In a world where business evolution happens at a relentless pace, the motto seems clear: Either you’re the one instigating change, or you’re on the receiving end of it. And for female founders, the world of entrepreneurship holds unique challenges and opportunities that demand a daring approach. Disruption’s Two-Way Street Disruption, by its very …
As we celebrate Women’s Day in South Africa, we at Xena, home to a thriving female founder network of over 20,000 dynamic fempreneurs, can’t help but reflect on the legacy of the brave women who led the charge for equality and liberation. Today, our community aims to mirror the strength and resilience of the 20,000 …
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South Africa has a rapidly growing population of entrepreneurs, and women are certainly leading the way! In the spirit of Youth Day, we’ve compiled a list of 5 Female Founders under 30 that have achieved #fempreneur success across different industries. Masabata Sebusi is the co-founder of Sprout Africa, an agribusiness that facilitates access to markets …
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Have you ever heard of the 6 Degrees of Separation Theory? In short, the theory states that you could meet anyone in the world with a maximum of six mutual connections between them and another person. This could be through acquaintances, friends, or family members. Consider how easy it would be to meet your favourite …
When work piles up – what do we do? Naturally, you may feel pressured to do more, work harder and put in longer hours. The problem with working longer, however, is that time is a finite resource, and sooner rather than later, you’ll find yourself exhausted and emotionally depleted. Your Energy, on the other hand, …
“Research continues to show that female entrepreneurs make an important contribution to economic development, but are disadvantaged by various barriers, including a lack of access to finance and reliable business advice networks.” According to Newable, female entrepreneurs (or fempreneurs) have the moxie to create great change in the world’s economy. With Xena, Female Entrepreneurs have …
Fearless Fempreneurs Making Their Mark On The Globe Read More »
As an alpha, female entrepreneur, and business baddie, chances are you’re already aware of the cultural construct within our society. This construct encourages women to compete, compare and criticise one another as women in business. It’s a social norm that’s as old as time, but as dull as dust. We believe it’s time to look …
Finding Your Perfect Mentor Match: Why Female Mentorship Is The Best Ship Read More »
As a global minority, women in business need to stick together. The saying goes that if men are from Mars, women are from Venus – we need mentors that understand our language, experiences and world views.
