This is how to run a successful farm and social enterprise
When you see a beauty queen turned farmer and social entrepreneur you know you may need to talk to her extensively. It gets more interesting when this queen doesn’t just employ people on the farm and focus on the administrative work but constantly gets her hands dirty by taking active part in the tilling, planting […]
#LLA Under-25 Spotlight – “There is no age to run a business.” Benedicte Mundele
Meet Benedicte Mundele Kuvuna, a 23 year old Congolese making her mark in the world of entrepreneurship. She is the Founder of Surprise Tropical, a local agricultural enterprise that offers a healthy nutritional composition for her community. She serves as a member and mentor at Kuvuna Foundation, a Leadership and Entrepreneurship Institution in D. R. […]
“Be your own biggest fan!’ – Entrepreneurial advice from Tania Sheden
“Just do it, believe in yourself and in what you offer. You should be your own biggest fan, if you don’t believe in yourself nobody else will. Failing is also part of growing, learn from experience and try again. Positivity and doing what you love creates that natural spark that lights the fire within to […]
This is why we love Omolara Tayo Sobajo
When you notice a problem, what do you do? Complain all day long or do something about it? Omolara lives in the UK and was dissatisfied with the kind of make up products available to women of color. So instead of complaining about it, she decided to work on it. Omolara merged her knowledge in […]
Aderinsola Sanwo: Give Yourself A Second Chance!
Photo: iStock Does my calendar tell me that I’m 28 already? This has to be a bad dream. What have I done with my life? What happened to the 5-year-long-term-goals at 21? I had a perfect picture for my life at 26. I can’t possibly be 28! Wake me please! You’re kidding right? At least, […]
10 questions with the #LadyBoss – “The only way I’ve been able to get through highs and lows is by being resilient” Sherifah Tumusiime
Sherifah Tumusiime is one woman who is passionate about growth in her environs. This has led her, over the years, to provide support for not only SMEs, but also female entrepreneurs around her. In this interview, she talks about her drive as a leading lady and aspirations. Do enjoy it. Can you briefly describe yourself […]
“There will never be a better feeling than knowing you did your part in saving someone’s life” – Dennis Dooshima speaks on her love for firefighting.
Dennis Dooshima is doing so passionately what a lot of people would give second thoughts to. Her personal experience and love or humanitarian work led her to sign up as a fireman. As risky as that sounds, this is Dennis’ 2nd year on the job and she is loving it. She talks about her life […]
“Focusing on a strong vision will pull you through the emotional roller-coaster” – Entrepreneur Advice from Thokozile Mangwiro
“A start-up can be challenging to women who do not have a vision of what they are trying to accomplish. My advice to fellow entrepreneurs is to focus on their vision. Focusing on a strong vision will pull you through the emotional roller-coaster; it will pull you through the fear and doubt that will surely […]
Meet Claudine Humure, a 2017 OZY Genius who’s giving mobile hope to amputees in developing countries.
Photo: youtube Claudine Humure is a 24 year old Rwandan innovator of a 3D printed adjustable prosthetic socket, which serves a cheaper mobile alternative for amputees in developing countries who cannot afford the high cost of prosthetic limbs. Claudine’s innovation has won her a spot on the 2017 list of OZY Genius award, which comes […]
Beyonce’s On a Quest to Empower Women Who Are Unafraid to think outside the Box
Photo: theHuffingtonPost Beyonce Knowles-Carter is making it a duty to see dreams come true. In celebration of the success of her 1-year old Lemonade album, she has established the Formation Scholars award. This platform offers 4 young women, who have interest in pursuing courses in Creative Arts, Music, Literature or African-American studies, the privilege of […]