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Frase do dia / Cátia Mondlane

April 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Cátia Mondlane, CEO e fundadora da Isabella – Estética & Cosméticos

Cátia Mondlane, CEO e fundadora da Isabella – Estética & Cosméticos

“É mais do que uma jornada empreendedora. É um propósito de vida esclarecedor. Está além das ideias brilhantes que se tem ou da quantidade de dinheiro que se pretende ganhar.”

Cátia Mondlane é a CEO e fundadora da Isabella - Estética & Cosméticos, uma empresa de cosméticos moçambicana que cria soluções naturais para o cuidado da pele à base de ingredientes frescos e orgânicos de origem local. A sua marca é indicada especialmente para pessoas com pele sensível, e para as pessoas que pretendem oferecer um cuidado delicado à sua pele a preços acessíveis.

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Conselho da empreendedora / Farida Yahya / Lidere com empatia

April 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Farida Yahya, fundadora da Lumo Naturals, Nigéria

Farida Yahya, fundadora da Lumo Naturals, Nigéria

Lidere com empatia...

“Como fundadora do sexo feminino, nunca deverá sentir-se pressionada para liderar como os rapazes. Não há mal nenhum em liderar com empatia.”

Farida Yahya é a fundadora da Lumo Naturals, uma marca de cuidados capilares naturais baseada na Abuja que oferece uma combinação de produtos naturais, técnicas e estilos artísticos e educação sobre cabelo africano. Farida é também a fundadora da The Brief Academy, um centro de aprendizagem dedicado ao desenvolvimento e apoio a empresas em fase de arranque lideradas por mulheres.

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Frase do dia / Neema Khatha Kinoti

April 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Neema Khatha Kinoti, fundadora e CEO da Ohana Family Wear (Quénia)

Neema Khatha Kinoti, fundadora e CEO da Ohana Family Wear (Quénia)

“Siga em frente. Nunca saberá se não tentar.”

Neema Khatha Kinoti, fundadora e CEO da Ohana Family Wear (Quénia)

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Conselho da Empreendedora / Concentre-se nos seus pontos fortes

April 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Eki Okubanjo, fundadora da Eki Oris Fashion Company (Nigéria)

Eki Okubanjo, fundadora da Eki Oris Fashion Company (Nigéria)

Concentre-se nos seus pontos fortes...

“Informação é poder, equipe-se com os conhecimentos necessários para fazer crescer a sua marca. Evolua e identifique os seus pontos fortes e fracos - concentre-se nos pontos fortes e melhore os pontos fracos.”

Eki Okubanjo, fundadora da Eki Oris Fashion Company (Nigéria)

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Frase do dia / Lee Chisale

April 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Lee Chisale, fundadora da Belle Afrique (Malawi)

Lee Chisale, fundadora da Belle Afrique (Malawi)

“Acredito que somos todos únicos e talentosos e podemos ser empreendedores de sucesso por direito próprio. É importante não perder o foco, independentemente das provações que encontramos nas nossas jornadas.”

Lee Chisale, fundadora da Belle Afrique (Malawi)

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Conselho da Empreendedora / A paixão impulsiona o negócio

April 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Adri Williams, Diretora-Geral da Khayelitsha Cookies (África do Sul)

Adri Williams, Diretora-Geral da Khayelitsha Cookies (África do Sul)

“Se tem um sonho, pode concretizá-lo. O sucesso não cai do céu, o trabalho árduo compensa. Assuma riscos que compensem e nunca perca a sua paixão. A paixão impulsiona o negócio e as ideias futuras, sem paixão não poderia alcançar os seus sonhos!”

Adri Williams é a Diretora-Geral da Khayelitsha Cookies na África do Sul, uma empresa que ensina as mulheres a fazer e embalar biscoitos à mão na sua fábrica. Adri ofereceu 1 rand aos diretores de uma empresa com uma dívida de 2,5 milhões de rand. Hoje, todas as mães que trabalham na Khayelitsha Cookies têm, em média, 5 dependentes à sua guarda, permitindo-lhes colocar comida na mesa.

Conheça a história da empresa da Adri.

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Frase do dia / Michele Adelman

April 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Michele Adelman, fundadora da Accite Holdings (Botswana)

Michele Adelman, fundadora da Accite Holdings (Botswana)

“Costumo dizer que qualquer pessoa pode ter um espírito empreendedor, mas nem todas as pessoas conseguem ser empreendedoras.”

Michele Adelman, fundadora da Accite Holdings (Botswana)

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Conselho da Empreendedora / Anabela Marcos / Mantenha-se focada

April 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Anabela Marcos, fundadora e CEO da Gestão Profissional (GP) (Angola)

Anabela Marcos, fundadora e CEO da Gestão Profissional (GP) (Angola)

Mantenha-se focada...

“Concentre-se no destino, não nas dificuldades que encontra no caminho.”

Anabela Marcos, fundadora e CEO da Gestão Profissional (GP) (Angola)

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

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Lioness Radio Show Interview: Listen to Mr Jules Ngankam, Group Chief Executive Officer of the African Guarantee Fund, discussing the journey from Bias to Bankable - AGF’s Case for Financing Women Entrepreneurs.

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Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
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Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
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Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy

IMAGE OF THE DAY. CELEBRATING WOMAN MADE IN AFRICA.

Image of the Day / Rokus London Sculpted statement jewellery…If you want to make a statement with your accessories, then these uniquely crafted pieces by Rokus London, a fine jewellery brand founded by Marie-Paule Tano, are just for you. Roku
Image of the Day / Eva Sonaike Vibrant interior design…The striking new interior designs by Eva Sonaike caught our eye this morning. Like the rest of the world, we love the African aesthetic which is increasingly finding its way into global i
Image of the Day / Kunjina Statement designer fashion…We are big fans of Kunjina in Ethiopia, the fashion brand founded by the talented Kunjina Tesfaye in 2017. She launched the brand while she was a university student studying construction t
Image of the Day / Dathonga Designs Traditional craft elevated…We love the impact-driven accessories created by Márcia Nangy O’Connell, founder and artistic director of Dathonga Designs in Mozambique. Since 2010, she has establis
Image of the Day / FiveStars Africa African Cycling Style…Who says cycling and style don’t go together? If you are a cycling enthusiast and you want to look and feel good whilst you are are on the road, then take a look at the seriously
Image of the Day / Adèle Dejak Luxury statement accessories…We are big fans of luxury jewellery and accessories made with love and passion on the African continent, and Adèle Dejak in Kenya is the epitome of handmade luxury. The
Image of the Day / The House of Agness An elegant floral gifting idea… Mariana Agness Francisco Eria is a creative force in contemporary floral design. Her business, The House of Agness, is a luxury florist and gifting boutique nestled in Map
Image of the Day / Abiola Olusola Minimalism x artisan craftsmanship…If you are looking for a contemporary women’s ready-to-wear and bespoke fashion brand interweaving minimalism with artisan craftsmanship, then look no further than Abi
Image of the Day / Black Mamba Foods Chilli Heaven…Spice up your life and your favourite foods by cooking up some great chilli-based recipes using some of the finest chilli sauces and new Hot Honey from Black Mamba Foods in Eswatini. The comp
Image of the Day / AAKS / Luxury accessories…We just have to share one of our favourite accessories of the year so far, this beautiful hand-woven bag created by award-winning designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi and her AAKS brand in Ghana. We love se
Image of the Day / Rokus London Sculpted statement jewellery…If you want to make a statement with your accessories, then these uniquely crafted pieces by Rokus London, a fine jewellery brand founded by Marie-Paule Tano, are just for you. Roku Image of the Day / Eva Sonaike Vibrant interior design…The striking new interior designs by Eva Sonaike caught our eye this morning. Like the rest of the world, we love the African aesthetic which is increasingly finding its way into global i Image of the Day / Kunjina Statement designer fashion…We are big fans of Kunjina in Ethiopia, the fashion brand founded by the talented Kunjina Tesfaye in 2017. She launched the brand while she was a university student studying construction t Image of the Day / Dathonga Designs Traditional craft elevated…We love the impact-driven accessories created by Márcia Nangy O’Connell, founder and artistic director of Dathonga Designs in Mozambique. Since 2010, she has establis Image of the Day / FiveStars Africa African Cycling Style…Who says cycling and style don’t go together? If you are a cycling enthusiast and you want to look and feel good whilst you are are on the road, then take a look at the seriously Image of the Day / Adèle Dejak Luxury statement accessories…We are big fans of luxury jewellery and accessories made with love and passion on the African continent, and Adèle Dejak in Kenya is the epitome of handmade luxury. The Image of the Day / The House of Agness An elegant floral gifting idea… Mariana Agness Francisco Eria is a creative force in contemporary floral design. Her business, The House of Agness, is a luxury florist and gifting boutique nestled in Map Image of the Day / Abiola Olusola Minimalism x artisan craftsmanship…If you are looking for a contemporary women’s ready-to-wear and bespoke fashion brand interweaving minimalism with artisan craftsmanship, then look no further than Abi Image of the Day / Black Mamba Foods Chilli Heaven…Spice up your life and your favourite foods by cooking up some great chilli-based recipes using some of the finest chilli sauces and new Hot Honey from Black Mamba Foods in Eswatini. The comp Image of the Day / AAKS / Luxury accessories…We just have to share one of our favourite accessories of the year so far, this beautiful hand-woven bag created by award-winning designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi and her AAKS brand in Ghana. We love se

STARTUP STORIES. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE LAUNCHED.

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Dr Juanri Jonck and Bernadette Kruger, co-founders of a first-to-South African-market serum-only skincare range
Dr Juanri Jonck and Bernadette Kruger, co-founders of a first-to-South African-market serum-only skincare range
Gillian Holl, a South African architectural entrepreneur building a sustainability-focused business that responds to the needs of both clients and the environment
Gillian Holl, a South African architectural entrepreneur building a sustainability-focused business that responds to the needs of both clients and the environment
Júlia Silota, a Mozambican green business builder, focused on environmental waste management
Júlia Silota, a Mozambican green business builder, focused on environmental waste management
Claudia Machaieie, a Mozambican green business innovator transforming marine waste into reading glasses
Claudia Machaieie, a Mozambican green business innovator transforming marine waste into reading glasses
Matilde Mawelele Rungo, a Mozambican tech-preneur helping to drive digital transformation in the country
Matilde Mawelele Rungo, a Mozambican tech-preneur helping to drive digital transformation in the country
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