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Unprepared to Entrepreneur: A Method to the Madness of Starting Your Own Business by Sonya Barlow

August 8, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Sonya Barlow

Book Review

Sonya Barlow, award-winning entrepreneur and author of Unprepared to Entrepreneur: A Method to the Madness of Starting Your Own Business, believes times have changed. Today you can launch a successful enterprise with your phone, sell through social media and tap into a whole world of opportunities. In her new book, Sonja takes a look at the resilience needed to make it in business, the incredible tax on mental health and the non-negotiable steps to creating a viable business. This is the ultimate guide to side hustling, freelancing and entrepreneurial freedom of the future.

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Poised for Exit: A Woman Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Transition by Julie Keyes

August 1, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Julie Keyes

Book Review

For all those women entrepreneurs who have built a business and a brand, but for whatever reason now need to plan their successful exit, help is at hand thanks to the great new book Poised for Exit: A Woman Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Transition by Julie Keyes.

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Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community Over Competition by Natalie Franke

July 25, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Natalie Franke’s new book, Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community Over Competition, is a fresh, inspiring call for other entrepreneurs to see the power in community and forming connections with other like minded entrepreneurs. It is the perfect read for those who are on their entrepreneurial journeys and feeling alone, but ready to set off on a journey to true belonging.

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Permission: To Do Life & Business Your Way by Sarah Stone and Jane Baker

July 18, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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If you are an entrepreneur who feels like you need to build a business on your terms, doing it your way, then you are not alone, according to Sarah Stone and Jane Baker, authors of the new book, Permission: To Do Life & Business Your Way.

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The Female Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating Your Own Website in a Weekend by Ruthann Bowen

July 11, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Ruthann Bowen

Book Review

If you have ever wanted to know how to transform your website from DIY Disaster to a professional showcase for your business, then The Female Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating Your Own Website In A Weekend by Ruthann Bowen is for you. It is the go-to playbook for the DIY lover who desperately desires a professional website without breaking the bank.

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Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy by Mary Portas

July 4, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Book Review

Since the pandemic, many businesses have gone under. But some are positively buoyant, despite the odds being stacked against them. Why is that? Retail and brand expert Mary Portas, author of Rebuild, provides a vital guide to how we reset post-pandemic and build back better.

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She Markets, A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs: Five Simple Steps to Attract More Clients, Make More Money, and Have More Impact by Cynthia Trevino

June 20, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Book Review

Author and entrepreneur, Cynthia Trevino, knows how to attract more clients and ensure they stay with you, and in her book, She Markets, she shares her expertise to help other women entrepreneurs achieve the same results. Marketing to bring in dream clients can be a complex process for life and wellness coaches, consultants, and services-based business owners, but She Markets: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs, Cynthia teaches you exactly how to do it, step-by-step, without feeling salesy or overwhelmed.

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Turbocharge Your Business for Women Entrepreneurs by Terri Levine

June 13, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Terri Levine, the best selling author of Turbocharge Your Business for Women Entrepreneurs, is also a business consultant who has helped over 5,000 women business owners turbocharge their businesses increasing their revenue and profits, and their success. Her one-of-a-kind book aims to guide women entrepreneurs to achieve the business success levels they crave.

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A Lot Alike: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Branding and Purpose by Maranda Joiner

June 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Maranda Joiner

Book Review

Join brand strategist and public speaker, Maranda Joiner, author of A Lot Alike: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Branding and Purpose, as she gives you the secret to identifying your brand’s message, your purpose, and your voice on social media. Through working with over 200 entrepreneurs in just over two years, Maranda has discovered that the road to purpose is found by examining our past memories. From that, we can use our purpose to connect to our target audience.

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Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity, and Achieve Financial Success by Charlene Walters

May 30, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Charlene Walters

Book Review

In her book, Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity and Achieve Financial Success, Charlene Walters covers exactly what women in business specifically need to know - from “Dealing with Haters” and “Closing the Confidence Gap” to “Overcoming Impostor Syndrome” and “Tips to Fight Self-Sabotage.” She addresses 10 specific Mindset Shifts and provides hands-on workbook activities, giving women the tools needed to embrace an entrepreneurial attitude, as well as actionable, practical advice on everything from crafting a USP to finding a work-life balance.

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The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur by Ameé Quiriconi

May 16, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Book Review

The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business: What Every Woman Needs to Know to be a Courageous, Authentic and Unstoppable Entrepreneur by Ameé Quiriconi is a book for freedom-seeking female entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who want to know how to connect with their true passions, skills, and desires. It’s a book for startup business women who get honest with themselves about their reasons for wanting to start a business.

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Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen! by Ellen Marie Bennett

May 9, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Ellen Marie Bennett

Book Review

Entrepreneur Ellen Marie Bennett, founder of professional apron company, Hedley & Bennett, knows what it takes to build a successful business, and the title of her new book, Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen!, says it all.

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Get Visible: How to have more impact, influence and income by Anna Parker-Naples

May 2, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Anna Parker-Naples

Book Review

If you are wondering why you don’t have the income or influence you want in your business and industry sector, then Anna Parker-Naples, author of Get Visible, believes she has the answer. Her new book teaches you to become visible, credible and scalable in your field.

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The Bouncebackability Factor: End Burnout, Gain Resilience, and Change the World by Caitlin Donovan

April 25, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Caitlin Donovan

Caitlin Donovan

Book Review

For all those women entrepreneurs who have experienced burnout, help is at hand from author and burnout expert Caitlin Donovan, in her new book The Bouncebackability Factor: End Burnout, Gain Resilience, and Change the World. This is a deep and real examination of the true causes of burnout and how to heal them within yourself.

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Brand Storytelling: Put Customers At The Heart Of Your Brand Story by Miri Rodriguez

April 18, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Miri Rodriguez

Miri Rodriguez

Book Review

Written by the award-winning storyteller Miri Rodriguez at Microsoft, Brand Storytelling: Put Customers At The Heart Of Your Brand Story is an actionable guide that goes beyond content strategy. Instead, it demonstrates how to leverage brand storytelling in the marketing mix to strengthen brand engagement and achieve long-term growth, with advice from brands like Expedia, Coca Cola, McDonalds, Adobe and Google.

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Quarantine Queens: The Stories of Forward Thinking Women Entrepreneurs During the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic by Doretha Howard White

April 11, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Doretha Howard White’s new book, Quarantine Queens: The Stories of Forward-Thinking Women Entrepreneurs During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, is a book of its time and records one the experiences of women entrepreneurs during one of the toughest business periods on record. It is a collection of inspiring essays written by women entrepreneurs in various stages of their entrepreneurial journeys and how they dealt with the challenges that the pandemic posed for their businesses.

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The Mystery of the Squashed Self: How to stop self-sabotaging and make your business thrive by Trisha Lewis

April 4, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Trisha Lewis

Trisha Lewis

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The Mystery of the Squashed Self: How to stop self-sabotaging and make your business thrive by author Trisha Lewis, is a book for frustrated female small business owners who deserve more rewards for their efforts. If you are suffering from a sudden confidence dip; or you sense that life as an entrepreneur is resulting in you having your personality squashed; or you are losing your motivation; then this is a business book with a difference that is well worth a read.

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Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius by Victoria Labalme

March 28, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Victoria Labalme

Victoria Labalme

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Every entrepreneur is in search of inspiration - an innovative idea to elevate their business. In Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius by author Victoria Labalme, she helps you to discover how to embrace uncertainty, trust your intuition and achieve success.

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Ahead Of Her Time: How A One Woman Startup Became A Global Publishing Brand by Judy Piatkus 

March 21, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Judy Piatkus

Judy Piatkus

Book Review

Ahead Of Her Time: How A One Woman Startup Became A Global Publishing Brand is the inspiring memoir of female entrepreneur Judy Piatkus, who acquired the book series that inspired the global #1 Netflix hit, Bridgerton. She founded her business, Piatkus Books, in her spare bedroom back in 1979. Determined to empower women’s voices as a single-mother with a child with learning disabilities at a time when being a self-made, female entrepreneur was rare, Judy defied expectations. Through her determination, Judy influenced, shaped, and gave rise to the cultural and professional perception of personal growth and mind, body spirit publishing.

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Too Big For Your Boots: How I Built a 7-figure Brand as a Young Entrepreneur with No Startup Funds and No Experience by Liv Conlon

March 13, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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Liv Conlon

Book Review

As a then 16-year-old with no start-up funds, no experience, and no track record, Liv Conlon, author of Too Big For Your Boots, built a multi-million-pound business & multi-award winning personal brand in her teens. She also won the coveted UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, has interviewed some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs on her podcast. To top it all, she was invited to dinner with the Prime Minister, all before the age of 21.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS


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LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORIES

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Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
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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.

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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
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
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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