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Valerie Obaze Discusses Her Natural Skincare Brand [Video]

Recently on “Good Vibes“, Host DJ. Ms. Eclectic was joined by the founder of R&R Skincare Valerie Obaze to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and her brand’s mission to provide natural skincare solutions while supporting communities in West Africa.

Ms. Obaze, who recently traveled from Miami, shared insights into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. She emphasized the importance of understanding the reasons behind starting a business, stating that a strong sense of purpose can help navigate the inevitable rough patches.

R&R Skincare, which Ms. Obaze founded, features products that are rooted in African traditions and are produced using local ingredients sourced from Ghana. Ms. Obaze’s initial inspiration for the brand stemmed from her search for natural skincare products for her newborn child that were indigenous to Africa. After realizing the products she needed weren’t available, she created them herself, starting a business that now empowers women in West Africaby …

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PCI students launch businesses and give back to community - PortageOnline.com [Video]

Students in the applied commerce program at Portage Collegiate Institute showcased their business ventures last week after a semester of hard work. The event featured student-run companies offering everything from custom apparel and cleaning services to marketing strategies and community-focused food programs. Gavin Taylor, who teaches applied commerce at PCI, says the event gives students a real taste of entrepreneurship. Weve got some students selling lip gloss, bracelets, snacks, social media marketing services, house cleaning, clothing, lots of variety, notes Taylor. Each visitor acts as a judge, receiving ten $1,000 PCI Bucks to invest in their favourite student businesses. Though friendly, the competition is designed to simulate real-world decision-making and customer engagement. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()