Tag Archives: founder

Balance and Entrepreneurship

Let’s talk Balance in Entrepreneurship! 

Being a full time founder has a way of eating at you to say the least. As a result, I prioritize life as much as I prioritize work. 

I have realized that in order to be my best in all my ventures and businesses, I generally need to be my best self. Hiking has been a big part of my life as a result. 

I started hiking last year in March and since then I have completed 12 hikes since across Kenya. Everything from Mount Longonot and Kilimambogo to the Menengai Crater and Ngong hills. 

I have always been a firm believer that some of the biggest life and leadership lessons are learnt outside four walls. They are learnt in hobbies, from strangers and often from our extraordinary pursuits.

Celebrating my Co-Founder

This last weekend in Kampala, Uganda we celebrated the marriage of my Arielle for Africa LTD Co-Founder, Feruz Semere.  She was the most beautiful bride and it was an honor to be there for her big day.  Part of being a Co-Founder is understanding how much weight that title carries. Most may take that relationship for granted but letContinue reading “Celebrating my Co-Founder”

Entrepreneurship for African Universities

Earlier this week I was in Ghana speaking at Ashesi University alongside Didintle, a star alumni from Botho University. At the Education Collaborative I was honored to share my journey as an entrepreneur and how African Universities can build better structures to service future founders.  My Alma Mater Riara University was also present at the convening and I was honoredContinue reading “Entrepreneurship for African Universities”

THEY FEEL IT, BUT WON’T SPEAK IT

Trigger warning*

I have spent time with entrepreneurs across the continent these past weeks like never before!

Bonded with them to not only understand what’s going on with their business but with their lives, mental health and financial status.

As I share this list I hope you will reach out to the founders you know, particularly those in developing markets and share some hope and love.

I took the leap!

I can officially call myself an author!

Yes everyone, I finally took the leap and wrote a book.

It honestly feels crazy to know that I wrote an entire book in 7 days and I will be officially published in Mid October.

This brings me to my message for the week – Just take the leap!

Greater than…

Your purpose, passion and pursuit is greater than your fear. I meet people, amazing people, people that allow their fear keep them from their purpose. The fear of failure, fear of doubt and fear of being wrong. This paralyzing fear is the reason why that dream stays on a note pad, in a journal orContinue reading “Greater than…”

What I wish I knew about Entrepreneurship

As an entrepreneur for 8 years now, there have been ups and downs, highs and lows, good and bad. However, there is so much about entrepreneurship as a whole that was hidden from me. Truths that have been kept secret. Truths I have had to uncover on my own. Let’s go over a few; ItContinue reading “What I wish I knew about Entrepreneurship”

Be Audacious

Dear Founder,  Just a kind reminder – You won’t always get an invite to a seat at the table, sometimes you need to create your own round table. Sometimes you need to be AUDACIOUS – “take bold risks”  That may mean charting your own path! Carving your own table! Sending invites to like minded people and makingContinue reading “Be Audacious”