Hannie never planned to work in financial services. But what began as an unexpected first job quickly grew into a career - and later, a business - built around empowerment. She launched her own brokerage during the pandemic and has since built a six-figure company that puts people and personal growth at the heart of everything it does.
" Being a young, female founder in a male dominated industry has meant pushing boundaries that others often take for granted."
Hannie’s journey began when she joined the mortgage industry straight out of school, taking a role she didn’t expect to love - but quickly did. By 20, she had developed a talent for helping clients feel confident and cared for during one of life’s biggest decisions.
When lockdowns hit, Hannie took a leap of faith and founded Mortgages with Hannie & Co from her kitchen table. What started as a one-woman operation soon grew into a six-figure brokerage known for warmth, transparency, and results. Her leadership style is rooted in visibility and mentorship - empowering her team and championing women in finance.
Today, Hannie leads a growing team, proving that success in financial services doesn’t have to look traditional. She’s built a business that values collaboration over competition, inclusion over ego, and people over process.
Beyond her firm, Hannie is an advocate for attracting new talent into the industry. Whether she’s mentoring young advisers or sharing her story publicly, she continues to challenge perceptions of who belongs in finance - and why passion, not background, defines potential.