#15: Patricia Okelo on entrepreneurship, mentorship and partnership in marriage

In this episode the dynamic duo hosts the one and only Patricia Okelo! As they navigate through her youthful memories surrounding her start-up businesses, life in Mombasa, juggling both motherhood and work and following her passions. They get to pick out amazing lessons from her life on matters entrepreneurship, marriage and leadership which have impacted and led to the growth of her successful businesses; Willart, Conferencing in a Box and Kayana. They don't just stop there as they also talk about introversion, below the line advertising, procrastination, living life to the fullest and so much more!

 

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Patricia Okelo is a phenomenal Kenyan entrepreneur who draws her wealth of knowledge and experience from various sources. From her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at Kenyatta University to several programs in entrepreneurship including one at the Babson College of Entrepreneurship. She is also the recipient of the Enterprising Women Award, 2014 and the founder of Willart productions, Conferencing In A Box and Kayana Creatives. She wears many hats and among them is that of a mentor, a leader, an author, a creative and a mother. She is the force behind Candid Conversations- Circles for women in business which is a mentorship and coaching platform that shines light on female entrepreneurs.

 

Some Show Notes:

- Quiet: The power of Introverts in a world that can't stop talking by Susan Cain

- A Candid handbook for women doing business in Kenya