'My hope is that both these stories show young African boys and girls that they are not defined by their backgrounds,' she said.
Still, it was not all smooth sailing and the road was littered with the usual challenges experienced by business people, regardless of their celebrity status, she says.
"I believe it’s important to share the ups and mostly the downs because it’s not easy to get people to buy into your dreams. But as long as you believe in it, you need to continue pushing. You will get a couple of no’s and I believe it’s all part of the process, preparing you." "I truly believe in the power of both our journeys and I have seen the impact my story has had on young girls when I tell them I’m a rural village girl, and I became Miss South Africa. By simply sharing that story gives them permission to believe in the power of their dreams."
Princess Bokang being from a village and not needing a prince to be a princess and getting the biggest crown in the country will prove to little girls that they can achieve anything they put their minds to. My hope is that both these stories show young African boys and girls that they are not defined by their backgrounds," she said.
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