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\u201cNetworking is more than meeting people \u2013 it\u2019s about showing up, standing out, and seizing the moment.\u201d These words set the tone for the Women Creating Wealth session held on 25 April 2025, themed <\/span>Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing a Sale<\/span><\/i>. The session unpacked how confidence, preparation, and community can turn potential into prosperity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What unfolded was a powerful look at what happens when women embrace their stories, lean on their networks, and step up – ready to pitch, partner, and grow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emma Oriyo: from corporate CEO to confident co-founder<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The session opened with testimony from Emma Oriyo, a seasoned leader from Dar es Salaam. With over two decades of experience – including as CEO of an international business association – Emma co-founded <\/span>The Laundry Spot<\/span><\/i>, a premium laundry and dry-cleaning service.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cEntrepreneurship aligned with my purpose,\u201d she shared. \u201cI want to mentor, serve, and close real gaps in leadership and business education.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Women Creating Wealth<\/span><\/i> programme sharpened her pitch and gave her the confidence to act.<\/span> <\/p>\n Pitch, position, prosper: women owning their value<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Emma\u2019s story was followed by a dynamic panel: Nuru Lema, Gloria Loishiye, and Moureen Godwin Mollel – each demonstrating what self-advocacy in action looks like.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nuru Lema \u2013 preparation wins<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Founder of <\/span>Yanacorp<\/span><\/i>, Nuru recently secured a $70,000 grant for her school management platform. \u201cI rehearsed 11 times – alone, with my team, even recorded myself.\u201d Her go-to line?<\/span> <\/p>\n Gloria Loishiye \u2013 show up like you belong<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Founder of a professional cleaning company, Gloria walked into a meeting with fully branded business cards, uniforms, licences in hand.<\/span> Her advice:\u201cRespect boundaries. Deliver. And don\u2019t disappoint.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Moureen Godwin Mollel \u2013 purposeful positioning<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Founder of <\/span>WorthLiving Horticulture<\/span><\/i>, Moureen built her agribusiness on trust, health, and consistency.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Self-advocacy in action<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The entrepreneurs shared essential lessons:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no plan B,\u201d said Gloria. \u201cI quit my job – this has to work.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Build together, win together<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emma reflected; \u201cI\u2019ve found my people. This community is my support system. We\u2019re not just building businesses – we\u2019re building each other.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Participants agreed – the <\/span>Women Creating Wealth<\/span><\/i> programme is more than training. It\u2019s a powerful network for growth, confidence, and shared success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Final word: go pitch with purpose<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This session wasn\u2019t just about sales. It was about grit, voice, and value. 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\n\u201cThe feedback I received was practical – it helped me show up better, every time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u201cIf you work with me, you won\u2019t regret it.\u201d<\/span><\/i> Simple, confident and backed by belief in her value.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u201cYou have one shot. Show you\u2019re serious.\u201d It paid off. That meeting led to multiple contracts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u201cI farm with intention – greenhouse and open-field. I never leave clients without stock. If I don\u2019t have, I collaborate.\u201d<\/span>
\nShe now signs contracts <\/span>before<\/span><\/i> planting, securing her market in advance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\nYour story is your power.<\/span>
\nYour voice is your strategy.<\/span>
\nYour confidence is your currency.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n