Celebrating the Women of Meridian Realty This Women's Month
Behind every successful property transaction is a story. Behind every trusted brand is a team. And behind Meridian Realty’s continued growth is a remarkable group of women whose passion, resilience and leadership are helping shape the future of real estate.
Throughout August, we celebrate the women who make a meaningful difference across every part of our business. From mentoring agents and supporting complex transactions to helping families find homes, these women remind us that property is about people, relationships and lasting impact.
While their roles may differ, they share a common purpose: to serve with integrity, lead with heart and create opportunities for others to succeed.
Leading with Purpose
For Amanda Botha, Meridian Realty’s Team Leader, success has never been about titles, it has always been about people.
Having grown with Meridian Realty over the past few years, Amanda has played an important role in building a team of exceptional property professionals who reflect the company’s values and culture. Her focus is not only on finding great talent, but on creating an environment where people can grow, thrive and build successful careers.
Her greatest reward is seeing agents she has supported gain confidence, achieve their goals and build businesses they are proud of.
Amanda Botha | Team Leader
"I’d like to be remembered as someone who was the stepping stone to a new chapter in an agent’s career. If joining Meridian Realty became the turning point that helped someone achieve more than they ever imagined, then I know I’ve made a meaningful difference."
– Amanda Botha
Resilience Defines Success
Real estate requires resilience, adaptability and perseverance. For property practitioner Mandy Allan, real estate represented the opportunity to rebuild her life after personal loss. Leaving behind the security of a corporate career to create a future with more flexibility for her children required courage and determination.
Today, she continues to inspire those around her through her work ethic, honesty and willingness to share the lessons she has learned.
Mandy Allan | Property Practitioner
"I’m a single mom – no one is coming to save me."
– Mandy Allan
Her words reflect strength, accountability and the determination to create opportunities regardless of circumstances.
Annelize Joubert, property practitioner in the Helderberg Western Cape, reminds us that passion has no age limit. At 75, she continues serving clients with the same enthusiasm and love for people that inspired her journey in property.
Annelize Joubert | Property Practitioner
"To be 75 and still love my job."
– Annelize Joubert
Her positivity, experience and wisdom continue to inspire colleagues across generations.
The Women Behind the Brand
Every strong brand is built by people who work behind the scenes to create exceptional experiences, not only for clients, but for the professionals who represent it every day.
Emily Middleton | Graphic Designer
For Emily Middleton, Graphic Designer at Meridian Realty, every campaign is an opportunity to bring the Meridian Realty brand to life through thoughtful design, compelling storytelling and creative marketing that connects with both agents and clients.
Izaan van Zyl | Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager Izaan van Zyl is passionate about building a brand that people trust, she believes great marketing is about creating meaningful connections and supporting the people behind the business as much as the business itself.
Inspired by her daughters, she is driven by the belief that resilience, dedication and passion can create successful careers and meaningful legacies. She hopes to demonstrate that growth comes from embracing challenges, remaining curious and leading with authenticity.
Relationships Before Transactions
For Meridian Realty’s property practitioners, every home represents a new chapter in someone’s life. Exceptional service begins with understanding, trust and genuine care.
Karien O'Connell | Transaction Administrator
Karien O’Connell believes women bring a valuable balance of professionalism and compassion to the industry. Buying or selling a home is often an emotional journey, and taking the time to understand clients’ needs creates relationships that extend far beyond the transaction.
Nadia Rolandt | Property Practitioner
For Nadia Rolandt, real estate is about guiding people through important life moments with confidence and reassurance. She believes leadership is built through consistency, humility and being present for those who place their trust in you.
Penny Rice | Property Practitioner
In Knysna, Penny Rice has built her career around authenticity, preparation and integrity. Beyond helping clients find homes they love, she has also made an impact in her community through initiatives such as Keep Knysna Clean, which earned her Meridian Realty’s Social Impact Award.
She challenges the perception that successful women in property are simply focused on sales:
"The best female agents aren’t chasing commission, they’re guiding people through one of life’s biggest transitions with empathy, strategy and genuine care."
– Penny Rice
The Heart Behind Every Transaction
While clients often see the excitement of a successful sale, there is an entire team working behind the scenes to ensure every process runs smoothly.
Philine Van Heerden | Operations Manager
As Operations Manager, Philine Van Heerden plays a key role in bringing people, systems and strategy together. Her focus is creating an environment where agents and support teams can perform at their best through clear processes, collaboration and strong operational foundations.
Meagan Innes | Transaction Administrator
Supporting this foundation is Transaction Administrator Meagan Innes, inspired by her mother’s own journey in property, Meagan believes resilience, empathy and continuous learning are some of the greatest strengths women bring to the industry.
Behind every successful real estate business is a strong financial foundation and Financial Manager, Chricel Schoeman, has been instrumental in helping build Meridian Realty over the past eight years.
Chricel Schoeman | Financial Manager
Having joined the company during its early years, she has played a key role in supporting Meridian Realty's growth from a smaller business into a national brand. From strengthening financial systems and ensuring sound governance to supporting agents as they build successful businesses, her work helps create the stability that allows others to thrive.
For Chricel, one of the most rewarding parts of her role is celebrating the success of Meridian Realty's agents, particularly when they reach important career milestones like earning 100% commission. Knowing that the financial systems she helps manage contribute to those achievements gives her a deep sense of purpose.
Every property sale relies on careful attention to detail long before the keys change hands. As Transaction Manager and FICA Compliance Officer, Carmen Lubbe ensures every transaction is accurate, compliant and professionally managed from the very beginning.
Carmen Lubbe | Transaction Manager and FICA Compliance Officer
Having been part of Meridian Realty for 13 years, Carmen has grown alongside the business, developing into a trusted leader who now mentors her own team. She takes pride in creating smooth, efficient processes that allow agents to focus on serving their clients with confidence.
Her greatest achievement has been leading and supporting a team whose dedication contributes to the success of every transaction. For Carmen, the greatest reward comes from knowing her work makes life easier for colleagues while giving clients peace of mind throughout the buying and selling process.
She believes women bring empathy, resilience, attention to detail and strong relationship-building skills to the property industry, qualities that create trust and strengthen every client experience.
Celebrating the Women Who Lead
We proudly celebrate every woman at Meridian Realty who chooses courage over comfort, compassion over convenience and purpose over recognition.
Leadership is not always found in titles or boardrooms. Sometimes it is found in mentoring a colleague, guiding a first-time buyer, creating a campaign that inspires confidence, solving challenges behind the scenes or simply being there when someone needs support.
It is a philosophy reflected throughout Meridian Realty every day, in the women who create, negotiate, support, inspire and lead.
Together, they are building far more than successful careers. They are building trust, strengthening communities, creating opportunities and helping people find a place to call home.
