A young entrepreneur taking her family business to a family empire
Marisa may only be 27 years old but she has grown up inside her families business providing her with a holistic view of business that not many 27 year olds have. Marisa has taken her family business from primarily business-to-business to e-commerce as well as launched a retail range.
Growing up, Marisa always knew she was going to be an entrepreneur, as one of the lessons taught to her by her parents was that when you work for someone else, you make them rich. Being surrounded by entrepreneurs growing up, Marisa learnt the importance of diligence, hard work and perseverance earning her awards and trophies for this trait.
Marisa now looks to inspire other youth through her journey to become entrepreneurs and encourage families to pursue family businesses, as it is not just your future you can provide for but many generations to come.
Influential people I have met and learnt from through my entrepreneurial journey
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Mark Wahlberg - American actor, producer, businessman, former model, rapper, and songwriter.
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Ndaba Mandela - Nelson Mandela's Grandson
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Steve Wozniak - Apple Co-Founder
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50 Cent - Curtis Jackson Rapper
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Robert Kiyasaki - Rich Dad Poor Dad Author
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Mel Gibson - Actor and Filmmaker
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JT Foxx - Worlds Number 1 Wealth Coach
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Randi Zuckerberg - Facebook Live creator and sister to Mark Zuckerberg ( Facebook Founder)
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Sylvestor Stallone - Rambo and Rocky
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Bruce Whitfield - Talk 702 Business Presenter
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Gene Simmons - Lead Singer of the band Kiss
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George Ross (Donald Trumps former right hand man)
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Vanilla Ice - Rapper and Property Investor
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Dr Nido Qubein - President of High Point University
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Robert Gumede - South African Billionaire
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Miguel Albuquerque - President of Madeira Island
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Bruce Buffer - Voice of UFC
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Christie Brinkley - Supermodel and Bellisima Founder
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Hugh Hilton - Director, Alvarez & Marsal Capital Real Estate
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Michelle Mone - Founder of Ultimo Lingerie
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Greg Solomon - McDonalds South Africa CEO
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Bret Michaels - Lead singer of Poison
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Tim Noakes - Banting Revolution Author
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Jay Abraham - Forbes Listed as one of the top five executives in US
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Wade Van Niekerk - South African Gold Medalist
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Mark Norcross - American Tycoon
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Patience Mlengana - South African Influencer
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Bethany Frankel - Skinny Girl Cocktail Founder
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Johanna Mukoki - Co-founder of Travel and Flair
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John Travolta - Actor
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Kavita Channe - Fox Sports Presenter
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John Robbie - 702 Presenter