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I am a social entrepreneur filled with passion and self-drive to change society through women empowerment and help women to embrace natural beauty by using organic cosmetics which are made up of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. The idea came from my personal emotional experience after being diagnosed with brain scars after using harsh chemicals on my hair. This motivated me to start an organic haircare brand. I have been in the beauty industry for ten years and received different awards such as Youngest and Top Distributor of the Year at the age of 24 In East Africa from Oriflame, a cosmetics and beauty-renowned Swedish brand. I hold a Diploma in hair care organic formulations, Bachelor, and master’s in marketing and project management. In 2017, I became the best graduate entrepreneur from NEEC. In 2018, I became a Tanzanian ‘She hero’. I participated in several panel discussions including AFCFTA in Durban, Zanzibar, and Botswana on how youth and women can benefit from intra-African free trade areas. I gained international exposure through remarkable business exhibitions in Italy, Germany, etc. I am a coordinator of Young Women Entrepreneur in Tanzania. an organization that supports entrepreneurial activities among young women in Tanzania. In 2021, I won the Laureate of the Year in Tanzania by Women in Africa (WIA) and received technical grants from IMPACT HER. In 2022 I was among the judges in recognizing the Top 50 young women entrepreneurs in Tanzania. In 2022 I received the Youngest CEO Award in beauty and cosmetics in East Africa. I was featured as one of the Rising Women in the Citizen newspaper in 2023. I was recognized by FFI as one of Top 50 Trailblazers in the Middle East and Africa. I have an ethical character with a strong personality and sound faith based on postulating to do good to others