Born: Ethiopia
Biggest business achievement: Reached more than 10,000 people on how to identify and respond to economic abuse, financial abuse and post-separation violence in the context of IPV.
Biggest obstacle overcome: Learning how to get out of my own way by letting go of what I think others expect of me and focusing on being myself. Also, learning how to juggle priorities as a working mother.
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Biggest influences: My mother has taught me that hard times can be overcome and that losing battles can be won. She is my inspiration and my role model.
Charitable involvement: Ambassador of Meaningful Business – a curated global network of progressive leaders who are combining purpose and profit to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
First job: Midwife
Advice I’d give the younger me: To find the power of knowledge, aspire to inspire and set periodic goals. Look for mentors and invest in relationships.
Favourite pastime: Mesicho
