Zimbabwe Speakers 2017

Priscilla Chinhengo, the founder of Uniquely Unstoppable, is a God-fearing Personal Development Coach, Motivator/Public Speaker Par Excellence, Businesswoman and Author of one E-Book, Whirlwinds of Adversity. She is the 4th individual and 1st African ‘woman of colour’ in Zimbabwe to attain the coveted title of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in June 2015 from Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership skills development. Priscilla is passionate about people, women in particular, and assisting them to be the best version of themselves. Priscilla also conducts educational workshops and boot camps for children and teenagers

Cordelia Anopa Gona is a digital marketing architect with a passion for business globalization via online platforms As the Co-Founder and Creative Director of GBI Global Business Innovations Marketplace she oversees digital and print marketing for the organization This includes management of the Ecommerce platforms such as the online marketplace www gbimarketplace com and social media management Cordelia co-ordinates and handles the marketing function for platforms such as Diaspora Insights an ongoing conversation and platform that enables Zimbabwean businesses to tap into the global market and promotional global road shows sponsored by the GBI Marketplace She is also a Founding Partner of Prolific Network a non profit that facilitates FREE empowerment events for women Prolific Network has been my way of giving back to my community she says Cordelia s goal is to master web and app development skills and be able to apply them in the African business context in order to help business compete digitally on a global level She also aspires to be able to teach other upcoming digital marketing architects the skills and wisdom acquired over the years Passion for entrepreneurship led her to start a degree program specializing in entrepreneurship with the University of South Africa UNISA.

An author, a life coach, a transformational powerhouse and a high impact teacher/trainer Pamela Tsitsi Matswangiwa is an empowerment specialist, a small business strategist, a revolutionary thinker and transformational leader who is driven by her Passion, Excellency and Determination to see transformation in the lives of individuals and corporations. Pamela has worked with Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Canada and South Africa, where she earned a distinguished reputation as a catalyst for change. The positions also gave her an insight into the challenges that many corporations face and has dedicated her time and energy into Human Capital Development, Leadership Development and Pioneering programs that are designed to empower all women, youth and adolescents included, into entrepreneurs. She is Certified and Accredited through Let’s Live as a Life Coach, Neuro Linguistics Practitioner, Quantum Linguistics Practitioner, Hypnotherapist Practitioner, NLP Coach, Time Line Healing Practitioner, Time Quintessence Techniques Practitioner. She also holds a Business Leadership Coaching Certificate from The People Business, South Africa and a Bachelor of Business Real Estate (BBRE) degree from Sauder School of Business in Canada. Pamela’s personal experiences have given her profound insight into life which she utilizes in her approach to coaching others through life’s challenges and difficulties and offers a fresh and dynamic approach to Training and Development, mixing innovation with traditional methodologies to deliver fast and effective results. As a small business strategist, Pamela has the ability to lead and energize people by using simple, quick and effective business systems and plans that re-engineer/re-invent processes and move businesses from a slump of stagnancy into a success. An out of the box thinker who stays open to innovation and quickly adapting to plans to take advantage of opportunities and always a step ahead in the right direction because of good business intuition and the ability to tackle what others consider underdeveloped opportunities. Her philosophy in life is that we are both human and divine in that we have the power to create the world we want to inhabit and offers classes focused on transforming difficult experiences into empowering ones. She motivates, inspires and helps individuals to vacate entrenched positions and outdated habits that don’t serve us well in order to build a new framework of high expectations and bring forth a new world guided by creative cooperation, compassion, and justice.

Dr Faith Nyamukapa is a dedicated Christian, young multi- award winning female entrepreneur, goal oriented business woman who runs KinderCare Zimbabwe and Transplex Investments and a Philanthropist. She is also a qualified accountant by profession. Her passion is to work with children, developing strategies for organisations and empowering women who run preschool businesses in Zimbabwe.Executive Appointments Trustee for Econet Wireless Group Pension Fund Board-Employee representative from February (2012- July 2015)Trustee for Education Support Systems Trust (ESST) Zimbabwe – March 2016 to dateIt is a Trust that helps to advance education in Zimbabwe and information documentation of all communities in Zimbabwe for use by NGOs.2016 Awards1. 2nd Runner Up Women in Accounting & Investment Sector 2016 – Megafest Business Awards Megafest is a passionate advocate of women in business, celebrating their achievements, now in its 8th year, the Women’s Awards are about more than simply recognising and rewarding the courage, leadership and creativity of Zimbabwe’s most brilliant business women-they play a critical role in raising the profile of women in business.2. Executive Director of the Year Award- Women’s Heritage Society World Organisation – Award ceremony in November 20163. Organisation of the Year Award- KinderCare Zimbabwe Women’s Heritage Society World Organisation (Early Childhood Development Category). Award ceremony in November 20164. Brand of the Year Award – KinderCare Zimbabwe. Women’s Heritage Society World Organisation. Award ceremony in November 20165. Top Female Academic Philanthropist of the Year Award- Philanthropy Institute of Zimbabwe. November 2016.6. Early Childhood Development Philanthropist of the Year Award – Philanthropy Institute of Zimbabwe. Award ceremony in November 20167. Pan African Humanitarian Award on Enterprise and Community Development 2016 –Anantara The Palm, DubaiHonorary Non-Academic awards- 20161. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree from the International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) 13 July 20162. Honorary Doctorate in Business Leadership, DBL –International Women’s University-Mauritius ( 2016)3. Honorary Master’s Degree in Business Leadership ,MBL- International Women’s University-Mauritius ( 2016)

An Astute Chartered Marketer and turnaround specialist with global level Leadership experience with proven abilities in setting up marketing teams from inception and converting them into high impact functional departments, while focusing on developing a watertight marketing operations model that delivers sustainable ROI.A corporate chieftain with an in-depth understanding of the evolving digital ecosystem and a strong advocate of leveraging data and consumer insights to define corporate strategy while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction, ROI, quality delivery and cost management. Extensive experience in managing all channels of marketing and strategic leadership spanning over 18 years and attained both locally and abroad. A proactive planner with cross-functional expertise in Strategic planning, Business Analysis, Research, Consumer Insights, Stakeholder relations, Customer Experience Marketing, International Business Leadership and Digital Marketing. Proficient in leading large teams and working in cohesion with cross functional groups globally.A thought leader with an innovative drive aimed at addressing businesses challenges, with an ingrained passion for youth and women empowerment and social inclusion that can transform global economies. Enjoys building and scaling high impact strategies by combining a strong marketing & analytical foundation and entrepreneurial approach to getting things done. Has worked across various industry sectors – i.e. Hospitality, ICT, Insurance, Banking & Financial services. She is a Chartered Marketer and holder of a Grad. Diploma in Business Economics and Commerce, Post Grad Dip. Marketing Management with Chartered Institute of Marketing UK, MBA in Business Leadership- University of Canterbury, MBL – In Executive Leadership and DBA in International Business Leadership with Sheffield State University. A strong believer in philanthropy, coaching and mentorship, and solid family values and is happily married and mother of 2 wonderful children. Not only is she a Board Member for Marketers Association Zimbabwe, She is a Fellow in Marketing and holds several leadership portfolios in various organizations such as Lions Club International, Network for African Business Women (NABW). She is currently the Head- Group Marketing & Corporate Affairs for CBZ Holdings.

Fungai Mtisi is the Founder and Managing Director for ImageXchange Grooming Chambers. A pioneer in the industry, her in-depth knowledge and broad experience spans 14 years. She has coached some of the top consultants in the industry. Her private clients have included executives and a lot of individuals. She has collaborated with renowned leaders on image programs. She is known for her holistic, transformational, inspirational approach, her dynamic, entertaining, fun presentation style and her open, sharing and encouraging nature.* DBA

She is passionate about strategy development and execution. Have over 10 years’ experience in telecommunication product and services management spanning from new production innovation, commercialization and brand marketing. She also supports upcoming women in business by providing platforms to learn how they can run their businesses and also building their confidence in business communication and leadership.

Tafadzwa Muropa is an experienced Gender and Governance Consutant with 11 years working experience in the non profit sector in East and Southern Africa with reference to Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe. She has experience in the public sector for 2 years in the National Archives of Zimbabwe Department and Ministry of Education. A holder of a BA Degree in Economic History and Philosophy with University of Zimbabwe, and a holder of post graduate certificates in public policy, advocacy, rights based approach to development and peacebuilding.An affiliate member of Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe, Federation of African Media Women-Zimbabwe(FAMWZ), FEMNET ,AWID, and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD). an advocate of gender and economic justice at national,regional and global level.She resumes her graduate studies with the University of Zimbabwe in 2016 in the Department of Economic History. A Governance and Development Consultant with 9 years working experience with national NGOs and INGOs with focus on governance and democracy, gender equality, economic justice , urban development and HIV & AIDs in the Southern African region..