left the board, she continues to see the great work it does and that fulfils her. To know that she was one of three who started this powerful movement, is something she will cherish forever.
FLAVIA
With her strong entrepreneurial spirit, she also started a movement called Business with Flavia and through it, she helped women across the continent; South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Kenya to start their own businesses. “I love teaching and empowering women to just go for it”, she says. Among numerous businesses she has started along the way, her love for fashion and to look good propelled her to start an online boutique, BoutiquebyFlavs “I am a firm believer that for every single time somebody gives you a compliment, you should be able to make money of it, and so I created the boutique and it has also been one of my treasures”, Flavia says. This women’s month, as we celebrate amazing women like Flavia, she says she feels extremely blessed for her work to be seen by the company. Her journey and career growth at MultiChoice is testament to how they recognise and hone talent. “I feel so grateful and blessed. It is an absolute honour, thank you”, Flavia expresses immense gratitude for her story to be told through the Here For Her campaign.
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