Slide into your Second Act with Style

 Turning Passions into Professions by Changing Careers

Second act (noun)
Something a person devotes their later life to, after retiring or quitting a former career.

Life’s journey is mapped across consecutive chapters with each one a blank canvas opportunity for exploration and reinvention! Perhaps the most inspiring of these chapters is the ‘Second Act’ which is a tried and true testament to the human spirit’s resilience and capacity for creativity. Let’s find out more about some of the success stories of South Africans.  Some of whom have transformed their passions into professions and created new meaning in life by changing careers with Featsy!

Second Act: The Stage is Yours!

Imagine life as a theater production. Your first act might have been dedicated to a corporate career, a self-employed venture, or raising a family. A second act is when you choose to write a new chapter to pursue a lifelong dream or new passion project. It’s all about stepping completely into your truest self, fueled by your dreams, skills and experience, and finally finding fulfillment in what sets your soul on fire – and settles bills.

If you’ve arrived at the end of a chapter and have picked up your pen to write your Second Act, we have the tools, techniques and technology to make it happen!

The Power of Changing Careers : South Africa’s Journey of Transformation

Right across South Africa, the concept of the Second Act is booming! South Africans are looking for so much more from routine life and ‘making a living’. Whether you are 14 or 64, the tech-driven abundance and ease-of-access to knowledge and tools is no longer a barrier to pursuing that dream of being your own boss and employing every experience and skill that your previous chapters prepared you for. Your journey towards personal and professional growth knows no bounds. So many South Africans are boldly embarking on transformative adventures, rediscovering their passions, and reshaping their lives.  They are leading to remarkable reinventions that break the mold of mundane living.

As the world has tired of the burn-the-candle-at-both-ends work/lifestyle, personal fulfillment has emerged as a new priority where dreams are cherished and uniqueness universally celebrated.

Second acts close the book on the past and provide the ultimate chance to start something brand new! Whether you’re burnt out or simply just bored, your second act beckons with an infinity of possibility so you can finally ‘make’ a life that delights, satisfies and pays the bills.

This is where Feasty enters the stage!

Many South Africans balk at the idea of where to start – and which platform to choose to support their new venture. Born from the same end-of-a-chapter limbo that you want to escape from, Featsy was conceptualised and designed as a user-friendly online multi-vendor marketplace: a happy haven for South African dreamers and doers.

More than just an e-commerce platform, Featsy equips, connects and grows a dynamic creative community, bringing together expert artisans, inspired crafters, and pioneering entrepreneurs. We have created a place where creativity flourishes, connections are made, and stories of second acts are supported and celebrated.

Featsy is here to be your platform, your community, and your business best friend as you pick up your pen to plan, prepare and put your Second Act on the page! Let age, doubt, and past disappointments be only formative stepping stones; it’s never too late to craft a life that brings you the joy and fulfillment of your dreams.

Changing Careers – South Africa’s Second Actors 

Nokwethu Khojane: From Corporate to Foodie

Nokwethu Khojane, a former accountant from Johannesburg, decided to take a leap of faith and follow her true passion: cooking. After years of working in finance, she enrolled in a local culinary school and sharpened her skills as a chef. With a foolproof recipe of determination and delicious creativity, she opened her own restaurant which is a uniquely inspired fusion of traditional South African flavors and international cuisines. Today, Nokwethu’s restaurant is a gastronomic hotspot, renowned for its innovative dishes and welcoming ambiance.

Peter Turner: From Finance-Wildlife Conservationist

Peter Turner invested the first two decades of his career in the finance industry. However, at the age of 45, he decided it was time to turn his back on corporate and track down his dream of a life dedicated to wildlife conservation. Achieving a degree in environmental science, Peter’s reinvention was complete: a qualified and eager wildlife conservationist. By founding his nonprofit organisation that protects endangered species in South Africa, his dedication and innovative conservation strategies continue to attract attentive and active acclaim, with his organization receiving significant support from both corporate donors and the public.

Gugu Mthembu – The Eco Entrepreneur

As a former marketing executive from Cape Town, Gugu Mthembu grabbed her pen and started writing her very own Second Act by founding an eco-conscious skincare brand. Combining her passion for ethically-eco beauty products and sustainable living, Gugu’s business gained popularity quickly. Her brand’s commitment to using natural, environmentally-friendly ingredients resonated with her eco-conscious customers, and her products are now distributed not just across South Africa, but right around the globe.

Musa Sibiya: From Teacher to Author

Musa Sibiya had been a dedicated teacher for most of his adult life, but his love for writing continued to knock at the door of his heart so that at the age of 48 he decided to put pen to paper for his Second Act as a published author. After writing and self-publishing his first novel inspired by South African history and culture, his book received critical acclaim and won a prestigious literary award. Musa’s ensuing novels garnered an ever wider readership, and he now enjoys success as a respected author.

Join the Journey of Self-Rediscovery on Featsy!

If you’ve been strengthened with inspiration by these South African Second Act stories, we encourage you to reflect on your own life story. The Second Act is not a mere possibility; it is a very real opportunity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur excited by your ideas and expertise, or your dream is to finally turn your creativity into a living, we welcome you to join our superbly supportive community that will not just acknowledge but activate your Second Act.

Let’s toast to your Second Act and your adventure that beckons! Cheers to a life filled with fulfilled purpose, fun and financially-funded making-a-living that you deserve.

Join Featsy today!