Magdelene Spack (nee van der Walt)

What does your company do?

I lead four distinct yet complementary businesses, each designed to support women in different dimensions of their lives — from finance and entrepreneurship to healing and spiritual expansion: The Busy Bookkeeper & Partners (TBBK) offers practical, no-fluff bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance services to small and medium-sized South African businesses. Known for reliability and efficiency, the firm helps entrepreneurs stay compliant and in control of their finances. Collective Accountants is a boutique accounting firm with a soft, feminine approach. It specialises in personalised financial strategy and mentorship for growing businesses, empowering clients to confidently understand their numbers and make data-driven decisions. The Rose of Magdala is a spiritual and business coaching brand that helps women manifest aligned success. Through Law of Attraction tools, sound healing, planetary teachings, and gentle wellness rituals, clients learn how to create soul-led businesses that reflect their purpose and values. The Blue Rose Temple is a sacred online sanctuary offering digital teachings, guided rituals, and spiritual tools. Rooted in divine feminine wisdom and ancient esoteric principles, the Temple supports women on their path of awakening, embodiment, and energetic mastery. Each business operates independently but shares a common mission: to support feminine leadership, financial empowerment, and soul-aligned living.

What is your biggest success?

My biggest success has been building four stand-alone, purpose-led businesses that empower women across finance, business, and spiritual growth. Each has carved its own path: The Busy Bookkeeper is a multi-award-winning compliance firm supporting SMEs Collective Accountants was awarded Best Woman-Run Financial Growth Start-Up 2025 – South Africa The Rose of Magdala, launched in 2025, quickly grew into a sought-after coaching brand and is now a contributing writer to a global pagan print publication, sharing its signature planetary manifestation teachings The Blue Rose Temple serves a growing international audience with sacred teachings and divine feminine rituals Success isn’t just in awards — it’s in the ripple effect. I’ve helped countless women reclaim power, prosperity, and purpose — and built a business ecosystem that holds them through every step of their evolution.

What has been your biggest hurdle?

My biggest hurdle has been building multiple successful businesses from the ground up — completely self-funded — while finding the right teams to support that growth. I started with no capital, no connections, and no shortcuts. Just vision, skill, and relentless belief. Each venture — from financial services to spiritual coaching — required me to wear every hat, build every system, and lead through trial and error until I could afford to hire. But the real challenge came in finding aligned, trustworthy team members who understood both the practical and soulful nature of my brands. It took time, patience, and refinement to attract people who could uphold the standard and spirit of my work. The journey taught me resilience, discernment, and the importance of culture in business. Today, I’m proud to lead mission-driven teams who walk this path with me.