Celfie Cosmetics is set to launch an exclusive 3 color vegan lipstick collection with Edwina Kulego in August 2017
Celfie Cosmetics is set to launch an exclusive lipstick collection in collaboration with global business woman and influencer, Edwina Kulego. The collection will be a combination of vegan matte and crème lipsticks created for the confident women on the go who want an easy yet effective option to enhance her look. The Essentials by Edwina […]
Dr. Victoria Kisyombe is empowering Tanzanian women to be financially empowered
A financially empowered woman is a leader, that’s why we love Dr. Victoria Kisyombe, the founder of SELFINA, a company in Tanzania that provides micro-leasing to mostly widows and young girls. Through the initiative, she has been able to empower more than 25, 000 women and create over 125, 000 jobs. Her belief is this “If I can […]
Quote of the day: “It Is only with discipline that you can accomplish anything.” – Carol Nyazika
We stumbled on these wise words from Carol Nyazika and instantly knew that everyone had to read this. “You can be motivated for a while, but it’s only with discipline that you can accomplish anything.” We couldn’t have said this any better. The reason many people do not go so far in life, career and business is the lack […]
“The road may seem bumpy but don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your goals.” Salma Phillips
“The ability to adapt to change is key to being a successful entrepreneur.” At the forefront of Northern Nigerian women making definitive change and breaking boundaries is Salma Phillips. In our interview with her, she talks about her journey towards becoming a TV Host and Film Maker, being recognized on BBC’s African Women, and why […]
Women We Love – Adenike Ogunlesi
If you do not know or have never heard of Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi, where have you been? Since you are reading this, you’d learn a thing or two about this phenomenal business woman. Adenike Ogunlesi is the founder of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, a children’s clothing line in Nigeria. She started from a tiny shop with her […]
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 […]