Quote of the Day by Stephina Zwane and Salamina Mosese

March 1, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Stephina Zwane and Salamina Mosese, founders of Sorele Media (South Africa) — Stephina Zwane and Salamina Mosese, founders of Sorele Media (South Africa)

"You will find strength you never knew you had. So, DO IT!”

- Stephina Zwane and Salamina Mosese, founders of Sorele Media (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Ashley Heather

February 28, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Ashley Heather, founder of Ashley Heather Jewellery — Ashley Heather, founder of Ashley Heather Jewellery

"Entrepreneurship is intensely personal - it is your passions and your energies made manifest for the world to see and growing a business has been an amazing process of self-discovery and personal growth."

- Ashley Heather, founder of Ashley Heather Jewellery (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Gaceri Kirimi

February 27, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Gaceri Kirimi, co-founder of Destello Laundry Cleaning Services (Kenya)

“You must start, however small or big. You must start and believe in your brand and dream!”

- Gaceri Kirimi, co-founder of Destello Laundry Cleaning Services (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Divine Ndhlukula

February 26, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Divine Ndhlukula, founder of SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe) — Divine Ndhlukula, founder of SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe)

"I always tell people: 'If you've got a product or a service that is required by the market, you can sell it'. It's not about the sciences. It's about the passion for the idea."

- Divine Ndhlukula, founder of SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe)

Quote of the Day by Jess Binns

February 23, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Jess Binns, founder of Hector & Bailey (South Africa) — Jess Binns, founder of Hector & Bailey (South Africa)

"Don't be afraid to ask for help. We all need pepping up from time to time."

- Jess Binns, founder of Hector & Bailey (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Shamila Ramjawan

February 22, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Shamila Ramjawan, co-founder of Famram Solutions (South Africa) — Shamila Ramjawan, co-founder of Famram Solutions (South Africa)

"Take calculated risks and get rid of the fear of failure symptom because hard work eventually pays off.”

- Shamila Ramjawan, co-founder of Famram Solutions (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Chule Gobodo

February 21, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Chule Gobodo, co-founder of Brainbow Conscious Creatives (South Africa) — Chule Gobodo, co-founder of Brainbow Conscious Creatives (South Africa)

"Storytelling has the power to connect the consumer to your brand in an emotive, authentic, memorable way.”

- Chule Gobodo, co-founder of Brainbow Conscious Creatives (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Mariana Agness Francisco Eria

February 20, 2018 Melanie Hawken

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

“The mistakes along the way are going to be the bricks to build the foundation of your business.”

- Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Tracy Mulei

February 19, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Tracy Mulei, founder of Shujaa Delivery (Kenya)

“… there will be lots of sleepless nights, tears, prayers while you are stuck in the traffic jams and experiencing long working hours, but at the end of the journey it's all worth it.”

- Tracy Mulei, founder of Shujaa Delivery (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Annie Muronda

February 16, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Annie Muronda, founder of Rufaro Garments (South Africa)

"Being an entrepreneur has been life changing. It has opened my world and view point, I feel I am more connected to the world around me.”

- Annie Muronda, founder of Rufaro Garments (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Beatha Shitemba

February 15, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Beatha Shitemba, founder of Nels Babies (Namibia)

“The mere fact that ideas can become a reality is exciting. It's rewarding being an entrepreneur.”

- Beatha Shitemba, founder of Nels Babies (Namibia)

Quote of the Day by Winnie Ochieng

February 14, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Winnie Ochieng (L), co-founder of Wipedo Ltd (Kenya) — Winnie Ochieng (L), co-founder of Wipedo Ltd (Kenya)

“Start with what you have to get to where you want.”

- Winnie Ochieng, co-founder of Wipedo Ltd (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Alethea Volanie

February 13, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Alethea Volanie, founder of Volani Creative Designs (South Africa)

"What gives me satisfaction about being an entrepreneur is being in the driver seat and deciding where or how far I want this to grow.”

- Alethea Volanie, founder of Volani Creative Designs (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Janine Starkey

February 12, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Janine Starkey, founder of House of Janine (South Africa)

“… there is NOTHING more satisfying then writing your own paycheck, even though it may be a pittance at first.”

- Janine Starkey, founder of House of Janine (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Yolie Thela

February 9, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Yolie Thela, founder of GloryBaby (South Africa) — Yolie Thela, founder of GloryBaby (South Africa)

“… I get to do what I love and am accountable to nobody except myself. The power of knowing I wake up and live my purpose driven life that God intended for me.”

- Yolie Thela, founder of GloryBaby (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Sine Ndlela

February 8, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Sine Ndlela, founder of YoCoco (South Africa) — Sine Ndlela, founder of YoCoco (South Africa)

"When I see my product make someone happy, the fact that I made it myself and it has a direct impact on someone else makes my heart so warm."

- Sine Ndlela, founder of YoCoco (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Lindiwe Mafavuneh

February 7, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Lindiwe Mafavuneh, founder of LCM Capital (Botswana)

"I ensure I celebrate the small wins along the way to keep the momentum.”

- Lindiwe Mafavuneh, founder of LCM Capital (Botswana)

Quote of the Day by Mariana Agness Francisco Eria

February 5, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique) — Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique)

"Our product is made with nothing but passion, love and dedication."

- Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Tumi Moitse

February 2, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Tumi Moitse, founder of BlakSaffron Boutique (South Africa)

“Align yourself with female orientated incubation programmes to build your confidence.”

- Tumi Moitse, founder of BlakSaffron Boutique (South Africa)