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JANET HAWA KOROMA TALKS ABOUT BEING PERIOD POSITIVE, MENTORING AND LEADING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES
“You playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightening about shrinking so others won’t feel insecure around you. As you let your own light shine, you indirectly give others permission to do the same.” – Marianne Williamson It’s not everyday that you meet a young leader who is passionate about leading, learning and giving back all at the same time. This is exactly the light and positive energy that pulled us towards Janet, a Sierra Leonean change agent. Janet Hawa Koroma is a 2019 Mandela Washington fellow under the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resource Management…
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TRYING TO LEAD A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IN AFRICA? LEARN FROM FRANCIS STEVENS GEORGE
Meet the man whose dreams led him into relocating home and engineering the change that he so desired. Francis Stevens George is on a mission to help build startups and scale up companies in Sierra Leone that will go global. He perceives that in doing so, he will be creating thousands of jobs, support in growing the economy and more importantly bring about social inclusion.In fulfilling these needs, He founded Innovation SL and Innovation Axis both are Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) which he manages directly. Innovation Axis provides pre incubation, incubation and Acceleration support to starts and scale ups. Innovation SL takes a leadership role in mapping and enabling an…
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THE 5 LEADERSHIP QUALITIES NEEDED TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Are you feeling stuck in the same place? Unable to attain the jobs that you desire or seek the positions that will propel you into the future, do not be discouraged a lot of CEO’s and aspiring leaders are just like you! A lot of people are constantly searching for the recipe to growth and success in the workplace and beyond, paradoxically all we need is a new take on leadership. We need an evolution on leadership that will bring forth leaders who are not content to be known but who are producers, problem solvers, innovators, social change enthusiasts and empaths. Leadership is an action, not a position – Donald McGannon…
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WATER TRANSPORTATION BOOSTS ENTREPRENURIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE
Lagos State is a cosmopolitan maze of lagoons and creeks in a geographical space that hosts over nine million people. There is great hustle and bustle, Lagos state, being the heart beat of Nigeria, with scores of people using the traditional means of transport. The state‘s thriving commercial gains are stifled by traffic woes, polluted clouds and exhausted passengers; perhaps this being the reason behind the State’s renewed commitment towards water transportation.It is estimated that 100,000 people will be transported on water daily across 32 rounds; this has created a new urgency in terms of the need for boats and ferries that will meet quality standards and efficiency! The Lagos…
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MOKATE ASHU SHARES HIS FORMULA FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA
My dream is to see an innovative, entrepreneurial, united and transformed Africa. When innovation becomes the bedrock of your beliefs, designing new products and processes turns into a pattern. Mokate Ashu is on the course of raising a new generation of African Kings and Queens who through innovation and entrepreneurship, will re-brand Africa to the world. Being a self taught social engineer, he has ventured into projects and business development. Many people find his approach- disruptive. This humanitarian is giving back to his community through Global Entrepreneurship Corps: a social enterprise. Founded in 2015, to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and job creation. They are positioned to create enabling entrepreneurial ecosystems through…
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WAHEED AWONUGA: FINDING THE BALANCE BETWEEN HEALTHCARE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Most often than not, people are awed when they learn that Waheed Awonuga is not just an accomplished medical doctor, but an entrepreneur in his own right. This is understandable, because a profession in medicine is a life-time responsibility that demands your all. On the flip side, an entrepreneur is someone who embodies dedication and risk-taking. In short, a profession in any of these careers requires an entirety of self, that just a few are able to give. However it seems Waheed has managed to crack a hidden code and has found that delicate balance in practicing in both fields. His professional life serves as a testament to this. He attributes…
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‘HEEL THE WORLD’ – FRED DEEGBE LEADS THE MOVEMENT FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS
When Fred Deegbe walked out of a store in Ghana with a pair of shoes , I doubted he knew how important that day was in the course of altering his destiny and influencing the world of entrepreneurship. That pair of high-end Pierre Cardin shoes triggered curiosity in him. As he admired his new pair of shoes he wondered why craftsmen in Ghana could not have made them. This was the first question he asked a cobbler that he stumbled upon, to his shock and dismay; the shoe shine guy replied that it was “impossible”, that was not the reply that he was expecting – especially since Ghana’s craftsmen are…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
Somewhere in the heart of Tokeh, an idyllic village whose inhabitants are well known for their fishing occupation, nestled in the heart of a tropical forest and flunked by a splatter of hills lies the luxurious beach resort, The Place . The Place offers an unrivaled promise of Paradise to guests who seek relaxation and rest within its borders: from its unique white sand beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to a slew of luxurious suites and amenities. The Place is the ultimate escape, away from the hustle and pressures of everyday life. It is the perfect location for a getaway or an office retreat. Besides its many amenities, what makes it…
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BEING REGINA CLARKSON- UNLEASHING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
It is said that great things come in small packages and that is exceptionally true for Regina Clarkson, a young entrepreneur and a ‘Jill of trades’ . She is the founder and owner of Clarkson Cupcakes, a cupcake business that took Sierra Leone by storm. They are on a hiatus, learning and strategising to re-launch bigger and better in 2020. Since then, she has been actively involved with several start-ups across different industries in fashion, beauty, and cosmetics, consulting education and agriculture. In her free time she hosts shows and leading events in Sierra Leone. Her entrepreneurship spirit was evident right through her formative years. She recounts an experience…
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READING BETWEEN THE LINES: 8 QUOTES FROM NOMPUMELELO AFRIKA GCABA
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads only lives once – George R. R. Martin Growing up with a love for books, Nompumelelo Afrika Gcaba has lived many lives through the stories she read. Nowadays she fully embodies the above quote as her mantra for life . She leads a colourful life, wearing many hats as a writer, activist and feminist. Nompumelelo is a passionate speaker who has addressed thousands of audiences in different parts of Africa and has appeared on numerous programs including Television programs such as The BBC Africa News. She is an avid activist for women and girls…
