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IP Clinic 2024. #Protect your moves! My personal experience and confession: It all started last year in December when we had the first board meeting for Women in Farming and Entrepreneurship (WIFE), thanks to my colleagues (VITUMBIKO NAMONDWE and all colleagues of our cohort) and facilitators (Mpolokeng Mudau, I can write a book about how she influenced my personal and business acumen within the 3 weeks during which we interacted) from YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa who opened my eyes and offered me shoulders to lean on to start a journey of building WIFE. Vimbai faith Mushamiri-Mahlanze for always being a mentor and generously volunteering your time, resources and interrogating the moves and operations as a Board member of WIFE. During the said board meeting and during the next one held during the first quarter of 2024, the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) issues was emphasized. At the time my knowledge on the matter was so limited and I wondered where and how I could even start actioning this one. Then I virtually met Dorothy Rutendo Mushayavanhu during a course on Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth Led Agribusinesses under United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). A few weeks ago, Dorothy tagged me in an advert for the IP Clinic and I immediately registered to attend. Then, I was hesitant to attend because of baby sitting commitments. However, I reached out to Dorothy who spoke to @Brenda Matanga. Guess what, on the day of the IP Clinic, as soon as I got to the venue everyone was like, "so you are the one coming with your daughter". Next step...the photo booth...again the photographer says "sure you can get a photo with your daughter. I was amazed at such women inclusion and empowerment. Summary of learnings from this experience (I will post valuable nuggets from the clinic separately): 1. Your network is your net worth. 2. If you want something go for it and see beyond any possible challenges and obstacles 3. Women inclusion and empowerment starts with women accommodating and highlighting opportunities to fellow women 4. Leadership development programs impart knowledge and provide wealthy networks to take you to the next level, whilst providing resources which you cannot afford as a Start Up Enterprise 5. It is very key to have a board for your organization no matter how small you are, to help you grow 6. Speak up, be seen and heard 7. Women we have got this. No limits beyond those in our minds to get all we can dream of achieving. Dorothy Rutendo Mushayavanhu, Brenda Matanga, Vimbai faith Mushamiri-Mahlanze, Batanayi Colletta (She/Her) Mapinde-Gwangwawa, Phillipa Chengeta, Mpolokeng Mudau, VITUMBIKO NAMONDWE

✨ What a Year! Reflecting on 2024 ✨ At the blink of an eye, 2024 is over, and here we are in 2025! What a busy, exciting, and fulfilling year it was—and busy is good! January kicked off with a major milestone: the inaugural Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT) conference, which I was proud to co-organize since September 2023. The event sparked a 7.5% growth in membership and laid the groundwork for a transformative partnership with Strathmore University, formalized within 8 months, in September. This partnership embodies our vision for: 1️⃣ Capacity Building – Advancing our Strategic Plan goals with special leadership course discounts for members. 2️⃣ Research & Data collection– Driving evidence-based projects and policies. 3️⃣ Climate Resilience – Collaborating with women’s groups in counties to adopt sustainable practices. May marked the launch of our Strategic Plan 2024-2028, setting bold objectives for the association’s future. My role as CEO was also formally announced in May. In June, we held our Election AGM, onboarded a new board, and aligned strategies for the next three years. July brought another milestone: the first-ever Hospitality Graduate Summit, connecting graduates and employers in a vibrant and supportive space. In September and October, we embraced the challenge of a comprehensive membership audit. This effort paved the way for a successful membership recruitment drive in November and December, leading to a remarkable 12.7% membership growth in just two months! Throughout the year, we deepened our advocacy efforts. In November, we partnered with Kudheiha Union to launch mentorship sessions on workplace sexual harassment. By December, our first session in Naivasha engaged 40 unionized employees, creating meaningful awareness and dialogue. Looking back, 2024 was a whirlwind of growth, impact, and achievement—no wonder it flew by so quickly! Here’s to an even more impactful 2025! 🚀 #womenempowerment #growth #annualgoals #impactfulplanning

😯 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬...𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩! 😯 You remember my post about grant rejections last week? And what I said about how this may be due to external factors beyond your control? See post: https://lnkd.in/ee7uG7hD So... the grant I applied for was the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, and recenty I was made aware by fellow #femalefounders about some interesting news - apparently Innovate UK had broken its promise for funding! The ‘𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬’ promised that 50 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 and female-led businesses would receive a £75k grant and package of support, from a funding pot of £4 million. ♀ 1,452 women applied for the award; 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 25 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 have been granted. Assuming each grant is £75,000, this is a total of £1,875,000. This leaves £2,125,000 unfunded at present 💸 📢 Female founders are now calling for change and the news has blown up on LinkedIn & social media 📢 Let's Fund More Women is urging Innovate UK to: 💰 Commit to the remaining funding and 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 25 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 🗣️ Engage in dialogue to address the issues raised 🔎 Acknowledge the shortcomings and review the process 🚀 Launch a redesigned award program for 2025, with more funding committed 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 >>> https://lnkd.in/eE2zXCxJ 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 >>> https://lnkd.in/evHddMry and https://lnkd.in/ezGN_TeN To be clear - I am not sharing/posting out of any hope that I will be funded, but just at the injustice of this if it's all true! At the very least communication and funding should be clear and changes communicated. Let's play fair and support women looking for funding, who already have the odds stacked against them pretty hard! 💖 Becky Lodge Emmie Faust Emma Jarvis Emma Sayle Tara Attfield-Tomes Debbie Wosskow, OBE

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Visibility is key to unlocking new opportunities and paving the way for success. For women, we know it is quite challenging to break through barriers and gain the recognition we deserve. But imagine having someone in your corner, a champion who believes in your potential and actively advocates for your growth. That's the power of sponsorship! 🤝 Picture this: Sarah, a talented leader, was struggling to get ahead until she found a sponsor who saw her true worth. With their support, Sarah's confidence soared, her network expanded, and her opportunities multiplied. Today, she's a thriving leader, paying it forward by sponsoring others. Sponsorship isn't just about advancement, it's about empowerment. 💪 Creating a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Let's champion sponsorship and create workplaces where women and marginalized groups can shine! ✨ Here's what we can do: 🗣️ Foster Empathy: Open conversations about challenges faced by women 🕒 Implement Sponsorship Programs 📚 Promote Self-Advocacy: Teach women to recognize their value and advocate for themselves 🌿 Expand Networks: Help women build and leverage professional networks Join us at #rlsummit2024 to explore the transformative power of sponsorship and create a more inclusive future for all! https://lnkd.in/etXccBtJ We appreciate your time at the summit 'Ronke Kokoruwe

"Why did they pick you to be the event host (emcee) in another country?" My friends and family often ask this, subtly wondering: What makes you special? Or simply, why you and not someone closer? The better question might be, "Who did you know with that event?" We don’t achieve success alone. As a Canadian, I had the honor last week of hosting the Community-Led World Summit in London, UK. This opportunity came about because I shared my goal of hosting more live events with two incredible women in the community industry. When they asked how they could help, I asked them to introduce me to the right people. When the event was being planned, these women connected me directly with the organizer and vouched for my expertise and passion as an event moderator and host. It’s the old adage: You don’t get what you don’t ask for. By putting myself out there and clearly communicating my goals, I secured this fantastic gig. Of course, once you get the opportunity, you have to deliver! That’s how you get asked back. But that’s a topic for another post. For today, let’s discuss in comments: Do you remember to ask clearly for what you want? What holds you back if not? Video: Paz Pisarski who referred me for the role and who I've now introduced on two global stages. (And shoutout to Victoria Cumberbatch, ACC for being the other!) -> Remember, we don't succeed alone. #CommunityConnections #Emcee #Host #CommunityBuilding #OnlineConnection #Networking #RelationshipBuilding #AskForWhatYouWant Community-led World Led by Community #communityledworld2024

Far too much of how we discuss wellbeing in the digital age is short sighted and lacking in the broader contexts children are embedded, challenged, and thrive in. I am really looking forward to joining Save the Children International and others and bring the perspective of our Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford team on open and robust science and it's place in reliable evidence based policy to this gathering. I think I will have a lot to share -- with so many key stakeholders -- on the direction of travel for the science of emerging technologies and youth wellbeing. #evidencebasedpolicy #digitalwellbeing #youthmentalhealth

WICE is going through some big changes. Some of those changes include having board members! Find out all the details by heading to our substack! WE can't wait for 2025!!! #WICE #Women #woman #womaninbusiness #business #next #connect #inspire #learn #teamwork #board #members https://lnkd.in/g3rxcpYD