About Angela

Jewellery Designer • Entrepreneur • Everest Summiteer • Global Speaker • Philanthropist • The President of HKSACC (Hong Kong South Africa Chamber of Commerce)

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Finding the diamond within

Angela Yeung is an award-winning jewellery designer, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and mountaineer. As the founder of Impilo Collection, Impilo Collection Foundation, and Impilo Global Events, Angela seamlessly bridges creativity, purpose, and impact.

In May 2025, she became the second South African woman in 26 years to summit Mount Everest from the North Side, inspiring the collection of 8,849 bras — one for every metre of Everest — as part of her #EmpowerHer: Bras for Humanity campaign, a bold movement raising awareness of gender-based violence and dignity restoration for survivors.

Angela’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and vision — from jewellery designer to Everest summiteer, from creating timeless luxury pieces to shaping social impact movements that aim to uplift one million lives by 2035.

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Her story is nothing short of powerful. Angela speaks with incredible courage, heart, and authenticity, and her advocacy for women affected by gender-based violence and for young women in need is truly inspiring. Her testimony moved every person in the room, and her message resonated long after the event ended.

Amanda Gibbs, CEO African SAP User Group (AFSUG)

Professional Journey & Creative Entrepreneurship

Angela is the visionary behind Impilo Collection, a bespoke fine jewellery brand derived from the Zulu word Impilo, meaning “Life”. Her designs blend timeless elegance with African heritage, storytelling, and modern artistry.

Awards & Recognition:

An award winner at the AngloGold Ashanti AuDITIONS Gold Jewellery Design Competition (2014) for her elaborate headpiece, Connect.
Finalist — Entrepreneur of the Year, Women of Stature Awards (2019).
International showcases in London, Paris, Miami, Japan, China, and Hong Kong.
Collaborations with South African icons like Rob Mills, David Tlale, Ryan Keys, and Rubicon.
Inspirational Woman of The Year 2025 – Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards
Women of Wonder Award 2025

In 2024, she launched Impilo Global Events, a PR and experiential storytelling platform carrying the slogan: “Where life stories meet legacy.” Through this venture, Angela curates events, exhibitions, and keynote experiences that merge inspirational talks, art, culture, and human connection.

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What a phenomenal woman and all round remarkable human being to work with! Thank you Angela for making me realise that I have summitted many mountains and live to tell the story. That I’ve had many personal Activism projects and learned to fight for myself and others along the way....our story continues to be written and we continue to find new Mountains to climb!

Lucratia Mathe, Head: Client Value Proposition, Wealth and Investment South Africa Standard Bank of South Africa

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It was a privilege to welcome Angela Yeung as the guest speaker to Rhenish Girls' High School's 165th Birthday Gala Dinner, as well as to speak to our learners. Her powerful account of resilience, courage and purpose, in climbing Everest not only for personal achievement, but to uplift vulnerable communities through the collection of bras and sanitary products, deeply moved and inspired our girls and our guests. She is an authentic, positive role model whose example reminded our young women that determination, compassion and vision can truly change lives.

Tracey Megom Head of Education, Rhenish Girls' High School

Mountaineering & Purpose-Driven Advocacy

Angela’s transformation from a jewellery designer to a high-altitude mountaineer began as a personal challenge but evolved into a symbolic movement of empowerment. Each climb represents courage, advocacy, and the voices of women and girls across South Africa.

Vision and Legacy

Angela believes in “finding the diamond within” — unlocking human potential through storytelling, empowerment, and collective action. Her goal is to uplift one million lives by 2035 through her work in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and thought leadership.

Looking ahead, she is expanding her impact through:

A nine-province national art exhibition.
A 10-part children’s book series (Little Angela).
Her upcoming autobiography, weaving together mountaineering, jewellery, and
empowerment narratives.
Global speaking tours to inspire audiences to embrace courage and possibility.