Jayne Akinyi, Founder, Dada Dunia
Jayne Akinyi is a community-based entrepreneur founded Dada Dunia, embodies this fusion by connecting virtual assistants in Africa with socially responsible businesses in Canada.
Jacey Schnarr, Founder, Butterfly Ethical Gifting
Jacey Schnarr, Founder of Butterfly Ethical Gifting, elevates workplace engagement through ethical gifts, swag, and technology.
Amina Mohamed, Founder, Cameras for Girls
Amina Mohamed, Founder of Cameras for Girls, is dedicated to economically empowering women and girls in Uganda
Nita Tandon, Founder, DALCINI Stainless
Nita Tandon, founder, DALCINI Stainless, a sustainable housewares company dedicated to revolutionizing the food storage industry.
Jennifer Buchanan, Founder, JB Music Therapy
Jennifer Buchanan, founder of JB Music Therapy, advances health, recovery, and learning through music theory.
Melissa Kaye, Founder, Elev8 Villages
Melissa Kaye founded Elev8 Villages, which supports communities for youth exiting the foster system and moving into adulthood.
Bobbie Carlton, Founder, Innovation Women
Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Innovation Women providing equal visibility opportunities for women onstage to support career development, business success, thought leadership, and diversity.
Sandy Biback, Founder, Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking
Sandy Biback, Founder of Meeting Planners Professionals Against Human Trafficking, is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of human trafficking and slavery.
Jayne Larson, Bonus Babies Podcast
Jayne Larson, Creator & Host of Bonus Babies Podcast focuses on improving the lives of foster children worldwide.
Natalie Lowe, The Sustainable Event Forum
Interview on YouMeWe Amplified Podcast with Natalie Lowe, founder of The Sustainable Event Forum and Celebrate Niagara. Develops tools and resources for event planners to reduce their carbon emissions.
Sara Dunkley, Beautiful World Canada Foundation
Interview on YouMeWe Amplified Podcast with Sara Dunkley, founder of Beautiful World Canada Foundation. Their goal is to improve access to education for marginalized girls and women in Africa.
Kathy Willis, Huronia Transition Homes
Interview on WisdomExchangeTv.com with Kathy Willis, Executive Director of Huronia Transition Homes. A non-profit organization working to end all violence against women, capitalizing on a social enterprise to provide opportunity.
Lydia Muso
Founder & Director, Lesotho Child Counseling Unit, Lesotho. An orphanage that she founded in 2001 to provide a temporary and safe home for the rehabilitative care of sexually, physically, and emotionally abused children.
Amina Mohamed, Founder, Cameras for Girls
Amina Mohamed, Founder of Cameras for Girls, is dedicated to economically empowering women and girls in Uganda
Higher Education For The Age Of AI And Climate Change
Learning Planet Institute in Paris prepares learners to heal self, others, and the planet. Quentin Chevrier In AI, climate, and many domains impacting our futures,
Christine Asiko
CEO & Founder of Strive International which aims to build awareness of DYSLEXIA in Africa
Gia Whitehead
Gia Whitehead is the Sustainability Director/Founder of TSiBA Education, Gia was recognized as one of South Africa’s 100 Brightest Young Minds in 2002. Gia was also awarded Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 (Topco Media).
Suzanne F Stevens
July 7/13 In this short presentation at the CCAfrica’s African Women Trade & Investment Opportunity Conference, Suzanne F Stevens shares pioneering African women’s strengths – which we all can learn from and opportunities for African women to expand their business impact.
Gcina Mhlophe
International Professional Story Teller, writer, director, and author. Gcina has worked tirelessly for the past 11 years running NOZINCWADI – Mother of Books Literacy Campaign to help make South Africa a reading nation.
UK charities ‘could have to hand back millions’ if tax break is scrapped
Millions of pounds of investment cash may have to be handed back and hundreds of jobs could be lost if the government scraps a tax
Susan Muhwezi
Senior Presidential Advisor on AGOA & Trade in Uganda, owner of boutique hotel.
Florence Zano Chideya
Ambassador of Zimbabwe in Canada; Deputy Dean: Diplomatic corps in Ottawa. Managing Director and Owner, African Adventures, a travel/tourism venture in Zimbabwe.
Nouzha Chekrouni
Her Excellency Nouzha Chekrouni, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Canada. Pioneer: 1st woman to be elected to the party’s regional political board (1999); 1st Arab woman named Vice President of IS; 1st woman with the title of Minister.
Doo Aphane
A pioneer Human Rights Activist in Swaziland. Great insight into African women’s realities as second-class citizens.
Leah Ngini
Founder & Director, St. Christopher’s Kindergarten, Preparatory and Secondary in Nairobi, Kenya. A first of many, she has been an inspiration to her community, and an influence in education for women in East Africa
Immy Kamarade
Managing Director & Founder of Dallas Investments Ltd, and Chairperson, Rwanda Women Entrepreneurs’ Chamber of the Private Sector Federation. A serial board member, Immy makes a difference in every industry she touches.
Nigest Haile
Founder & Executive Director of Center for African Women Economic Empowerment (CAWEE) in Ethiopia. Nigest received an award from the Department of State, United States of America, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the development of women-led businesses. Nigest invests in the international potential of women.
Tereza Mbire
A Ugandan business pioneer, serial entrepreneur, Presidential Adviser, Association Founder, Financial Trust co-founder, Author.
Rebecca Sherbino, Executive Director, The Raw Carrot
Rebecca Sherbino, Executive Director of The Raw Carrot, a nonprofit organization that employs people facing barriers to traditional employment.
Melissa Kaye, Founder, Elev8 Villages
Melissa Kaye founded Elev8 Villages, which supports communities for youth exiting the foster system and moving into adulthood.
Emily Stevenson, Beach Guardian
Interview on WisdomExchangeTv with Emily Stevenson, co-founder of Beach Guardian, Engage, Educate and Empower Against Plastic Pollution
Njeri Thubei, Upendo Women’s Foundation
Interview on WisdomExchangeTv with Njeri Thubei, Founder of Upendo Women’s Foundation.Providing access to quality sustainable hygiene & health education for girls and women