She’s a Queen “Ndlovukazi” Matriarch, a selfless leader who believes in, and is making in impact in socio economic growth, stability, sustainability and empowerment of women. She wants to see them being equipped with all the necessary skills set, tools and resources that enable to take care of themselves and their families, and gradually, to be able to empower their own communities to do the same. Her dream includes seeing rural women in particular, being empowered and developed to start their own sustainable projects and businesses.
Strongly rooted in her Culture & Heritage, Lucia is comes from a noble background with Royal lineage. From humble beginnings, this proudly South African export continues to stay firmly grounded and has become a Global sensation inspiring people across the Globe. Not only is she a gorgeous face, but also a passionate international business woman, strategist, concept developer, social entrepreneur and gender equality activist with a heart for those less fortunate than her.
The variety of hats she wears demonstrates that she is extremely diverse and versatile, and does everything with the utmost grace and dignity. At a pageant event held in Palms Springs, USA in June this year, Lucia was crowned Mrs Curve Globe ‘23, and is currently the reigning Queen who owns this powerful title. Furthermore, this tenacious beauty also holds the titles of former Mrs Globe Africa 2019 and Mrs South Africa Curve Globe 23.
Born in Ermelo, a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa where she was raised amongst three sisters by her mother and father, this dynamic Award winning business woman and philanthropist has become the pride and joy of the Mpumalanga Province.
Her pageant journey includes her competing in Mrs Globe 2019, in China where she made it to the Top 15, gracefully leaving with the Best of Africa Award and a Certificate of The Belt and Road, and the Mrs Globe Taichi Cultural Ambassador.
In 2023, she had a second chance to represent her country, and continent in the USA, California, in the Mrs Curve Globe category at Mrs Globe.
Her resilience and determination has enabled her to push against all odds. She believes one can achieve anything if they put their mind to it, and put in the hard work too.
An influential business women in South Africa, who is the recipient of many awards, Lucia is a qualified Aesthetician with Advance Medical Aesthetician training, and holds an International Diploma in Cidesco & an ITEC Diploma. To support these incredible accolades, she is also a member of the South African Health and skin care Association. Over the years this determined powerhouse became followed the path of Entrepreneurship, and became the Founder and Owner of the OT Deyo Med Aesthetic Clinic, NaBo’Ngwane Natural Skincare Products, Founder and Patron of the Lucia O Foundation, and participates on numerous councils and chambers within South Africa and abroad, including being a UN Honouree.
I believe in empowering the marginalized society in my communities.
This is the core
of everything I do
An Award-winning Queen:
- Play your Part Ambassador – Brand South Africa,
- WIN Foundation — Africa Spokeswoman
- Honouree Award — United Nations Women of Influence Global Award 2019,
- Sunrise Honoree Award — Inspirational Woman Of the year,
- 2019 Mrs Globe 2019/20 — Africa Delegate
- Mrs Africa Globe 2019
- Mrs Globe Best Of Africa Award
- Africa Taichi Culture Ambassador 2019 — Global One Belt One Road Association
- Mrs Africa Best Interview 2019
- Mrs Africa Integrity Award
- Africa Pageant Sisterhood Award 2020
- Ambassador Face of Graftobian SA/Africa 2018
An Award-winning Queen:
- Service Seta CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
- For your extraordinary Effort and Commitment to the Services Sector 2022
- Global inspiring women (HERA Awards) 2022
- Mpumalanga Provincial Department of education- unemployment Youth Skills Development Programme 2020
- Africa Pageant Sisterhood Award 2020,
- Sunrise Honoree Award Inspirational Woman Of the year 2019
- Africa Taichi Culture Ambassador 2019 -Global one belt one road association
- Best of Africa — Globe Awards 2019
- Mrs Africa Best Interview 2019
- Mrs Africa Integrity Award 2029
- Ambassador Face of Graftobian SA/Africa 2018
- BFM Awards — Best Styled Diva 2017
Her achievements include:
- Play your Part Ambassador – Brand South Africa,
- WIN Foundation — Africa Spokeswoman
- Honouree Award — United Nations Women of Influence Global Award 2019
- Sunrise Honoree Award — Inspirational Woman Of the year
- 2019 Mrs Globe 2019/20 — Africa Delegate
- Mrs Africa Globe 2019
- Mrs Globe Best Of Africa Award
- Africa Taichi Culture Ambassador 2019 — Global One Belt One Road Association
- Mrs Africa Best Interview 2019
- Mrs Africa Integrity Award
- Africa Pageant Sisterhood Award 2020
- Ambassador Face of Graftobian SA/Africa 2018
Contributions to Social & Charity Organizations:
- South Africa Cancer Association Lucia O Foundation TLC School Support Programs
- Department of women Youth & Persons with Disabilities UNWomen , Nation Youth Forum SACMHM Annual Consultative Session
- Presidential GBVF Collective Partners & Pillars
- UNFPA — Menstrual Sexual and Reproductive Health Management
- EHlanzeni District Women’s Council — Subcommittee Chairperson Young Women’s Desk
Her Advocacy
Through her life’s journey, Ochan Simelane has observed that being a young woman in South Africa has over time become extremely frightening, often resulting in women having to fight harder for financial freedom, success and eradication of poverty.
She started her Social Entrepreneurship in 2014 with the project called Giving is Always in Style at Amazing Grace Center for Children.
Her advocacy involves raising awareness on Gender Based Violence, Gender Equality and Femicide, as well as Women Economic Empowerment initiatives. She uses esteemed platforms to raise worldwide awareness on these social issues, and more.
Through the WIN Foundation, of which Simelane-Ochan is the spokesperson and fundraiser of, she has recently Launched the Glow Up! Make a Difference with NaBo’Ngwane Naturals Skincare Products campaign, a campaign dedicated to instill confidence in women and girls globally that are recovering and healing from the trauma stemming from gender-based violence. Furthermore, the initiatives aim to offer Award-winning programs for emotional empowerment for women around the world.
Promoting equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and bodily autonomy is also at the heart of what Lucia is involved in. This initiative includes hygiene education and donating menstrual and essential hygiene packs for boys, girls and women crisis centers. While Lucia’s focus is geared towards women and girls, she does believe in supporting and equipping the boy child to be the model examples in society.
“Empowering and supporting our men and boys will make them feel considered and included. We need to take them along on the journey and involve them in initiatives that raise awareness about what women and girls face (and vice versa). These interactions are extremely important, and my hope is that they ultimately reduce and eventually completely eliminate the cases of gender-based violence, and create a society where we co-exist more harmoniously with a better understanding and tolerance of each other.”, Lucia said.
A typical survivor pack includes soap, feminine products, body lotion, deodorant, washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste.
“I feel that over the years, the world has become extremely progressive in so many ways. One of those ways should be a strong focus on keeping less privileged girls and boys around the world in school. The Youth are our future, and it is unacceptable that they should be held back from getting educated due a lack of basic resources for their menstruation and overall basic hygiene.» She continues to add that, “Periods Don’t Pause for Pandemics.»
She is committed to making a change that allows for exercising the values enshrined in the South African constitution.
Winning the World Prestigious Curve title is a dream come true for this dazzling dimpled darling. Since she was a young girl, Lucia has always dreamt of representing her country, and continent on a Global platform.
It has made her realise that life does not define people, people have the ability to define life. “People need to show up, take up space, and never doubt our capabilities. Our dreams are valid no matter how great the dream is.”, she says.
She is honored to be the newly crowned Mrs Curve Globe ‘23, and looks forward to touching lives and inspiring more women to embrace their femininity and follow their dreams. She dreams of a world where women choose themselves more often and embrace their authentic selves.
As part of her closing remarks, Lucia reminds everyone to not ever dim their light for anyone. She encourages everyone to fully embrace who they are and never neglect themselves. “Self love and care are extremely crucial, especially during the high pressures that come with today’s society. Love yourself first so that you can love others genuinely. As a principle, we should ensure that we fill up our own cup first so that we can fill those of others. To the women and girls with the curves, love and embrace your bodies. My curves make me who I AM, and your beautiful, unique bodies, make you, YOU.” she ends off.
Urban dictionary defines a “feminine Boss” as “THE woman who is in control. People see her and instantly feel the need to respect her and do. Runs the show, is cool, and collected and gets the job done. Confident, never looks down. Demands respect and gets it.”
A feminine Boss is someone who has learned to embraces her Devine feminine power , understands who she is and where she’s going. gracefully allowing her light to shine brighter .
Shes who women aspire to be, who has her life together, and is the embodiment of wellness , Selflove , self-care, and career, has it all together and is living her best life.
She is mostly about the focus on the self; self-care, self-actualization instead of then changing herself for others and she has created healthy boundaries within herself and around herself.
She seeks to evolve into the best form of herself and she enthusiastically embrace new opportunities and lift others up. Support and empower other females.
She pays herself a compliment, ask for help, but also speaks her mind .
Always remember not to ever dim your light just to fit in , always shine bright , embrace who you are and be the butterfly you are meant to. Women helping women is the most powerful way to continue the feminine boss power movement.
