04/06/2026
From abuse, poverty and self-doubt… to purpose, leadership and hope.
I’m Janet Erxleben — wife, mother of three, woman of faith, and proof that your past does not define your future.
From a small-town girl in the Free State who survived trauma, bullying and mental health struggles, to becoming a Project Manager, IT Support Manager for a UK FinTech company, counsellor and now a finalist for Miss Diva Mom SA, every step was built through faith, hard work and refusing to give up.
Today my passion is helping children and young people through counselling, coaching and education. I am currently developing a free app for schools and pupils to provide mental health support and educational resources, because I believe support should be a human right, not a privilege.
This journey is not about crowns or titles.
It’s about purpose.
It’s about impact.
It’s about becoming the person I once needed when I was younger.
If my story teaches anything, let it be this:
Your pain does not have the final say. Your purpose does.
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