From college dropout to business owner to 7 figure entrepreneur
MY JOURNEY TIMELINE
Crowned Miss Africa USA, representing all 53 African nations. That moment introduced me to global stages and sparked what would become a lifelong mission, using my voice to open doors for others.
2010
After nearly 20 years of building brands, globally, coaching pro athletes and executives, and creating my own blueprint, I offer once year, an 8 week coaching experience where I share the exact strategies to gain personal and professional success. One on one. No gatekeeping.
2025
A few years into college, I made a decision most people wouldn’t: I dropped out, against my parents’ advice, to pursue a public-facing career and entrepreneurial path. I moved to NYC, gave myself a year to figure it out, and started my first company: Embrace Your Hair
2011
2012
At a time when New York Fashion Week was dominated by Western beauty standards, I pushed EYH, a line of accessories for dry, textured hair, into a space where Black hair had rarely been seen. People told me “no” at every turn. I kept showing up. I reached out to celebrities and editors of biggest beauty magazines Eventually, after being featured in Cosmo, Glamour, InStyle, and worn by celebrities, EYH became one of the first dry hair brands to hit the runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York. Game Changing.
EYH went global. I landed a distribution deal with The Foschini Group, Africa’s second-largest retailer. What started as a cubicle-sized brand was suddenly available online and in stores across the world, reaching celebs, influencers, and everyday women alike. I was featured in Forbes for “inclusive innovation,” reshaping how we talked about beauty.
2014
Launched Bubbles & Bridges, a response to what I saw as the start of a more divided world. As a DEI Futurist, before the term had gone mainstream, I built a consulting firm designed to get people out of their social bubbles and working across lines of difference. We’ve since worked with Fortune 500 execs, government teams, healthcare systems, and universities on three continents, solving the everyday people challenges that come with an increasingly global and diverse world.
2017
I went from college dropout to Harvard graduate, earning my degree and being nominated as commencement speaker. (You can watch the speech here It was a full-circle moment, and a reminder that reinvention is always possible.
2016
2018
After a string of traumatic events, extreme fatigue, and a fibroid diagnosis that led to surgery, I needed a lifeline. Four months after getting out of the hospital, I released “Finally There” a song I wrote, produced, and co-directed. It was part therapy, part reminder to myself that even on your worst days, you’re still becoming who you’re meant to be.
In the middle of running my business, I took on a new challenge: joining a major healthcare network as an executive during the pandemic. It was the first time I had a boss in years, and that shift taught me how to navigate corporate culture without losing your identity. I now fold that experience into my reinvention course
2021
After putting in a ton of practice, building two 7 figure brands, a c-suite corporate role, I decided to go back to theory and learn (more) about finance, valuations, private equity, organizational transformation in…the middle of Europe. That’s how I earned an MBA from the top business school in Switzerland.
2023
Fun facts about me
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I’m an avid traveler and have explored over 32 countries on four continents.
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I speak 5 languages. Shona (my Mother tongue), English, Afrikaans Xhosa, Zulu. I wouldn’t claim to be proficient in German and French but I’ve studied them enough to do just fine in French and DACH regions. Its also my dream to learn Mandarin one day.
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I love writing songs and producing music. Its a form of therapy and creative self expression that I have done since I was 11 years old. Some like to play golf or tennis, I enjoy going to studio in my spare time (whatever that means).
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After being diagnosed with fibroid in 2017, I had my first invasive surgery. The experience was traumatic and it prompted me to nurture myself better. I am very intentional about understanding what goes into and on our bodies as women.
TESTIMONIALS
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"Nyasha truly inspired me, she taught me how measure success and the importance of networking to refocus on my brand and value proposition. Thank you."
Alyssa Conley, Olympian Athlete
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As a former CEO of a Swiss Private Bank, I have encountered many professionals, but few possess her unique blend of strategic vision, and genuine character.
Dr Mara Harvey, Vice-Chairwoman Board VP Bank
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"Working with Nyasha was like upgrading my leadership toolkit in real time. I ganed insights that helped me align my team, and lead with more confidence."
Sandra, Team Lead at Google Creative Lab
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"If you as a leader want to engage more, I strongly recommend Nyasha’ coaching program for inspiration and action. You will leave with tangible tools.”
Markus Graf, Global Head of Talent, Novartis
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"Great at connecting the dots and identifying opportunity, Nyasha is a thought leader, providing highly valuable and motivational business innovation guidance."
Nontokozo, Chief Marketing Officer, Momentum
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As a physician leader, I was challenged with admin demands, and staff burnout. Nyasha helped me streamline operations, and strengthen team buy-in with clarity.
Dr Keniesha Thompson, MD, Assoc. Dean SLU Health
