Economic Empowerment and The Power of Black Women Entrepreneurs

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Evelyne Nyairo, M.Sc. P.Biol., a socially conscious innovator and driving force behind the luxurious all-natural skincare line, Ellie Bianca. We discuss her entrepreneurship journey including the barriers she’s had to overcome, what has made her so successful in the retail industry, advocating for women’s rights, advice for entrepreneurs and what’s next for Ellie Bianca. Evelyne holds an undergraduate degree in environmental Sciences with Biology and Chemistry Majors and an M.Sc. in Environmental Management and currently she is a PhD candidate pursing Strategy and Innovation.  Evelyne has provided strategic planning on high profile projects worldwide and has held many energy sector leadership positions. Ms. Nyairo’s contributions have been recognized by many including: Winner of the Prestigious 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurship award, Featured on the 2021 Dragon’s Den, Semi-finalist of the CANIE Black Entrepreneur of The Year Award, Receiving the CHFA Industry Achievement Award for Celebrating Diversity, and Receiving the Covid 19 Leader Award for working to keep Canadians safe with our soap and hand sanitizer project. A serial entrepreneur, Ellie Bianca, inspired by her daughter, its namesake, is the most recent of five companies that Evelyne has created and nurtured to success. Through Ellie Bianca she has not only created a skin care line but also a pro women’s empowerment venture designed to “heal not just the skin, but the soul”, Ellie Bianca is a beacon of hope and global connection. She thrives best when she can contribute to advancing equality and through Ellie Bianca, she is able to see this vision become a reality by working with female producers and ensuring that women are rewarded directly for their hard work. Resources Ellie Bianca: https://www.elliebianca.com/ Sponsor For more resources and information for women entrepreneurs be sure to connect to our incredible podcast sponsor the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub  Connect with Us Website: thefinancecafe.ca/ Instagram: @thefinancecafeofficial  LinkedIn: The Finance Cafe  Learn more about our financial literacy program designed specifically for you and don’t forget to use code PODCAST10 to save 10% off at www.thefinancecafe.ca/