Follow your dreams...

"... follow your dreams. It can be hard and it takes time and energy. If you have faith and believe in yourself you will find a way. Talk to people, share your idea, you never know what happens next."

- Messaynesh Geberesilassie is the founder of Mela, a small scale, family-owned enterprise providing employment to a handful of artisans who produce beautiful traditionally hand woven 100% Ethiopian cotton scarfs and leather products. She is passionate about creating viable markets for artisan crafted goods in order to preserve the ancient traditions of craftsmanship.

Read Messaynesh's startup story here.