Quote of the Day by Mandisa Makubalo

July 29, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Mandisa Makubalo, Founder, Unlimited Experiences SA (South Africa)

“We are living in times where the way of doing business and living has been redefined for years to come.”

Mandisa Makubalo, Founder, Unlimited Experiences SA (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Nqobile and Zandile Magagula

July 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nqobile and Zandile Magagula, founders, Zinoky Investments (eSwatini)

“The end product and the satisfaction we see from each and every client is priceless. It is not an easy journey, but it is worth it.”

Nqobile and Zandile Magagula, founders, Zinoky Investments (eSwatini)

Quote of the Day by Josie van Aswegen

July 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Josie van Aswegen, owner, Fabulous Flowers (South Africa)

“Having one’s own business is an opportunity to learn and grow and to re-invent oneself as the trends change and unexpected events happen.”

Josie van Aswegen, owner, Fabulous Flowers (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Meg Faure

July 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Meg Faure, Co-Founder, Play Sense (South Africa)

“Being an entrepreneur is one of the most powerful ways to create jobs and empower people in Africa, and I think it lies with women to be a very key part of that journey.”

Meg Faure, Co-Founder, Play Sense (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Shaden Abushaera

July 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Shaden Abushaera, founder of HeraCloset Online (Algeria)

“Being an entrepreneur is really hard, yet learning new things is part of what's so fun and exciting about being an entrepreneur.”

Shaden Abushaera, Founder, HeraCloset Online (Algeria)

Quote of the Day by Lombuso Mthethwa

July 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lombuso Mthethwa, founder, Mom’s Club Eswatini (Eswatini)

“Know your customer and provide a product or service that will first make their lives better, then make your money, because if you take care of your customer and their needs, you will never run out of customers.”

Lombuso Mthethwa, founder, Mom’s Club Eswatini (Eswatini)

Quote of the Day by Laura Camacho

July 15, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Laura Camacho, founder, Mixonian Institute (USA)

“Your particular failure has the seeds of future success. Don’t forget to nurture them.”

Laura Camacho, founder, Mixonian Institute (USA)

Quote of the Day by Georgina Angélica

July 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Georgina Angélica, Educator, Trainer, Conciliator and Change Agent (Angola)

“I finally started to realize what it really means to 'live in the present moment', to do what is possible today, neither more nor less.”

Georgina Angélica, Educator, Trainer, Conciliator and Change Agent (Angola)

Quote of the Day by Alisha Rabbipal

July 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Alisha Rabbipal, Managing Director, KZN Law Offices, (South Africa)

“Perseverance is all it takes. Never give in to defeat without a challenge. Claim your reign.”

Alisha Rabbipal, Managing Director, KZN Law Offices, (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Annette Cassy

July 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Annette Cassy, Founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil (Mozambique)

“Believe in yourself! No one will have a vision of your dream better than you.”

Annette Cassy, Founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Tapiwa Matsinde

July 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tapiwa Matsinde, founder of atelier 55 (UK)

“Now more than ever is the time to stand firm in your values. Our values are like roots, they provide a firm foundation that enables our businesses to grow and flourish.”

Tapiwa Matsinde, Founder, atelier 55 (UK)

Quote of the Day by Priscilla Addison

July 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Priscilla Addison, co-founder, ’57 Chocolate (Ghana)

“Never underestimate the importance of having a conversation and networking. Everyone is important, from the President of the country or organization, and the taxi driver.”

Priscilla Addison, co-founder, ’57 Chocolate (Ghana)

Quote of the Day by Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera

July 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Founder, Glo Creations (Rwanda)

“Never underestimate your gift or talent - develop it and make use of it to the fullest.”

Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Founder, Glo Creations (Rwanda)

Entrepreneur Advice from Emily Kandanga / Step into your greatness!

July 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Emily Kandanga, co-founder, Sweat Fitness (Namibia)

Step into your greatness!…

“Free yourself from all those excuses that are keeping you from stepping into your greatness, fear tends to paralyze more than inspire.”

Emily Kandanga, co-founder, Sweat Fitness (Namibia)

Quote of the Day by Claire Holden

July 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)

“Positive beliefs, produce positive action, that generate positive results.”

Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Stella Langat

July 2, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Stella Langat, Co-founder, Double Dee's (Kenya)

“Growing up, we didn’t call it entrepreneurship, but we knew about ‘hustling’.”

Stella Langat, Co-founder, Double Dee's (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Lelly Mntungwa

June 26, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lelly Mntungwa, founder, Msinga Clothing (South Africa)

“I believe skills transfer is a sustainable gift - it can empower people to become income generators.”

Lelly Mntungwa, founder, Msinga Clothing (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Nunu Mugyenyi

June 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi, co-founder, Bold Kampala, (Uganda)

“It is often said that a business partnership is like a marriage. Choose your business partners wisely.”