#theConversationCrushes – the Conversations 256

11 Sep

The SchoolBag Powering Education Across Africa: Thato Kgatlhanye

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Millions of school children in Africa walk long distances to and from school on a daily basis – they have to pass long distances along the busy and dangerous roads or poor- or non-lighted areas. Once they return home, many of them are unable to study at night due to the absence of secure light sources. It is for this reason that Retake Ltd, a for-profit, woman-owned business in South Africa, came up with the inspiring idea of Repurpose Schoolbags. The start-up, founded by Thato Kgatlhanye and Rea Ngwane, collects plastic bags from landfills and participating schools, and recycles them into textiles which…

14 Apr

Empowering Women, one Face Beat At A Time (pt2): Marjory Assimwe, Shanana.

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➢ On Girl Power What roles have the friendships you’ve established around you played? My friends push me to be a better person; they support and motivate me to achieve my dreams Do you have female role models or mentors? My sister Mrs. Daisy Mulamuzi Kasujja What is the most important advice you've ever received from a fellow woman? Focus on tomorrow, forget yesterday. Who have you drawn professional inspiration from lately? It could be from a far (stalking them on Instagram) or up-close? Faith Imani, of Serene Beauty. What is one thing you know now about women and…

14 Apr

Empowering Women, One Face Beat At A Time: Marjory Assimwe, Shanana.

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#theConversationsCrushes: Jojorie!!!! I am so excited that we are doing this!!!! I am so proud of you!! (If that seemed awkward, let me explain, I have known Jojo for like 10 years now…. She’s one of my closest friends so put up with my excitement. ) Okay, lets’ dive in! ➢ Getting To Know Marjorie It feels weird calling you by your full name. It reminds me of our hostel warden back in high school. “Assimwe Marjory…. Come here… Why are the girls making noise?” So can I just call you Jojo? Where does that nickname come from btw? Yes…

31 Mar

#theConversationsCrushes: Patsy Mugabi Part2

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Patsy Mugabi ➢ On Life A woman I look up to so much is poet and author Maya Angelou. She once said, “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” So on that note, what’s the most courageous thing you’ve done lately? Oh!!! Me too! Maya Angelou! Can I actually change my answer and go back and say Auntie Maya Angelou the late? I love her, love her! Can I just say I love you! Gurl… Sandrah, you are…

31 Mar

#theConversationCrushes: Patsy Mugabi Part1

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A few weeks ago we launched a series that is intended to highlight women that we think are kicking ass and doing amazing things. This week’s #WomanCrush is Patsy Mugabi. Pasty Mugabi When I found out you are as obsessed with natural hair as I am, I jumped in my seat! We need to have a whole conversation about that but not today sis, today is all about you! ➢ Getting To Know Patsy Mugabi How would you describe Patsy if people didn’t know who Patsy was? Mmhhhh….Getting to know Patsy, how do I describe Patsy? It’s a mystery! Anyway,…

31 Mar

Saying Goodbye To The C256…

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Wait... You dropped everything and ran here right? Okay… Here goes; But hold on... Wait! You thought I was quitting the Conversations 256? Like for real? Psyche!!!!! Lies!! All lies!!! I’m so sorry for any heart attacks I might have caused but today is the one-day I can actually be intentionally dishonest and not feel bad about it so of course, I had to jump on the April Fools bandwagon! Did I fool you? Hahahahahahahaha What fun! Anyway, on a serious note. Last month was Women’s month so theC256 launched a series to take some notes and highlight women that…

07 Mar

#theConversationCrushes: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu.

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Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is founder and Managing Director of SoleRebels, one of the world's fastest-growing African footwear brand and the only Fair Trade-certified footwear company in the world. Growing up in a poor suburb of Addis Ababa, Bethlehem decided that there was only one way to defeat poverty – use local craftsmanship to make products that can compete in the global marketplace. She decided on footwear and today 70,000 pairs of shoes leave her factory every year. SoleRebels has been expanding rapidly and has 18 stores around the world, including in Silicon Valley (USA), Japan, Singapore, Austria, Greece, Spain and…

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