Style & Substance by style guru, Liz Dennery Sanders, is an invaluable guide and practical workbook for women who want to build their confidence, their brands and their bank accounts. In Style & Substance, you'll learn how to build a strong, distinctive brand that's immediately recognizable, just like Chanel, DryBar or Beyonce. You'll clarify how you want to be perceived, how to build that exact perception in people's minds, and how to attract your dream clients and customers without spreading yourself too thin and burning yourself out.
Read moreAbidjan inspires and connects women entrepreneurs at its first Lioness Lean In event
On the morning of Thursday 13 September, 120 women entrepreneurs from across Abidjan gathered together to be inspired and to connect with their fellow women business and brand builders at the first Lioness Lean In breakfast event in the country. And it was a great occasion!
Read moreThabiso Mahlape, a publishing entrepreneur giving voice to South Africa’s exciting new black authors
To change the literary landscape of a country and a continent takes passionate and pioneering publishing champions, and South Africa has found one such champion in Thabiso Mahlape, founder of Blackbird Books. She is establishing a new and exciting framework for South African narratives and is winning author and readers fans alike with her business.
Read moreAre you not too young?
by Phindile Ndlovu, Founder and Director of Bhekizenzo Foundation
My response to the question “Are you not too young?” My age often comes up and people are not only shocked but worried about the responsibilities I have acquired. I am 22 years old, married, have a two months old son, and I am a social entrepreneur.
Read moreIs It Time To Spring Clean Your Relationships?
by Paula Quinsee, Relationship Expert
Spring season has always been associated with decluttering, clearing out, spring cleaning and making space for the new. This gives us wonderful opportunities to take stock of what we have, what's working, what's not working, what is valuable and what has passed it's 'sell by' date. It's not that different when it comes to our relationships.
Read moreKehinde Falade, a Nigerian entrepreneur creating a natural solution to hair growth and scalp problems
For many people, maintaining healthy hair and scalps can be a challenge, particularly for those trying to avoid products that use harsh chemicals. And that’s where Kehinde Falade and her company, Osteena Range of Cosmetics, come to the rescue, using organic natural ingredients to encourage new and healthy hair growth for clients.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Jazeera Suwani
"You won't know if it will work unless you try, and if you try then there is hope for it to work.”
Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say it with Chocolate (Kenya)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Thokozile Mangwiro: Focus on your vision
Focus on your vision....
"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 come. A strong vision will lead to the success of your business."
Thokozile Mangwiro, founder of Nyla Naturals (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Mariam Hazem
“We believe that design can solve stubborn problems and thus we started with a major issue in Egypt: waste.”
Mariam Hazem, co-founder of Reform Studio (Egypt)
Read moreCelebrating 5 Zambian women entrepreneurs taking the country’s economy forward
Throughout the month of September, Lionesses of Africa will be celebrating Zambia’s many innovative and talented women entrepreneurs who are helping to shape a new and dynamic economy in the country.
Read moreManeo Mapharisa, an entrepreneur on a mission to get Lesotho girls coding to bridge the STEM gender gap
Giving young women and girls access to opportunities and stimulating careers in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), is the mission of Girls Coding Academy. By doing so, the organisation’s 7 co-founders are making a tangible and lasting contribution to the reduction of the gender gap in Lesotho.
Read moreMbali Masike, a young South African wine brand builder creating highly personal, story driven wines
Behind every great wine is a great story, and that is certainly the case with the exciting South African wines being created by ngiyiMbali Brands. Founder Mbali Masike brings her own personality and taste profiles into each individual wine she creates, sharing stories and creating memories for her customers.
Read moreHey Ladies, Stop Apologizing by Maja Jovanovic
In her latest edition of Hey Ladies, Stop Apologizing, author Maja Jovanovic shows women how to push themselves out of their comfort zones and into action! If you are one of those women who constantly doubt themselves or their abilities, or who downplay their achievements, or refuse to take credit for a job well done, then this is the book for you.
Read moreSouth Africa’s women-owned brands shine at the Lioness Lean In Johannesburg event
Johannesburg’s women entrepreneurs were treated to a Lioness Lean In event with a difference on Friday 7 September. Gathering together in the rooftop venue of the Volkswagen SA offices in Sandton, the event impact partners for the morning, attendees were treated to not only a great view of the city as they enjoyed breakfast networking, but also a fabulous wine and chocolate pairing session.
Read moreFull heart entrepreneurs have a process
by Laura Camacho, PhD
Fortune favors those who give their businesses Full Heart. Women entrepreneurs, more so than our male counterparts, tend to have several projects to manage beside their business. These projects can include children, parents (and other family members), a day job and perhaps running a home.
Read moreStandard Bank Incubator wins Best Accelerator and Incubator Programme Mozambique
The Southern Africa Startup Awards Mozambique have just taken place in Maputo and the Standard Bank Incubator has won the award category of Best Accelerator and Incubator Programme in the country.
Read moreLIONESS COLAB: Gone Rural Swaziland X Dokter and Misses
Innovative South African design company, Dokter and Misses have teamed up with artisan weavers Gone Rural Swaziland, a high impact social enterprise in rural eSwatini, to develop the modular Soldier Screens system. The screens are made of a slender steel frame with inserts woven from a combination of sustainably harvested sisal and indigenous Lutindzi grass, which grows wild on rocky outcrops in the Swazi mountains.
Read moreJust Listen…
by Lori Milner, author, entrepreneur, thought leader and founder of Beyond the Dress
I always know where my focus and head space is by the status of the wallpaper on my phone. Not quite what you were expecting to read right? So, a few months ago, I made myself a wallpaper with the word ‘Pause’. This was to remind myself to slow down, be mindful, not rush, not look 5 steps ahead but to just be in the moment and be present with those around me.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Teta Isibo
“I am doing something that I chose to do, something I am passionate about and naturally good at. To me, that’s a blessing because many people go through life with no idea of what they want to do, or if they have the idea, they simply do not have the courage to do it!"
Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Eva Muraya: You have to work hard
You have to work hard....
"We need to quit this ‘microwave results’ mentality. Media has not reminded us enough of the value of working hard. There is nothing you will gain from not working hard. If you want to be successful, then you have to work hard and whilst at it, it would also help a lot if you work smart!"
Eva Muraya, founder and CEO of Brand Strategy and Design (Kenya)
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