In August, the SME Boutique Exclusive Women’s Club (SWEC) powered by Addosser Micro Finance Bank put out a call for innovative female entrepreneurs to apply for its Business Plan Accelerator Programme Scale UP!
Over
150 responses were received out of which 10 women were selected to go
through a 4 month business strategy and development course. These
included in-depth capacity building session from established business
leaders, one on one mentorship opportunities with successful female
business owners, as well as networking opportunities. Top business
leaders such as Ndidi Nwuneli, Femi Longe, Tara Fela Durotoye, Omoyemi Akerele, Biola Alabi, Tale Alimi, Stephanie Obi, Tomilayo Aluko to
mention just a few were some of the top class business leaders and
facilitators who provided a range of business development and capacity
building courses.
The selected female entrepreneurs have also received one on one mentorship with established business owners such as Ada Osakwe of Agolay Ventures, Joycee Awosika of Oriki, Gbemi Adebayo of Hagai and Esther and Isoken Ogiemwonyi of Zazzai, Glory Edozien of
Inspired by Glory to mention only a few. The aim of the business
accelerator programme has been to power the next generation of female
entrepreneurs with the required business skills to scale up their
business and compete effectively in the economy.
The next stage of the programme is the
official pitch competition which will see 10 of these women present
their business plan to a select panel of judges with the winner
receiving the “Female Entrepreneur Scale up Grant” Powered by Addosser
Micro Finance bank. The pitch competition and the selection of the
winner have been aptly timed to commemorate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
(WED) which holds on the 18th of November 2016.
Meet the participants;
- Omowumi Etiko
Founder The Nusafiri Experience
Sector- Travel
Omowumi Etiko is a certified travel and
tourism consultant with a background in administration, human resources,
learning and development. Her aim is help her clients experience the
art of travel as a seamless and stressfree means of learning, expanding
their minds and imbibing new cultures, tastes and sights. She is also
focused on expanding tourism opportunities specifically in Nigeria and
in Africa as a whole by highlighting notable destinations in country and
creating experiences which match the appetite and budget of her
clients.
Nusafiri clients are corporate clients
desiring unusual retreats and individuals with a unique taste for
travel. As a young company with a growing portfolio, Nusafiri has had
the privilege of working with some international companies and have
planned several personalized travel experiences such as honeymoons, baby
moons, personal retreats, corporate team building retreats, wedding
destination scouting and much more.
Omowumi holds a BA in Psychology from
the Catholic University of America and an M.sc in Human Resources
Management from the University of Sheffield and is certified by IATA.
Twitter and Instagram: @nusafiri
- Ibukun Oludare
Founder Pine and Ivory Ltd.
Sector- Interior design and manufacturing
Ibukun is a passionate interior designer
who dropped her certification in Law and ADR to bring her dream of
creating amazing timeless spaces to life. Her company, Pine and Ivory
Ltd is an interior design company committed to ensuring that our clients
realize their vision for their space, we have a mission to meet and
exceed our clients expectations, giving excellent service and creating
spaces furnished with our furniture pieces that are built to stand the
test of time.
Pine and Ivory has both an interior design arm as well as a furniture and retail arm, with show rooms located in-36 Association Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Pine and Ivory has both an interior design arm as well as a furniture and retail arm, with show rooms located in-36 Association Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Twitter: Pineandivory
Instagram: Pni2012
Instagram: Pni2012
- Akpevwe Uvieghara
Founder D’Artiste by Dodos
Sector- Beauty
Dodos Uvieghara is an award winning Makeup Artist, Digital Influencer and founder www.iamdodos.com a
Fashion and Lifestyle blog where she shares and curates style tips,
makeup tutorials and skincare regimens. She is a noted and influential
voice in the Nigerian Makeup industry where she empowers Nigerian
women on easy ways to boost their confidence, self esteem and innate
beauty qualities through fashion and makeup. She is responsible for the
timeless clean looks seen on some famous Nigerian Celebrities like
Genevieve Nnaji, Asa, Eku Edewor and many more. In 2015, Dodo’s was a
recipient of the coveted Exquisite Lady of the Year ( ELOY) award for
Best Make Up Artist.
Twitter and Instagram: @iamdodos
- Sekemi Braithwaite
Founder Shay’s Treats
Sector- Beauty and manufacturing
Sekemioluwa Braithwaite is a graduate of
both the University of Edinburgh and the Nigerian Law School. She is
also the founder of Shay’s Treats-a natural skincare company based in
Lagos.
Sekemioluwa’s experience with childhood skin allergies inspired her
to research the benefits of essential oils, plant extracts and other
natural ingredients. Thereafter, Shay’s Treats was born
with the simple philosophy of transforming skin with an affordable
range of handmade, organically enriched products. Shay’s treats also
focuses on using natural and indigenous ingredients which create visible
skin care results.- Debbie Larry-Izamoje
Founder Image Boosters
Sector- Business Services/consulting
Debbie holds a BSc in Information
Management from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom as well as
an Msc in Management from University College London (UCL). She has also
secured certificates in user innovation from Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT) and Innovation and strategy from Harvard University.
She is a communications and brand
strategist at Image Boosters Limited a company which offers tailored
social media content, management, training, monitoring and coverage for
businesses and events.
She is the founder of the IBL platform a
subsidiary of Image boosters limited which is an online business
community for young established/soon to be established professionals to
ask questions, share concerns and experiences and receive tailored
counseling.
Debbie Larry Izamoje who is also known
as the entrepreneurs best friend is on a mission to raise a generation
of young established or soon to be established professionals who are
more vocal about business difficulties while providing solutions through
public speaking, training, workshops and coaching. Her primary goal is
to change the narrative that the journey to success is lonely.
Twitter and Instagram: @dee_larry @imageboosters_
- Cynthia Tule-Okochu
Founder Adirelounge
Sector- Fashion Manufacturing
Cynthia Tule-Okochu is the Creative
Director of Adirelounge. She holds a Bachelors in Business
Administration from the University of Benin. She also attended the Fate
foundation Entrepreneurship school where she has a Certificate in
Entrepreneurship.
Adirelounge is a textile company that incorporates hand dyed ethnic infusions popularly known as Adire
on non conventional fabrics like silk, scarves, chiffon, jersey, cotton
and T-shirts. Adirelounge also creates custom made prints for
designers, parties and organizations
- Uzoamaka Ezeugwa
Founder and Creative Director Zoya’s Jewels
Sector: Fashion and Manufacturing
Uzoamaka Ezeugwa is an Accredited
Jewelry Professional by GIA and the Creative Director for Zoyas Jewels,
who has taken her time to learn her craft from experts in different
countries – India and America. Zoya’s Jewels is a jewelry brand
dedicated to bringing her customers unique, statement and stylish
jewelry pieces at great prices that won’t break bank. They also help
organizations create a more visually professional outlook through the
aid of customized branded lapel pins, cufflinks and tie pins.
Zoya’s Jewels also provides customized
services which focuses on providing counsel on which jewelry style is of
best quality and would suit specific occasions, needs, tastes and
budgets.
- Elizabeth Laiza Kalu
Founder: Sylvo
Sector- Fashion and content creation
Elizabeth is the Founder/CEO of STYLVO, the leading content and commerce platform that creates premium shoppable fashion,
beauty and style content, focused on the African fashion and beauty
industries. She is a purpose driven entrepreneur and forward thinker who
is passionate about using business, content, technology and creativity
to drive change. Prior to STYLVO, she led several positions dedicated to
supporting entrepreneurs at the base of the pyramid and also
successfully managed projects focused on education and women
empowerment. Elizabeth holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting and has
certifications in Digital Marketing, Technology & Entrepreneurship.
Twitter and Instagram: @Stylvo
- Elizabeth Idem-Ido
Founder Mmabon
Sector- Manufacturing and Fashion
Mmabon is a Premium Custom apparel
manufacturer which specializes in customized apparels focused on helping
brands, families, groups and events stand out. The central theme of the
company is to enhance brand image and promotion while also making life
events memorable.
Mmabon service repertoire includes
corporate wear and uniforms for businesses, branded Tshirts for family
photo shoots, school reunions, bridal showers and other memorable life
events as well as school uniforms, sportswear and funday Tees. Mmabon’s
growth goals include launching a DIY website, increasing capacity by
over 100% and launching a new line of branded Tshirts
- Amara Roy-Osuji
Founder and Creative Director Timara Creations
Sector- Beauty
Amara is an alumnus of the Lagos
Business school where is attained an MBA after receiving a Bachelor of
Science degree in Computer Science from Covenant University.
Her company Timara Creations is a beauty
company focused on providing professional hair and beauty services to
women. The passion behind the company stems from the important
contribution beauty plays in building confidence in women. At Tamara
creations beauty matters because confident women make things happen!
Timara Creations offers bespoke services
which cater to the individual needs of her clients. She also provides
customized wigs and services a range of international clients.
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