Entrepreneur Advice from Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro / Pace your business journey

September 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Achenyo Idachaba-Obara, Founder & CEO, MitiMeth (Nigeria)

Pace your business journey…

"Pace your business and don’t run ahead of yourself either due to peer pressure or ill-informed advice. Don’t drive more miles than your business is capable of handling."

Achenyo Idachaba-Obara, Founder & CEO, MitiMeth (Nigeria)

Entrepreneur Advice from Marta Roff / Think about what is important

September 4, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Think about what is important!…

“We have been given the gift of time to stop and think what is important ... take advantage.”

Marta Roff, co-founder, Maputo Relocation Solutions (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Natacha Nduwimana / Natacha Nduwimana

September 2, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Natacha Nduwimana, founder, Jelim Premier Events (Rwanda)

Keep focused on your vision!…

“The big deal is not that you failed, it’s whether you stayed there and faced your journey towards your vision.”

Natacha Nduwimana, founder, Jelim Premier Events (Rwanda)

Entrepreneur Advice from Shabana Habibo / Believe in yourself

August 31, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Shabana Habibo, founder, Enviro Green Lda (Mozambique)

Believe in yourself!…

“Just don’t give up. There will be days that we can't seem to handle, but believe in yourself and take that leap of faith that things will happen!”

Shabana Habibo, founder, Enviro Green Lda (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Afia Bobia Amanfo / Be prepared to work hard for your success

August 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Afia Bobia Amanfo, founder, Studentshubgh (Ghana) — Afia Bobia Amanfo, founder, Studentshubgh (Ghana)

Be prepared to work hard for your success!…

“Don't expect overnight success but rather, be prepared to put in the long hours of work to make your idea a success.”

Afia Bobia Amanfo, founder, Studentshubgh (Ghana)

Entrepreneur Advice from Nametso Matlhaga / Listen to your instincts

August 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nametso Matlhaga, founder, Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)

Listen to your instincts!…

“Don't wait for someone to tell you when to start. The right time is now! Listen to your instincts.”

Nametso Matlhaga, founder, Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)

Entrepreneur Advice from Kathy Mann / Remember why you started your business

August 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Kathy Mann, author, speaker and stress management expert (South Africa)

Remember why you started your business!…

“Connecting with the reason you started the business is a great method to kickstart your enthusiasm in times of struggle.”

Kathy Mann, author, speaker and stress management expert (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Elohor Thomas / Success is all about execution

August 24, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Elohor Thomas, co-founder, CodeLn (Nigeria)

Success is all about execution!…

“Remember, a business only becomes what you want it to become with the right execution.”

Elohor Thomas, co-founder, CodeLn (Nigeria)

Entrepreneur Advice from Maria Baryamujura / Harness your talent

August 18, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Maria Baryamujura, Founder and CEO of COBATI (Uganda)

Harness your talent!…

“Every person was created with a talent within them, strive to discover and harness your talent to soar.”

Maria Baryamujura, Founder and CEO of COBATI (Uganda)

Entrepreneur Advice from Tlangelani Mathebula / Stay true to yourself

August 17, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tlangelani Nkuna, founder, Placement Junxion (South Africa)

Stay true to yourself!…

“Stay true to yourself, some people won’t understand why you are doing what you do and that's fine. Take the first step and start.”

Tlangelani Nkuna, founder, Placement Junxion (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete / Differentiate yourself from your competitors

August 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete, Founder, Dali Banga Eventos and Mulandi (Mozambique)

Differentiate yourself from your competitors!…

“Even if we provide the same services, our essence will differentiate us from one another. The market has space and customers for everyone!”

Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete, Founder, Dali Banga Eventos and Mulandi (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Prudence Seya / Do not be afraid to dare

August 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Prudence Seya, Founder, Web Training Academy (Cote d’Ivoire)

Do not be afraid to dare!…

“If you are looking for someone who can help you realize your dreams, look in the mirror. Do not be afraid to dare.”

Prudence Seya, Founder, Web Training Academy (Cote d’Ivoire)

Entrepreneur Advice from Nontobeko Bee Mbuyane / Be a problem solver

August 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nontobeko Mbuyane, Founder, Bees Beauty Haven (Eswatini)

Be a problem solver!…

“Never expect gains as reward in the first years of your business, just fall in love with seeing the solution to the problem that your business is solving.”

Nontobeko Mbuyane, Founder, Bees Beauty Haven (Eswatini)

Entrepreneur Advice from Lethumusa Kulube / Navigate your detours

August 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lethumusa Kulube, Founder, Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)

Navigate your detours!…

“You may hit a detour along your entrepreneurial journey, but understand why and use that time to rebuild that which made you take the detour.”

Lethumusa Kulube, Founder, Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Tiguidanke Mounir Camara / Spend time learning

August 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tiguidanke Mounir Camara, founder of TIGUI MINING GROUP TMG (Guinea)

Spend time learning!…

“Learn on the ground, and spend as much time as possible in the field.”

Tiguidanke Mounir Camara, founder of TIGUI MINING GROUP TMG (Guinea)

Entrepreneur Advice from Kilamba Welwitschia Manuel / Get customer feedback

August 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Kilamba Welwitschia Manuel, founder, Welila Cantelier, (Angola)

Get customer feedback!…

“Nothing tastes so good as hearing feedback from a client.”

Kilamba Welwitschia Manuel, founder, Welila Cantelier, (Angola)

Entrepreneur Advice from Lori Milner / Manage your mindset

August 5, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lori Milner, Author, Entrepreneur, Thought Leader and Founder of Beyond the Dress (South Africa)

Manage your mindset!…

“Choose to focus on what you do have, not what you are scared you may lose.”

Lori Milner, Author, Entrepreneur, Thought Leader and Founder of Beyond the Dress (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias / Be well prepared

August 4, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias, co-founders, Karingana Wa Karingana (Mozambique) — Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias, co-founders, Karingana Wa Karingana (Mozambique)

Be well prepared!…

“Prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and spiritually before going on the entrepreneurial journey. That way you’ll face your challenges better prepared.”

Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias, co-founders, Karingana Wa Karingana (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Nondumiso Zendile / Keep moving forward

August 3, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nondumiso Zendile, founder, Kingsworth Civils and Construction Pty Ltd (South Africa)

Keep moving forward!…

“When you fall get up, pick up the pieces and move forward. It is like trial and error.”

Nondumiso Zendile, founder, Kingsworth Civils and Construction Pty Ltd (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Petrina Auino-Mwandingi / Have patience and reap the rewards

July 31, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Petrina Auino-Mwandingi, Founder, KOVA (Namibia)

Have patience and reap the rewards!…

“They tell you it's hard to start a business, but often you don't hear about just how long it takes. It can take time, a long time, to really see your business thrive and it takes real patience to keep waiting to finally reap the fruits of your labour.”

Petrina Auino-Mwandingi, Founder, KOVA (Namibia)