Rachael Mazvita Sabondo, a professional coach in Zimbabwe helping women small business owners  — Lionesses of Africa

What does your company do?

Inga Creative is creating a space where women and young people can connect, learn together, showcase skill and spark collaborations. We have people in different categories like visual arts, photography, horticulture, textiles, ceramics, calligraphy, and recycling. My major role is to arrange meeting dates, liaise with space owners, service providers and also advertise the events. I also do the logistics of hiring and transportation of the tables and chairs to the venues. Inga Creative’s services include:

1. Curating market space for members through exhibitions. The exhibitors pay for the tables in advance and on the day they just bring in their wares and a tablecloth.
2. In addition to exhibitions, we also do training on business management and recycling.
3. We create a networking platform through WhatsApp and Facebook and host various events.
4. As a Life Coach, I also do one-on-one or group coaching to this team and I call my niche Creative Coaching.

My desire is to help people cope with the uncertainties of the social, cultural and economic environment in Zimbabwe. For the past year I have seen improved people, improved products, and improved presentations on market days.

What inspired you to start your company?

I have realized that many women have a small business and are so gifted, but what lacks is knowing where to sell what they have produced.