Bience Gawanas
Social Affairs Commissioner for the African Union. She has a reputation as a champion of women’s rights in Namibia and Africa and is considered one of 100 influential individuals in the world for women and children.
Giving Responsibly:
Responsible Giving is as Serious as making the income in the first place!
This is my fourth trip to Africa, and my longest. Although my husband and I are working on many projects, one of the most challenging initiatives over our eight months in Africa has been dispersing the Ignite …
From Competition to Collaboration: The evolution of African women owned businesses
During my interview with Dr. Jennifer Riria, Group CEO, Kenya Women Holding, on Wisdom Exchange tv, she spoke of a mentorship program she implemented in Kenya that was unsuccessful. The concept was for a well-established African business to mentor women in [...]
Rehmah Kasule
Rehmah Kasule, CEO of Century Marketing & Founder of CEDA International. An international award winner. CEDA International specializes in mentoring, leadership,and social entrepreneurship
If you can dream it, You can prepare for it!
Influence preparation techniques for sales, presentations and negotiations
Giving to Get is Not Being Giving
We had just come back from hiked in Volcanoes National Park down the Virunga mountains after seeing a family of gorillas; a highly anticipated experience. My husband and my euphoric experience were short lived. The reality of being in a small town in Africa once again presented itself. A young …
In Pursuit of Purpose
After interviewing 26 women for Wisdom Exchange TV, a web-enabled platform, I am compelled to delve into the fire in their belly that motivates these women to be a trailblazer in their field of expertise. In my pursuit of sharing the [...]
Sylvia Owori
Leading African fashion icon and businesswoman from Uganda. Designer, Publisher, Founder. Africa Woman Magazine Women, Zipa Modelling Agency, Sylvia Owori Designs & Boutique, Sylvia Owori Foundation among others.
Four years in 25 minutes!
Slightly under a year ago I flew to Cape Town in South Africa for a conference. I had the good luck of landing on a sunny cloudless sky. Now, if you’ve never been to Cape Town, imagine that when God created Africa he poured out all his artistic skill over …
Norah Odwesso
Public Affairs & Communications Director for Coca-Cola Central East & West Africa. "WE all have to work toward leaving an amazing legacy."
African Women & the World Respond to Mentorship Website
I am very proud to announce that Wisdom Exchange TV (www.WisdomExchangeTv.com) is now being viewed in 49 countries and on 6 continents! This site was designed for African women to
Eva Muraya
President & Founder of Brand Strategy and Design (BSD) Ltd., Founder of Color Creations Limited. Leading brand expert recognized locally and internationally for excellence.
A New Lease on Life
By Maggie Gitau (Ignite Excellence Foundation Recipient)
I grew up on an idyllic hill that was nestled between two rapid streams, each river less than a five minute skip and hop from our house. During high rains the streams could get so treacherous we learnt to treat them, any body …