Quote of the Day by Cátia Mondlane

May 21, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Catia Mondlane, founder, Estética & Cosméticos (Mozambique)

“Our ability to adapt to the current situation has been showing faster and more positive results that we can clearly see from the virtual traffic that is opening many doors to online business.”

Catia Mondlane, founder, Estética & Cosméticos (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Yolanda Nlovu

May 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Yolanda Ndhlovu, founder, Essy Sandisiwe (Zimbabwe)

“Good entrepreneurs are resilient because they will face more rejection than opportunities.”

Yolanda Ndhlovu, founder, Essy Sandisiwe (Zimbabwe)

Quote of the Day by Tania Reid

May 19, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tania Reid, founder, ithemba Office Solutions (South Africa)

“It has always been said that where there are problems there are opportunities. It depends entirely on perception”

Tania Reid, founder, ithemba Office Solutions (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Saajidah Esat

May 18, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Saajidah Esat, Freelancer & Writer, (Zimbabwe)

“Busy is not necessarily productive and being productive does not always mean being busy.”

Saajidah Esat, Freelancer & Writer, (Zimbabwe)

Quote of the Day by Jess Henrich

May 15, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Jess Henrich, founder, A Mari Ocean Gin (South Africa)

“Believe in yourself, we women are resilient and creative beings - you can do anything you set your mind to.”

Jess Henrich, founder, A Mari Ocean Gin (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Nkatha Gitonga

May 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nkatha Gitonga, founder, Yakutti, Kenya

“Most success stories are defined by grit and adaptability, so equip yourself with these, and get to it”

Nkatha Gitonga, founder, Yakutti, Kenya

Quote of the Day by Natacha Nduwimana

May 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Natacha Nduwimana, founder, Jelim Premier Events, Rwanda

“Every person is either a creator of fact or a creature of circumstance. They either put colour into their environment, or, like a chameleon, take colour from their environment.”

Natacha Nduwimana, founder, Jelim Premier Events, Rwanda

Quote of the Day by Natasha Singh-Ally

May 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Natasha Singh-Ally, founder, Business Ecology (South Africa)

“Be sensible, be creative and surrender to the processes and time at hand.”

Natasha Singh-Ally, founder, Business Ecology (South Africa)

Quote of the Day from Alison Kirk

May 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Alison Kirk, founder of Fliggy (South Africa) — Alison Kirk, founder of Fliggy (South Africa)

“Don't be afraid to talk and ask the experts. Don't stop researching and learning. Look at it as a journey.”

Alison Kirk, founder of Fliggy (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Ubong Agina

April 24, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Ubong Agina, founder and creative director, Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)

“The entrepreneurial journey is not easy. However, as challenging as it may be, success is sure with clear focus, consistency, and the ability to manage change.”

Ubong Agina, founder and creative director, Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Keren Pybus

April 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Keren Pybus, co-founder and ceo of Ethical Apparel Africa, Ghana

“Network, network, network. People want to help others and there are so many people that have done part of your journey, so learn from them”

Keren Pybus, co-founder and ceo of Ethical Apparel Africa, Ghana

Quote of the Day by Jazeera Suwani

April 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say It With Chocolate, Kenya

“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 Anja van Beek

April 21, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Anja van Beek, founder of Anja van Beek Consulting and Coaching, South Africa

“People don’t buy goods and services, they buy connections, stories and magic.”

Anja van Beek, founder of Anja van Beek Consulting and Coaching (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Nilsa Ribeiro

April 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nilsa Ribeiro, founder of OWNit Movement, Mozambique

“Don’t ever let your insecurities stop you. People out there need you to try!”

Nilsa Ribeiro, founder of OWNit Movement, Mozambique

Quote of the Day by Juliet Madamombe

April 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Juliet Madamombe, founder of Global Edge Training Institute (Namibia)

“There is no next opportunity that is better than the one you have at this moment. Too often we spend too much time attempting to perfect something that we haven’t started. Don’t let past mistakes define who you are.”

Juliet Madamombe, founder of Global Edge Training Institute (Namibia)

Quote of the Day by Sian Louw

April 15, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Sian Louw, ceo and owner of The Pacific Institute Swaziland (eSwatini)

“Remember to believe in yourself and hold the clarity of the vision all day, every day. You have what it takes to live your best life and make your business a huge success.”

Sian Louw, ceo and owner of The Pacific Institute Swaziland (eSwatini)

Quote of the Day by Catia Mondlane

April 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Cátia Mondlane, founder of Isabella Estética & Cosméticos (Mozambique)

“It is more than an entrepreneurial journey. It is an enlightening life purpose. It is beyond the brilliant ideas one has, or the amount of money one wants to make.”

Cátia Mondlane, founder of Isabella Estética & Cosméticos (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Vânia Ribeiro

April 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Vânia Ribeiro, founder & ceo, Assinebwe, Lda (Angola)

“We women are more than special, we were born to shine. So make sure every day you wake up you do a little something to get closer to your dreams.”

Vânia Ribeiro, founder & ceo, Assinebwe, Lda (Angola)

Quote of the Day by Neema Khatha Kinoti

April 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Neema Khatha Kinoti, founder and ceo, Ohana Family Wear (Kenya)

“Just do it. You will never know unless you try.”

Neema Khatha Kinoti, founder and ceo, Ohana Family Wear (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Lufuno T. Khorommbi

April 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi, founder, Orizur Consulting Enterprise (South Africa)

“Failures are part of the journey. As a result, do not allow yourself to dwell on your failures - fail forward!”

Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi, founder, Orizur Consulting Enterprise (South Africa)