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Essential Read: Get over your damn self - The no BS blueprint to building a life-changing business by Romi Neustadt

August 12, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Romi Neustadt

Romi Neustadt

Building a successful niche business is something that entrepreneur and author, Romi Neustadt, is passionate about. Today with her direct approach and humorous writing style, she is helping others build lucrative niche businesses and create lives with more freedom and flexibility, greater purpose and a lot more fun. 

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How to be Unstoppable and achieve more in Business and Life by Cindy Norcott

August 6, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Cindy Norcott

Cindy Norcott

In celebration of her business, Pro Appointment’s 20th Anniversary, owner Cindy Norcott launched her book: How to be Unstoppable and achieve more in Business and Life – an account of the lessons she learned during her twenty-year business journey.

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Essential Read: Smartwoman by Sylvia Walker

July 30, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Sylvia Walker

Sylvia Walker

While some women seem to excel at making their money work for them, others battle from pay day to pay day. With the release of her new book, Smartwoman, South African financial planning guru, Sylvia Walker, provides an insight into what these ‘smartwomen’ know and shows what we can learn from them. 

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Essential Read: Grit - The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

July 23, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls 'grit'.

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ESSENTIAL READ: Real Tales of a Mompreneur - True Stories of Babies, Business and Balance by Kendra Garcia

July 15, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Kendra Garcia

Kendra Garcia

There is an art to attempting to balance the challenging demands of motherhood and career, and it only gets more strenuous for those mothers who decide to take the risk and bank on their business idea. The demands and pressure of that lifestyle are extremely difficult to understand without actually experiencing it. In her new book, Real Tales of a Mompreneur, author and business coach Kendra Garcia tells it like it is.

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Essential Read: Regroup - The How-To of Never Giving Up by Jaunique Sealey

July 9, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Jaunique Sealey

Jaunique Sealey

Real, relatable and raw - an unflinching look at what it takes to live life on your own terms. Written in the words of a savvy best friend and packed full of emotion-stirring moments, Regroup is the entertaining and uplifting read that we all need in these days of uncertainty.

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Essential Read: Uplevel by Tale Alimi

July 1, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Tale Alimi

Tale Alimi

If there is anyone who knows how to make a living from an entrepreneurial passion then it has to be Tale Alimi, a business growth specialist from Nigeria. Her new book, Uplevel, is written to provide a step by step guide to help others to find their niche and convert it into a profitable business. She draws on her own personal experiences on how to find life’s calling, and is proof positive that it is indeed possible to grow a business based on an entrepreneurial passion.

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ESSENTIAL READ: From a Tin Shed to the United Nations by Stephanie Woollard, Founder and CEO of Seven Women

June 25, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Stephanie Woollard

Stephanie Woollard

At the age of 22, Stephanie Woollard encountered seven disabled women subsisting in a tin shed in Kathmandu. Shocked to learn that disabled women are stigmatized in Nepal, Stephanie started helping the women to help themselves. Soon they had a thriving business selling handmade produce, and Stephanie had found her calling as a social entrepreneur making a difference to the lives of others. 

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ESSENTIAL READ: More Balls Than Most by Lara Morgan

June 16, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Lara Morgan

Lara Morgan

An unorthodox, happily married business woman who has sold a company for £20 million, shares the sometimes outrageous highs and lows during the development of Pacific Direct. Lara Morgan’s book, ‘More Balls Than Most’ shares down-to-earth hints, tips and anecdotes to ensure the reader is guaranteed to take away valued information to apply to their own company. 

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Essential Read: Dare to Become a Success - Lessons from Ants by Mulenga C Kasoma

June 11, 2017 Melanie Hawken

Do you want to succeed in life and business? Are you tired of simply being a spectator and want in on the action? Have you been toiling with the idea of taking your life and your business to the next level? Are you stuck in a rut? Would you like to start seeing things fall into place in your life and business instead of it being a constant struggle? If so, then this easy to read book by author, editor and entrepreneur, Mulenga Kasoma, could be for you.

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Essential Read: Mompreneur: Managing Partnerships, Parenthood and Presentations by Colette Glover-Hannah 

June 3, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Colette Glover-Hannah

Colette Glover-Hannah

There is an art to attempting to balance the challenging demands of motherhood and career, and it only gets more strenuous for those mothers who decide to take the risk and bank on their business idea. The pressure and daily demands of that lifestyle are extremely difficult to understand without actually experiencing them first hand. Author Colette Glover-Hannah shares stories of mompreneurs who are managing both aspects of their lives successfully.

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The Business Tango - Embracing Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship by Anna Shilina

May 28, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Anna Shilina

Anna Shilina

In The Business Tango, author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Anna Shilina, provides the insights, tips and advice on how to become the best entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial version of yourself, in life and business.

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The Success Solution: Break Through Limiting Beliefs for Business Success by Loren Fogelman

May 21, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Loren Fogelman

Loren Fogelman

A Success mindset = success outcomes in business, that’s according to Loren Fogelman, author of The Success Solution. She believes that focusing on what’s do-able helps you succeed. She asserts that anyone can be a success — high performance isn’t the trademark of talented entrepreneurs alone. She says thatmindset colors everything you do, in and on your business. Mastering your thoughts and harnessing your energy for high performance is critical to success in every area of your life. Strategically tap into your highest potential and soar to the top.

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How to be an overnight success by Maria Hatzistefanis

May 14, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Maria Hatzistefanis

Maria Hatzistefanis

When the skincare company Rodial launched its cult 'snake' serum, the press quickly called the business an 'overnight success'. However, as author and entrepreneur Maria Hatzistefanis sets out to demonstrate in this very accessible book, the company’s success stemmed from sheer hard work, hard graft and a lot of patience. 

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My Dreams Recycled by Tiffany Ann Beverlin 

May 7, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Tiffany Ann Beverlin

Tiffany Ann Beverlin

My Dreams Recycled by Tiffany Ann Beverlin is based on the inspirational true story of how one woman turned the adversity known as divorce into a multi-million dollar business helping other divorcees. 

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Powerhouse Woman by Lindsey Schwartz

April 30, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Lindsey Schwartz

Lindsey Schwartz

Have you ever felt a subtle nudge that there's more for you in life? Maybe a message that you want to share or a passion project you want to create? Is there a bigger purpose for you to fulfill? A lot of women feel these subtle love taps from our souls, but it takes a special kind of woman to follow her nudge. In her new book, Powerhouse Woman, author Lindsey Schwartz shows you how to get out of your own way, fulfill your unique purpose, and live a powerful life.

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Are You Ready for the Yes?: How to Prep Your Personal Brand for Lucrative Opportunities by Audria Richmond

April 22, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Audria Richmond

Audria Richmond

Imagine that moment when the phone rings with the opportunity of a lifetime. Whether it's your first big client, that incredible book deal with a major publisher, or a speaking engagement at a conference in your city, your ducks need to be in a row long before the dollars show up on your doorstep. You want the visibility and the profits that come with it but are you really playing at a level that sets you up for the spotlight?

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Shift into Rich: Navigate the 9 Roadblocks to Small Business Success by Diana Lidstone

April 16, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Diana Lidstone

Diana Lidstone

Despite the fact that more Canadian women are starting small businesses than ever before, a whopping 79% of them earn less than $22K a year; Statistics Canada reports that fewer than 5% earn more than $100K annually. For business mentor Diana Lidstone, author of Shift into Rich: Navigate the 9 Roadblocks to Small Business Success, this just isn’t good enough. 

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Dare To Dream Bigger: The 'Inside Work' Handbook For Entrepreneurs And Passionate World-Changers by Clare Jose

April 9, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Clare Jose, author of Dare to Dream Bigger

Clare Jose, author of Dare to Dream Bigger

You know that feeling of getting excited about a great idea that could make a real difference in the world, but you get stuck believing that little voice at 3am that tells you all the reasons why you can't do it? So you don’t. Even though you know that on your 90th birthday you'll wish you had? Or maybe you're trying hard, doing everything the experts tell you to, but it's just not bringing you results? You're secretly ready to give up, feeling like a failure? Clare Jose, author of Dare to Dream Bigger, believes it doesn’t have to be that way. 

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Being a Creative Female Entrepreneur by Caitlin Johnson

April 2, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Caitlin Johnson

Caitlin Johnson

Being a Creative Female Entrepreneur by Caitlin Johnson is designed to encourage, and inspire all the creative entrepreneurs out there. It's a short guide with practical advice for navigating the waters of creative entrepreneurship. Caitlin is passionate about bringing women together and helping them grow their business dreams into a reality! 

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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
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Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy

IMAGE OF THE DAY. CELEBRATING WOMAN MADE IN AFRICA.

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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
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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
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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

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Júlia Silota, a Mozambican green business builder, focused on environmental waste management
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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
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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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