the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
Mina Yoo and Hilary Meyerson
Book Review
The fascinating book, Be an InventHER, coauthored by Mina Yoo and Hilary Meyerson, is a complete guide to inventing, geared towards any woman who wants to bring her invention, innovation, or creation from idea to the marketplace.
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by Clare Appleyard, founder of Katannuta Diamonds
Invest in becoming the best in your industry. Offer the extras that nobody else does. Be the expert that people want to buy from. Focus on quality and not quantity. Price yourself fairly but know your value.
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Dr Gladys Kalema- Zikusoka
Awards and Accolades
This week, Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), headed by social entrepreneur and renowned gorilla conservationist, Dr Gladys Zikusoka, has been announced the winner of the prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2020. The prize was set up by the University of St Andrews and ConocoPhillips in 1998 to recognize significant contributions to environmental conservation.
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Gisele Shabani & Ines Nabitangaro
by Martine Irakoze
Life made them both sisters and lionesses. In this article, I will cover the stories of two sisters, Ines & Gisele, both driven by an ingenious flair for entrepreneurship and innovation. Ines is an expert in the beauty products industry and Gisele creates beautiful handmade accessories using beads.
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by Lori Milner
How many times have you set you yourself New Year’s resolutions goals only to fall off the wagon within a few weeks? Mainly this is because you left it up to motivation and willpower which I hate to tell you is not a good strategy for success. Firstly – willpower is like a muscle and it becomes fatigued from overuse.
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Olivia Onyemaobi, founder of Pad-Up Creations (Nigeria)
Just start something!…
Olivia Onyemaobi, founder of Pad-Up Creations (Nigeria)
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Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder of soleRebels (Ethiopia)
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder of soleRebels (Ethiopia)
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Mimi Kalinda, founder of Africommunications Group (South Africa)
Mimi Kalinda, founder of Africommunications Group (South Africa)
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Patricia Majule, founder of Unique Favors TZ (Tanzania)
Be patient….
Patricia Majule, founder of Unique Favors TZ (Tanzania)
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Julian Omalla, founder of Delight Uganda Limited (Uganda)
Julian Omalla, founder of Delight Uganda Limited (Uganda)
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Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)
Aïssa Dione, founder of Aissa Dione Tissus (Senegal)
Aïssa Dione, founder of Aissa Dione Tissus (Senegal)
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Phindi Msomi, founder of Olwazini Consulting Services (South Africa)
Phindi Msomi, founder of Olwazini Consulting Services (South Africa)
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Special Feature
For years, South Africa’s Cape region has been synonymous with producing and marketing some of the finest wines, and in the process, exciting consumer palettes and markets around the world. Now, there is a growing number of women entrepreneurs in the country who are building exciting businesses and brands in the wine industry, winning legions of local and global fans along the way.
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Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Reform Studio was founded by Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, an internationally awarded lifestyle brand based in Cairo, Egypt. Directly after the 2011 revolution in Egypt, they were excited to be part of the great change around them, eager to make a stand and to make a difference, and this is how Reform Studio was born.
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Thobile Nyawo, founder of Nyawo Construction (South Africa)
Startup Story
The civil and building construction industry sectors are traditionally tough industry sectors to break into as a young, ambitious entrepreneur. But for Thobile Nyawo, founder of Nyawo Construction in South Africa, she believes there are no hurdles in business that cannot be overcome with hard work and tenacity.
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Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)
Startup Story
As many entrepreneurs know, training and development can empower women to fulfill their potential, something Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts knows all too well. She is building a successful fashion design business and fashion training school to help others to realize their goals in the industry.
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Khomotso Talane, founder of Emeraldstone Events (South Africa)
Lioness Launch
In South Africa, entrepreneur and creative design force, Khomotso Talane, founder of Emeraldstone Events, has launched a one-stop-shop to make the whole wedding outfit design and event planning experience so much easier for happy couples and their families.
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Tina Playne
Impact Partner Content: Absa | by Tina Playne, Managing Executive: Sectors and Segments, Private & Business Banking, Absa Retail and Business Bank
Our brave new world demands brave new leadership - leaders who understand their purpose in life and in business, and who are able to inspire and motivate others. But how do you make the shift, find your purpose, and successfully transition from manager to leader. Tina Playne shares her insights on what makes great leaders who can move business forward.
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Jodie Fox
Book Review
Jodie Fox, founder of Shoes of Prey, launched her business in 2009. It allowed people to design their dream shoes online, get them expertly manufactured, and have them shipped to anywhere in the world within two weeks. The startup broke even at two months, hit multi-million dollar revenues in under two years, raised tens of millions in funding from top-tier investors and shipped to more than 100 countries. It sounds like a fairytale business story, but that’s not where it ended. Her new book, Reboot, Jodie shares her very personal entrepreneurial journey.
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