EP1 Practical Steps To Establish A Business In Africa w/ Patricia Okelo

<p>Today's guest is Patricia Okelo. Patricia is an entrepreneur with over 19 years experience in running two successful small businesses, Willart Productions and Conferencing In A Box.</p> <p>She is also the co- founder of Kayana Create, the premier space for female entrepreneurs, where women (and some men) come together to nurture small female run business – 0-3 years through various educational and networking events, such as the very successful ‘Candid Conversations: Circles for Women in Business’ and ‘The Kenya Cottage Industry Expo 2019'.</p> <p>She is passionate about Women in Business and co- authored ‘A Candid Handbook for Women Doing Business’ that has been received with good reviews. She deeply believes in the&nbsp; “Spirit of Abundance” as the change the world needs.</p> <p>In this episode Rose and Patricia discuss what it takes to attain entrepreneurial success and the practical steps anyone can take to establish a business in Africa when transitioning back from the diaspora.</p> <p>If you are keen to start a business as part of your return journey, make sure to connect with Patricia through any of the following links.&nbsp;</p> <p>Patricia’s Profile:<br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-okelo-2a45127">linkedin.com/in/patricia-okelo-2a45127</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Websites<br> <a href="http://www.willart.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">willart.com&nbsp; </a>(Company Website)<br> <a href="http://www.conferencinginabox.co.ke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">conferencinginabox.co.ke&nbsp; </a>(Company Website)<br> <a href="http://www.candidbusinesswomen.co.ke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">candidbusinesswomen.co.ke&nbsp; </a>(Network)</p> <p>We also highly recommend her book: A Candid Handbook for Women Doing Business in Kenya which can be purchased through this link and is available on Amazon (US and UK): <a href="https://kayana.org/home/books-resources/">https://kayana.org/home/books-resources/</a></p> <p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p>