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Essential Read: ‘Entrepreneurial Strengths Finder’ by Jim Clifton and Sangeeta Bharadwaj Badal

January 12, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Sangeeta Bharadwaj Badal and Jim Clifton, co-authors of 'Entrepreneurial Strengths Finder'

Sangeeta Bharadwaj Badal and Jim Clifton, co-authors of 'Entrepreneurial Strengths Finder'

Entrepreneurial Strengths Finder is a really interesting read for any entrepreneur that is trying to understand how best to achieve business success and to identify those traits that make success more of a possibility. This book focuses on the psychology of the entrepreneur, understanding what drives entrepreneurs to start a business venture in the first place, and thereafter sustain and grow it into a successful company. It examines the critical personality characteristics and behaviors that lead to business venture creation and success, and asks key questions about whether an entrepreneur is born, or can learn the skills required.

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Our Top 7 Favourite Reads for Women Entrepreneurs in 2014

January 1, 2015 Melanie Hawken

To round off the year, we bring you our top 7 favourite reads for women entrepreneurs - all authored, or co-authored by women. We hope they inspired you as much as they did us.

Let’s face it, there is nothing quite like getting inspiration and advice from other great women entrepreneurs who have been there and done it, bought the T-Shirt, survived business failure and other challenges, made it through the good times and bad times - and ultimately achieved success.

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Essential Infographic: Advantages of being an Entrepreneur

October 16, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Entrepreneurship offers you a lot of freedom and liberty. You can hire your own employees and work with the type of people you want to work with. There are some great advantages....

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Essential Read: 'Stiletto Network: Inside the Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business' by Pamela Ryckman

October 12, 2014 Melanie Hawken
Pamela Ryckman, author of 'Stiletto Network'

Pamela Ryckman, author of 'Stiletto Network'

The face of global business is changing, although still rather too slowly, and today more women are running and starting up major companies than ever before. These women are at the forefront of a movement that recognizes the power of networking and collaboration to make opportunities and change happen.  Stiletto Network shines the spotlight on the power of savvy, ambitious, intelligent women in business, industry and politics to mine their collective intelligence in order to realize their dreams or champion a cause. 

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Essential Infographic: Who rules Social Media? Answer: Women

September 23, 2014 Melanie Hawken
Image source: Jason Howie via Flickr

Image source: Jason Howie via Flickr

Behind every great social media platform stands millions of great women. And, boy do we women love our smartphones!

According to research compiled by FinanceOnline, which was taken from PEW, Nielsen, and Burst Media, women use social media more often and in more ways then men do. Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter all have more women on the platform than men.

Check out this infographic illustrating how women rule social media.

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Essential Read: 'Innovating Women' by Farai Chideya and Vivek Wadhwa explores the role of women in innovation and technology

September 21, 2014 Melanie Hawken
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Innovating Women explores the world of women in the technology industry, and other fields of innovation, but told from the unique perspective and first-hand experience of women in the front-line.  This extraordinary collection of personal, highly candid interviews and essays from hundreds of technology executives and entrepreneurs, gives an insight into the challenges faced by women in this sector, and how they have achieved success despite the odds.

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Essential Read: 'All in Startup' by Diana Kander helps startups find their way

September 21, 2014 Melanie Hawken
Diana Kander, author of 'All in Startup'

Diana Kander, author of 'All in Startup'

All In Start-Up is a lifeline for entrepreneurs who are thinking about launching a new idea, or for those who have already started, but can't seem to generate the traction they were expecting.

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Essential Read: Women Entrepreneur Revolution: Ready! Set! Launch! - by Jenn Aubert

August 12, 2014 Melanie Hawken
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100+ Successful Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Tips on What Works, What Doesn’t (and Why) When You’re Launching a Business and Designing a Life You Love.

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Essential Read: '168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think' by Laura Vanderkam

July 27, 2014 Melanie Hawken

In '168 Hours', Laura Vanderkam gives us a unique and refreshing perspective on how to live life to the full and do the things we really want and need to do.   She offers a different approach to managing our lives and activities one week (168 hours) at a time, rather than trying to cram too much into a 24-hour day, often with stressful and disappointing consequences. 

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Essential Read: Lean In - Women, work and the will to lead - by Sheryl Sandberg

July 25, 2014 Melanie Hawken
Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author

Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author

In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg the chief operating officer of Facebook examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential.

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Essential Read: Thrive (The third metric to redefining success and creating a happier life) by Arianna Huffington

July 21, 2014 Melanie Hawken
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In Thrive, Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post and one of the most influential women in the world, has written a passionate call to arms, looking to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world. She challenges women to forget about the glass ceiling – "let's change the system altogether by redefining the very meaning of success."

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Essential App: IDoneThis – celebrate and share what you're getting done

July 21, 2014 Melanie Hawken

IDoneThis – makes our Essential App List for staying on track with your work or projects. It's really simple to use giving you a daily prompt to celebrate or share what you've actually managed to get done that day. A positive alternative to all those 'To-Do-List' apps that somehow manage to fatigue and demotivate us all. We use it at LoA and have grown to love it!

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Essential Video: Richard Branson tells the inspiring story of how he started Virgin with just $200

May 14, 2014 Melanie Hawken

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Watch this video where Richard Branson tells the inspiring story of how he started Virgin as a 15 year old with just $200 given to him by his mother.

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Essential Read: Welcome to Entrepreneur Country by Julie Meyer

December 7, 2013 Melanie Hawken
Julie Meyer MBE, Chairman and CEO of Ariadne Capital, Founder Entrepreneur Country

Julie Meyer MBE, Chairman and CEO of Ariadne Capital, Founder Entrepreneur Country

In Welcome to Entrepreneur Country, Julie Meyer takes an up-close and highly personal look at the unique DNA of an entrepreneur – the passion, the insight, the commitment, and the willingness to back an idea or a business concept to the hilt, working around the clock to make it a reality. 

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS


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Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business
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
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
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 / The Joinery

Sustainable Tote Bags…We have always been big fans of The Joinery, the sustainable and ethical product design brand based in South Africa founded by Natalie and Kim Ellis, and their exciting Future Tex™ fa
Image of the Day / Barbara McKenzie

Classic meets contemporary…If you are in the market for classic-inspired yet modern clothing which is both stylish and ultra-feminine and trans-seasonal to wear throughout the year, then Kendi Sapepa, found
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 / Lunar

Stylish sustainable clothing…We have always been big fans of Lunar in South Africa, the sustainable clothing brand created by owner Nicola Luther and her talented team. Lunar has firmly established itself as one of th
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 / Dounia Home

Statement lighting… from Dounia Home, the home of innovative, handcrafted and ethically made Moroccan lighting and home decor founded by Dounia Tamri-Loeper. Her company designs, produces and brings to market hi
Image of the Day / Mash. T Design Studio

Award-winning furniture design…We are big fans of talented South African designer Thabisa Mjo, founder of Mash. T Design Studio in Johannesburg, and these fabulous side tables are firm customer favouri
Image of the Day / Quazi Design

Sustainable Home Decor…If you want to make a statement with your interior design and home decor, and at the same make a contribution to supporting eco-friendly enterprise, then these unique decor pieces from Qu
Image of the Day / Eki

Silk Sensation…Nothing is quite as luxurious as silk, that’s why we love the ‘Africa on Silk’ collections from Eki, founded by Hazel Eki Osunde. Eki is known for its signature soft silks and ethereal c
Image of the Day / ‘57 Chocolate

Bean to bar luxury chocolate… Taste the difference with the finest chocolate lovingly produced by ‘57 Chocolate, the pioneer bean to bar chocolate manufacturer in Ghana, created by sisters Kimberle
Image of the Day / The Joinery

Sustainable Tote Bags…We have always been big fans of The Joinery, the sustainable and ethical product design brand based in South Africa founded by Natalie and Kim Ellis, and their exciting Future Tex™ fa Image of the Day / Barbara McKenzie

Classic meets contemporary…If you are in the market for classic-inspired yet modern clothing which is both stylish and ultra-feminine and trans-seasonal to wear throughout the year, then Kendi Sapepa, found 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 / Lunar

Stylish sustainable clothing…We have always been big fans of Lunar in South Africa, the sustainable clothing brand created by owner Nicola Luther and her talented team. Lunar has firmly established itself as one of th 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 / Dounia Home

Statement lighting… from Dounia Home, the home of innovative, handcrafted and ethically made Moroccan lighting and home decor founded by Dounia Tamri-Loeper. Her company designs, produces and brings to market hi Image of the Day / Mash. T Design Studio

Award-winning furniture design…We are big fans of talented South African designer Thabisa Mjo, founder of Mash. T Design Studio in Johannesburg, and these fabulous side tables are firm customer favouri Image of the Day / Quazi Design

Sustainable Home Decor…If you want to make a statement with your interior design and home decor, and at the same make a contribution to supporting eco-friendly enterprise, then these unique decor pieces from Qu Image of the Day / Eki

Silk Sensation…Nothing is quite as luxurious as silk, that’s why we love the ‘Africa on Silk’ collections from Eki, founded by Hazel Eki Osunde. Eki is known for its signature soft silks and ethereal c Image of the Day / ‘57 Chocolate

Bean to bar luxury chocolate… Taste the difference with the finest chocolate lovingly produced by ‘57 Chocolate, the pioneer bean to bar chocolate manufacturer in Ghana, created by sisters Kimberle

STARTUP STORIES. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE LAUNCHED.

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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
Yanara Tavares Viana, a Mozambican entrepreneur developing a smart urban housing solution in the country
Yanara Tavares Viana, a Mozambican entrepreneur developing a smart urban housing solution in the country
Isabel Mandofa, a Mozambican woman entrepreneur building a successful, high-impact agri-food business
Isabel Mandofa, a Mozambican woman entrepreneur building a successful, high-impact agri-food business

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Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams by Betsy Fore
Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams by Betsy Fore
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The Magnetic Female Entrepreneur: The Art of Empowered Presence, Rising to New Levels of Impact and Influence, and Financial Success on Your Own Terms by Mary Grant
Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out  by Fiona Soutter
Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out by Fiona Soutter
Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business by Liz Elting
Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business by Liz Elting
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup by Julia Austin
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup by Julia Austin

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