{"id":206227,"date":"2016-04-12T12:54:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T12:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=206227"},"modified":"2016-04-12T12:54:20","modified_gmt":"2016-04-12T12:54:20","slug":"tedxaccra-speaker-profile-ivy-appiah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=206227","title":{"rendered":"TEDxAccra speaker profile \u2013 Ivy Appiah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am Ivy Appiah, the CEO of Tiwajo Industry Limited. I am a biochemist with 10 years experience in product formulations both in food and cosmetic development. I developed a natural cosmetic range called &#8220;paridox&#8221; and has continuously improved the product formulation since 2010.<\/p>\n<p>I have a strong passion to build entrepreneurs especially women entrepreneurs through training for them to start and grow their own businesses. I have always believed that entrepreneurship is the key to national development and is linked to the better Ghana we all seek.<\/p>\n<p>I know how to start small and grow because I am a living testimony to that hence i believe i can help women to re-write their stories from a small beginning.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Why you should listen <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have a practical story to share with the world so They can believe that you can actually start a business with just your passion and what you have. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never borrowed money to start my business but Just made good use of what I had at that time. Since then it has taught me to move anyway with or without support given me strategies to fund the business with the help of my customers. I want to tell the world that difficult times creates more \u00a0opportunities for entrepreneurs <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quote from Ivy <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Success begins in silence, with self motivation and hope beyond doubt but the end brings all good things at your doorstep. Therefore in your struggle for success never give up&#8230;&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>About TEDxAccra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TEDxAccra is annual event, where thinkers and doers of our community are gathered to create and share ideas. This year\u2019s TEDx will come off from\u00a0April 19\u00a0to 23, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The event\u00a0seeks to develop and leverage the TED experience at a community level, bring together innovative thinkers to connect and discuss great ideas.<\/p>\n<p>At TEDxAccra, participants will take part in a TED-like experience that will ultimately equip and inspire them into boundless possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>The concept is to reflect ideas and inspire thinking of a new generation of African thinkers and leaders, presenting to an audience committed to engaging and reengaging in an active and meaningful manner with the continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<\/p>\n<p>Source: TEDxAccra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am Ivy Appiah, the CEO of Tiwajo Industry Limited. I am a biochemist with 10 years experience in product formulations both in food and cosmetic development. 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