Ditch the 9-to-5: How 57% of SA Women Are Building Freedom Through Entrepreneurship

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This Women's Month, we spotlight a growing shift 57% of South African women now identify as entrepreneurs. In this inspiring episode of The Social Impact Show, Karen Loader, CEO of F45 Training South Africa, shares her personal journey from corporate hotel boardrooms to building one of SA’s fastest-growing fitness franchises.
Karen breaks down why traditional work structures no longer serve many women especially mothers and how franchising can be a powerful, lower-risk entry point into business ownership. From side hustles to scalable fitness empires, she unpacks the mindset, systems, and strategies that are helping women reclaim their time, income, and purpose.
If you’re dreaming of flexibility, craving meaningful work, or considering a leap into entrepreneurship, this conversation is your blueprint.

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19 Aug English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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