{"id":19439,"date":"2025-08-19T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=19439"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T09:31:42","slug":"she-means-business-mariana-lombard-opulentia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2025\/08\/19\/she-means-business-mariana-lombard-opulentia\/","title":{"rendered":"SHE MEANS BUSINESS: Mariana Lombard \u2013 Opulentia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Mariana Lombard is a director, shareholder, and financial advisor at Opulentia, specialising in short-term insurance, life cover, investments, and medical aid.<\/h3>\n<p>For Mariana Lombard, finance isn\u2019t just a profession\u2014it\u2019s a calling. As a director, shareholder, and financial advisor at Opulentia, she brings both heart and precision to her work, helping clients feel secure, informed, and empowered.<\/p>\n<p>Based on a farm with her husband and twin children, Mariana manages to balance the pace of rural family life with the demands of the financial world. Her journey in the industry began at reception, and through sheer determination and a strong work ethic, she steadily worked her way up. \u201cI\u2019m a driven person, and I was fortunate to have someone who recognised my potential and gave me the chance to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mariana is passionate about making a difference. I don\u2019t just work in finance\u2014I live and breathe it. \u201cEvery client I help deserves to sleep better at night, knowing they\u2019re protected. For me, it\u2019s personal\u2014not just a policy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her days are structured with intent. From 08:00 to 16:30, she\u2019s fully focused on her professional responsibilities. Evenings are reserved for wellness and family, while weekends are intentionally set aside for connection and relaxation. \u201cMaintaining balance is essential. My time with family and friends grounds me and reminds me of my purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Outside the office, Mariana enjoys baking, running, and spending quality time with loved ones. These activities\u2014usually enjoyed on weekends\u2014serve as her way of recharging after a busy week filled with work, school activities, and exercise.<br \/>\nConfident and composed, her go-to power outfit is a pencil skirt paired with a tailored blazer and heels. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a teacher or a lawyer\u2014both professions rooted in helping others. Today, she lives out that purpose in a different form, guiding people through their financial journeys with care and commitment.<\/p>\n<p>One thing she never leaves home without? 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