Biz Chats with Women Business Owners

When an attempt to become a horticultural farmer did not yield the desired results, Mary applied the lessons she learned from the experience to a new Apiculture venture.   

Suzanne is a well-respected fish farmer who learned everything she knows about fish farming on-the-job and by speaking to people engaged in the sub-sector. Her story demonstrates what one can achieve with sheer determination and drive.

Suzanne is a well-respected fish farmer who learned everything she knows about fish farming on-the-job and by speaking to people engaged in the sub-sector. Her story demonstrates what one can achieve with sheer determination and drive.

At just 21, the day after her UK student visa application was denied Shirlene decided to start a business that manufactures beauty and cleaning products . Four years later, Crystal River Products makes six bio-based products that meet the Kenya Bureau of Standards quality requirements.

At just 21, the day after her UK student visa application was denied Shirlene decided to start a business that manufactures beauty and cleaning products . Four years later, Crystal River Products makes six bio-based products that meet the Kenya Bureau of Standards quality requirements.

When she returned from maternity leave, Annette’s lecturing position had been filled by someone else.  Rather than seek employment, Annette started YourChoice to fill a market gap she had previously identified: a reliable supply of high quality millet flour. 

At 23 years old, while working as a Standards Inspector with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Gloria Arinaitwe was inspired to start a bottled millet beverage company - AEN Uganda Ltd. Podcast and show notes: www.bizchatshub.com

 Always an “intrapreneur” in the leading companies where she held key marketing positions, Hilda Karamagi finally branched out on her own by launching Blue Edge Marketing.  The firm offers strategic marketing support to organizations that do not have an in-house marketing department. Download podcast and show notes: www.bizchatshub.com

Kati Farms emerged from Lovin’s pursuit of fish marketing options while she worked for a Ugandan fish farmers' cooperative. When her fish sausage idea proved a winner, it was time to leave employment. www.bizchatshub.com for podcast and show notes.

Regina Nakayenga started Rena Beverage Solutions as her retirement plan. Rena produces highly nutritious beverages and powders from organically grown hibiscus flowers and seeds, palm seeds, okra and rosemary.Podcast & show notes: www.bizchatshub.com