As the founder of Leaf of Faith, Mulisa Ramuhashi is proud to share the inspiring journey of turning a deep passion for herbalism into a thriving business. Leaf of Faith is committed to harnessing the power of medicinal plants to create premium products that promote overall well-being. Ramuhashi has built a brand rooted in nature’s healing properties through her journey and dedication, offering a wide range of products to improve her community’s health and wellness and beyond.
On the photo: Mulisa Ramuhashi (right), the founder of Leaf of Faith
Mulisa Ramuhashi’s entrepreneurial journey began with a deep academic inter-est in medicinal plants. After enrolling in the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems programme in the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, UNIVEN, she became fascinated by medicinal plants’ cultural and therapeutic significance. This course was pivotal in shaping her understanding of the long-standing relationship between humans and nature, particularly regarding the use of plants for healing.
Ramuhashi was inspired to turn this newfound knowledge into a business that shared the wisdom of indigenous plants and benefited her community by providing natural alternatives to modern wellness products. Her academic background gave her a strong foundation in traditional healing methods, which became the bedrock of Leaf of Faith.
On the photo: Mulisa Ramuhashi (right)
One of the key moments in Ramuhashi’s journey was when she was intro-duced to the University of Venda’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incu-bation (UCFERI). This invaluable platform provided essential resources and guid-ance, helping her navigate the complex business launch process. UCFERI played a crucial role in registering Leaf of Faith and gave Ramuhashi access to a wide range of networking opportunities that connected her with other like-minded entrepreneurs.
The guidance and support from UCFERI allowed Ramuhashi to expand her reach, connect with fellow business owners, and access new markets. Through these connections, she was able to increase sales, grow her custom-er base, and establish a brand that people trusted for natural, high-quality products.
In March 2025, Ramuhashi was invited to participate in the Small Enterprise Devel-opment Agency (SEDA) and Makhado Crossing Partnership Pop-Up Market, a high-ly anticipated event that presented Leaf of Faith with a unique opportunity to show-case its products to a wider audience. The event proved to be a huge success, largely due to the comprehensive support provided by the organisers. From transport to food and infrastructure, everything was arranged to ensure that entrepreneurs like Ramuhashi could focus on presenting their businesses in the best light possible.
Participating in this market allowed Leaf of Faith to connect with potential customers and ex-pand its presence in the local community. It also provided a platform to network with oth-er entrepreneurs and learn valuable insights on how to grow and scale a business. Ramu-hashi’s experience at the Pop-Up Market showcased her products and emphasised the importance of community support and collaboration in fostering entrepreneurial success.
At the heart of Leaf of Faith are its premium products, each designed to promote wellness and natural healing. Ramuhashi is committed to creating high-quality items rooted in indigenous knowledge’s healing traditions. Some of the standout products from Leaf of Faith include:
Reflecting on her journey, Mulisa Ramuhashi expresses profound gratitude for the op-portunities UCFERI, SEDA, and Makhado Crossing Partnership provides. These plat-forms have helped her grow her business, fostered valuable connections with other entrepreneurs, and opened doors to new markets. With the support of these organ-isations, Ramuhashi has been able to share her passion for herbalism with a wider audi-ence, increasing her reach and making a meaningful impact on the wellness community.
Looking to the future, Ramuhashi is excited about the potential for Leaf of Faith to con-tinue growing, offering even more products that promote natural healing and well-ness. Through her dedication to quality, sustainability, and community, she is determined to help others experience the power of medicinal plants and improve their well-being.
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