Being in Windhoek, Namibia this week and hosting our Lioness Lean In event there reminded me of one key fact. Strong entrepreneurial eco-systems for women entrepreneurs are driven by the power of community in every city. It’s about like-minded women entrepreneurs supporting one another, doing business with one another, collaborating with one another, for accelerated and shared success. If there is a formula we have learned at Lionesses of Africa about building a strong community, it includes making connections through regular networking (that’s where our Lioness Lean In events play their part), the power of storytelling to share experiences and knowledge, and practical entrepreneur support to help businesses to develop and grow. Above all, it’s about creating a genuine sense of community that is for women entrepreneurs, by women entrepreneurs, where everybody benefits. That’s what creates and drives strong entrepreneurial eco-systems for women in cities large and small across the African continent.
Have yourself an inspired entrepreneurial day! - Melanie