My Most Exciting Moment? Meeting U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, of course!

Teta Isibo of Rwanda visited the United States this summer as a participant of the International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP).  She is the Managing Director and Founder of Inzuki Designs – a company that specializes in handmade jewelry, accessories and interior décor, fusing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.  

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Desiree Rogers Shares Secrets of Success with Meridian’s AWEP Group

There truly is no better way to learn the secrets of successful leadership than from the real-life experiences of leaders who, everyday, succeed because of and in spite of the complex challenges of leadership. On Monday, July 22, a distinguished group of African women entrepreneurs experienced this first-hand, when they met with Desiree Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing Company LLC, the publishers of the renowned Ebony and Jet Magazines.

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