THE GT STORY PROJECT - W.FOUNDER
I set out to create a platform that could help create awareness about animal care, as well as to help dog lovers in Nigeria have easy access to important information they might need. It was initially meant to be just a blog, but as time went by our readers reached out to us inquiring about where and how they could get certain pet services, this gave me the idea to create a platform…
Read MoreJust a few years ago, there weren’t a ton of products available for vegetarians or vegans in the market, and while the lack of products was obvious, the demand for vegan and dairy-free options has increasingly grown over time. This was when I combined my passion for food and the art of culinary experiences with my commitment to my dietary choices to create Nuts for Cheese.
Read MoreCosmic Perspective is Pakistan's first astronomy education and entertainment social enterprise. We have a locally built, portable planetarium, we offer workshops, and we sell astronomy-themed merchandise. We are also carrying out a project called ‘Development through Astronomy in Pakistan’ (DAP) funded by the International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy for Development, which aims to reduce gender inequality, promote peace and equality, provide quality education, and create awareness about climate change through astronomy.
Read MoreI started BlankPaperz a bit scared. I wasn't sure if I would be able to sustain it even for up to 6 months. I didn't know if people would agree to submit articles to me. I didn't know if people wanted to read about other people's stories. The initial idea was just to create an online platform where I could put up my stories and ask my friends to send in their fictional stories too so I could publish them online and everyone would read about it. But the vision grew…
Read MoreDuring my final year at the university, for some reason, I kept telling my sister I wanted to start making footwear. I didn’t get the concept from anywhere, it was just laid in my heart somehow. The inspiration came from wanting to be more than just another existing human being on earth. I wanted to be more and do more…
Read MoreGrowing up, I always knew I was going to be a designer, but I had never really thought of where I would work. Design for me was creating, experimenting and working out of your comfort zone. Very soon I realized that this was only possible if I had my own studio where I could pursue my dreams.
Read MoreIn a country full of traditional folk art, Indian classical dances and culture, Western dance forms like ballet are still quite unpopular and rare to find. Being a dancer all throughout my life, it was only very late that I understood ballet and it's importance - why ballet is such an important learning and disciplinary tool for every dancer, and that it has great potential in a country which has the second highest population in the world.
Read MoreMothership Self Care was born out of us wanting to commit to our own self care in ways that felt luxurious and therapeutic without costing a fortune. We had a hard time finding natural beauty products that were both effective and made a profound difference in how we felt. So, we decided to make our dream products ourselves.
Read MoreWhen I was little, I would wear my mother’s jewelry and carry her purse, of course she would scream, go and keep it! But I didn’t care. I was fascinated and intrigued by how beautiful they were and how [accessories] made every outfit different. When I became an adult, I would tell my friends, “one day I’ll own a jewelry shop”, but I didn’t know how to go about it. A few years ago, I resigned from the firm I worked with. My employer owed me months of salary and I was devastated. I had no idea what to do, then it hit me, I ought to pursue this dream. So I begun - with just $10 dollars.
Read MoreGrowing up, all my family ever discussed was growth. How to grow our businesses, how to grow ourselves and how to be impactful members in the community. I went to school for Communications and Broadcast Journalism, but did not feel fulfilled, as I wanted more creative freedom. I decided to pursue a corporate career in Marketing. I felt trapped and unable to express my ideas, or create a true impact…
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