Women Rising Together: Confidence, Community, and the Power of Support

August is more than a calendar marker it's a reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women across South Africa and beyond. Women's Month gives us a moment to pause, reflect, and reignite our collective power. As a business leader and entrepreneur, I've seen firsthand how confidence, solidarity, and strong communities of women can transform not just individual lives but entire industries.

- By Unaiza Suliman

Confidence is not about having all the answers it's about having the courage to step forward even when the path is unclear. For many women, self-doubt can feel louder than ambition.

The truth is, confidence grows with action. Start small: speak up in meetings, share your ideas, or volunteer for leadership roles. Each time you stretch your comfort zone, you build a stronger foundation of self-belief.

Practical confidence-building tips include:

Preparation is power: Equip yourself with knowledge, skills, and a clear vision. Preparation quiets fear.

Celebrate your wins: No achievement is too small to acknowledge. Recognition fuels self-esteem.

Reframe failure: Instead of seeing setbacks as endings, view them as lessons. Every "no" gets you closer to the right "yes."