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Celebrating over a Decade of Empowering African Female Entrepreneurs: The Journey of Women Mean Business
In 2013, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, a revolutionary movement was born. Women Mean Business (WMB) emerged as a beacon of empowerment and collaboration for African female entrepreneurs, igniting a spark that would transform the entrepreneurship landscape in Sierra Leone and its diaspora. What began as a humble gathering during Women’s Month has blossomed into a dynamic community, driving tangible change and fostering growth in the African private sector. Last year, we celebrated a decade of empowerment, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who have supported our journey thus far. To our founding partners, Ajara Marie Bomah and Roselynn Onah, our sponsors, strategic…
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THE IMPACT OF WOMEN IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES : A SPOTLIGHT ON FATMATA SARAH DAVIES
Throughout the decades, creative industries stand as a beacon of innovation, self-expression, and limitless potential. However, within this vibrant sector, the need for inclusive participation and empowerment remains crucial, especially for women seeking to break barriers and make their mark. In this blog post, we celebrate the inspiring journey of Fatmata Sarah Davies, a trailblazing entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, whose remarkable achievements in the informal job sector spotlight the power of inclusion in the creative industries. Research conducted in developing countries, including Sierra Leone, emphasizes the evolving role of women in the creative industries, which encompass sectors such as art, design, film, music, fashion, and advertising. Despite historical male…
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POWER WOMEN 232 INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE TO SIERRA LEONE
As Sierra Leone celebrates 60 years as a nation today; our past presidents of PowerWomen232 share their thoughts on what *60 Years of Independence* means to them. We are hopeful about the future of our nation and wish fellow Sierra Leoneans a Happy 60th Independence Anniversary. Power Women232 is a network of professional women and entrepreneurs who came together in 2014, to promote career advancement and development in all fields, through networking, leadership development, social events and community projects. As an organization, they believe in self-advancement and promotion of careers. Power Women Members inspire one another to become great in their individual professional and personal journeys. They are…
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WANI MANLY AKA ‘WHERE INSPIRATION MEETS LAW’ TALKS ABOUT THE POWER OF LEGAL MATTERS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Wani Iris Manly, Esq. is a corporate, security and trademark law attorney, an inspirational keynote speaker, consultant, and two-time bestselling author. She is the founder of the law firm W. Manly, P.A. a boutique, corporate and securities law firm. She started in 2008 in Miami, Florida, with offices in Paris, while serving some of the most recognizable companies including, MasterCard Int’l, Inc., Visa Inc., and Office Depot, Inc., to name a few. Wani is also the founder of Where Inspiration Meets Law LLC, which provides legal contracts and document templates for entrepreneurs, coaches, heart-centered and impact driven businesses, and creatives, to legally protect their businesses while fulfilling their purpose-driven mission in…
