Create your own definition of success

Each day at Lionesses of Africa, we share the stories of women entrepreneurs on the continent who have achieved great success in their businesses and are an inspiration to so many others. Every story is unique to the women being featured, but many of their experiences resonate with each of us because we identify with them on our own entrepreneurial journeys. However, our definitions of success have to be framed within the context of our own business lives, personal lives, and of course, aspirations. For some, that success will measured in dollar revenue terms. For others it will be measured by the way a financially viable and sustainable business grows year on year. For many, success will be measured by the positive and lasting impact that business has made on the lives of others. It’s important that as women entrepreneurs we define what success means to us as individuals. As Michelle Obama said: "Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”