In our latest CDH Women's Empowerment podcast series, Tayyibah Suliman, Director and Sector Head, sits down with Hanli Brink, Operations Director of the Stellenbosch Network, to talk about her inspiring journey from entrepreneur to community connector.

Hanli shares how she built a successful children’s entertainment business from the ground up, navigated rapid technological change, balanced entrepreneurship with motherhood, and ultimately transitioned into her current role supporting innovation and start-ups.

Key takeaways from Hanli’s story include:

• Adaptability is key – business models must evolve with technology and market shifts.
• Balance matters – success is about being present both at work and in life.
• Perfection isn’t the goal – embracing imperfection opens the door to growth and resilience.