
Khumoetsile Seamogano is a writer, researcher, curator, and custodian of memory based in Botswana. She is the founder of Girl Gone Authentic, a multidisciplinary atelier and editorial platform devoted to preserving, documenting, and celebrating craft, ritual, and ancestral knowledge. Through her work, she transforms traditions and cultural practices into words, objects, and experiences that linger, bridging heritage and contemporary life with intention and subtlety.
Her practice spans editorial development, cultural storytelling, archival research, and experiential design. She creates spaces for endangered crafts, forgotten rituals, and sustainable practices, ensuring they remain visible, meaningful, and resonant today. Engaging deeply with artisans, designers, and cultural practitioners, Khumoetsile fosters communities that honor tradition while inviting reflection, dialogue, and creativity.
Before founding Girl Gone Authentic, Khumoetsile gained experience across Southeast Asia and beyond, shaping startup teams, leading digital marketing and content strategy, and developing platforms for visibility and growth in fast-paced contexts. This foundation informs her approach to Girl Gone Authentic, where editorial precision, thoughtful curation, and experiential storytelling converge.
In addition to her editorial and curatorial work, Khumoetsile designs ethical, sustainable objects that honor traditional craftsmanship and intentional living. From jewellery to publications to curated experiences, her creations embody quiet luxury, restraint, and the enduring beauty of heritage.
Through Girl Gone Authentic, Khumoetsile offers a space for reflection, preservation, and creativity. A gentle invitation to move thoughtfully through the earth and intentionally through life.
Published work:
Children of the Soil, Fifty Four Magazine
A Hidden Lake at the Heart of the Universe, Fifty Four Magazine
Ode to the Rainmaker, Fifty Four Magazine
Wisdom in a Bowl of Noodles: A Narrative on Modern Sustainability, Koktail Magazine
Interviews:
Le Voyageur
Written works and CV available on request.
For consulting, collaborations, and speaking requests, please contact: hello@girlgoneauthentic.com.