Fulufhelo Ramulifho - The startup story of a South African edupreneur creating high school learner conversations about careers

May 15, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Fulufhelo Ramulifho, founder of Careers For A Powerful You (South Africa) — **Fulufhelo Ramulifho**, founder of Careers For A Powerful You (South Africa)

The critical period of time for young people to open their minds to possibilities and to prepare for their futures is during their schoolyears - but, they need the right kind of support to help them on their journeys. Careers For A Powerful You is the brainchild of South African edupreneur Fulufhelo Ramulifho, a business focused on providing high quality career guidance, coaching and mentoring to help a new generation of young people to fulfil their potential.

Ngozi Opara - The startup story of an entrepreneur in Nigeria on a mission to create a movement inspiring women to embrace their natural hair textures

May 9, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Heat Free Hair is the story of a woman with a passion for natural hair combined with the entrepreneurial drive to start a business providing natural hair extensions, plus a movement to educate and inform women on how to care for their natural hair.

Beth Malatji - The startup story of a South African publishing entrepreneur passionate about creating great magazine content for others in business

May 9, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Beth Malatji, founder of Wealth Ladder Magazine (South Africa) — **Beth Malatji**, founder of Wealth Ladder Magazine (South Africa)

As part of their day-to day business development, entrepreneurs need access to great information, insight and advice, and Wealth Ladder Magazine looks to provide all those things and more. Entrepreneur Beth Malatji is creating not just an informative and engaging published resource but she is also creating networking events that bring entrepreneurs together.

Baitse Phejane - The startup story of a South African entrepreneur with a passion for problem solving and the development of other entrepreneurs

May 6, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Baitse Phejane, founder of Akili Communications (South Africa) — **Baitse Phejane**, founder of Akili Communications (South Africa)

Understanding the power of scalable business is critical for entrepreneurs who are looking to grow successful enterprises of the future. South African entrepreneur Baitse Phejane, founder of Akili Communications, is looking to provide help and guidance in this regard, and her company is poised to develop entrepreneurs who have a passion for what they do, but need assistance in scaling those ideas.

BusaBuntu Roaring - The startup story of a South African entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and a love of film, television and theatre to reach her audiences

May 3, 2016 Melanie Hawken

BusaBuntu Roaring, founder of BusaBuntu Pictures (South Africa) — **BusaBuntu Roaring**, founder of BusaBuntu Pictures (South Africa)

Africa has always had a strong tradition of storytelling, but today stories need to harness the power of all types of media, both traditional and digital, to reach and connect with every type of audience. The talented South African media entrepreneur, BusaBuntu Roaring, founder of BusaBuntu Pictures, knows and understands this dynamic all too well and is leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of the media to tell powerful stories that resonate.

Charlotte Steenekamp - The startup story of a passionately committed South African entrepreneur creating a pure, organic, botanical skincare revolution in Africa

May 1, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Charlotte Steenekamp, founder of Africa Grace Botanical Skincare (South Africa) — **Charlotte Steenekamp**, founder of Africa Grace Botanical Skincare (South Africa)

Today, more and more consumers are making ethical and responsible decisions about the products they purchase, their sustainable footprint, and their community backstory. As a result, the marketplace for pure, organic and sustainable products, particularly in sectors such as beauty and skincare, is growing. Africa Grace Botanical Skincare, the brainchild of entrepreneur Charlotte Steenekamp, is a great example of a socially and environmentally responsible company and brand being created in Africa that is making a difference.

Leslie Okoye - The startup story of a Nigerian entrepreneur dedicated to redefining traditional notions of beauty through a holistic approach to skincare

April 29, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Leslie Okoye, founder of L’Okoye Cosmetics Inc. — **Leslie Okoye**, founder of L’Okoye Cosmetics Inc.

A personal mission to find a simplified skin care regime for women of African descent, led to entrepreneur Leslie Okoye launching her own line of holistic skincare products specifically created for women of colour. Today, her company, L’Okoye Cosmetics Inc. and her CookieSkin specialist skincare range, is providing a way for women to build confidence in their skin and to create flawless complexions.

Jacqueline Rogers - The startup story of a South African fashionpreneur on a mission to make maternity wear both chic and comfortable for mums-to-be

April 28, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Jacqueline Rogers, founder of Label of Love (South Africa) — **Jacqueline Rogers**, founder of Label of Love (South Africa)

Tenacity, determination and passion are all unique attributes that to towards describing entrepreneur Jacqueline Rogers, the founder of the exciting maternity wear company, Label of Love. She is genuinely on a mission to create the most beautiful clothes that make any mum-to-be feel special during this important time in their lives, whilst at the same time designing each garment to be comfortable, practical and long-lasting. Her brand is winning fans in large numbers who have been on the look out for maternity chic wardrobes that make them feel and look great.

Thabisa Mjo - The startup story of a talented creative entrepreneur with an eye on building an exciting new lifestyle brand in Africa

April 19, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Thabisa Mjo, founder of Mash.T Design Studio (South Africa) — **Thabisa Mjo**, founder of Mash.T Design Studio (South Africa)

Interior design company, Mash.T Design Studio, is on a mission - to create beautiful spaces. Inspired by its creative founder, Thabisa Mjo, the company prides itself by continuously providing its clients with highly creative solutions to their spatial challenges. The company is constantly working to solidify its status as a design company synonymous with cutting edge, inspired design.

Nana and Afua Dabanka - The startup story of a luxury footwear label, proudly made in Ghana, and inspired by a powerful Ashanti heritage

April 18, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Nana & Afua Dabanka, founders of MONAA (Ghana) — **Nana & Afua Dabanka**, founders of MONAA (Ghana)

In the world of design, particularly luxury footwear, there is something truly inspirational about working with the finest leathers, fabrics and decorative elements that are reflective of a country’s design aesthetic. Nana and Afua Dabanka, the creative duo behind the incredibly beautiful MONAA brand, are taking the world by storm with their luxury footwear label that takes its inspiration from their proud Ashanti heritage.

Nikki Davies - The start up story of a mom’s quest to serve wholesome real food to babies and toddlers

April 18, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Nikki Davies, co-founder of Orchard Baby and Toddler Foods (South Africa) — **Nikki Davies**, co-founder of Orchard Baby and Toddler Foods (South Africa)

Every parent knows how crucial it is to give their babies and toddlers the best start in life through a healthy diet, and yet in our increasingly busy lives, the convenience of a ready-made baby food makes all the difference. Finding options that are fresh and healthy, however, is a challenge. However, one South African company is changing all that. Nikki Davies, the inspiration and co-founder of the Orchard Baby and Toddler Foods company and brand is producing real food that both parents and babies will love.

Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera - The startup story of a rising star of the Rwandan design and interior decor scene, putting the country’s design talent on the global map

April 16, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, founder of Glo Creations (Rwanda) — **Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera**, founder of Glo Creations (Rwanda)

Tapping into the growing global interest in African design, entrepreneur Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera is building an award-winning company, Glo Creations, that is celebrating traditional batik printing techniques but with a contemporary twist.

Pascale Bukize - The startup story of a Rwandan TV production company lighting up the country’s TV screens with great content for women

April 12, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Pascale Bukize, founder of Nawel Company Ltd (Rwanda) — **Pascale Bukize**, founder of Nawel Company Ltd (Rwanda)

There is something truly inspirational about women entrepreneurs who harness the real power of the media, in particularly TV and Radio, to empower women in their countries through positive messaging, great storytelling, and powerful women role-models. Rwandan entrepreneur, Pascale Bukize, and her fellow team members founded Nawel Company Ltd to produce not only great content and TV shows, but also to launch a pioneering show The Real Women Show, to uplift and inspire other women in the country.

Denise Umunyana and Celine Uwineza - The startup story of a Rwandan talent management company that believes in the power of tapping potential

April 12, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Denise Umunyana and Celine Uwineza, founders of RightSeat (Rwanda) — **Denise Umunyana and Celine Uwineza**, founders of RightSeat (Rwanda)

The challenge for any company or organisation is finding the right people and building great teams, and one entrepreneurial team is making this process a whole lot easier. Right Seat is a specialist talent management company in Rwanda, spearheaded by two young women entrepreneurs, Denise Umunyana and Celine Uwineza, who are focused on building a strong HR pipeline in the country.

Joycee Awojoodu - The startup story of an African luxury personal grooming brand fusing the continent’s beloved botanicals with scientific research

April 6, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Joycee Awojoodu, founder ORÍKÌ (Nigeria) — **Joycee Awojoodu**, founder ORÍKÌ (Nigeria)

As the fast developing world of personal grooming and skincare grows in Africa, so too does the desire to find products that harness the unique natural ingredients from the continent for their inspiration. One luxury brand, ORÍKÌ, is not only creating a range of products that truly celebrate Africa’s natural resources, but it also positively touches the lives of those who harvest those raw materials.

Frances Edwards - The startup story of a South African entrepreneur who quit the world of finance to create the finest handcrafted shoes and handbags

April 6, 2016 Melanie Hawken

Frances Edwards, founder of House of Cinnamon (South Africa) — **Frances Edwards**, founder of House of Cinnamon (South Africa)

They say one of the most successful ways of building a company and a brand is to follow a passion, and in the case of South African entrepreneur Frances Edwards, that has certainly been the inspiration for the launch of her business, House of Cinnamon. Today, Frances is creating a unique luxury footwear and accessories brand, that celebrates the art of fine craftsmanship in Africa.

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