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Ambassador Ghazala Khan Talks with Frontrunners Development Founder Mary Kurek

In Diplomat, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel, The Next Generation Leaders, womensempowerment by Mary Kurek

Federation of Gender and Human Rights Ambassador, Ghazala Khan, interviewed Mary Kurek about how the Frontrunners properties (the League Partner Community and the Innovate Media Platform) came to be. As friends and business partners, the Ambassador and Mary talk conversationally about how Mary began her company and what types of projects and partnerships are happening with her business development work. …

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Akwasi Opong-Fosu is Launching Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects in Ghana

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Economic Development, Education, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

Akwasi Opong-Fosu is a former Minister of State and Public Policy Analyst, Office of the President of Ghana. He’s taken everything he’s known in the political and governance arenas and moved them into a consultancy called Africa Growth Solutions. His solutions involve inspiring youth to become job creators as opposed to job seekers and moving that level of entrepreneurship into …

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Francisca Noronha Builds Mozambique Youth Opportunities No Matter the Challenges

In Africa, African Influence, Publisher Channel, Youth by Mary Kurek

Francisca Noronha is an African Youth Charter Hustler at the African Union (AU). Her mission in Mozambique is to advocate for youth and promote policies that allow for more opportunities for youth to live a good life. Francisca’s work extends to working on establishing monitoring and reporting mechanisms that tie to the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy with …

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Dr. Madelaine Gomes Teaches Personal Mastery and Entrepreneurship Through Mind and Heart Connection

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

Dr. Madelaine Gomes is a former corporate leader who, like others who needed something more, walked away to find her true self on the impact path. She is a mindset alchemist, metaphysician, and healer. Her strong feelings about helping Africans learn how to create the kind of mindset that brings sustainable progress in living well caused her to found the …

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MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF AFRICAN YOUTHS – THE TIME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE LEADERSHIP IS NOW

In Africa, African Influence, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Our new young friend, Mustapha Fofanah has sent out this passionate plea on behalf of African youths.  We share it here as we share in his hope for a brighter future for youth everywhere, but, especially in Africa, where (in the language of the Gates Foundation and other NGOs) there is a very large “*youth dependency burden.” *Definition. The youth …

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Former NFLer Marques Ogden Used His Rock Bottom to Create Success for Himself and Others

In Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel by ihelmadmin

Marques Ogden has a riches-to-rags-to-riches story that is compelling and full of the kind of drama you’d expect to see on the big screen. But, this former NFL player who ended up with a janitorial job before finding his true north inspires and helps others move from their own stagnation. Marques is a business consultant, speaker, and best-selling author/podcast host …

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VR Small Helps Women Veterans Find Their Entrepreneurial Spirit

In Publisher Channel, veterans by ihelmadmin

VR Small is now a Texas local with a great mission as the Founder and CEO of Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center.  She helps women veterans through programs that train in entrepreneurship and other important transitional skills. VR talked with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Business Developer, Mary Kurek, about how she developed the Center, and who they are looking for to …

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Vijay Srivastava Connects Entrepreneurship to Employability for Dignified Livelihood Solutions

In Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel by ihelmadmin

Vijay Srivastava has a Human Resources and Management background which was a perfect motivator for him to found the International Academy of Entrepreneurship and Employability (IAEE).  The organization is a world-class humanitarian institution of members working on projects related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of UN Charter 2015. From his headquarters in the UK, Srivastava also founded the India chapter …

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Dr. Osita Aniemeka, Champion for Entrepreneurship in Africa

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Gamechanger19, Youth by Mary Kurek

“African Education System has surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with 1st Class and get admission to medical & engineering schools. The 2nd Class Students get MBAs and LLBs to manage the First Class Students. The 3rd Class Students enter politics, and rule both 1st and 2nd Class Students. The failures join the Army and control politicians who, if they …

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Game Changer Dr. Osita Aniemeka is Training Youth as Entrepreneurs and “Agropreneurs” To Industrialize Nigeria

In Features 14 by Mary Kurek

From interview and content provided by Dr. Osita Aniemeka, Director in Residence, Central Bank of Nigeria – South East Entrepreneurship Development Center The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is promoting a new strategic initiative aimed at growing the Entrepreneurial Quotient (EQ) of Nigerians by establishing Entrepreneurship Development Centres in the six (6) Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria. South East Entrepreneurship Development …