SOCIALITE Doromongy almost gave up on her business idea because of people's comments!
The club host said it wasn't easy starting her clothing brand, Dorob8dy.
Doromongy, who also owns Doro Skin SSB (Sephiri Sa Botlenyana) products and is the founder of Weshu Foundation where she helps the needy across the country, said she's proud of how far she's come as a businesswoman.
Her clothing brand makes sportwear and tights, which she calls body gloves. The Joburg-based personality said many people were laughing at and discouraging her, telling her it won't work out.
The businesswoman, whose real name is Semakaleng Mongy Mathobela, said she is grateful that her supporters believed in her brand.
The 32-year-old from Seshego, Polokwane told Daily Sun her brand is doing well even across borders - especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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"The challenges I faced when my business began is that my business was about customer confidence because many of my clients were looking for solutions to their problem, and I was coming into a saturated market," she said.
"I kept on going because I had a vision. I was aligned completely with it."
She said the brand has grown in product variation and in terms of demand in different SADC regions. Doromongy said she is grateful for the continuous support she has been receiving.
"My message to young people is that your network is your net worth and you become who you associate yourself with. Be sure to surround yourself with likeminded individuals on your journey to success," she said.
