“Success is doing what you love while making impact.” Sandra Myambu
It’s one thing to have a job and it’s another thing to make impact doing what you truly love. South-African born Sandra Myambu got a job as a Portfolio Programme Analyst at Dimension Data but still wanted to make impact directly on the society. She had seen that more graduates were coming out […]
Nozi Kubeka’s struggle with infertility inspired her entrepreneurial journey
Nozi Kubeka had issues with infertility for a while and the struggle to get children made her think deeply about how she would raise them especially when they were in their teenage years. She wanted to ensure that they would make wise decisions and avoid any problems later in their life. However she really didn’t […]
ICYMI: Leading Ladies Africa hosts female beauty entrepreneurs for the makeup edition of the Power Talk Series
Aspiring makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts gathered together for the third edition of The Power Talk Series, which took place on Sunday 11th December, at The Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event which was themed: “Building a Successful Makeup Brand” focused mainly on what is required to launch and run a successful makeup […]
Nthabiseng Mosia is solving one of Africa’s most pressing problems starting from Sierra Leone
Even when family and friends thought she was crazy for passing off a well paid job to start a business in Sierra Leone, Nthabiseng Mosia was not bothered. She had always known that electricity would occasionally go down in her house but through her travels she realized that other African countries had more serious electricity issues […]
#LLAInterview – “I believe a woman can and should have whatever it is that she wants.” Patricia Kihoro, Singer, Actress and OAP
Patricia Kihoro, in a nutshell, is a multi-talented creative genius. Using her talent and passion for singing and acting, she has written, directed and produced her own stage shows which have been a resounding success right from the beginning. She has other interests outside the creative industry and she is not afraid to pursue them. […]
Rose Mutsau is excelling in one of the most difficult fashion businesses
“I believed in myself and that I could turn this dream into reality, so I started working on it straight away. My aim was to produce a fragrance just as good in quality as the high-end fragrances but a lot more affordable so that women from all walks of life could afford it. I […]
WISCAR HOLDS ANNUAL CONFERENCE; ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO EMBRACE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
In a bid to continually create, inspire and motivate young women to engage in their vision for the future, Women in Successful careers (WISCAR) a non- profit organization, has successfully graduated another set of mentees through its annual Mentoring and Leadership program. The event which took place on Saturday 10th December 2016 at the Ace […]
Adenike Akinsemolu is raising environmental conscious leaders, one student at a time
Adenike Akinsemolu’s The Green Campus Initiative is reviving the consciousness of being environmental friendly in Nigeria, one student at a time. Through innovative academic research, results-based green initiatives, and building a generation of environmentally and socially conscious student leaders, the initiative is not only tackling the harsh climate changes in the country but also ensuring […]
“Set a clear vision for yourself, believe you have what it takes, and develop a plan to get there.” – Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor
In a world filled with so many men, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor stands out. She is Google’s Country Manager in Nigeria and has proven her worth as a top-rated technology and business leader with a long list of achievements to show for it. Under her leadership, Google Nigeria launched a series of innovative products and services aimed […]
Meet Mireille Karera, the social entrepreneur coaching individuals, businesses and communities
“Your victory is already won, when you choose to keep going on your entrepreneurial journey.” These are the words of Mireille Karera, founder of Kora Associates, a firm that coaches individuals, businesses and communities to achieving their goals and visions. Although it is easy to see all the great things she has achieved, Mireiile […]