“It is not easy to be an entrepreneur, but seeing one's vision grow is worth navigating the challenges that arise.”
- Vere Shaba, founder of Shaba & Ramplin Green Building Solutions (South Africa)
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Vere Shaba, founder of the Shaba & Ramplin (South Africa)
- Vere Shaba, founder of Shaba & Ramplin Green Building Solutions (South Africa)
Read moreNyasha Mukombe, founder of Sakile Events Management (South Africa)
For many companies and individuals, the thought of organising events can be a logistical nightmare, but for Nyasha Mukombe, founder of Sakile Events Management, it’s a pleasure.
Read moreBy Jolene Roelofse, founder of BluDoor Market
As a new mum (yes, after my second child, I still consider myself a new mum), I often battle with finding a balance between my business and my two toddlers. Aged 3 and 1, I feel they still need a lot of my time, especially since their Dad started traveling quite a bit with work again. It seems only fair that one parent remains present for consistency and emotional comfort. But the reality is that my business is also my baby. Also 3 years old and demanding a lot of attention, love and care. But where do you draw the line?
Read moreBy Lori Milner: author, entrepreneur, thought leader and founder of Beyond the Dress
As women, we juggle multiple roles every hour, never mind every day. Here are some tried and tested steps I incorporate into my daily routine to stay positive and make sure I actively choose joy in my life.
Read moreDounia Tamri-Loeper, founder of Dounia Home
Passion drives success…
- Dounia Tamri-Loeper is the founder of Dounia Home, a company that produces modern Moroccan lighting. She is focused on operating ethically and helps empower the Moroccan artisan community behind her products. Dounia Home creates beautiful, statement lighting pieces that not only celebrate the centuries-old techniques and designs that are uniquely Moroccan, but also elevates them to a whole new level.
Read moreNonhlanhla Khumalo, founder of LeHay Consulting (South Africa)
- Nonhlanhla Khumalo, founder of LeHay Consulting (South Africa)
Read moreDeborah Sawyerr, founder of Sawyerrs’ House (Nigeria).
Lalita Anousha Purbho-Junggee, founder of Nineteen Fifty Design & Print Co Ltd (Mauritius)
Make it happen…
- Lalita Anousha Purbho-Junggee is the founder of Nineteen Fifty Design & Print Co Ltd in Mauritius, a company that provides vehicle branding, exhibition booth design, supermarket POS display, and billboard printing. Lalita takes pride in her company’s high quality printing output and fast delivery and after six years of local operations she is now planning on expanding her business in sub-Saharan Africa.
Read moreNondumiso Pikashe, founder of Ses’fikile Wines (South Africa)
- Nondumiso Pikashe, founder of Ses’fikile Wines (South Africa)
Read moreMarie-Noelle Elissac-Foy, founder of The Talent Factory (Mauritius)
Be proud of what you’ve achieved…
- Marie-Noelle Elissac-Foy is the founder of The Talent Factory, a boutique Public Relations consultancy in Mauritius. Marie-Noelle leads a consultancy business that specializes in crafting tailor-made Public Relations & Communication solutions for businesses, SMEs, and start-ups. Before launching her company she worked in the media industry for over 10 years at La Sentinelle, one of the most important media groups on the Island. As Chief Editor, she managed various publications and editorial teams and also created Essentielle, a glossy women's magazine.
Gwendolyne Gosselin, founder of Mathilde & Co. (South Africa)
Believe in yourself…
- Gwendolyne Gosselin is the founder of Mathilde & Co. in South Africa, a women’s empowerment project based in a small rural village in the Klein Karoo that makes high quality Shweshwe fabric toys and clothing for babies, children and adults. Back in 2010, with an old vintage sewing machine and $20 worth of fabrics, Gwendolyne started Mathilde & Co., teaching herself how to sew along the way. One thing led to another and 4 years later she now provides part time work for 5 ladies in her small community.
Read moreMarta Pinto Coelho Roff is the co-founder of Maputo Relocation Solutions (Mozambique)
- Marta Pinto Coelho Roff, co-founder of Maputo Relocation Solutions (Mozambique)
Read moreNtediseng Mwale (Teddy), founder of Excellere Foods (South Africa)
They say food is love, and when prepared by passionate chefs who have a love and respect for the ingredients they use, combined with a creative eye and hand, that love is passed on to the customer. South African chef and entrepreneur, Ntediseng Mwale (Teddy), founder of Excellere Foods, is passion personified in the kitchen.
Read moreRefilwe Sebothoma, founder of PBM Creations (South Africa)
Creating safe working environments for employees in any industry sector is key, and that’s where specialist knowledge and equipment is essential. Refilwe Sebothoma, founder of PBM Creations, is helping companies and organisations to create those safe working environments through her provision of personal protective equipment.
Read moreLatesha Randall
We live in a busy, fast paced world where we can easily place a higher priority on achieving goals than on enjoying each day, Because of this, it can sometimes seem as if we are more like human doings, than human beings. In her new book, The To-Be List, author Latesha Randall, shows us there is another way.
Read moreOver the past year, as part of our regular weekly Essential Reads feature on Lionesses of Africa, we have been showcasing the books published by Africa’s leading women authors on the subject of business and entrepreneurship. Here are 18 of our favourite books featured and which are well worth another read going into 2018. Prepare to be inspired!
Read moreby Julia Pimsleur, author, speaker and coach, and the founder of Little Pim
Many of us do not love selling, and may even avoid getting better at it, even though we also know it’s one of the most important – if not THE most important – keys to growing our companies. Very few businesses making under $1M in revenues can afford a senior sales team so for now anyway, you ARE the rainmaker. Whether you can find and close deals really, really matters.
Read moreBy Leigh Ann Gowland, founder of Employee Driven Change
Imagine a sail boat, destined for a beautiful destination, equipped with state of the art navigation equipment, sleek design and immaculate engineering but never opening its sails to harness the energy of the wind. The scenario seems irrational. Why would an experienced Skipper embark on a remarkable journey without utilizing his most valuable resources?
Read moreNondumiso Pikashe, founder of Ses’fikile Wines (South Africa)
- Nondumiso Pikashe, founder of Ses’fikile Wines (South Africa)
Read moreNicola Bokaba, founder of Earthy Cook (South Africa)
Find an empathetic mentor…
- Nicola Bokaba is the founder of Earthy Cook in South Africa, a company that makes hand-made, personalized and customer branded products for the home kitchen and the hospitality industry. She currently employs 4 people and plans to work with a local college to bring in qualifying students to help meet her expansion plans in exchange for work opportunities.
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