Quote of the Day by Laura Camacho

October 5, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“You don’t learn how to walk from reading a book, neither can a book tell you exactly the steps to build your business.”

Laura Camacho, founder, Mixonian Institute (USA)

Quote of the Day by Nonny Penelope Wright

September 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, founder of Lopey Inc. and Sereledi Dairy Brand (Botswana)

“What gives me satisfaction is knowing that something I have nurtured is blossoming and becoming a reality. Watching it grow even in tough situations makes my everyday life worthwhile.”

Nonny Penelope Wright, founder, founder of Lopey Inc. and Sereledi Dairy Brand (Botswana)

Quote of the Day by Ubong Agina

September 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“The entrepreneurial journey is not easy; it requires a large heart. However, as challenging as it may be, just as a child's first attempts at walking, success is sure with clear focus.”

Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Neo Mkwebane Chatyoka

September 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“It is not an easy journey but it is worth every struggle.”

Neo Mkwebane Chatyoka, founder, Uhuru Botanicals (United Kingdom / South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro / Pace your business journey

September 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Achenyo Idachaba-Obara, Founder & CEO, MitiMeth (Nigeria)

Pace your business journey…

"Pace your business and don’t run ahead of yourself either due to peer pressure or ill-informed advice. Don’t drive more miles than your business is capable of handling."

Achenyo Idachaba-Obara, Founder & CEO, MitiMeth (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib

September 2, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“I had to learn entrepreneurship and I am still learning on the journey.”

Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib, founder, Amal Botanicals Baby Care (Nigeria)

Entrepreneur Advice from Nontobeko Bee Mbuyane / Be a problem solver

August 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nontobeko Mbuyane, Founder, Bees Beauty Haven (Eswatini)

Be a problem solver!…

“Never expect gains as reward in the first years of your business, just fall in love with seeing the solution to the problem that your business is solving.”

Nontobeko Mbuyane, Founder, Bees Beauty Haven (Eswatini)

Entrepreneur Advice from Lethumusa Kulube / Navigate your detours

August 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lethumusa Kulube, Founder, Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)

Navigate your detours!…

“You may hit a detour along your entrepreneurial journey, but understand why and use that time to rebuild that which made you take the detour.”

Lethumusa Kulube, Founder, Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)

Entrepreneur Advice from Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias / Be well prepared

August 4, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias, co-founders, Karingana Wa Karingana (Mozambique) — Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias, co-founders, Karingana Wa Karingana (Mozambique)

Be well prepared!…

“Prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and spiritually before going on the entrepreneurial journey. That way you’ll face your challenges better prepared.”

Djamila Machava De Sousa & Wacy Zacarias, co-founders, Karingana Wa Karingana (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Petrina Auino-Mwandingi / Have patience and reap the rewards

July 31, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Petrina Auino-Mwandingi, Founder, KOVA (Namibia)

Have patience and reap the rewards!…

“They tell you it's hard to start a business, but often you don't hear about just how long it takes. It can take time, a long time, to really see your business thrive and it takes real patience to keep waiting to finally reap the fruits of your labour.”

Petrina Auino-Mwandingi, Founder, KOVA (Namibia)

Quote of the Day by Nqobile and Zandile Magagula

July 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“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)

Entrepreneur Advice from Bukky Asehinde / Be consistent

July 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Bukky Asehinde, Founder, Bellafricana (Nigeria)

Be consistent!…

“Don’t be in a rush to “make it” - the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Being consistent gives room for growth and gets you to the successful end goal.”

Bukky Asehinde, Founder, Bellafricana (Nigeria)

Entrepreneur Advice from Lelanie Basson / You are your greatest asset

June 18, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lelanie Basson, founder, Twafiika Consultants, (Namibia)

You are your greatest asset…

“The one thing about this journey is that everything is up to you - you have no safety net, no back up, you are your greatest resource and asset.”

Lelanie Basson, founder, Twafiika Consultants, (Namibia)

Tenets of Entrepreneurship

June 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

by Natasha Singh-Ally, Founder: Business Ecology

The skill associated with entrepreneurship may be rattled off with ease at business school, but only on turning away from the slide presentations do we conceive of the intensity and nuances of its facets. It is probably why some argue it cannot be taught in a classroom setting and should be supplemented with real life experience.

Quote of the Day by Temie Giwa-Tubosun

June 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“I am most satisfied when I see an idea we have come alive to help people and make money at the same time.”

Temie Giwa-Tubosun, founder, Lifebank (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Pifa Gove

June 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“I didn't embark on this journey because it was a cool thing to do, I did it as a response to a long dormant dream.”

Pifa Gove, founder, Pifa Gove Millinery (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Sonto Pooe

May 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“There is nothing more fulfilling than walking the path you were designed to walk.”

Sonto Pooe, founder, NativeChild (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Marta Roff

May 26, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“We have been given the gift of time to stop and think about what is important ... take advantage.”

Marta Roff, founder, Maputo Relocation Solutions, Mozambique

Quote of the Day from Alison Kirk

May 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“Don't be afraid to talk and ask the experts. Don't stop researching and learning. Look at it as a journey.”

Alison Kirk, founder of Fliggy (South Africa)