The Boss Lady Africa

She once struggled to find a job. Today, Adesuwa Ifedi is shaping the pipeline that gives others a chance.After two decades in banking, Adesuwa stepped away from comfort into the unpredictable world of development — no manuals, no guarantees, just vision, grit, and farmland. As Executive Vice President for Transformation, Strategy, and Communications at Heifer International, she’s now channeling millions into Africa’s agritech future, empowering entrepreneurs redefining food security across the continent.In this episode of The Boss Lady Africa, we dive into the shock of starting over, the courage required to lead without a playbook, and why the most valuable capital might not be financial — but emotional.

Naa Ashorkor is no stranger in the media and entertainment space. She is not only a top name in Ghana but also Africa. She has directing record breaking plays, acted in the biggest movies in west Africa and is a leading broadcaster. Her experience spans over two decades and she shares her pursuit of excellence with us on this episode

Story telling is a powerful tool. It shapes perspective and narratives. African music and fashion has been on the rise. Artists have gone to win coveted awards like Grammy's and perform on the biggest stages. African designers have dressed A list starts in Hollywood. On this weeks episode, Huguette delves deep into what goes into successful storytelling to launch brands into the global market.

Ever wondered why you are always tight for money despite having a decent salary and steady income flow? The problem could be your perception about money, your attitude and how you treat money. As the popular saying goes, budgeting is telling your money where to go. Failure to which, you will always wonder where it went. Today, Ivy is here ti dissect our money habits and speak on new ones we can adopt for financial independence.

Nigeria is arguable the fashion HQ on the African continent. Any time Nigerians are in the building, their fashion stops the show. From high end couture pieces to every day basic wear, they have mastered the art of intersecting culture and modern fashion. On this weeks episode, we speak to Bisola Adeniyi the CEO of Lady Biba, a brand redifing modern work wear for women

Feminism as we know it has changed a lot over the years. The availability of choice has changed the trajectory of decisions that women get to make. From opting to work or trading it for raising a family. In this episode we discuss the intersection between choice, feminism and the underlying consequences.

The Andersonne Experience is a household name in Rwanda. She is one of the pioneers of live event and has led Rwandan artists in touring Europe and the world. She shares her bold decisions that have led her to this success while being upfront with the challenges that arise from it.

Covid was a disrupter not only for industries but individuals. For grace, she had spent years working in real estate firms and had become a top tier agent. However, fear kept her from venturing out on her own until the financial risk that came with Covid 19 hit close home and that is when she took the step started Elimo Rwanda. podscan_mBRjdCqS9X5KGMhY7ZvrQfuIHH5a3Dgj

Events is a fairly new industry in Rwanda. Art is just coming up and while the opportunities are endless the challenges abound. Our Boss Ladies this week are daring to be bold and different. From Gaga planning events to Queen hosting her first showing and Andersonne working with Rwandan artists to get them ready for the world stage.

Shattering the glass ceiling is an uphill task for many women. There are hurdles every step of the way in pursuit of leadership and ascent to the top.Iris Irumva, the CEO and Founder of Lead Access Limited joins us to share tips and trick on how to grow into a modern-day leader.

Millions of girls miss school annually due to period poverty. Blandine, an IT specialist, pivoted to menstrual health for women producing Rwanda's first reusable sanitary towels. She has kept nearly half a million girls in school and counting. We feature her this week on The BossLady Africa!

Viola Davis once said, "Foolish of me not to think I am the love of my life."We have been conditioned to believe that love is something we find outside of ourselves in other people or places. However, love starts from within. Peace, ease, kindness and harmony with self begins inwards. This month of love, Belise Umuhoza, a personal development advocate and Rebecca Hansen, a transformational coach join the circle to talk about how to find and fall in love with yourself.

On the debut episode of The Boss Lady Africa, we feature Multi skilled and talented artist Zuba Mutesi. From building a community from scratch advocating for mental wellness to taking over the airwaves by storm and becoming Rwanda's most sought after brand influencer.If Zuba is not on air, she's on stage with award winning African artists and highly acclaimed dancers charging the room with her electric and infectious energy.She joins the circle this Saturday to talk about building a bankable creative brand!

The Boss Lady Africa is a show that celebrates African women who are paving the way and breaking barriers in their respective fields of practice from the C-Suite to the world of entrepreneurship. On this journey, they share lessons they have learned climbing the ladder heading to the corner office. For season 1, we feature trailblazing Rwandan women raising the bar in various fields. Welcome to the Circle of Women in Business who Mean Business!