Your name and what do you do?
Rehema Madzumba I own a herbal beauty products company called Zola.
Tell us about Zola.
It’s an upcoming beauty company that manufactures herbal hair skin and facial products.
Hair growth oil – contains a blend of different natural oils which are good for the hair. It nourishes the hair making it strong and healthy . Gives the hair a shine. Reduces premature graying of hair. Makes the hair fuller and longer.
Moringa cream- contains moringa oil,coconut oil,black seed oil and Hair growth oil – contains a blend of different natural oils which are good for the hair. It nourishes the hair making it strong and healthy. Gives the hair a shine. Reduces premature graying of hair. Makes the hair fuller and longer.
Moringa cream- contains moringa oil,coconut oil,black seed oil and honey. It makes the skin firm and smooth. Clears marks on the skin. Clears stretch marks with time. Makes the skin look radiant with a natural glow.
Liwa and turmeric soap- contains sandalwood turmeric and black seed. Helps in clearing acne. Reduces occurrence of acne. Makes ones face smooth. Gives a natural glow. Makes the skin firm and smooth. Clears marks on the skin. Clears stretch marks with time. Makes the skin look radiant with a natural glow.
What inspired you to start?
I had acne problems and thinning hair the process of finding the solution to my problems was my inspiration.
What challenges did you encounter as a woman entrepreneur?
As a young lady in business most of the people don’t take me serious and also most of the people try to steal your idea.
What resources did you use to start Zola?
I started with the little savings I had saved while in campus.
Do you export your products?
Currently I don’t but soon I will be.
Do you utilize the online space for Marketing to sell your products?
Yes I do I have a facebook page called Zola beauty products.
How hard or is it easy to find ingredients?
It was hard a first but now I have planted all the products I use.
Do you participate in women empowerment projects to empower young girls?
Yes I do.
Parting shot
Anything is possible when one puts effort.
Contact Rehema : rehemamadzumba@gmail.com
