Quote of the Day by Nira Sklair

April 5, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Nira Sklair, founder of Nira Sklair Photography (South Africa)

“Do not stop - envision yourself where you want to be. Pack only of the best ingredients, and never fear the mountain.”

Nira Sklair, founder of Nira Sklair Photography (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Deborah Hartung

March 21, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Deborah Hartung, founder of Pivot PeopleTech (South Africa)

“Your self-esteem is the reputation you have with yourself. Make sure it’s a good one!”

Deborah Hartung, founder of Pivot PeopleTech (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Tabitha Karanja

March 20, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Tabitha Karanja, founder of Keroche Breweries (Kenya)

"For me the customer is always king. They are and always will be my number one priority.”

Tabitha Karanja, founder of Keroche Breweries (Kenya)

Quote of the Day from Jazeera Suwani

February 22, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Jazeera Suwani, founder Say it with Chocolate (Kenya) — Jazeera Suwani, founder Say it with Chocolate (Kenya)

Just try!...

"You won't know if it will work unless you try, and if you try then there is hope for it to work."

Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say it with Chocolate (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Magda Wierzycka

February 18, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Magda Wierzycka, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sygnia Asset Management (South Africa) — Magda Wierzycka, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sygnia Asset Management (South Africa)

“If you work hard and prioritise, there is absolutely no limit to what you can achieve.”

Magda Wierzycka, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sygnia Asset Management (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Susan Barnes

January 18, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Sue Barnes, founder of Project Dignity and Subz Pads (South Africa) — Sue Barnes, founder of Project Dignity and Subz Pads (South Africa)

"Hold onto your dream. It’s your dream, you can achieve it."

Sue Barnes, founder of Project Dignity and Subz Pads (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Mariéme Jamme

December 21, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Mariéme Jamme, founder Spotone Global Solutions — Mariéme Jamme, founder Spotone Global Solutions

"The future of Africa depends on technology, and the opportunity it gives girls and young women for greater prosperity."

Mariéme Jamme, founder of iamtheCODE

Quote of the Day by Lorna Rutto

December 20, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Lorna Rutto, founder of EcoPost, Kenya

"....the best thing about female entrepreneurs is that they have an inborn responsibility toward society and aspire to help others and enjoy doing it."

Lorna Rutto, founder of EcoPost (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Ruka Sanusi

December 18, 2018 Melanie Hawken

“Running a business successfully needs focused, deliberate leadership and women entrepreneurs and CEOs can lead the way in that regard through purposeful and transformational leadership.”

Ruka Sanusi, founder of Alldens Lane (Ghana)

Quote of the Day by Joelle Eyeson

December 13, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Joelle Eyeson, co-founder of Hive Earth (Ghana)

"Go for it, don't let stereotypes of what a woman should be or look like stop you from achieving your full potential."

Joelle Eyeson, co-founder of Hive Earth (Ghana)

Quote of the Day by Divine Ndhlukula

December 12, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Divine Ndhlukula founded SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe)

“For me, failure teaches self-confidence and tenacity.”

Divine Ndhlukula founder of SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe)

Quote of the Day by Margaret Hirsch

December 10, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)

"You can work for a boss and make a living or you can work for yourself and make a fortune: the choice is yours."

Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Mariéme Jamme

November 12, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Mariéme Jamme, founder of iamtheCODE (Senegal/UK) — Mariéme Jamme, founder of iamtheCODE (Senegal/UK)

“Coding is a 21st century skill and every young girl growing up today in our society should have access to it."

Mariéme Jamme, founder of iamtheCODE (Senegal/UK)

Quote of the Day by Eva Muraya

October 25, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Eva Muraya, founder and CEO of Brand Strategy and Design (Kenya)

“Who is going to feed Africa? Who will ensure Africans are educated? Across the board, the entrepreneurs are the ones carrying this continent to the next season.”

Eva Muraya, founder and CEO of Brand Strategy and Design (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Ally Angula

October 17, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

“The follow-through is just as important as the first action, if not more important!”

Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

Quote of the Day by Tabitha Karanja

October 12, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Tabitha Karanja, founder and CEO of Keroche Breweries (Kenya)

“… women feel their products and want to provide quality as they pay attention to details, causing customers to keep coming back.”

Tabitha Karanja, founder and CEO of Keroche Breweries (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Achenyo Idachaba

October 10, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Achenyo Idachaba, founder of MitiMeth (Nigeria)

“I just learned to use the challenges as stepping stones to reaching the desired goals.”

Achenyo Idachaba, founder of MitiMeth (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Carrol Boyes

October 8, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Carrol Boyes, founder & CEO Carrol Boyes (South Africa) — Carrol Boyes, founder & CEO Carrol Boyes (South Africa)

“My dream was to be an artist and to earn enough money to survive from my art … I realized that I would have to risk it at some point, or end up spending the rest of my life wondering whether I could make it”

Carrol Boyes, founder & CEO Carrol Boyes (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Thokoza Mjo

October 2, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Thokoza Mjo, founder of Beyond the Lemonade Stand (South Africa) — Thokoza Mjo, founder of Beyond the Lemonade Stand (South Africa)

"Starting a business, for me, is the best expression of backing yourself, taking a chance on you, believing that you have the ability to create value for yourself and for others."

Thokoza Mjo, founder of Beyond the Lemonade Stand (South Africa)