My name is Mary and I was a school administrator but due to reasons best known to the authorities, the school was closed down. My search for a new job proved futile. Then I realized my passion for bead making. Coincidentally, I saw a post by STAR Women on Instagram and decided to fill the form. Fast-forward my application was approved. Thanks to the Cash Skills Program I am now a skilled STAR Woman.

By the help of the training and coaching while on the Cash Skills Program, I can now make beaded bags of different designs. I have also acquired knowledge about how to manage my finances, design my own flyers and logo, choosing my brand colours due to the meanings attached, and selling my products worldwide using social media.

My business idea is to make and sell beaded bags, bracelets, keyrings and necklaces. I plan to use the knowledge I have gained to manage my finances, document everything about my business and advertise my business for more clients.

My few takeaways from the program is that I should be the best brand ambassador of my business, document all my expenses to track my business performance and finally make good use of social media.

Connect with me and support my business:

Instagram: @Calarybeads
Facebook: Calarybeads
TikTok: @calarybeads