Boss Babe Moves: 10 Real Hustle Lessons from Women Bosses in MESH.
Mesh queens are out here making money moves! From turning side hustles into full-time businesses to using social media to grow their brands, women in our community are proving daily that biashara si mchezo—but it’s worth every grind. Whether you’re just starting or leveling up, these are real lessons from women who are proving that success is all about strategy, resilience, and smart hustling!
Here’s some of the best advice they’ve shared from their business journeys:
1️⃣ Start Small, Grow Smart
"I started poultry farming as just another home chore, but today, it's my passion and my business." 🐔💰
Wangui Kahure turned her love for poultry farming into a profitable business. Lesson? Usingoje capital kubwa—anza na kile uko nayo, grow pole pole. Cheki full story yake hapa: Kuku Chronicles: The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Kuku Business in Kenya
2️⃣ Love What You Do Passionately
"Getting started is what matters. Fall in love with your hustle, and it will reward you." ❤️
Alice, famously known as Alice "Uji Power" Kimbo, has built a successful business selling Uji Power. Ana-believe every biz has its ups and downs, but passion keeps you going. Her advice? Step out, work hard, and love what you do. Cheki story yake hapa: Is Selling Uji Power a Good Biz?
3️⃣ Use Social Media to Grow Your Business
"Your YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp status are free billboards, use them daily to build your hustle or biz!" 📲
Jenevieve runs an online shop selling trendy fashion and kids' accessories imported from China. She learned digital marketing through YouTube and online courses, proving that the internet is a powerful tool for business growth beyond entertainment and networking. Want to know how she did it? Cheki: How I Built My Online Clothes Shop
4️⃣ Success Is More Than Just Money, It’s Freedom
" Success sio tu pesa, ni freedom ya kufanya what you love na kulipa bills nayo
Hustle yako ya leo ni legacy yako kesho, so keep pushing, keep growing.” 🏆
Liz, a mobile chef, has turned her love for cooking into a thriving business. She gets booked to prepare meals in clients' homes, an experience that not only pays the bills but also allows her to explore new cultures, meet amazing people, and level up her skills.
For Liz, it's not just about the money—it's about growth, learning, and the freedom to do what she loves. Love cooking? Here’s how you can turn your passion into cash Is Being a Mobile Chef a Good Biz?]
5️⃣ Always Have a Plan
Perpetua Omare si tu crochet artist—ni boss lady mwenye anaweka watu kwa game! Alianza na crochet, lakini akajua lazima apange biz yake strategically. Leo, anafundisha wasee basket weaving, soap making, na painting, akiwasaidia kujenga skills na kupata doh kutoka kwa creativity zao.
Kwa Perpetua, hii si tu hustle—ni movement ya community building, skill-sharing, na kupanua opportunities kwa wengine. Cheki venye ameifanya hapa: From Crochet to Cash Flow
Looking for biz ideas? Cheki: 12 PROFITABLE HUSTLES MESHERS DO.
6️⃣ Multiple Streams of Income = Stability
"Have a main hustle but explore side hustle incomes." 💡
Faith Meliza is a fashion designer and tailor, but she also supplies salt to retail shops in Mathare area during her free time. Loans helped her expand both businesses. Learn how she used her loans to boost her two businesses
7️⃣ Don't be Afraid to Fail.
"Every setback is a setup for a comeback, learn, adapt, and keep pushing." 💪
Running a business has its ups and downs. Every business person faces tough times. It’s all part of the journey, and we can learn just as much from the challenges as we do from the successes. Eva anafanya biz ya mtumba boutique na ako na shop in Eldoret. Amekuwa kwa hii biz for 4 years. Cheki story yake hapa: Bounce Back Biz Tips by Eva
8️⃣ Invest in Business Relationships
"Business is about people. Build connections and collaborate." 🤝
Jamila Wamboi started her salon business by offering home services before securing a physical space. Collaborations and offering unique services have helped her to grow her salon business. Cheki how she started and how she's doing now hapa: Celebrating Jamila Wamboi
9️⃣ Have a ‘Why’, that's Bigger than Money
COVID lockdown ili-teach Dorcas kuwa independent, na akajua lazima a-make move kusaidia kulea watoto wao.
“In 2024 January, I needed something to do. Ata kama unapata mtu amelipa food na hao, as a mother you need something to do for your kids. You don’t sit around and wait for miracles.” Hapo ndo aliamua kuingia kwa biashara ya liquor store.
Kwa Dorcas, biz si tu kuhusu kutengeneza doh—it’s about having a deeper reason, something that pushes you beyond the money. Cheki story yake ya hustle na resilience hapa: Cheers To Never Giving Up: The Story of Liquor Store Owner Dorcas
🔟 Take Risks, But Be Smart About It
Sharleen "Shally" Akinyi ni mresh wa biz kutoka Dandora Phase 4. Ana-run duka ya mtaa—ile unapata kila kitu from maziwa na soda hadi diapers na vitu za nyumba. Na juu ya kuongeza doh, ameongeza Mpesa kwa biashara yake, making it easier for customers ku-transact.
Shally alichukua loan kuinua biashara. Anasema, “Nilijiamini, at first nilikuwa naogopa, but nikajaribu na amount kidogo na nilijiamini nikalipa hadi nikamaliza.”
Unaskia loans ni noma? Shally alijiskuma, akaamini, na sasa ana-shine. Cheki story yake hapa: Think Loans Are Scary? This Biz Queen Proves They Can Be Your Secret Weapon!
Which of these stories speak about your biz journey the most? Share kwa comments!