Entrepreneur Advice from Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka / Keep reaching for your dreams

October 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

Keep reaching for your dreams!…

“There will be times when it becomes really difficult and you're thinking this is hard, but keep reaching for your dreams and the rest will follow.”

Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, founder, Gorilla Conservation Coffee (Uganda)

Entrepreneur Advice from Angela Franklin / Have passion for what you do

October 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Angela Franklin, founder of Chez Alpha Books (Senegal)

Have passion for what you do!…

"Starting a small business is simply based on filling a niche or void, but most important have a passion for what you do."

Angela Franklin, founder of Chez Alpha Books (Senegal)

Entrepreneur Advice from Kofo Akinkugbe / Keep innovating

October 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Kofo Akinkugbe, founder of Secure ID (Nigeria)

Keep innovating!…

“Encourage staff to be innovative, do things innovatively.”

Kofo Akinkugbe, founder, Secure ID, (Nigeria)

Entrepreneur Advice from Mariana Agness Francisco Eria / Surround yourself with people that challenge you

October 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder, The House of Agness (Mozambique)

Surround yourself with people that challenge you!…

“Make sure to surround yourself with people that challenge you physically, mentally, spiritually and that will be there for you when the going gets tough.”

Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder, The House of Agness (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Adele Dejak / Be willing to sacrifice

October 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Adele Dejak, founder, Adele Dejak (Kenya)

Be willing to sacrifice!…

“Don't start a business without doing proper market research, having clear strategic plans and adequate capital. Also, have passion and dedication. Lastly, be willing to sacrifice by putting in extra time.”

Adele Dejak, founder, Adele Dejak (Kenya)

Entrepreneur Advice from Nereyda Ah-Hoy / Share your passion

October 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nereyda Ah Hoy, writer, author & founder of Indika platform and digital magazine (Mozambique)

Share your passion!…

“Business is to make money, otherwise it would not be business. Above all, business should be the best way for someone to share with the world their passion and their gifts, otherwise it is a business empty and devoid of purpose.”

Nereyda Ah Hoy, writer, author & founder of Indika platform and digital magazine (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Filipa Carreira / Listen to your intuition

October 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Filipa Carreira, founder of Wamina (Mozambique)

Listen to your intuition!…

"Listen to your inner soul, listen to your power, listen to your intuition, listen to who you are and who you aspire to be."

Filipa Carreira, founder of Wamina (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Meg Faure / Expect to work hard

October 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Meg Faure, founder, Play Sense (South Africa)

Expect to work hard!…

“Expect to work much harder than you think you will, for less reward and for a long period of time. People often glamourize the entrepreneurial and start up journey when in actual fact it’s really gritty, dirty and difficult.”

Meg Faure, founder, Play Sense (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula / Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula

October 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, founder, Securico Security Services (Zimbabwe)

Never cut corners!…

“Never try to cut corners. Your business and personal life should be anchored on a firm ethical foundation. From the first day you establish the business, even an informal hustle, you should establish a culture founded on ethics and good corporate governance principles.”

Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, founder, Securico Security Services (Zimbabwe)

Entrepreneur Advice from Petrina–Auino Mwanding / Your passion will keep you going

October 5, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Dr. Petrina–Auino Mwandingi, founder & creative director of KOVA (Namibia)

Your passion will keep you going!…

“You have to be passionate about your business idea. When things aren't working out and challenges overwhelm you, this is what will fuel you to keep going.”

Dr. Petrina–Auino Mwandingi, founder & creative director of KOVA (Namibia)

Entrepreneur Advice from Sibonelo Gamnca / Have a vision that is bigger than you

September 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Sibonelo Gamnca, co-founder of EcoDiesel (South Africa)

Have a vision that is bigger than you!…

“Have a vision that is bigger than you, that will wake you up each day, work in the present to bring it to life and find like-minded people who share your purpose."

Sibonelo Gamnca, co-founder of EcoDiesel (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Lisa Videira / Keep moving

September 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lisa Videira, founder of LV Digital Lda, (Angola)

Keep moving!…

“Whenever you feel you are sinking, ask for help, advice, tips - scream and cry if necessary - but keep in mind that the storm will pass and you will keep moving.”

Lisa Videira, founder of LV Digital Lda, (Angola)

Entrepreneur Advice from Thembe Khumalo / Listen to your employees

September 18, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Thembe Khumalo, founder and Managing Director, Brandbuilder (Zimbabwe)

Listen to your employees!…

“Your employees may not realize how important it is that they be heard. Help them understand that diverse views make for better decisions.”

Thembe Khumalo, founder and Managing Director, Brandbuilder (Zimbabwe)

Entrepreneur Advice from Zilia Ximenes / Be patient and resilient

September 17, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Zilia Ximenes (Zila), founder, Zximenes-Soluções Imobiliárias, Lda (Angola)

Be patient and resilient!…

“Be patient and resilient, don't give up... starting a business is not easy but if you have the courage, in the end everything works out.”

Zilia Ximenes (Zila), founder, Zximenes-Soluções Imobiliárias, Lda (Angola)

Entrepreneur Advice from Nancy Munderu / Start with what you have now

September 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)

Start with what you have now!…

“Start now. Do not give excuses or wait for the big break. Start with what you have now and follow your dreams.”

Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)

Entrepreneur Advice from Cindy Matlapeng / Start your entrepreneurial journey now

September 15, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)

Start your entrepreneurial journey now!…

“Start NOW, you will figure it all out later. I am saying this because one step on the staircase leads to the other, then the other, until you finally reach your destination.”

Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)

Entrepreneur Advice from Tiguidanke Camara / Never give up

September 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tiguidanke Camara, founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tigui Mining Group (TMG)

Never give up!…...

“Surround yourself with experts, work hard and always remain professional. Most of all, never give up.”

Tiguidanke Camara, founder & CEO of Tigui Mining Group (TMG)

Entrepreneur Advice from Linda Dempah / Find your sweet spot

September 11, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Linda Dempah, founder, Adeba Nature (Cote d’Ivoire)

Find your sweet spot!…

“Find your sweet spot, build a determined team and jump right in!”

Linda Dempah, founder, Adeba Nature (Cote d’Ivoire)

Entrepreneur Advice from Mellisa Mazingi / Build a tribe

September 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director of Gone Rural Swaziland

Build a tribe!…

“Build a tribe - there is nothing more powerful and valuable than a group of friends in business for whom you are each other's personal cheerleaders, motivators and reference-givers.”

Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director of Gone Rural Swaziland

Entrepreneur Advice from Wuraola Ademola-Shanu / Create value with your brand

September 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Wuraola Ademola-Shanu, copywriter, content strategist and creator (Nigeria)

Create value with your brand!…

“Let’s remember to always add value and focus on helping people. Every brand strategy should be to always provide value.”

Wuraola Ademola-Shanu, copywriter, content strategist and creator (Nigeria)