Quote of the Day by Edna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria

September 4, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Edna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria, founder of Fisiochic (Angola) — Edna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria, founder of Fisiochic (Angola)

“I don’t have any entrepreneurial background, I’m going with my gut feeling.”

Edna Carolina Gabriel de Alegria, founder of Fisiochic (Angola)

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)

Quote of the Day by Tshego Dludla

August 31, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tshegofatso Dludla, founder, RoboSTEAM Train (South Africa)

“Some mistakes don't need to be made but the lessons still need to be learned.”

Tshegofatso Dludla, founder, RoboSTEAM Train (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Juliana Nasasira

August 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Juliana Nasasira, founder of Kwesh — Juliana Nasasira, founder of Kwesh

“Being an entrepreneur in a field that I love is a blessing. It allows me the freedom to be creative every day.”

Juliana Nasasira, founder, Kwesh (Uganda)

Quote of the Day by Teresa Nanjala Lubano

August 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Teresa Nanjala Lubano, founder, The Nanjala Company (Kenya)

“We recognize that many local artisans and craftsmen are held back by a lack of exposure and opportunity. We are committed to helping them take their talents and wares to the market.”

Teresa Nanjala Lubano, founder, The Nanjala Company (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Diandra Vaal Neto

August 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Diandra Vaal Neto, founder, Clube Das Empresárias (Angola)

“There’s never been a better time for female entrepreneurs to step into the limelight.”

Diandra Vaal Neto, founder, Clube Das Empresárias (Angola)

Quote of the Day Dana Mroueh

August 24, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Dana Mroueh, founder, Mon Choco (Cote d’Ivoire)

“I get great satisfaction seeing my team strongly espouse courage and persistence.”

Dana Mroueh, founder, Mon Choco (Cote d’Ivoire)

Quote of the Day by Faraja Nyalandu

August 18, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Faraja Nyalandu, founder Shule Direct (Tanzania)

“We have all heard what we are capable of. Now, we just need to own the accolades.”

Faraja Nyalandu, founder Shule Direct (Tanzania)

Quote of the Day by Mellisa Mazingi

August 17, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director, Gone Rural Swaziland (Eswatini) — Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director, Gone Rural Swaziland (Eswatini)

“I believe that business is so much more than just the bottom line…”

Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director, Gone Rural Swaziland (Eswatini)

Quote of the Day by Emma Maame Efua Tandoh

August 14, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“Forget the odds and go for it. As crazy as it may seem, the future of our continent rests with us women entrepreneurs.”

Emma Maame Efua Tandoh, founder, Love Ankara, Ghana

Quote of the Day by Victorine Sarr

August 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Victorine Sarr, founder, Lyvv Cosmetics (Senegal)

“I have 100% of my destiny in my own hands, I set the vision.”

Victorine Sarr, founder, Lyvv Cosmetics (Senegal)

Quote of the Day by Ncheta Dasilva

August 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Ncheta Dasilva, founder, Zola Eve, (UK/Nigeria)

“Your WHY has to be strong, as people need to know, like and trust you before they'll part with their money.”

Ncheta Dasilva, founder, Zola Eve, (UK/Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Michelle Adelman

August 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)

“Our aspiration is to use new food and agriculture technology as a catalyst to solve some of Africa’s most pressing social issues.”

Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)

Quote of the Day by Bupe Chipili Mulapesi

August 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Bupe Chipili Mulapesi, founder of Farm23 Strawberry (Zambia)

“Determination and hard work will never disappoint a successful mindset.”

Bupe Chipili Mulapesi, founder of Farm23 Strawberry (Zambia)

Quote of the Day by Nathalie Kpanté

August 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Nathalie Gambah Kpante, co-founder of ChocoTogo (Togo)

“We are changing the economic story of our country which for many years relied just on exporting cocoa beans.”

Nathalie Gambah Kpante, co-founder of ChocoTogo (Togo)

Quote of the Day by Tania Tomé

August 5, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tania Tomé, Economist, International Speaker & Coach, Author (Mozambique)

“It has always been said that where there are problems there are opportunities, it depends entirely on perception.”

Tania Tomé, Economist, International Speaker & Coach, Author (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Martine Irakoze

August 4, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Martine Irakoze, serial entrepreneur and writer, (Burundi)

“Believing in your strong African female heritage can help you brave entrepreneurship fearlessly.”

Martine Irakoze, serial entrepreneur and writer, (Burundi)

Quote of the Day by Femi Oyedipe

August 3, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Femi Oyedipe, founder, Loshes Chocolate, Nigeria

“Success is achieved by taking little or big steps consistently.”

Femi Oyedipe, founder, Loshes Chocolate, Nigeria

Quote of the Day by Neo Mkwebane Chatyoka

July 31, 2020 Melanie Hawken

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

“My children helped me to find my purpose and passion, and now I am also making a profit.”

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

Quote of the Day by Shaida Seni

July 30, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Shaida Seni, Founder, PRACTIVA (Mozambique)

“A good business is the one where all involved win.”

Shaida Seni, Founder, PRACTIVA (Mozambique)