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Hang on Tight!: Learn to Love the Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship by Suzanne Tregenza Moore

March 3, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Suzanne Tregenza Moore

Book Review

In her debut book, Hang On Tight!, Suzanne Tregenza Moore addresses one of the key challenges of being an entrepreneur - how to navigate the ups and downs of the business building journey. She reminds us all that, when we feel like we are riding a roller coaster with its highs and lows—financially, physically, and emotionally - we are not alone. Women entrepreneurs experience all these things and more while building a business and concurrently caring for loved ones. So Suzanne says, buckle in and learn to ride with arms stretched high as you yell, “Woohoo” instead of gripping the safety bar in terror.

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Raising The Baobab by Tsitsi Mutendi

February 25, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Tsitsi Mutendi

Book Review

Embark on a journey of wealth discovery and legacy cultivation with "Raising the Baobab," a masterful guide authored by Tsitsi Mutendi and crafted for anyone passionate about building a future that lasts. A seasoned family business insider and a leading authority in family governance and succession planning, Tsitsi offers rich insights for a wide spectrum of readers.

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The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura M Camacho PhD

February 18, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Laura M Camacho, PhD

Book Review

Great communication skills are essential for women entrepreneurs who want to build successful businesses, and in her new book, The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute, author and business coach Laura M Camacho PhD, shows you how.

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Entrepreneurial Success: Growing Business in a Fluid Economy by Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula (PhD) 

February 11, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula (PhD)

Book Review

In her debut as an author, Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula (PhD) in her new book, Entrepreneurial Success: Growing Business in a Fluid Economy, provides ten powerful success insights for budding and established entrepreneurs alike. Zeroing in on her life’s work in her business enterprises at SECURICO and Zvikomborero Farms, she distills business administration concepts into everyday life principles that we all can admit we already know but fail to leverage.

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The Beauty of Success by Kendra Bracken-Ferguson

February 4, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson

Book Review

The Beauty of Success by Kendra Bracken-Ferguson is an ultra-modern blueprint for navigating the path to starting, growing and accelerating your career while sowing the seeds of self-awareness and self-reflection. You’ll discover how author and 3x founder, Kendra aligned her personal pillars of community, mentorship, education, and capital with her business goals to bring her vision for building a successful company to fruition.

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Sell while you Sleep: Turn your knowledge into an automated online business and create a life of freedom by Krissy Chin

January 27, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Krissy Chin

Book Review

If you ever wanted to know how to effectively launch and run a profitable online business, Krissy Chin in her new book, Sell while you Sleep: Turn your knowledge into an automated online business and create a life of freedom, shares her insights and experience. She says it doesn't have to be complicated.

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Genius Ideas - Business Plan Workbook: A Roadmap to Success by Tiffany Johnson

January 21, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Tiffany Johnson

Book Review

If you have ever felt daunted by the process of working on your business plan, then help is at hand with Tiffany Johnson’s new Genius Ideas - Business Plan Workbook: A Roadmap to Success. This book is designed to help you build your business plan, step by step, breaking the whole process down into bite size chunks - keeping the process of building a business plan simple and easy to achieve. Designed to be fun and upbeat, Tiffany’s workbook simplifies the business planning journey to make it approachable for every entrepreneur.

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More Sales Please: Promote your small business online, make consistent sales, grow without the grind by Sara Nasser Dalrymple

January 14, 2024 Melanie Hawken

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If you have you ever told yourself you’re not a natural salesperson, or procrastinated on promoting your business because it feels awkward, or launched something new, only to be met with deafening silence, then Sara Nasser Dalrymple’s new book, More Sales Please, is what you need in your business life. Sara believes it will help you to promote your small business online, make consistent sales, and grow without the grind.

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Scale Your Small Business: The Definitive Guide to a Sustainable Business and Fulfilling Life by Linda Chung

December 30, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Linda Chung

Book Review

For all those women entrepreneurs looking for a definitive guide on how to grow a small business, Linda Chung, acclaimed small business growth expert and coach, has a new book, Scale Your Small Business, to help you build your financial freedom and enrich your life and others.

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From Idea to Execution: The Ultimate Business Startup Guide by Tye Threats

December 23, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Tye Threats

Book review

Entrepreneur, Tye Threats, author of the new book, From Idea to Execution: The Ultimate Business Startup Guide, says that if you are harboring a brilliant business idea but don't know how to transform it into a thriving venture, you need a roadmap. If you are eager to start your own business but feeling overwhelmed by the countless details and decisions involved, then Tye’s new book is your comprehensive roadmap to turning your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

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mag.nan.i.mous: Be the one everyone wants to do business with by Dayna Mason

December 17, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Dayna Mason

Book Review

Entrepreneur, Dayna Mason, author of the new book, mag.nan.i.mous: be the one everyone wants to do business with, says there are plenty of resources available that tell you how to convince people to do business with you. But, she believes if you want to inspire people rather than manipulate them and feel fulfilled in the process, then look no further than her new book. Dayna will show you how to establish relationships with others that will result in attracting all the business you could ever want.

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Buyer First: Grow Your Business with Collaborative Selling by Carole Mahoney

November 26, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Carole Mahoney

Book Review

In Buyer First: Grow Your Business with Collaborative Selling, author Carole Mahoney, who once struggled to pay bills and is now a top sales coach and influencer, says the reason so many of us are bad at selling is, well, we think selling is bad. She believes that winning new customers is the number one challenge 80 percent of entrepreneurs face, and a big reason half of small businesses fail within five years. Carole says it’s time to forget everything you think you know about selling.

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Don't Suck at Business: How to build a formidable business with speed, strategy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm by Kara Laws

November 19, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Kara Laws

Book Review

Don't Suck at Business: How to build a formidable business with speed, strategy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, written by Kara Laws, is a business book for the brave humans who want to create a successful business but have exactly zero idea how to make said money and hold onto their sanity. This book is for the people who don't know ridiculous terms like COA, ROI, CRM, KPI, CMS, TOF, etc. This book is for the average small business owner who isn't sure they know what they are doing or how they thought they could start a business anyway. Most small business owners feel a little lost and in over their heads. Welcome! You are not alone.

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Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind by Arlan Hamilton

November 12, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Arlan Hamilton

Book Review

If you ever wondered how to break into a male dominated industry sector and achieve success, then be inspired by the new book, Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind, by Arlan Hamilton. She is one of the few Black women to break into the boy's club of Silicon Valley, and in her new book she offers her secrets for how anyone can build a legacy of wealth and impact.

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From Passion to Profit, Artisans and Creative Entrepreneurs Building Together: A Guide to a Successful, Impactful and Sustainable Business Collaboration by Comfort Badaru Smithson

November 5, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Comfort Badaru Smithson

Book Review

A transformative masterpiece of a book by the visionary mompreneur, Comfort Badaru Smithson, entitled ‘From Passion to Profit, Artisans and Creative Entrepreneurs Building Together: A Guide to a Successful, impactful and Sustainable Business Collaboration’ is a must read for creative business and brand builders. Through her writing and insights, Comfort invites you to embark on a captivating journey that bridges the realms of creativity and commerce. This book is not just a guide; it's a roadmap to unlocking your true potential as a creative individual while building a profitable and impactful business collaboration.

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Unstuckable: Never Be Stuck in Business Again with Tools from Tech Innovators by Heather Kernahan

October 28, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Heather Kernahan

Book Review

If you feel stuck and like you have hit a wall in your business, then you need to read Unstuckable, the must-read new book by global tech executive, strategic adviser, and sought-after speaker Heather Kernahan. She pours her two decades of leading start-ups, scale-ups, and tech empires into her game-changing UNSTUCK model and shares her insights and wisdom for others to use.

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Bigger & Better: A Playbook for Quickly Scaling Your Small Company with Limited Resources by Esther Kestenbaum Prozan

October 22, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Esther Kestenbaum Prozan

Book Review

Spending rampantly to scale has proven unsustainable and undesirable, according to author and multi-industry C-suite executive, Esther Kestenbaum Prozan, in her new book, Bigger & Better: A Playbook for Quickly Scaling Your Small Company with Limited Resources. She believes you don’t have to spend a lot to scale fast, your business can grow quickly without throwing money at a growth plan to make it work. Instead, she says be audacious, smart, strategic, and tactical.

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She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary by Andrea Liebross

October 14, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Andrea Liebross

Book Review

In her book, She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary, author and business/life coach Andrea Liebross has discovered that the secret to getting unstuck is what you think, not what you do. She says it’s time to stop playing small and start Thinking Big.

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Purpose People Profits: How Everyday Entrepreneurs Create Drastic Results! by Toni Harris Taylor

October 8, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Toni Harris Taylor

Book Review

Toni Harris Taylor is the author of the new book Purpose People Profits: How Everyday Entrepreneurs Create Drastic Results! In the book, Toni shares why it’s important to define your purpose, why you need to find the people who can help you to get to your purpose, and then, what you need to do in the way of marketing and sales to make sure that your business is profitable. You will hear from Toni’s clients who’ve all been drastic in growing their businesses. She says they are part of a loving, supportive community that is committed to helping each other to grow by holding us accountable to our purpose. These entrepreneurs open doors for one another and introduce them to people, places, and things so that they can be profitable.

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Be Worth Funding by Ty Boone

October 1, 2023 Melanie Hawken

Ty Boone

Book Review

In her new book, “Get Visible. Get Moving. Get Funded.” author and entrepreneur, Ty Boone, has harnessed her expertise to write successful grants and effectively manage millions of dollars in grants for nonprofits of all sizes. Her keen understanding of the intricacies involved in securing funding has been instrumental in propelling numerous organizations from their early stages of startup and struggle to sustainable success.

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Tech FoundHER AFRICA CHALLENGE

MEET THE 10 FINALISTS — We look forward to announcing the winning women founders on 19 November 2025.


CELEBRATING 10 YEARS


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LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORIES

LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORY
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business
Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy

IMAGE OF THE DAY. CELEBRATING WOMAN MADE IN AFRICA.

Image of the Day / Kebe Home

Handcrafted home decor …We are big fans of the work of Manuela Kamadjou, an interior architecture and design entrepreneur who transforms homes and spaces in Cameroon through her business, Kebe Home. Her new Echo V
Image of the Day / Pichulik

Beautiful bracelets… Introducing The Aruba Bracelets by Katherine-Mary Pichulik, the founder and designer behind the Pichulik line of accessories. Pichulik is an ethical jewellery, accessories and womenswear atelie
Image of the Day / Eva Sonaike

Vibrant textile design…This striking textile design by Eva Sonaike caught our eye this morning. Like the rest of the world, we love the African aesthetic which is increasingly finding its way into global interio
Image of the Day / Adèle Dejak

Luxury statement accessories…We are big fans of luxury jewellery and accessories made with love and passion on the African continent, and Adèle Dejak in Kenya is the epitome of handmade luxury. The
Image of the Day / Dathonga Designs

Traditional craft elevated…We love the impact-driven accessories created by Márcia Nangy O’Connell, founder and artistic director of Dathonga Designs in Mozambique. Since 2010, she has establis
Image of the Day / Aya K Design

Sophisticated sandal style…If you love design that combines traditional with modern style, then these sandals from Aya K Design, founded by Aya Keita in Cote d’Ivoire, are a must-buy. Aya is an entreprene
Image of the Day / Ruahh

Heritage-inspired accessories…Michelle Hammond is the founder and ceo of accessories brand, Ruahh. Her Ghanaian heritage has provided a rich source of inspiration and symbolism that she is rightly proud of. Today, Mic
Image of the Day / Dvyn Treat Batamba’s

Premium Coffee Experience…We love a great cup of coffee in a morning at Lionesses of Africa, and so we are fans of Dvyn Treat Batamba’s great coffee brand in Mozambique, co-founded by Emilia
Image of the Day / Glo Creations

Tantalizing textiles…We love these eye-catching cushions, created by Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera who founded Glo Creations in Rwanda in 2008. Her textile design business also produces fashionable clothing and home
Image of the Day / Eloli

African luxury couture…For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Dibo Ndumbe Eyoh, co-founder and co-creative Director of Eloli, an award-winning luxury African fashion brand in Cameroon, has just what you need.
Image of the Day / Kebe Home

Handcrafted home decor …We are big fans of the work of Manuela Kamadjou, an interior architecture and design entrepreneur who transforms homes and spaces in Cameroon through her business, Kebe Home. Her new Echo V Image of the Day / Pichulik

Beautiful bracelets… Introducing The Aruba Bracelets by Katherine-Mary Pichulik, the founder and designer behind the Pichulik line of accessories. Pichulik is an ethical jewellery, accessories and womenswear atelie Image of the Day / Eva Sonaike

Vibrant textile design…This striking textile design by Eva Sonaike caught our eye this morning. Like the rest of the world, we love the African aesthetic which is increasingly finding its way into global interio Image of the Day / Adèle Dejak

Luxury statement accessories…We are big fans of luxury jewellery and accessories made with love and passion on the African continent, and Adèle Dejak in Kenya is the epitome of handmade luxury. The Image of the Day / Dathonga Designs

Traditional craft elevated…We love the impact-driven accessories created by Márcia Nangy O’Connell, founder and artistic director of Dathonga Designs in Mozambique. Since 2010, she has establis Image of the Day / Aya K Design

Sophisticated sandal style…If you love design that combines traditional with modern style, then these sandals from Aya K Design, founded by Aya Keita in Cote d’Ivoire, are a must-buy. Aya is an entreprene Image of the Day / Ruahh

Heritage-inspired accessories…Michelle Hammond is the founder and ceo of accessories brand, Ruahh. Her Ghanaian heritage has provided a rich source of inspiration and symbolism that she is rightly proud of. Today, Mic Image of the Day / Dvyn Treat Batamba’s

Premium Coffee Experience…We love a great cup of coffee in a morning at Lionesses of Africa, and so we are fans of Dvyn Treat Batamba’s great coffee brand in Mozambique, co-founded by Emilia Image of the Day / Glo Creations

Tantalizing textiles…We love these eye-catching cushions, created by Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera who founded Glo Creations in Rwanda in 2008. Her textile design business also produces fashionable clothing and home Image of the Day / Eloli

African luxury couture…For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Dibo Ndumbe Eyoh, co-founder and co-creative Director of Eloli, an award-winning luxury African fashion brand in Cameroon, has just what you need.

STARTUP STORIES. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE LAUNCHED.

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Lerato Masuku, a South African construction business builder with a passion for infrastructure development and job creation
Lerato Masuku, a South African construction business builder with a passion for infrastructure development and job creation
Olamide Alade, a Nigerian fashion brand builder with a passion for weaving cultural heritage into every garment
Olamide Alade, a Nigerian fashion brand builder with a passion for weaving cultural heritage into every garment
Mirza Jamal, a Mozambican marcomms expert empowering businesses and brands
Mirza Jamal, a Mozambican marcomms expert empowering businesses and brands
Lovable Dladla, a South African entrepreneur turning a passion for baking into a growing business
Lovable Dladla, a South African entrepreneur turning a passion for baking into a growing business
Gladys Kgorane, an entrepreneur creating special events and wellness retreats for those looking for rest and relaxation
Gladys Kgorane, an entrepreneur creating special events and wellness retreats for those looking for rest and relaxation

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Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams by Betsy Fore
Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams by Betsy Fore
The Magnetic Female Entrepreneur: The Art of Empowered Presence, Rising to New Levels of Impact and Influence, and Financial Success on Your Own Terms  by Mary Grant
The Magnetic Female Entrepreneur: The Art of Empowered Presence, Rising to New Levels of Impact and Influence, and Financial Success on Your Own Terms by Mary Grant
Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out  by Fiona Soutter
Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out by Fiona Soutter
Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business by Liz Elting
Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business by Liz Elting
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup by Julia Austin
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup by Julia Austin

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