Tag Archives: African Entrepreneurship

The Best Business Books 2018 for Makers + Product Designers

Lela Barker

I recently asked the Lucky Break community to chime in with their favorite business books. Beloved books that are brimming with actionable advice. Writing from authentic voices that skip the hype to deliver meaty advice. The best business books that have truly helped propel them forward. Several hundred of you answered my rallying cry (thank you!)…

Continue reading

Read More

Bringing a Product to Market (FREE Product Development Worksheet!)

Lela Barker

As I mentioned in my previous post, I recently journeyed to West Africa to participate in the 2013 Global Shea Conference. Lucky Break Consulting was proud to be a contributor to this amazing event, designed to promote shea butter and empower African entrepreneurs. Funlayo and Shola Alabi of Shea Radiance orchestrated a series of small…

Continue reading

Read More

The Story of Shea

Lela Barker

I’ve just returned from a trip to Nigeria (my very first, in fact). I have long indulged a love affair with Africa which has landed me in a few varied spots around the continent (Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Mali and Uganda), but Nigeria was a first for me. Setting aside the tales of northern unrest and…

Continue reading

Read More