Celebrating Our Ultimate Xenian for September: Susan Gibbs

At Xena, we celebrate our 'Ultimate Xenian' each month - shining a spotlight on one standout member whose story, journey, and spirit truly encapsulates the power and potential of female entrepreneurship. We're ecstatic to introduce you to Susan Gibbs , a force of nature from the heart of Cape Town!

Introduction

Fusing her background in organisational psychology from UCT with her dynamic experiences in human resources, Susan dared to reinvent her career narrative. Her leap into freelancing wasn’t just an overnight decision. It was fueled by both passion and an encounter with a Xena post on Facebook.

The Birth of a Fempire

Having carved her niche in HR, Susan weathered the challenges that the pandemic hurled, especially in the nursing recruitment realm. This period wasn’t just about navigating professional hurdles – it was also an introspective journey.?

Recognising a gap in the market and a personal inclination towards administration, she pivoted to become the fempreneur behind a thriving freelance general admin and HR support service. Dedicated to offering a helping hand to SMEs, Susan’s mission is clear: let businesses flourish while she manages the intricate admin.

Susan’s Challenges

The road to building a fempire isn't without its challenges. From gaining trust in a brimming market to the occasional heartbreak of unrealised leads, Susan's trajectory has seen its fair share of turbulence. But, armed with resilience, she’s on a relentless journey to cement lasting relationships with her dedicated clients.

Life as a Xena Warrior

Within the realms of Xena, Susan has found more than just a community; she's discovered a sisterhood. She celebrates the platform for its ceaseless support, online events like Power Rooms and Alpha Series webinars, and the essence of unity it breathes into its members. Her journey as a Xena warrior embodies learning, growing, and connecting– the three core principles that Xena was built upon.?

Wisdom Nuggets

For every budding fempreneur, Susan’s wisdom revolves around adaptability, resilience, and the golden rule of networking. Embracing the ethos of giving and receiving, she believes in nurturing relationships that are symbiotic. As she envisions her future, Susan sees a world where her fempire not only promises stability but also resonates with purpose and impact.

Susan’s story isn’t just about personal milestones, it's about the embodiment of the fempreneurial spirit and vision. Here at Xena, we couldn’t be prouder to have trailblazers like her. To all the women crafting their entrepreneurial narratives, let Susan’s journey be a testament to what passion, persistence, and a supportive community can manifest!

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