From where I stand: “I started my business with 15 dollars” – Sandra Letio
Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown Sandra Letio started a soap-making business with only USD 15. Today, she is 29 and her business is valued at USD 700,000. With sheer determination, talent, supportive parents and a team of young staff who believed in her, Letio overcame the barriers she encountered. At the CSW 61 Youth Forum, she […]
#LLA Interview – “To live an authentic life, I make conscious choices so I have no regrets.” Dudu Msomi
Dudu Msomi is one of an awesome kind. She has built for herself a ground-breaking enterprise in an atmosphere where few men excel. We hope you enjoy this enlightening interview with her as much we did. Who is Dudu Msomi, and what does she do? Dudu Msomi is the CEO of Busara Leadership Partners, a […]
Mayowa Nicholas is taking over the modelling industry one brand at a time
To say that we are proud and super ecstatic is an understatement. There is nothing that makes us happier than seeing black women win and win big time. This time we are super excited for Mayowa Nicholas. She is the new face of Calvin Klein’s new underwear campaign. Mayowa is not new to big […]
“My 3 Best Pieces 0f Advice” – Entrepreneur Advice from Mary-Jean Treloar
Mary-Jean Treloar is the founder of MΛRY JEΛN JEWELLERY in South Africa, a designer and manufacturer of fine handmade jewelry that is inspired by patterns and symbols found across the African continent. Mary-Jean unearthed a spark for jewelry design and manufactureing at a young age, but it remained a hobby she dabbled in while she completed a BSc degree […]
10 Life Hacks from Ndidi Nwuneli at the LLA #100 Women Gala
Ndidi Nwuneli, Founder of LEAP Africa, and Co-Founder of AACE Foods, was the second speaker at the recently held LLA #100 Women Gala. She spoke on the topic: ““Leading for change: Making a case for impact and enterprise”, and we still can’t get over the amount of insight and inspiration we received from her session. She […]
Leading Ladies Africa Celebrates Most Inspiring Nigerian Women at 100 Women Gala
In recognition of Nigerian women who’ve made strides in Leadership, Enterprise, Advocacy and Business, Leading Ladies Africa recognized Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring women at the LLA 100 Women celebrated 100 Most Inspiring Women at a special gala and awards night tagged the LLA 100 Women Gala. The LLA 100 Women Gala is a follow up […]
Top ten things we learned from Amina Oyegbola’s Keynote Address at the LLA #100 Women Gala
Okay, so if you weren’t at the LLA #100 Women Gala that took place on March 30, at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Lagos, then you missed BIG Time! Make sure you get on the guest list next year. Amina Oyagbola, Founder, WISCAR delivered the Keynote Address at the event, and can we just say […]
Chimamanda’s ‘Americanah’ is Inspiring Reading in New York City
Big cheers to Chimamanda Adichie as her novel, Americanah, makes history as the winner of the first One Book, One New York Programme. The programme which was launched in February 2017 and is tagged the largest community reading programme in America, is aimed at getting New York book lovers to vote and read a uniform […]
#LLA Interview – “It’s very important to teach children the value of money and what financial responsibility means from a very young age.” Bola Onada Sokunbi
Meet Bola Sokunbi, a financial expert who is passionate about helping women get their money issues right. In this enlightening interview, she discusses the probable financial traps that women fall into and how they can be avoided. Tell us about Bola and how the journey to Clever Girl Finance started? My full name is Mojibola […]
From selling clothes from the boot of her car to being on one of Nigeria’s largest online shopping mall, this is Helen Asimegbe’s story
It’s one thing to make a decision to start a business but following through is always a bit difficult. Helen Asimegbe, CEO of Stylemark Mall Enterprises, did just that. She fulfilled a life long dream when she started her business at the age of 30. Stylemark Mall is a unique business that deals in high […]