PINK HONEY!
The Hive Market is more than a shopping event, it’s an experience. The edition , as always, brings together a fresh mix of local small businesses, including some exciting new faces. From food and drinks to fashion and crafts, it’s a full sensory experience curated to celebrate creativity.
Always expect good vibes from our resident DJ, the warmth of community, and maybe even surprise performances or two. It’s always a vibe, but with the latest weekend edition we leaned into creating a space that feels joyful, empowering, and full of discovery.
2. How do you curate your vendors? What do you look for when bringing someone into The Hive?
At The Hive, our goal is to give every small business a platform to shine. While we don’t curate in the traditional sense, we are intentional about ensuring diversity. We want each vendor to bring something unique, whether it’s a new product, a fresh aesthetic, or a story worth sharing. Since the market is intimate, we take time to ensure the visitors have a diverse product offering from our stalls.
3. The Hive seems to be more than a market it’s a gathering of like-minded dreamers. What does community mean to you in the context of this space?
Community is the heartbeat of The Hive. It’s a space where small businesses don’t just trade, they connect, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. By building a network of like-minded creatives, we create a space where stories are shared, support is given freely, and collective growth is prioritized. It’s in those organic connections that magic happens.
4. What challenges have you faced in creating a consistent platform for local creatives, and how have you overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges has been scaling the platform while staying true to its soul. As the market grows, it’s easy for it to morph into just another social event. But our mission has always been to spotlight local businesses, not just create a vibe.
We’ve had to constantly refine our messaging and create programming that attracts an audience interested in conscious shopping not just entertainment. It’s a balance we’re still learning to strike, but staying rooted in our 'why' helps us course-correct when needed.
5. Your new campaign, SHE is the Honey, is a love letter to women’s softness and strength. What personal experiences inspired this message?
Every year during Women’s Month, I reflect on the women who’ve shaped me; my grandmother, my mother, and the women I’ve met on this journey. But this year, I also found myself deeply grateful for how far I’ve come. I’ve survived seasons of uncertainty, redefined my career, and poured myself into a brand that means so much to me. 'She is the Honey' is my way of honoring both the women who paved the way and the woman I’ve become. It’s a personal love letter to resilience, softness, strength and the beauty of quiet power.
6. The T-shirt design feels like a movement. What story does it tell, and how do you hope women feel when wearing it?
'She is the Honey' is a statement of identity. It’s about sweetness, yes but also substance. It celebrates the duality of being soft and strong, kind and bold. I want women to wear it and feel seen, appreciated, and powerful.
I want it to spark conversations about the women in our lives; our mothers, sisters, mentors, friends who embody these qualities. And I want men who wear it to honor the women who inspire them. It’s more than fashion, it’s a message.
7. Why was it important for you to partner with the Brave Girl Initiative for this campaign?
The Brave Girl Initiative does the kind of work that changes the future. They equip young girls with tools to thrive, life skills, confidence, mentorship. Their mission aligns so beautifully with ours at HoneyChildStyle is to empower, uplift, and create impact. Partnering with them allows us to not only raise awareness but contribute to real, tangible change in the lives of future leaders.
8. In what ways do you think fashion can spark conversations around empowerment and identity?
Fashion is storytelling. The clothes we wear reflect who we are, what we believe, and the energy we carry. Through design, I want to tell stories of strength, vulnerability, culture, and purpose. When done intentionally, fashion becomes more than appearance it becomes a voice, a message, a form of resistance or celebration.
9. Quiet strength and soft power are beautiful concepts. How have they shown up in your own life, and what advice do you have for women learning to lean into that?
Quiet strength has carried me through every pivot in my life, from law to fashion, from corporate to creative. I’ve learned that I don’t need to shout to be heard. There’s power in calm, power in grace, power in showing up consistently.
My advice to women is don’t dim your femininity to be taken seriously. Your softness is not weakness. Lean into it, lead with empathy, and trust that your light is enough.
10. You wear many hats, mom, designer, yogi, entrepreneur, creative curator. How do you hold space for yourself within all of these roles?
I’ve learned to prioritize what matters in each season. Some days I lead, some days I rest, and that balance is sacred. I delegate, I lean on my support system, and I remind myself that I don’t have to do it all to be enough. Yoga and reflection help me stay grounded, and my son keeps me present. I hold space for myself by honoring my pace and listening to my body and spirit.
11. HoneyChildStyle and HCS Tailored both reflect a love for individuality. What inspired you to start your brands, and what do they mean to you personally?
Fashion has always been in my blood. My grandmother was a seamstress, and growing up, I was always sketching designs or playing dress-up. HoneyChildStyle started as a side hustle while I worked in corporate, but it grew with me.
It evolved through life’s seasons, just like I did. Today, it’s a reflection of my values: quality, comfort, individuality, and self-expression. HCS Tailored is the next chapter, where form meets function in a more refined, intentional way.
12. What has motherhood taught you about womanhood, and how does it influence the way you design, create, or lead?
Motherhood has taught me resilience, patience, and the art of nurturing without losing myself. Raising my son has made me more self-aware, more intentional. It’s influenced my designs, I think about comfort, confidence, and wearability in a whole new way.
As a leader, I lead with heart because that’s what motherhood teaches you: to love deeply and give generously.
13. What’s something people misunderstand about the work you do or about you?
People often see the final product, the events, the T-shirts, the photoshoots and assume it’s all fun and creativity. But behind the scenes, it’s long nights, strategic decisions, financial risks, and constant problem-solving. I’m not just a designer or curator I’m also running a business, managing operations, mentoring others, and figuring things out as I go. It’s passion, yes but it’s also work, and it takes grit.
14. If you could leave one message for the girls and women of Eswatini reading this blog, what would it be?
Start now. Don’t wait for the perfect time, the perfect team, or the perfect plan. Trust your voice, pursue your dreams, and believe you are worthy of taking up space. Be brave enough to begin even if you’re scared. And remember: your softness is not your weakness; it’s your superpower. The world needs more women who are fully, unapologetically themselves.
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