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Lethica Nair is an extraordinary individual whose journey echoes the triumph of the human spirit. From devouring books as a child to crafting her own prose, her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. This resilient young woman hails from Unit 2 Chatsworth, in Durban. At the age of eleven, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls opened doors to a world she once admired from afar. Despite detours and doubts, her spirit soared, leading her
to publish her debut poetry collection titled, 'Overflow Beloved' while serving in the SA Army. Now, as a student and artist in Bloemfontein, she continues to embody the essence of courage and creativity.

Sonia Naidoo discovered her passion for literature at the age of four, and her writing journey began at fifteen when she wrote poetry to relieve the thoughts of anxiety and depression. In 2023 she became a published author when her story "Nothing but Lights" was featured in the South African anthology called "320 Days of Sunshine." In addition to her writing pursuits, she freelances as a ghostwriter and operates her own photography business.

Kivash Hariram is a South African writer, poet and self-published author of a collection titled, Precious Poetry. He has a passion for various sports and he is currently studying towards an education degree, with aspirations to travel the world.

Digital content creator and influencer, Miss Dhanusha helps millennial women prioritise holistic selfcare so that they can show up as their best self and avoid burnout. She shares tips for mental and physical, and emotional well-being. Her belief is that selfcare is an act of revolution.

Shameez Patel Papathanasiou was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She is a civil engineer by day, fantasy author by night and a choc-chip cookie fiend somewhere in between. Her literary adventures take her to new worlds filled with magic, monsters and someone to fall in love with.

Driven by a zest for life, Anita Arendsen is passionate about people, growth, lifelong learning and mindful living. She is the founder of Striped Giraffe (Pty) Ltd, a consulting firm offering professional services that are designed to increase individual and organisational wellbeing and effectiveness. Anita is an inspirational speaker, facilitator, assessor, moderator, mentor and coach.