Hello! I'm Daniella.
In 2020, I left my 8-5 job as an interior architect to start building a more family-friendly career. I started my first business, Controst, in 2021 and in 2023, Hello Ma. was born. Being a mom and an entrepreneur keeps me busy, but I love it! I try squeeze in weekly walks with my beagles, doing pilates, or having a braai with friends and family.
If you haven’t guessed already, I’m a busy-body who loves to be organized, I have a naturally curious mind, and I’m a ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of person.I love sharing ideas, learning from others, and offering help wherever I can. I always try figure out ways to work smarter, not harder.
Here are a few surprises about me!
- I’m a petrol head because I was raised around bikes and cars, spending more time in the garage with my dad than in the kitchen with my mom.
- I’m a huge milk tart fan, and luckily my hubby makes the best one – I knew he was a keeper!
- I don’t drink coffee! Not a drop, not ever. Caffeine makes me nauseous, so I’ve learnt to live without it. I only drink Rooibos tea, no milk, no sugar, just the tea bag topped off with some cold water.
I’m so excited you’re here!
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