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Pivotl - Issue 4-2023

In this issue we introduce you to the faces behind small businesses in South Africa. You'll read about their dreams, hopes and fears and what they have to say about their journey to being successful.

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BUSINESS IN FOCUS<br />

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Carol Treherne-Thomas, the owner<br />

of Our Movement Studio (OMS),<br />

shared her inspiring journey and<br />

insights with us.<br />

When asked about the inspiration<br />

behind starting OMS Studio and her<br />

personal journey with mindful<br />

movement, Carol said, "When I stumbled<br />

upon Nia, around 12 years ago, I<br />

immediately knew that it was going to<br />

change my life. I danced as a child and<br />

have never lost that urge to move. I tried<br />

many different classes, as an adult, and<br />

none of them gave me what I was<br />

looking for. I went to a 'Health and<br />

Fitness' expo and there it was, a group of<br />

ladies dancing on a stage, beaming such<br />

JOY. I just had to do that and get that<br />

JOY. I went to as many Nia classes as I<br />

could, and when the opportunity was<br />

offered to become a Nia instructor, I<br />

jumped at the chance, and so my<br />

journey with mindful movement began."<br />

Carol's transition into OMS Studio was<br />

a significant shift from her previous<br />

roles. She explained, "I have had many<br />

different jobs in my years, from selling<br />

and export of Natural Stone, to the<br />

selling of Medical Heart Valves to<br />

patients that are open on the operating<br />

table, to finally moving into the<br />

accounting and admin world."<br />

OMS Studio offers a variety of<br />

movement forms, and Carol highlighted<br />

their approach to providing a holistic<br />

exercise and wellness experience: "I have<br />

a wonderful team that I work with, all<br />

like-minded in our way of thinking. Our<br />

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<strong>Issue</strong> 4 - <strong>2023</strong>

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