Dear Guest, I am excited to invite you to the 2nd Inspire Series Event. #RedefiningFinance. Please view this email as your Personal Invitation from me. The vision for the Inspire Series has always been one of empowerment. And discussions on money management are a vital component of women empowerment. Statistics say that while women are able to find…
By Kristina Zucchi, CFA for Investopedia.com Women have been paving the path for entrepreneurs in every industry for many decades. From Estee Lauder, who launched her cosmetics company (EL) in the 1940s and Ruth Fertel, who wanted to have the best steak restaurant–Ruth’s Chris Steak House (RUTH), to feminine luggage tycoons Patricia R. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, founders of Vera Bradley (VRA), to Martha…
By Mark Nwani I spotted this article on LinkedIn and I found the list not only inspiring but versatile. Included are a list of bright young men and women who are excelling in entrepreneurial efforts in different fields. It shows the potential in and for Nigeria. Check on it!… Banke Kuku: Founder/Creative Director, Banke Kuku Textiles Banke’s entrepreneurial ability blossomed…
Let’s face it, we could all do with a bigger pay cheque! These bills dont play! And for us in Nigeria, the ever increasing naira value to the dollar is mighty scary. So it makes sense if you need your employer to increase your salary. However, before you go knocking on your bosses door, there are a few tips to…
There’s a mentor buzz going on right now. People have realized that to be successful in your career, you cant go it alone. You need someone who has walked the walked and is able to talk the talk, standing right beside you. A mentor is ideally someone in your chosen field who has achieved the same milestones you are aiming for.…
I dread Mondays! Last year as my summer vacation drew to a close, I actually felt emotional. The feeling took me back to my secondary school days and how depressed I felt at the thought of going back to boarding school for another term. Instinctively I knew the feeling wasn’t normal. How can a grown 30 something year old woman…
By Christine Perkett I asked each of these amazing women just one question: What’s the #1 attribute that helped you get where you are in your career? Here are their inspiring answers. Please feel free to add your own in the comments! Aliza Sherman, Web Pioneer, Speaker and Author: A sense of adventure Early on in my career, my dad instilled in me that…
Stuck in a dead end job with no challenge or motivation? Do you send your work hours day dreaming about your dream career? Finding it hard to get the jolt you need to find your dream job? Well we found this post on huffington post woman and we couldnt wait to share it. These 9 amazing women are living their…
We love when women create opportunities to celebrate other women!!!! The She Leads Africa Team has done a fantastic job of putting together an entrepreneurship platform where women can gain access to mentorship and finance. Below are the details of the top 10 finalists and event information. She Leads Africa is proud to announce its top 10 finalists for the 2014 Entrepreneur Showcase. Selected…
By Mfonobong Nsehe Ashish J. Thakkar is the CEO of Mara Group a diversified conglomerate with approximately $100 million in revenues. Ashish who started business at age 14 has parlayed a small computer trading operation into a pan-African conglomerate, earned a fortune and attained rock star status along the way. Ashish J. Thakkar is only 30, but in less than two…
