Impact Partner Content: Absa
Bongiwe Gangeni the Deputy CEO of Absa Retail and Business Bank talks about her journey to the top.
Read moreBongiwe Gangeni: Lessons from the Lioness
Bongiwe Gangeni, Deputy CEO of Absa Retail and Business Bank
Entrepreneur Advice from Banke Kuku: The key is perseverance
Banke Kuku, founder and CEO of Banke Kuku Textiles
“Talent, hard work and education definitely help but like with every start-up the key is perseverance and understanding your product and customer much of which is learnt along the way. Running a creative start-up is by no means an easy exercise at all. Success wasn’t instant. I tried several things many times and eventually things are starting to take shape,”
Banke Kuku, founder of Banke Kuku Textiles (UK/Nigeria)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Chinwe Ohajuruka
Chinwe Ohajuruka, founder Comprehensive Design Services, Nigeria
"Social entrepreneurs are patient, sensitive and they have a strong sense of doing what is right to fix the problem. So, hang in there, your work is needed."
Chinwe Ohajuruka, founder of Comprehensive Design Services (Nigeria)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Marjon Meyer: Know yourself
Marjon Meyer, founder of Marjon Meyer Training and HR Consulting (South Africa)
Know yourself….
“Know yourself and your talents well, to ensure that you can capitalize on these. Be aware of your development areas and surround yourself with a competent team of people who will be there for you.”
Marjon Meyer, founder of Marjon Meyer Training and HR Consulting (South Africa)
Read moreDiane Kayakez Mukaz Domingos, an Angolan entrepreneur bringing the specialist field of occupational therapy to her country
Diane Kayakez Mukaz Domingos, founder of REABILITARY DI-VERSIDADE (Angola)
Startup Story
Occupational therapy is a real calling, with professionals who have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives. Diane Kayakez Mukaz Domingos, founder of REABILITARY DI-VERSIDADE is building a clinic in Angola where her specialist knowledge in areas such as nutrition, physiotherapy, psychology and occupational therapy, are helping so people who are in need of rehabilitation.
Read moreLebogang Ndhlovu, a South African entrepreneur making high quality beauty therapy accessible and affordable
Lebogang Ndhlovu, founder of Amare Beauty and Consulting (South Africa)
Startup Story
Every woman wants to look good and feel confident, and there is nothing quite like getting a great beauty therapy experience to help achieve that goal. Yet for many women in South Africa, getting access to high quality beauty treatments that are affordable can be a challenge. But in Johannesburg and Soweto, entrepreneur and beauty therapy specialist, Lebogang Ndhlovu, founder of Amare Beauty and Consulting, has the solution.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Julian Adyeri Omalla - 'Mama Cheers' is Uganda's favourite juice maker
Julian Adyeri Omalla, founder of Delight Uganda Limited
Julian Adyeri Omalla is one of Uganda's top female entrepreneurs. She is founder, chairperson and managing director of Delight Uganda Limited, producing the country's most popular fruit drink sold under the brand name 'Cheers'. Julian has diversified into a range of other business activities, including egg and poultry farming, maize-feed production, a flour mill and bakery, a student hostel for 400, as well as coordinating women’s farmer cooperatives that provide food aid into Sudan. Today, Julian employs over 1,000 Ugandans and exports to countries such as Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan and Zaire.
Read moreGirl on Fire by Cara Alwill Leyba
Cara Alwill Leyba
Book Review
From the bestselling author of Girl Code, Cara Alwill Leyba delivers Girl on Fire —the long-awaited follow up fans have been waiting for. The self-publishing queen started this conversation four years ago with Girl Code, her ode to women and their power, a book so successful that it has been translated in seven languages and continues to make a major impact on the world. Cara builds on this concept and shows you how to blaze your own trail immediately. You don’t need permission from anyone to live fearlessly and start living your dream.
Read moreGrit is Necessary for a Successful Journey
by Fatuma Abdullah
I get hot under the collar, when I attend seminars or conferences and entrepreneurs are presented in a romanticized fashion. Or worse, glamorizing the subject of entrepreneurship and neglecting the most important unseen components of the journey - the sleepless nights, the self-discipline, rejection, disappointments, failure, the lack of support and resources.
Read moreTest your assumptions
by Lori Milner
Like most of you, I used to shudder at the thought of 4am. More specifically how some people actually willingly woke up at 4am? Beyond me! If you read my blogs regularly, you will know that exercise is really important to me. Over the years it has started at 7am then moved earlier as I became a mother and the kids started school. 7am went to 6am and then as of this year 5:30.
Read moreThe Secret to Be the Center of the Party
by Laura Camacho
The holiday social scene is so much fun. And exhausting. Not only that, it’s the chance to catch up with family, acquaintances while making new friends. Parties are also public relation opportunities so you be sure to let everyone know what’s new in your business.
Read moreGraced By Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide To Starting A Business With Power, Passion & Purpose by Kimberley Caccavo and Kate Nowlan
Kimberly Caccavo & Kate Nowlan
Book Review
Are you afraid that you will fail? Do you really want to start your own company; you are women, it will be difficult. These were comments entrepreneurs Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan heard when they decided to stop talking about creating a company and buckled down and went for it. In their new book, Graced By Grit, The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide To Starting A Business With Power, Passion & Purpose, two ambitious (and gritty) entrepreneurial women share their experiences and tools so that you can realize your dream and start your own business.
Read moreAngelique Adcock, a South African entrepreneur taking a state-of-the-art paint coating business to the next level
Angelique Adcock, owner of Electrocoat (South Africa)
Startup Story
The automotive industry sector is one that requires specialist expertise, technical know-how and years of experience. In the field of specialized applied paint coating, South African company, Electrocoat, owned by Angelique Adcock, is a great example of an entrepreneur who brings all those elements to the table in her growth business.
Read moreEmily Kandanga, a Namibian entrepreneur who together with her co-founders is helping people find a path to fitness
Emily Kandanga, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune, founders of Sweat Fitness (Namibia)
Startup Story
For many people, getting fit is a real challenge and one that requires not just motivation but also specialist help and advice. In Namibia, that’s where niche business Sweat Fitness comes in. Founded by entrepreneur and passionate fitness advocate Emily Kandanga and her two co-founders, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune, they are taking fitness to the next level in the country.
Read moreThe TOP 100 Women CEOs in Africa 2019 celebrates leading women entrepreneurs
100 Lionesses
Reset Global People in partnership with Pulse and Avance Media has announced the inaugural list of the Top 100 Women CEOs in Africa, a ranking which highlights and recognizes the accomplishments of women CEOs from across 24 countries across the continent. A number of leading women entrepreneurs from the Lionesses of Africa community have been recognised on this year’s list.
Read moreKenya’s Suzie Beauty Wins Big at the Kenya Beauty & Cosmetics Awards
Suzie Wokabi, founder of Suzie Beauty (Kenya)
Awards and Accolades
The Kenya Beauty and Cosmetics Industry Awards 2019 took place in December to recognize and celebrate key milestones and excellence in the hair, beauty and cosmetics industry in the country. Leading Kenyan beauty brand, Suzie Beauty, founded by successful entrepreneur Suzie Wokabi, took home a host of awards at the event. The company emerged winners in the following categories: Best Lipstick, Blush, Powder and Local Cosmetics Brand of the Year!! Suzie Beauty were also 1st Runners up in the Most Preferred Eye Shadow, Lip Gloss, Concealer, Primer, and Mascara Brand Of the Year.
Read moreDream followers
by Catia Mondlane, founder of Isabella Estetica & Cosmeticos
A few days ago I had a conversation with someone which reminded me why I started an entrepreneurial journey. During the chat, I mentioned how talented the person was and the brilliant ideas she had. Interestingly, I asked what was keeping her from starting a business and, as I predicted, she gave me all the excuses you can imagine, but only three of them stood out.
Read moreHow To Fight Your Business Hyenas
by Eldari Visser founder of Picketfence Life
A beautiful but disturbing clip was doing the rounds of a pack of hyenas going for a lion. Killing was their main aim. This older lion fought for a long time from all sides - got a couple of good homps in, but the clan was very big. Mostly they were going for his ass!!! Yep - catching you from behinds! This lion turned and dodged and roared to get them away.
Read moreShow up to yourself in 2020
by Lori Milner
So here we are…the thing we have all anticipated for an entire year but yet when it arrives, it is also clouded by a sense of dread. And that is…December! The disbelief is not so much about we are at the end of the year, but it is a symbol that forces you to really reflect on the year that has passed. This is a good thing because if you just move from one year into the next with no introspection, then there is little hope of creating the change you want to make.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Zainab Ashadu: I strongly believe in organic growth
Zainab Ashadu, Founder and Creative Director of Zashadu Bags in Nigeria
Starting small and growing organically is a plus....
“In terms of expansion, I strongly believe in organic growth as there is nothing more motivating or satisfying… The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to dream big, but start small.”
Zainab Ashadu, Founder and Creative Director of Zashadu Bags (Nigeria)
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