DMG is a women-led, innovative and impact-driven enterprise bridging business empowerment with community development.
Our Story, Vision, Mission & Values
Ashley Khabana is a dynamic South African entrepreneur and the Founder & Director of Diverse Minds Group (DMG). Her journey began in Sibasa, volunteering with the Light of God Ministry in 2015/16, where she supported over 20 children from pre-primary to grade 8. This experience proved to her the power of education, mentorship, and compassion in transforming lives.
Her career spans Shell, Amazon, guesthouse management, event coordination, programme leadership and community engagement. Alongside her work, she has pursued certifications in TEFL, debt counselling, cybersecurity, and is currently studying Full Stack Development.
Ashley founded DMG as an ecosystem of empowerment, integrating business solutions with social impact.
Leadership highlights include:
Ashley believes that business and social good are inseparable. Under her leadership, DMG stands as the platform where African talent meets global opportunity.
To be a leading force in Africa for personal transformation, community empowerment, and sustainable impact through education, creativity, and innovation.
Ashley envisions:
To develop empowered, self-reliant individuals and communities by providing access to mentorship, literature, technology, and inclusive skills development.
This mission comes alive through:
Unlocking human potential with tools & mentorship.
Celebrating diversity and amplifying marginalised voices.
Leveraging technology, AI and creativity for growth.
Upholding fairness and transparency in all work.
Driving measurable change in business and community.
Helping entrepreneurs, SMEs, and creatives unlock growth with professional services.
Professional support for your business operations and customer service needs.
SOPs, profiles, ATS optimisation, policies and other essential business documents.
Editing, self-publishing, Amazon/Kindle distribution for authors.
Professional branding and design services to elevate your business.
Strategic social media management to grow your online presence.
Technology solutions to streamline and automate your business processes.
DMG CSI is the heart of our community work. We believe that literature, empowerment, and skills development are powerful tools for transformation.
Promote literacy & creative expression
Empower women, youth & marginalised groups
Drive inclusion & celebrate culture
Champion GBV and mental health awareness
Promoting creative expression and cultural activities
Skills, mentorship, and self-development programs
Storytelling, literacy, and publishing initiatives
DMG Reading Club at Thulamela Library
Women's Day Empowerment Conference (2025)
Youth Sporting Events (soccer, basketball, chess, netball)
Mentorship for young authors (publishing on Kindle)
SMEs supported
Youth literacy participants
Authors published globally
TEFL teachers placed internationally
A successful event promoting literacy and reading culture in our community.
Inspiring and equipping young people with skills for the future.
Working to address gender-based violence and promote literacy.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, community leader, funder, or volunteer, DMG is your partner in creating sustainable impact.
