By Amanda-Ellen Jojo
A qualified marketer and author, Audrey Chirenje is a lady who integrated her entrepreneurial spirit and creativeness to come out with Chances Inc.
“I published my first book in December 2019. Chances Inspiration Inc was registered in 2021, the inspiration behind it was to have a platform where I could distribute my books, then also offer literacy and marketing consultancy services to all.
“I have done a lot of “hustles”, Avon, Tupperware, Angel, peanut butter sales, cross boarder trading and I had two tables at the Flea Market once upon a time selling clothes, shoes etc. Most of this I did while fully employed so that’s how I have learnt how to keep pushing and maintaining a balance,” Chirenje revealed to The Entrepreneurial Magazine.
Chances Inspiration Inc offer literacy services like editing, proofreading and the whole publishing package. They also have marketing consultancy services, as well as team building, training, speaking and MC facilities for events.
Because Chances Inspiration Inc appreciates that everyone is unique, their services are personalised and are fortified on the notion of ‘learning and unlearning.’
The vision of the company is to ensure everyone embraces their uniqueness and use it to fulfil their purpose.
Throughout her journey her inspiration comes from her children, family, friends old and new which include some from church, colleagues, and associates.
ADVICE TO WOMEN LOOKING TO START-UP: Do not despise humble beginnings. It will be challenging, it will require that you stretch yourself however if you know the reason WHY you started you will continue going.
Milestones
Team building workshop for forty women,
Chirenje was a keynote speaker at the Shanduko Foundation for women by women symposium last year,
Speaker on various platforms like the Tanyaradzwa Initiative and Rotaract Harare Central to name a few.
She has also been on a couple of radio stations like ZiFM, Classic263, Heart & Soul and has been on ZBC Good Morning Zimbabwe.
HER KEY TAKEAWAYS ON IWD 2022 CAMPAIGN THEME: Women are limited to certain areas, and they can only do so much, however this is not true, and they should be afforded all the opportunities available.
#BreakTheBias
BASED on the nominations done by its audience, The Top Ten Favorite Female Entrepreneurs 2022 is a compilation of dynamic women entrepreneurs who have succeeded in breaking bias in their different industrial sectors and this in line with the International Women’s Day campaign theme #BreakTheBias.