Owami Lifestyle Productions
What does your company do?
Owami Lifestyle Productions is a service provider for African Bank at their head Offices in Midrand. A wellness centre facility that offers services and programs designed to improve overall health and well-being—physically, mentally, and sometimes spiritually. Our focus is on holistic, image consultancy, grooming & mental health.
Our facility offers services like:
Spa Services
Relaxation lounges
Make-up Rooms
Bank employees visit our centre especially anyone looking to improve their mental and emotional and physical well-being.
What is your biggest success?
As a student at Face to Face Make-up Design School in Parktown JHB she received her Diploma in Make-Up Artistry, Aesthetics, Image Consultancy and Special Effects. In the same year, she became the Winner of the National Professional Beauty 2008 Make-Up Competition in the Body Painting Category. As part of the Award, she travelled to Hong Kong and Thailand to represent South Africa in the Beauty Expo. On her graduation day she was chosen as the Best Full Time Make-up Artistry Student.
Nomonde has been in the industry for a decade now, and has worked and built long-term relationships with entertainment, corporate and private clients. She gives back to the community by paying college fees for three passionate young women every vear to study Make-up, who then work with her after graduating. This helps them understand the business side of the industry. To that end, she has a dedicated team of ambitious Make-up Artists working under her.
"Running my own business - I don't work for a promotion,
I work for excellence".
What has been your biggest hurdle?
Lack of Community Awareness, many people don’t fully understand what wellness centres offer or how they differ from gyms, clinics, or spas.
- Poor marketing or branding can lead to low foot traffic or underutilization.
Staff Burnout and Retention - Wellness professionals often work emotionally intense jobs and may face burnout themselves.Retaining skilled staff can be challenging without competitive pay and supportive work environments.
Wellness centres face a combination of financial, cultural, and systemic challenges. To thrive and make a broader impact, they must address access, affordability, credibility, and community engagement—often while navigating underdeveloped industry standards.
