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Quote of the Day by Mandisa Makubalo

July 29, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Mandisa Makubalo, Founder, Unlimited Experiences SA (South Africa)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Resilience
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Quote of the Day by Nqobile and Zandile Magagula

July 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Nqobile and Zandile Magagula, founders, Zinoky Investments (eSwatini)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Entrepreneurial Journey
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Quote of the Day by Josie van Aswegen

July 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Josie van Aswegen, owner, Fabulous Flowers (South Africa)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Personal Development
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Quote of the Day by Meg Faure

July 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Meg Faure, Co-Founder, Play Sense (South Africa)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Job Creation
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Quote of the Day by Shaden Abushaera

July 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Shaden Abushaera, founder of HeraCloset Online (Algeria)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Entrepreneurial Mindset
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Quote of the Day by Lombuso Mthethwa

July 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Lombuso Mthethwa, founder, Mom’s Club Eswatini (Eswatini)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Customer Experience
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Quote of the Day by Laura Camacho

July 15, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Laura Camacho, founder, Mixonian Institute (USA)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Failure
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Quote of the Day by Georgina Angélica

July 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Georgina Angélica, Educator, Trainer, Conciliator and Change Agent (Angola)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Mindful Entrepreneur
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Quote of the Day by Alisha Rabbipal

July 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Alisha Rabbipal, Managing Director, KZN Law Offices, (South Africa)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Perseverance
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Quote of the Day by Annette Cassy

July 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Annette Cassy, Founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil (Mozambique)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Self Belief
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Quote of the Day by Tapiwa Matsinde

July 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Tapiwa Matsinde, founder of atelier 55 (UK)

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)

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Quote of the Day by Priscilla Addison

July 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Priscilla Addison, co-founder, ’57 Chocolate (Ghana)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Networking
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Quote of the Day by Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera

July 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Founder, Glo Creations (Rwanda)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Personal Development
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Entrepreneur Advice from Emily Kandanga / Step into your greatness!

July 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Emily Kandanga, co-founder, Sweat Fitness (Namibia)

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)

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In Quote of the Day, Entrepreneur Advice Tags Entrepreneurial Mindset
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Quote of the Day by Claire Holden

July 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)

Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)

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

Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Self Belief, Entrepreneurial Mindset
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Quote of the Day by Maria Auma

July 3, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Maria Auma, founder of Blue Luxury Investments (Uganda)

Maria Auma, founder of Blue Luxury Investments (Uganda)

“As an entrepreneur, being able to give back to society is the most rewarding experience. You can make billions of money, but it all means nothing if you can't lend a hand to the less fortunate.”

Maria Auma, founder of Blue Luxury Investments (Uganda)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Social Impact
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Quote of the Day by Stella Langat

July 2, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Stella Langat, Co-founder, Double Dee's (Kenya)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Entrepreneurial Mindset
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Quote of the Day by Christelle Kwizera

June 29, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Christelle Kwizera, Founder & CEO, Water Access Rwanda (Rwanda)

Christelle Kwizera, Founder & CEO, Water Access Rwanda (Rwanda)

“Becoming a social entrepreneur was a way for me to combine my advocacy skills, desire to help, and my talent with money management and engineering, all of these for the good of individuals and communities.”

Christelle Kwizera, Founder & CEO, Water Access Rwanda (Rwanda) 

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In Quote of the Day Tags Social Entrepreneurship
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Quote of the Day by Lelly Mntungwa

June 26, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Lelly Mntungwa, founder, Msinga Clothing (South Africa)

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)

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In Quote of the Day Tags Women's Empowerment, Skills Training & Development
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Quote of the Day by Nunu Mugyenyi

June 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi, co-founder, Bold Kampala, (Uganda)

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.”

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Júlia Silota, a Mozambican green business builder, focused on environmental waste management
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