Rahla Xenopoulos

Rahla Xenopoulos is a prolific writer known for her publications in Women Flashing, Just Keep Breathing, Twist, Opra, and Glamour.

One of her standout works, 'Child, Hold My Hand,' was recognized as one of Opra's top 10 stories in 2008.

In 2009, Oshun, Random House, published her compelling memoir titled 'A Memoir of Love and Madness.'

Penguin released 'Bubbles' in 2012, a book delving into the life and tragic death of Bubbles Schroeder, a young woman in Johannesburg.

Rahla was also featured in 'The Power Within Companion' in 2012, showcasing inspirational stories of inner strength and achievement.

Her book 'TRIBE' was brought forth by Umuzi, Penguin in 2015, adding to her impressive literary repertoire.

Aside from writing, Rahla is actively involved on the boards of SA-Yes and Short Story Day Africa, highlighting her commitment to the literary community.

Rahla's specialties lie in writing and public speaking, while also excelling in the realms of being a wife, raising triplets, reading, arranging flowers, and humorously avoiding cooking.

She pursued her education at Woodmead and Anne Schuster, having navigated a unique path that involved being a high school dropout at Woodmead, Johannesburg.

Throughout her career, Rahla has worn various hats from being a motivational speaker to a teacher at Stepping Stones Nursery School and is currently known as a writer, mother of triplets, and wife.