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• Health & Mental Well-being For Entrepreneurs

  • When
    13 Nov 2025
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    15:00 - 16:15
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83273570742?pwd=mVc4ZzJA0e38G7bb7behuTRW8qnFGw.1
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    43 registrants

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  WELLBEING FOR ENTREPRENEURS 

  Building a successful business should not come at the cost of your health. Yet, for many women entrepreneurs, the entrepreneurial journey feels like a constant tug-of-war between ambition and well-being.

  From sleepless nights and chronic stress to energy crashes and burnout, women founders often find themselves pouring from an empty cup and paying the price in both their health and their business.

  That’s why this month, Melanin Rich is bringing you a powerful session on Health & Mental Wellbeing for Women Entrepreneurs, designed to equip you with the tools to protect your health while growing your business.

  And leading this conversation is Marigold Ndicho Katsande, founder of Golden WHealth, nutritional therapist, life coach, and mental health nursing specialist with over 35 years’ experience.

  Marigold’s philosophy is simple but transformative: Health Wealth. Drawing from her African heritage, decades of professional practice, and a lifelong passion for natural healing, she empowers women to unlock peak performance without sacrificing their well-being.

  What you’ll gain from this session:

  • The Entrepreneurial Health Gap- Why Women Founders Face Unique Health Challenges and how to close the gap.

  • Stress & Mental Resilience –  practical ways to safeguard your mental health in high-pressure seasons.

  • Nutrition for Energy & Focus –  how to fuel your body for productivity and clarity.

  • Sleep & Recovery –  why rest is a business strategy, not a luxury.

  • Self-Compassion & Mindset –  building confidence without burnout.

  • Boundaries & Balance –  tools to protect your time, energy, and peace.

  • Everyday Health Hacks –  simple, science-backed practices to stay on track.

  • Thriving, Not Just Surviving –  shifting from crisis mode to long-term wellbeing.

  Why Marigold?

  • 35+ years in mental health nursing as a registered mental nurse.

  • Founder of Golden WHealth, blending nutritional therapy and coaching.

  • Lifelong student of natural healing, inspired by her grandmother in Zimbabwe.

  • Experienced in delivering health workshops, one-to-one coaching, and community well-being programs.

  • A proven track record of helping women and families overcome health challenges and unlock better life outcomes.

  This session isn’t about generic “self-care.”
  It’s about learning how to build resilience, energy, and balance as core assets in your entrepreneurial toolkit so you can grow your business sustainably and lead with strength.

  Your health is not a side hustle. It’s your first business.

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• FIRESIDE CHAT EPISODE 1

  • When
    19 Nov 2025
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    18:15 - 19:15
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83660713219?pwd=SsmXhb7ghvhbbGpVCDzAFvoY9IU45E.1
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    1 registrant

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  Power. Ownership. Legacy.

  In this edition of the Melanin Rich Fireside Chat, we sit down with one of the most dynamic women reshaping Africa’s investment and innovation landscape, Maya Horgan Famodu, founder and managing director of Ingressive Capital.

  This is not your typical talk. It’s a deep, unfiltered conversation about power, ownership, and the business of building Africa’s next generation of market leaders.

  Maya is more than an investor; she’s an ecosystem architect. Through Ingressive Capital, she has backed some of Africa’s most successful startups, including Paystack, acquired by Stripe for over $200 million, and Carry1st, backed by global investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sony, and Google. Her approach to venture capital is rooted in discipline, vision, and impact, not hype.

  What sets Maya apart is her intentionality.

  • 100% of her portfolio companies have indigenous equity owners, ensuring that African founders don’t just participate in success,  they own it.

  • 40% of her founders are female-led, proving that inclusion is not a checkbox; it’s a competitive advantage.

  • And through Ingressive for Good, she’s provided training and technical opportunities to hundreds of thousands of young Africans, demonstrating that access to skills is access to power.

  Maya’s story isn’t one of waiting for validation; it’s one of building without permission. She didn’t ask if African founders were ready for global investment; she proved they were. She didn’t wait for the world to discover Africa’s potential; she showed them what they were missing.

  This Fireside Chat explores the realities behind her success and the lessons every founder, investor, and changemaker can draw from her journey:

  • What it takes to build sustainable, scalable African businesses with global relevance

  • How to attract and manage capital with discipline and integrity

  • Why ownership and representation are the foundation of true wealth creation

  • What’s next for women leading Africa’s entrepreneurial transformation

  At Melanin Rich, we believe entrepreneurship is not just about business; it’s about power, purpose, and progress. This conversation with Maya Horgan Famodu captures that belief in motion, real strategies, real insight, and real talk from one of the continent’s boldest voices in venture capital.

  Because Africa’s story is no longer about potential, it’s about performance. And this is where we learn how to lead it.

  
  

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• Smart Branding in the Age of AI

  • When
    11 Dec 2025
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    15:00 - 16:15
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84385148119?pwd=kPvinJ7sIUpq4HvkJ4dtLqOgLmNy33.1
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   Smart Branding in the Age of AI

  AI isn’t the future; it’s already here, rewriting the rules of business, storytelling, and brand trust. For entrepreneurs across Africa and the diaspora, this shift isn’t just a trend; it’s an opportunity to leapfrog into global markets and compete on a new and entirely different level.

  In this exclusive session, Edwin Rogoi Kogi, a seasoned marketer, PR expert, AI enthusiast, and educator, will guide us through how AI is transforming branding in ways that matter most for African entrepreneurs.

  From chatbots that handle customer engagement 24/7 to AI-driven insights that reveal what your audience really cares about, the tools are no longer limited to Silicon Valley giants. The playing field is opening up, and the entrepreneurs who learn how to use AI to tell authentic, compelling stories will be the ones who shape the next decade of business.

  Why This Matters Now

  African entrepreneurs face a dual challenge: building visibility in crowded markets while also fighting stereotypes that often undervalue their innovation. AI is the bridge that helps overcome both. By combining human creativity with machine precision, entrepreneurs can:

  • Create content that resonates locally and globally.

  • Automate repetitive tasks and reclaim time for strategy.

  • Analyze customer behavior with accuracy once reserved for big corporations.

  This event goes beyond theory. It’s about practical branding strategies powered by AI, and how you can start applying them today without needing a Silicon Valley budget.

  What You’ll Learn

  Edwin breaks the session down into three powerful shifts every entrepreneur can act on:

  1. AI-Powered Storytelling
  Learn how to use AI-driven insights to craft narratives that travel across borders, connect with diverse audiences, and reflect the authenticity of your brand voice.

  2. Smart PR & Visibility Tools
  Discover how automation and AI-powered media tools can streamline your outreach, amplify your visibility, and keep you consistent without losing the human touch that builds trust.

  3. Global Brand Positioning
  See how African entrepreneurs can use AI to analyze international markets, identify opportunities, and position themselves as global problem-solvers, not just local players.

  Who Should Attend?

  • Entrepreneurs ready to scale beyond borders.

  • SMEs seeking to elevate their visibility without ballooning marketing budgets.

  • Specialists looking to integrate AI into their client strategies.

  • Investors and partners are curious about how AI is shaping entrepreneurs’ branding future.

  The Bigger Picture

  This isn’t just another “tech talk.” It’s about empowerment. It’s about equipping entrepreneurs to compete globally, to own their narratives, and to use AI not as a threat but as a tool for liberation.

  In a world where perception drives opportunity, branding in the age of AI is not optional, it’s the advantage.

  Reserve your spot today and learn how to turn AI into your brand’s most powerful ally.

  
  

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• Personal Branding

  • When
    8 Jan 2026
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    15:00 - 16:15
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88205406910?pwd=g0O87gqC9aAJ0o69UFe2tOg49aa0zS.1
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  Personal Branding: Building a Legacy That Speaks Before You Do

  In a world where visibility often determines opportunity, your personal brand is no longer optional; it’s essential. But true branding isn’t about logos, photoshoots, or viral posts. It’s about clarity of purpose and the courage to show up consistently as your most authentic self.

  This month, Melanin Rich brings you a deeply transformative session on personal branding, led by Etoroabasi Arthur, the executive founder of Soul Sisters Africa and visionary behind ETHY SKIN, two platforms redefining how African women express power, purpose, and possibility.

  Etoroabasi’s journey is not just about entrepreneurship; it’s about intentional legacy building. Through Soul Sisters Africa, she has created a thriving pan-African community where women in technology, agriculture, STEM, business, and finance find mentorship, belonging, and empowerment. Through ETHY SKIN, she’s shown that innovation and identity can coexist beautifully, merging natural beauty, wellness, and African excellence into a brand that speaks volumes.

  In this session, you’ll discover how to:

  1. Build a personal brand that aligns with your mission, not just your market.
  2. Turn your expertise and lived experiences into influence and income.
  3. Leverage storytelling to attract meaningful partnerships and visibility.
   4. Cultivate confidence and credibility, even in spaces where your voice is often overlooked.

  Etoroabasi doesn’t just teach branding; she embodies it. Her work champions authenticity over perfection, community over competition, and legacy over likes.

  This isn’t just a talk.
  It’s a mirror helping you see the leader, creator, and changemaker you already are.

  Whether you’re a consultant, founder, or emerging professional, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to own your narrative, elevate your presence, and position your brand for global relevance.

  
  

  
  

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• Customer Service & Relationship Management

  • When
    30 Jan 2026
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    11:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87051286995?pwd=KzFTmfl8whVxRvmZ73BMNtUYtAHjM5.1

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  Customer Service & Relationship Management

  Strong customer relationships are the foundation of business growth. Beyond products or marketing, what sets thriving companies apart is how they connect, serve, and retain their customers.

  In this focused session, Lola Soyannwo, a management consultant with over 20 years of experience across power, agriculture, pharmacy, IT, and the UK public sector, will share proven strategies for building and managing lasting customer relationships.

  Lola holds an MSc in Management from the University of Surrey and leads Amona Consulting Ltd. and Healthboxes Ltd. Her career includes raising over $10 million for business expansion projects, winning UK government bids worth more than £2.2 million, and supporting over 120 small businesses as an external monitor. She has also helped companies streamline operations, improve service delivery, and strengthen profitability through process reengineering and Six Sigma methodologies.

  In this session, you will learn practical ways to:

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships that drive loyalty and repeat business
  • Apply customer service best practices that enhance satisfaction and brand trust
    Use CRM systems to track, measure, and manage customer engagement effectively
    Design customer-focused processes that improve efficiency and response time
    Integrate relationship management into your growth strategy for long-term success

  This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, service providers, and business leaders looking to create consistent, high-quality customer experiences. You will leave equipped with actionable insights to strengthen relationships, streamline service delivery, and turn satisfied customers into brand advocates.

  Join us on Friday, 30th January 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00 UK time, and learn from one of Africa’s leading business process experts.

  
  

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• FIRESIDE CHAT EPISODE 3

  • When
    26 Feb 2026
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    15:00 - 16:30
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87337496537?pwd=rZ05Z5M0lcI7ivylXbvQBodJ0sbT0g.1
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  The Blueprint for Africa’s Boundless Future

  In this edition of the Melanin Rich Fireside Chat, we sit down with one of Africa’s most influential builders and investors, Iyinoluwa “E” Aboyeji, a visionary who has redefined what it means to build for impact, scale, and sustainability on the continent.

  This isn’t a conversation about potential; it’s a masterclass on performance.

  Iyinoluwa is a rare kind of leader, one who doesn’t just dream about Africa’s future; he builds it.

  As co-founder of Andela, he helped unlock global demand for African tech talent, demonstrating that excellence knows no geographical boundaries. Then, as co-founder of Flutterwave, he broke barriers in fintech, creating one of Africa’s most valuable technology companies and setting the stage for a new wave of cross-border commerce and financial inclusion.

  Today, as Founding Partner at Future Africa, E is channeling his experience and vision into a new generation of founders, backing over 100 startups solving Africa’s biggest challenges in climate, healthcare, finance, and education. Future Africa isn’t just a fund; it’s a philosophy, rooted in Africapitalism, the belief that Africa’s prosperity will be driven by entrepreneurs creating shared value for society.

  What sets E apart is his ecosystem mindset.
  He doesn’t build in silos. He builds systems, talent pipelines, capital networks, and communities that multiply opportunity for others. His story is a powerful reminder that true legacy is not in exits, but in impact.

  This Fireside Chat is an invitation to look deeper beyond the headlines into the principles, decisions, and discipline that shape long-term success.

  Together, we’ll unpack:

  • What it takes to build iconic companies that endure beyond founders

  • The art of transitioning from builder to backer without losing mission

  • How to cultivate integrity and resilience in high-stakes entrepreneurship

  • Why collective investment and shared ownership are Africa’s strongest levers for transformation

  We believe entrepreneurship is not just about creating wealth; it’s about creating a legacy.

  Iyinoluwa Aboyeji embodies that truth: a builder, believer, and backer of Africa’s boundless future.

  Because Africa’s rise isn’t coming; it’s already here.

  And this is how we learn to lead it.

  
  

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