Esteemed Magazines February-March 2008 | Página 3

Entrepreneurship vs. Employment Strength of purpose reduces incidences of discouragement W omen are said to be very strong people. Not in terms of physical strength, but in terms of the heart and the ability to take some of life’s beatings. I have to say, its not all women but most of them. A look at what a day in the life of such a women blessed with strength and grace, allows you the opportunity to see women differently and you just can’t help but admire them. Esteemed took the time with one such woman for one week and it was a big challenge to fit it all in one page. It is our hope that you will learn the place of persistence and self encouragement in the quest for success in life and business is out of this world. Peris Gathoni is a 35 years old married woman. She is a mother of two adorable children - ages 4 (Susan) and 5 (Kariuki). Her husband, Joe is in the transport industry with two canters and two prime movers acquired by his own sweat on the road. Gathoni is employed by a local NGO as a community based nurse and at the same time is a business woman. Her side business involves selling jewellery and beauty products sourced from Dubai, hand bags, bed sheets and clothes sourced from neighboring Uganda and Tanzania. Their’s is a comfortable family. Not super rich but they hold their own ground in making ends meet. We spoke to Peris about her life and truly it is the heart of )ѡ