Lindsay Hogan

“After getting married, I volunteered at a children’s home. It was there that I met and fell in love with a child who would become my oldest son. Throughout my time volunteering and through the process of adopting my son, I was overwhelmed by the need of children and felt compelled to help.

But through the years of helping with different charities, I found that the only sustainable way to help children was to empower their mothers. While volunteering for a charity that produced hand rolled paper beads I fell in love with the amazing women and the products they created.

It was these experiences and the love of these amazing women that inspired me to create Wild Mongoo. To create a platform for ordinary women like myself to impact the strong women of Africa by sharing their talents with the world.

This was an idea that I shared with friends over coffee, women who are like-minded and also desire to change the future of women in Africa.
Inspired to help make a difference, many of them have joined me on my journey to make this dream a reality. I cannot wait to see how many lives we can impact.”

Our Team

Lindsay

I’m the heart behind this little operation and my family is a posse of 4, but half of our posse has left the farm.

I eat, sleep and drink Wild Mongoo, with lots of coffee breaks.

I love pretty things almost as much as I love caramel and I’m on a mission to make my life count.

Annalie

I am the Google of the team. If you need to be connected or something invented.. I am the ideas lady! You dare to dream and I make it happen. I love to gather people for a cause.

My heart is like a taxi, there is always space for another one. My passion is to see broken women restored to reflect the beauty within (God’s glory).

Mikaila

I’m the mom boss of two gorgeous kids and enough dogs and cats to re-enact Simba being held over the crowd by Rafiki.

I absolutely love anything to do with animals, hiking and eating chocolate (life is about balance, right?).

I’m the earthy one but love to dress up and add a little glamour too.

Chanri

I am an enthusiastic, passionate, and courageous woman. My pursuit in life is to be an ambassador of change.

I have traveled the world and have worked with people from all walks of life and cultures. I have a passion for vulnerable women and will go to great lengths to make a difference in their lives.

Anjonica

I am a passionate individual with a love for weight training & being healthy having competed and won in bodybuilding competitions. My creative spirit thrives in the realm of surreal art painting and various forms of design.

Above all, my goal in life is to use my gifts purposefully, aiming to glorify God in everything I do.

Empowered Women

Our ladies are given the opportunity to develop skills in various areas at Wild Mongoo. Whether they are hard of hearing, more creative or on the administrative side we empower each lady for her future.

Lorikah

I am so grateful for the opportunity at Wild Mongoo here I am able to learn new skills and develop these skills in a work environment. A passion for creativity & precision in what I do has been brought to the surface, I am so blessed to be able to grow in the printing department whether it be the designs or precision of printing.

Lungelwa

Hi my name is Lungelwa Malgyi. I am 27 years old. I consider Wild Mongoo my family! I am deaf and have struggled to communicate in the past but this has felt like home. We all get sign language training and this helps the others communicate with me . I am so grateful to be heard even when I don’t verbally speak.

Sarah

I am a hardworking woman and Wild Mongoo enables me to put my diligence towards a good cause. I love being challenged and I enjoy teaching others the skills I have been taught at Wild Mongoo. I believe in these women and I want to impact them in a positive way. I am bubbly and passionate about what I do as well as each product we create at Wild Mongoo.

Angel

I am 21 years old and I am quiet but very outgoing. I love to dress up in beautiful clothes and paint my nails as well as others. I am hard of hearing however Wild Mongoo has given me a safe place to learn how to communicate with others and develop my verbal skills. 

Angelique

I was always a very shy person and had no intentions of having any type of job. One day my friend introduced me to Wild Mongoo and I just went for it even though I felt I could not do it, even though I doubted God’s existence and my life’s purpose. I took the leap of faith and joined Wild Mongoo. That was the day I found light in the darkness I was used to.

Mercia

I am a hardworking woman and Wild Mongoo enables me to put my diligence towards a good cause. I love being challenged and I enjoy teaching others the skills I have been taught at Wild Mongoo. I believe in these women and I want to impact them in a positive way. I am bubbly and passionate about what I do as well as each product we create at Wild Mongoo.

Amy

My name is Amy, I am a young lady, I am 26 years old. I never thought I would be able to do what I am doing today because I was misusing illegal substances but today I can thank the lord for a wonderful job that he sent my way. Now I am able to support my brother completely with the salary I earn at Wild Mongoo. I am part of the beading team and we make necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

Cilistine

I am a quiet and reserved soul, I enjoy spending quiet time by myself doing needlework and listening to gospel music. I have 5 kids and I am so proud of them. My dream is to become a role model for my kids and take hold of every opportunity Wild Mongoo has given me.

Elizabeth

I am 52 years old and I have 3 children, unfortunately my biological son has passed away but I am so blessed to have my other two adopted sons. I enjoy helping others with needlework and my morning walks to work. Beautiful clothes and working hard are my two favorite things. I make our Wild Mongoo Pet Blankets and Wild Mongoo Bunnies.

Crystal

I am a quiet and reserved soul, I enjoy spending quiet time by myself doing needlework and listening to gospel music. I have 5 kids and I am so proud of them. My dream is to become a role model for my kids and take hold of every opportunity Wild Mongoo has given me.

Xoliswa

My name is Xoliswa Foshini, I am 23 years old. I have lived a very difficult life losing both my parents at a very young age in unforeseen circumstances. I was one of the first girls to be welcomed by Wild Mongoo after being on the street. Since then I have completed a counseling course at Options & I am currently completing business training. I have been baptized and I have given my heart to the Lord.

Chante

My name is Chante, I am a mother of 3. I am well known as a shy and soft person however I enjoy teaching people new skills. My future dream is to have my own business and to create job opportunities for other women. One of my heart’s desires is to develop a good character so that my children can look up to the best version of me. I am grateful for the Lord’s provision and protection through Wild Mongoo’s impact on my life.

Claudia

My name is Claudia. I have 3 children. I love helping others In need as well as a good challenge. I love trying new things, a jack of all trades as some would call me. I love pretty things such as clothing and footwear! I enjoy cooking for others the most as this brings me true joy. I am grateful to Wild Mongoo as they have uplifted me as well as empowered me after being at rock bottom.

Sharon

Denina

Brenda

My name is Brenda, I am a mother of 2 biological children and 1 adopted child. I am well known for making MasterChef braaibroodjies. I live for other people and if I had to do one thing for the rest of my life it would be serving others. I have a generous heart and kind spirit. I have my own business that Wild Mongoo has helped me establish & it is an embroidery business.