Number one lesson I could offer you where your work is concerned is this. Become so skilled, so vigilant, so flat out, fantastic at what you do, that your talent cannot be dismissed. Stop comparing yourself to other people. You're only on this planet to be you, not someone else's imitation of you. I had to learn that the hard way on the... The female millennial, a new era of talent from female achievers who are on the forefront of the global talent pool. What would you say if asked about your side hustle story? Some of you might respond with something like this. My 9 to 5 is what earns me a living, and my 5 to 9 is what makes me really feel alive. This tells us that side hustles are trending, and for some reason the money isn't just a motivator. More women are seeking for opportunities for different reasons, whether it's the need to feel inclusive or to join a society of socials, or maybe just the feeling one gets from making another person smile. This unique generation has changed how and what we expect our voices to influence, how we interact with consumer brands, and most importantly, how we view the workforce. They have unique behaviors that positively challenge social norms that align our open and global perspective. From beauty tutorials and styling tips to shopping halls, product review and travel inspiration, these are the rising women millennial from Namibia that are amongst the many more you'd want to look for in 2021. So in no particular order and coming in at number 16 is Sally Bosmadam. She is an Afrofusion singer, songwriter, and performer from Wentut Namibia. She rose to fame after her single Bosmadam and her and award at the Namibian Ainuah Music Awards. Nancy Schaffer is a YouTuber, owner and operator of prestige, beauty and photography, a makeup and photography business based in Wentut Namibia. Her business specializes in makeup application and photoshoop for all kinds of events. Woman is a Namibian content creator that covers a wide array of topics. She is mostly known for a travel vlog that showcases the unseen and travel hotspots of the motherland. She has recently partnered with Godwana Collections Namibia a company that promotes travel and tourism in the country. Nellau Nangola is a Namibian influencer, lifestyle coach and owns a fitness studio based in Wentut Namibia. Her business offers online transformation program as well as group fitness training and coaching. She holds numerous certification as a personal trainer, classical pilates instructor and health coach, and as a bachelor's of arts in health management. Dileesh Mephius is an entrepreneur, actress, reality star and the winner of Big Brother Africa the Chase 2013. Currently, she is the brand ambassador of the NBC Namibia mobile app and shares snippets of her life across her social media accounts. Betty David is a popular Namibian influencer blessed with both beauty and sharp mind. Betty David holds a master of law from the University of Namibia, master of law in commercial law from the University of Cape Town amongst other qualifications. She rose to fame after a social media post went viral on Instagram. Leia Mishika is a Namibian fashion designer based in Wentuk. She is also a writer, founder and managing director of Lamount Fashion, an online destination for woman's fashion. She won the title African female designer of the year in Ghana, with Africa in 2014. Her blogs and Instagram accounts are widely popular amongst fashionistas in Namibia and the world is taking notice of that. Born in northern Namibia, Maria Napinbe is a model, actress, TV host, film director, reality star and fashion designer that rose to fame across Africa in 2013 after she was chosen as one of the housemates to represent Namibia in the Africa's biggest reality TV game show Big Brother Africa the Chase. The rise and news of mobile phones in Africa is made with an increased use of online services amongst consumers. Revinder Porsche is a Namibian online store that stocks woman clothing and accessories. It is owned by fashion model Rahab in Arwa, whose grace catwalks both inside Namibia and further afield. Coming in at number seven is Lloyda Naninda. She is a lady who is open to working with everyone. She is a Namibian actress, model, producer and filmmaker who managed to make a mark on both regional and international level. Having worked as a model for international companies such as Levi Strauss, Royal Dutch Shell and featured in films such as Populous at African soap opera generation, she recently produced a new crowdfunded documentary Our Lightness for which she traveled to 15 countries to immerse herself in the cultures around the world. Marianne Aquenia is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Know Med Spa. She is an advocate and pioneer for African wellness industry. She is also Namibia's first female commercial pilot, turned wellness entrepreneur and is at the forefront of destination Namibia to highlight wellness to tourism in the country. She has been elected as ambassador of the Spa and Wellness Association of Africa. This is Tamiknot, a vibrant young Namibian entrepreneur who dedicated to celebrating the indigenous plans of her country by using them to create 100% skin care products. As a young child, she spent most of her time in the Namib desert where she and her mother research traditional uses of indigenous plants, including the Namibian Merula oil and the Kalahari melancid oil. It inspired her to start up a natural, vegan skin care brand. Right at number four, we have honorable Emma T.O. Fellows, who has appointed as Namibia's information, communication and technology deputy minister. The former youth activist, Justice ministry legal officer, is the youngest person to join parliament in her capacity at the age of 23. Zodidi Ghasep is a founder of African natural and Namibian based natural hair and skin care line and initiative dedicated to cultural preservation of the African aesthetics. She is very passionate about healing and the restorative power of natural products and essential oils and her company provides itself in combining the best ingredients that nature has to offer in order to achieve hair health whilst celebrating Africa's rich heritage. Coming in at number two is Lloyd E. Ushona. She is the co-founder of ProQuest and is the youngest owner of a holy Namibian medical laboratory. ProQuest is a facility in Ventuk offering Namibian services such as laboratory tests, commission research and training. So what started off as a three bedroom house grew to be known as one of the emerging medical laboratory centers in the country. In 2017, Sandra Mihangela made history by becoming the first Namibian to be listed on the Forbes 30 and the 30 list. Her career in cosmetics could have probably been foreseen by the time when she was 12, when she developed a lipstick made from natural resources and worn a gold medal at the science competition. While studying analytic chemistry in 2012, Sandra started working at a cosmetic manufacturing laboratory in Cape Town, South Africa, where the foundations of her career in cosmetics were laid. In 2014, she returned to Namibia as a qualified cosmetic chemist. The range of cosmetic products under her company brand include body batters, lotions and shower gels. Your life journey is about learning to become more of who you are and fulfilling the highest truest expression of yourself as a human being. So let us know if there are other female millennials who have missed out on this list and will surely check them out. If you like informative and educational videos on Namibia and Africa in general, be sure to subscribe with notifications on. See you in another one and bye-bye.