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What is holding African women back?

"Collaboration is something that holds us back. We don't do it as African women"

 

Women are being encouraged to network and share ideas and relevant experiences with one another to ensure success in their activities.

Anita Erskine, founder of Brand Woman Africa and celebrated radio and TV show host made this known during her interaction with women at #SheHiveAccra powered by She Leads Africa on Friday.

According to her, many women are reluctant to come out and share ideas with their fellow women because of fear that the other woman might overtake them in life.

Such a situation, she believes is what continues to hold African women back.

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"If you don't at least collaborate, if you don't find it within your heart to at least celebrate, if you don't, at the end of the day find a courage to pick your phone to ask a friend for a meeting so you can communicate".

Anita Erskine further touched on what women can do to overcome their worst fears in life, adding that: "Collaboration is something that holds us back. We don't do it as African women because we are always afraid that she will do better than me, because I have told her what I want to do."

"There is nothing you can do on your own, trust me, absolutely nothing. And even if you did do it all on your own, it is why you are almost stagnant. One of the biggest issues that holds African women back; we don't divide and conquer," she added.

On her part, Farida Alabo of Trifecta Management Services Limited urged women to be abreast with the online marketing trends currently available to grow their businesses.

"There is no need to spread yourself over all social media platforms. You must align your social media presence with your goal...Don't be scared of competition, but make sure you don't become stagnant," she added.

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SheHiveAccra which comes off from 20th to 24th January 2016 will be a transformational experience for young women looking to break through, live their purpose and get real results in their businesses and careers.

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