Tjuna Kauapirura Daringo, affectionately known as Tjuna K, is a walking billboard that displays the power of self branding. Having entered the workforce at the age of 16 to assist in financially supporting her family, Tjuna K has been living in her truth a nd standing firm in her beliefs of self sustenance and
independence ever since. By building up her network, brick by brick, she started to forge a career in the entertainment industry while pursuing her tertiary qualification. Tjuna K went from standing in long queues at acting auditions and hearing no’s, to starring in multiple award winning films and television
series as a household name. From sitting in the crowd at events and daydreaming about standing on a pedestal, to being on stage and in the corpora te boardroom by hosting moguls such as Connie Fergusson and Burna Boy through her business initiatives.
Today, Tjuna is one of Namibia's most influential businesswomen, or ‘mom preneurs’ as she coined the term. She is the founder of Mothers & Business a n initiative that brings together young women, current and future mothers in an environment that fosters personal and professional development; Naziah Properties in the business of owning, acquiring, developing, selling, leasing or operating real propert y and related assets; and Brand Arc Africa a talent,
brand, and events management company. She is also a wife, and mother to two boys, and often documents their family adventures, then proceeds to share these moments on her social media platforms. An est ablished influencer with tens of thousands of likes, comments, and reposts, Tjuna K’s engagement and social presence is one that many brands revel in.
From brand deals with her boys for Simba Chips South Africa, to partnerships with Standard Bank Namibia , Namibia Medical Care (NMC), Virgin A ctive Namibia , Nammilk Namibia and Myeisha Namibia, Tjuna K is ready to chase after the rest of her dreams. She is the epitome of self made, and her success story is unfolding before us like no other ever has. Through her efforts to “nurture the nurturer”, she continues to be an inspiration to women around the continent. Audacious and graceful, Tjuna K is the benchmark.
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IG: @tjunak
Twitter: @tjunak
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