Vivy Sofinas Yusof is among those Malaysian entrepreneurs that managed to achieve success in such a young age. At the same time, she is also a model, blogger, fashion icon, a mother to two and an important person in the Malaysian online business world.
Talking about waste it is no longer news that waste management is one of the biggest challenges faced with African countries as the notion of recycling is still a bit alien in the system. It was heartwarming however to learn that some young people have taken it upon themselves to tackle this huge challenge for the betterment of the continent; one of these young entrepreneurs is Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola. Though a woman, she has built passion around ridding the streets of waste products and sell them off to manufacturers. Here is her story:
In the light of a recent spate of entrepreneurial activities, women the world over are not left out of the entrepreneurial craze as several women go out of their way to make meaning out of little things that before now did not count. Weight loss for women who have gained a lot of it brings forth a joyful and priceless moment but not many remember to share the story and impact other women with their little secret.
Entrepreneurial activities go beyond handcraft as it cuts across ideas birthed from the desire to meet a need, and solve a problem in the society. This was what prompted the setup of SECURICO Zimbabwe which was founded by Divine Ndhlukula. Here is her very inspiring startup story.
Despite the challenges women in the middle east have faced trying to do the things they love best, there are some who have defied the odds and forged ahead as entrepreneurs in their regions. Randa I. Abdou is the CEO/Chief Strategy & Creative Officer of Creative Lab Group Egypt and here is her story:
For so many people, the thought of moving from one house to the other spells a lot of stress, and for those who come into town for a short while the endless stories of bad experiences faced searching for a good apartment are always heard. This prompted Argentina’s Valeria Pasmanter to fill in the gap, serving as an intermediary between landlords and foreigners looking to rent rooms. Though with many challenges, she has been able to pull through the turbulence and provide comfort to a good number of people. Here is her story:
Women entrepreneurs the world over, are SUPERWOMEN. This is because they defy the odds, kick all stumbling blocks off their way, and create meaning out of the shattered and broken pieces all around them. These women always serve as an inspiration to other women who only need a piece of encouragement, to grab the reins of their lives and move ahead. Heather Henyon, Founder & Director, Women’s Angel Investor Network (WAIN), is one of those women who have chosen to be one of the SUPERWOMEN of our time. Here is her story:
