Brian was a rising star at his company. He advanced through several senior management roles and was soon tapped to head a business unit, reporting directly to the CEO. But after about two years in the job, despite his stellar…
Common mistakes people make when having a hard conversation at work
There are times when having a difficult conversation at work is necessary. Of course, difficult conversations can take many forms. It could be a discussion between two peers of equal level who disagree about how to move forward on a…
Edith Brou, the Queen of the Ivorian web
She is full of energy, overflowing with imagination and loves to act goofy… But don’t be mistaken, Edith Brou knows what she wants and everything she touches just turns to gold. With only 35 years old, the most famous geek…
Help, I hate networking!
We hear this all the time from executives, colleagues, friends. They tell us that networking makes them feel uncomfortable and phony—even dirty. Although some people have a natural passion for it—namely, the extroverts who love and thrive on social interaction—many…
Maureen Ayité, the Amazon of Wax prints
Maureen is one of those young women who just stand out. But beyond her style and presence, the 31- year-old Beninese is a savvy businesswoman who will continue to make the news… A Hobby that became a business Nothing predestined…
Interview with Hottensiah Muchai
She has swag and she owns it. To many people in Vienna, she is the most famous voice of Radio Afrika. Today, I am very excited to present you Hottensiah Muchai! And as you will see she has more than…
Ndeye Amy Kebe or the IT lady who is revolutionizing agriculture in Senegal
If a growing number of women are involved in IT on the black continent, still a very few are engaged in agritech. Ndeye Amy Kebe a young Senegalese of 34 is one of the exceptions to the rule. She is…
Lorna Rutto, the Kenyan lady who turns trash into cash
They say that necessity is the mother of innovation… And Lorna Rutto, the founder of ECOPOST, a sustainable Kenya-based green business could not agree more. She grew up in the green region of Kaptembwa, enjoying nice landscapes and the joys…
Ola Orekunrin, the young woman who pioneered air ambulance services in Nigeria
Lagos, the Extraordinary Business Achievement of the Man of the Year was awarded to… a young lady. With only 33, Ola Orekunrin is the youngest ever recipient of the famous award that convenes la crème de la crème of the…
Interview with Mireille Ngosso
She is the first black woman to be the representative of the SPÖ Party in the very select first district of Vienna. Her name is Mireille Ngosso, she was born in Congo and moved with her parents to Vienna only…