Quote of the day: “There is no perfect time to start. Just do it.” Kendi Sapepa
“There is no perfect time to start. Just do it. Don’t wait for anything, just get the ball rolling.” – Kendi Sapepa We absolutely love this quote from Kendi and believe she exemplifies her words so powerfully. She started her company from making clothes for herself and when the compliments kept rolling in she started […]
“As long as you do not stop you will progress.” Entrepreneur advice from Judith Owigar
“Dream big, start small, start now. Just because you’re not where you want to be does not mean you should give up. As long as you do not stop you will progress. I think this journey has developed some courage that I never thought I had within me.” Judith Owigar is a coder, blogger and technologist; […]
We are in love with Sandra Mwiihangele and here’s why
Sandra Mwiihangele is the Founder of Kiyomisandz Beauty Products, a cosmetic and toiletry manufacturing company based in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. It’s wonderful enough that Sandra is on the 2017 Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list but there are many more reasons she’s got us drooling. Her resolve to succeed is palpable There are so many […]
The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria: The Uber Example
According to a World-Bank report, the rate of female entrepreneurship in Africa is higher than any other region in the world. Another report published by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, states that Africa also leads the world in the number of women starting businesses, male and female entrepreneurs going head to head in numbers. In fact, […]
Meet Mwayi Kampesi, the creative that turns junk to riches
Most people see junk and all that comes to their mind is the trash can. Kampesi on the other hand had never seen junk as waste. When she began high school, she would collect junk, paint it, remold it and put in her room. This was the start of her entrepreneurial journey. People would see […]
‘No dream is impossible to realize’ – Entreprenuer advice from Eugénia Langa
“Find your passion and make it your day to day. No dream is impossible to realize. With faith, determination and persistence, anyone can achieve what they want.”Eugénia Langa Eugénia Langa is the founder of Nweba Lda, the first Mozambican company dedicated to Procurement and Logistics for Construction. Her companies core services include : Project Management; Contract Management; Material […]
Quote of the day: “To every problem, there is a solution.” Bukky George
“Change inspires me. Striving for excellence inspires me. Solving challenges inspires me. My personal mantra is – to every problem, there is a solution.” Bukky George is the Founder and CEO of HealthPlus Nigeria and CasaBella International with over 70 branches across Nigeria. She is regarded as the Queen of Retail in Nigeria. Her tenacity and passion […]
“The tools of your future lay in your hands.” – Entrepreneur advice from Mariana Agness Francisco Eria
“The tools of your future lay in your hands, grab the wheel and start the engine. You might not know how to get there, you may not have all the answers and that is okay. The mistakes along the way are going to be the bricks to build the foundation of your business. People will […]
What started as an entertainment blog has grown into a Public Relations firm
Allegro Dinkwanyane did not plan to become an entrepreneur or a Public relations maven. An assignment in journalism school to start a blog paved way for her media success. She managed the blog so well that her impressed lecturer encouraged her to keep the blog after the course was over.Now the blog which has grown […]
From being peniless to building a fashion empire, Mariatu Turay’s story will inspire you
Mariatu Turay is a fighter! Her story is one we cannot help but share. She was born in London and was raised in Sierra Leone until the civil war in Sierra Leone brought them back to America. Homeless in the U.S., Turay’s only option was to braid people’s hair. She had learnt this skill in […]