{"id":20986,"date":"2026-08-18T15:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=20986"},"modified":"2026-08-17T08:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T06:50:28","slug":"she-means-business-2026-michelle-reyneke-mrd-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2026\/08\/18\/she-means-business-2026-michelle-reyneke-mrd-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"She Means Business 2026: Michelle Reyneke \u2013 MRD Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Passionate, conscientious and persistent, these are the qualities that define the woman behind a thriving full-service graphic design and printing company \u00a0that has grown through resilience, innovation and hard work.<\/h3>\n<p>Michelle says one of the biggest tests of her entrepreneurial journey came during the Covid-19 pandemic. \u201cI thought the pandemic would destroy my business, but it ended up teaching me how to be truly innovative and resilient,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Faced with uncertainty, she reinvented her strategy and invested in new equipment to improve the quality of her work. \u201cThe business is stronger than ever, and that experience completely changed how I approach my entrepreneurial journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Today, success means more than financial milestones. \u201cTrue success is reflecting on the foundation I\u2019ve built and recognising the progress I\u2019ve made,\u201d Michelle explains. She is also quick to acknowledge the support of her husband and children, whose sacrifices have contributed to both her business achievements and personal growth.<\/p>\n<p>In an era shaped by artificial intelligence, Michelle remains passionate about the value of professional design. For her professional design goes far beyond aesthetics. \u201cEvery project involves strategy, understanding audiences and helping brands stand out,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>To stay grounded, she starts each day with a quiet coffee before the office comes to life and heads to the gym when she needs to recharge. \u201cIf I could advise my younger self, I\u2019d say take bolder risks, but never lose sight of family and happiness,\u201d Michelle concludes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Text: SAZLY MOSES Photograph: GYPSEENIA LION\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Passionate, conscientious and persistent, these are the qualities that define the woman behind a thriving full-service graphic design and printing company \u00a0that has grown through resilience, innovation and hard work. 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