Hearing the personal stories and experiences of successful women entrepreneurs, authors, innovators and mentors, told in their own words and spoken in their own voices, is both uplifting and inspirational. Here at LoA, we are constantly interviewing the most successful, inspirational and world-changing women entrepreneurs, influencers and authors, across the African continent and beyond. Listen, get to know them, and be inspired.

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PODCAST: Shingai Nyagweta, founder of KuNa Kids, talks about her children’s clothing company in South Africa celebrating local textiles

Mar 20, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 20, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Shingai Nyagweta, founder of KuNa Kids, talks about her children’s clothing company in South Africa celebrating local textiles

Mar 20, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 20, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 20, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 20, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Lionesses of Africa speaks to Lydie Hakizimana, serial entrepreneur in Rwanda, and founder of the Happy Hearts Day Care and Nursery School in Kigali

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Lydie Hakizimana, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Lydie Hakizimana, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Lionesses of Africa speaks to Lydie Hakizimana, serial entrepreneur in Rwanda, and founder of the Happy Hearts Day Care and Nursery School in Kigali

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Lydie Hakizimana, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Lydie Hakizimana, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Lydie Hakizimana, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Lydie Hakizimana, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Chairperson of New Faces, New Voices, Rwanda Chapter, about an exciting new Women's Fund launching in the country

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Finance, Women's Fund, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Finance, Women's Fund, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Chairperson of New Faces, New Voices, Rwanda Chapter, about an exciting new Women's Fund launching in the country

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Finance, Women's Fund, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Finance, Women's Fund, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Finance, Women's Fund, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

Mar 11, 2016 Podcast Finance, Women's Fund, Rwanda Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Melanie Hawken talks Millennial Women Entrepreneurs on Lucky Radio

Feb 26, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 26, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Melanie Hawken talks Millennial Women Entrepreneurs on Lucky Radio

Feb 26, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 26, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 26, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 26, 2016 Podcast Melanie Hawken Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA interviews Julia Pimsleur, the inspirational author of Million Dollar Women

Feb 6, 2016 Podcast Author Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 6, 2016 Podcast Author Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA interviews Julia Pimsleur, the inspirational author of Million Dollar Women

Feb 6, 2016 Podcast Author Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 6, 2016 Podcast Author Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 6, 2016 Podcast Author Melanie Hawken Comment

Feb 6, 2016 Podcast Author Melanie Hawken Comment

Leading South African entrepreneur, Margaret Hirsch, speaks to LoA about her recent participation in the prestigious 9th IWEC event in Turkey

Dec 4, 2015 Podcast, Lionesses Margaret Hirsch Melanie Hawken Comment

Dec 4, 2015 Podcast, Lionesses Margaret Hirsch Melanie Hawken Comment

Leading South African entrepreneur, Margaret Hirsch, speaks to LoA about her recent participation in the prestigious 9th IWEC event in Turkey

Dec 4, 2015 Podcast, Lionesses Margaret Hirsch Melanie Hawken Comment

Dec 4, 2015 Podcast, Lionesses Margaret Hirsch Melanie Hawken Comment

Dec 4, 2015 Podcast, Lionesses Margaret Hirsch Melanie Hawken Comment

Dec 4, 2015 Podcast, Lionesses Margaret Hirsch Melanie Hawken Comment

Togo entrepreneur, Emefa Kpegba, speaks to LoA about her recent award wins for her crowdfunding solution

Nov 26, 2015 Podcast Women in Tech Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 26, 2015 Podcast Women in Tech Melanie Hawken Comment

Togo entrepreneur, Emefa Kpegba, speaks to LoA about her recent award wins for her crowdfunding solution

Nov 26, 2015 Podcast Women in Tech Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 26, 2015 Podcast Women in Tech Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 26, 2015 Podcast Women in Tech Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 26, 2015 Podcast Women in Tech Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA had a great time talking chocolate with the co-founder of Chocolate Mamas Gourmet Tanzanian Chocolate Company, Jaki Kweka

Nov 23, 2015 Podcast Food Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 23, 2015 Podcast Food Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA had a great time talking chocolate with the co-founder of Chocolate Mamas Gourmet Tanzanian Chocolate Company, Jaki Kweka

Nov 23, 2015 Podcast Food Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 23, 2015 Podcast Food Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 23, 2015 Podcast Food Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 23, 2015 Podcast Food Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA chats to the uniquely talented leather accessory designer, Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri of Vanhu Vamwe, who has just returned from a life-changing trip to Ecuador

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA chats to the uniquely talented leather accessory designer, Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri of Vanhu Vamwe, who has just returned from a life-changing trip to Ecuador

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast Swaady Martin Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast Swaady Martin Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to the Queen of Afroluxe, Swaady Martin, founder of Yswara, the luxury African tea and teatime accessories brand, about taking her brand experience to the next level

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast Swaady Martin Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast Swaady Martin Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast Swaady Martin Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 21, 2015 Podcast Swaady Martin Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA talks with co-founder Nahida Bhegani, about advertising and exciting new times ahead for Kinaya, their Ugandan advertising agency

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Advertising, Uganda Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Advertising, Uganda Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA talks with co-founder Nahida Bhegani, about advertising and exciting new times ahead for Kinaya, their Ugandan advertising agency

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Advertising, Uganda Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Advertising, Uganda Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Advertising, Uganda Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Advertising, Uganda Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA talks fashion with Olga Mugyenyi, co-founder of uber trendy Ugandan brand, DEF.I.NI.TION AFRICA

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA chats to entrepreneur Mavis Nduchwa of Chabana Farms in Botswana

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA chats to entrepreneur Mavis Nduchwa of Chabana Farms in Botswana

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Mosidi Modise, co-founder of GroShoot in South Africa chats agribusiness to LoA

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Mosidi Modise, co-founder of GroShoot in South Africa chats agribusiness to LoA

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 19, 2015 Podcast Ampion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Anthea Rutherford of the Really Interesting Food Company talks really interesting food

Nov 17, 2015 Podcast Food, Food & Drink Month Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 17, 2015 Podcast Food, Food & Drink Month Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Anthea Rutherford of the Really Interesting Food Company talks really interesting food

Nov 17, 2015 Podcast Food, Food & Drink Month Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 17, 2015 Podcast Food, Food & Drink Month Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 17, 2015 Podcast Food, Food & Drink Month Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 17, 2015 Podcast Food, Food & Drink Month Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Babette Van der Walt who has turned her passion for artisanal bread into a business

Nov 14, 2015 Podcast Artisans, South Africa Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 14, 2015 Podcast Artisans, South Africa Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Babette Van der Walt who has turned her passion for artisanal bread into a business

Nov 14, 2015 Podcast Artisans, South Africa Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 14, 2015 Podcast Artisans, South Africa Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 14, 2015 Podcast Artisans, South Africa Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 14, 2015 Podcast Artisans, South Africa Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Agata Karolina, perfumier and founder of House of Gozdawa, talks scents

Nov 12, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 12, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Agata Karolina, perfumier and founder of House of Gozdawa, talks scents

Nov 12, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 12, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 12, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 12, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to the inspirational Rehmah Kasule of Uganda, author, entrepreneur and powerful advocate for the upliftment of women and children in Africa

Nov 5, 2015 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 5, 2015 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to the inspirational Rehmah Kasule of Uganda, author, entrepreneur and powerful advocate for the upliftment of women and children in Africa

Nov 5, 2015 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 5, 2015 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 5, 2015 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 5, 2015 Podcast Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: White Rabbit Days founder Helen Andrews talks laser cutting to create beautiful jewellery

Nov 3, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter, Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 3, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter, Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: White Rabbit Days founder Helen Andrews talks laser cutting to create beautiful jewellery

Nov 3, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter, Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 3, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter, Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 3, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter, Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 3, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter, Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Benji & Moon, your cats and dogs favourite designer!

Nov 2, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 2, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Benji & Moon, your cats and dogs favourite designer!

Nov 2, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 2, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 2, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Nov 2, 2015 Podcast Maker & Crafter Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 29, 2015 Podcast Fashion, Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 29, 2015 Podcast Fashion, Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Bushera Bashir shares the rise of the Trebene brand and the Paris showcase of her 2016 collection

Oct 29, 2015 Podcast Fashion, Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 29, 2015 Podcast Fashion, Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 29, 2015 Podcast Fashion, Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 29, 2015 Podcast Fashion, Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Lucy Beard's journey from city lawyer to launching an artisanal gin distillery in Cape Town

Oct 28, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 28, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Lucy Beard's journey from city lawyer to launching an artisanal gin distillery in Cape Town

Oct 28, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 28, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 28, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 28, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 27, 2015 Podcast Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 27, 2015 Podcast Design Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Robyn Britz, co-founder of Zana talks about building her homeware, accessories and furniture brand

Oct 27, 2015 Podcast Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 27, 2015 Podcast Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 27, 2015 Podcast Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 27, 2015 Podcast Design Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Anna Richerby, a woman happily reinventing the ancient craft of beadwork

Oct 26, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 26, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Anna Richerby, a woman happily reinventing the ancient craft of beadwork

Oct 26, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 26, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 26, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 26, 2015 Podcast Artisans Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Chinwe Ohajuruka shares what winning the Cartier Women's Award means to her

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Award Winners Melanie Hawken 1 Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Award Winners Melanie Hawken 1 Comment

PODCAST: Chinwe Ohajuruka shares what winning the Cartier Women's Award means to her

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Award Winners Melanie Hawken 1 Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Award Winners Melanie Hawken 1 Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Award Winners Melanie Hawken 1 Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Award Winners Melanie Hawken 1 Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Beauty & Wellness Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Beauty & Wellness Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Linda Gieskes Mwamba talks about building her indie, natural, and African haircare brand, Suki Suki Naturals

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Beauty & Wellness Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Beauty & Wellness Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Beauty & Wellness Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 24, 2015 Podcast Beauty & Wellness Melanie Hawken Comment

Podcast: LOA interviews Anna Raimondo the founder of Smith Jewellery

Oct 18, 2015 Podcast Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 18, 2015 Podcast Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Podcast: LOA interviews Anna Raimondo the founder of Smith Jewellery

Oct 18, 2015 Podcast Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 18, 2015 Podcast Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 18, 2015 Podcast Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

Oct 18, 2015 Podcast Jewellery Design Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Suzana Moreira, founder of moWoza a mobile commerce platform in Mozambique

Sep 10, 2015 Podcast m-commerce Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 10, 2015 Podcast m-commerce Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Suzana Moreira, founder of moWoza a mobile commerce platform in Mozambique

Sep 10, 2015 Podcast m-commerce Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 10, 2015 Podcast m-commerce Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 10, 2015 Podcast m-commerce Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 10, 2015 Podcast m-commerce Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 9, 2015 Podcast Fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 9, 2015 Podcast Fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: LoA speaks to Nobesuthu Ndlovu, co-founder of South African fashion retail brand Burgundy Fly

Sep 9, 2015 Podcast Fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 9, 2015 Podcast Fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 9, 2015 Podcast Fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 9, 2015 Podcast Fashion Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Clare Kagimu – You can’t be a good leader without investing in yourself

Sep 7, 2015 Podcast Business Mic, Clare Kagimu Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 7, 2015 Podcast Business Mic, Clare Kagimu Melanie Hawken Comment

PODCAST: Clare Kagimu – You can’t be a good leader without investing in yourself

Sep 7, 2015 Podcast Business Mic, Clare Kagimu Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 7, 2015 Podcast Business Mic, Clare Kagimu Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 7, 2015 Podcast Business Mic, Clare Kagimu Melanie Hawken Comment

Sep 7, 2015 Podcast Business Mic, Clare Kagimu Melanie Hawken Comment

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