Prime Highlights
- Taryn Hunter Sharman has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Women of Stature Awards for her work in business leadership and women’s empowerment in South Africa.
- The award recognises her role at Faith & Fear and The Brave Collective, which focus on supporting women in business and creating new opportunities.
Key Facts
- Faith & Fear works with women-owned businesses and independent specialists, using a flexible, team-based working model with top South African brands.
- The Women of Stature Awards honour women who contribute to business, leadership and community development in South Africa.
Background
Taryn Hunter Sharman has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Women of Stature Awards, for her work in business leadership and women’s empowerment in South Africa.
The award highlights her work at Faith & Fear, a Johannesburg-based consultancy that collaborates with women-owned businesses and independent specialists rather than using a fixed in-house team. Through this model, the company has worked with top South African brands while using a flexible and team-based way of working.
Along with her business work, Hunter Sharman leads The Brave Collective, a platform that helps women build confidence, improve financial independence and expand their professional networks. It also shows her focus on creating more opportunities for women in business and leadership.
Speaking after receiving the honour, she said the recognition reflects her aim of building businesses that create long-term value and open doors for others.
Industry observers note that women-led enterprises combining entrepreneurship with social impact are gaining stronger recognition in South Africa. They say businesses focused on inclusive growth and sustainable models are increasingly shaping the country’s corporate sector.
The Women of Stature Awards honour women who have made a strong contribution to business, leadership and community development. Hunter Sharman’s win shows the growing role of women entrepreneurs in South Africa’s economy and their influence in bringing change across different industries.
The recognition is expected to improve her position in the business community and support the growth of Faith & Fear and The Brave Collective as they continue to grow their work in empowerment and business development.
