Entrepreneur|Architect, Founder & CEO @KabanaLeather• Alumni @EiABC_• Alumni @WashFellowship• @YALINetwork• AWiBer @AWiBEthiopia• SIMP Alumni• Views are my own.
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Joined October 2014
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Humbling & proud moments as a fellow and be part of the resilient cohort of @WashFellowship @YALINetwork
As Assistant secretary Lee Satterfield today said ‘This cohort has embodied resilience in a way that we have never seen’
#YALIEnrichment #MandelaFellow #MandelaDay – at Washington, DC
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This girl is still my hero. She’s evolved, and like a phoenix she is building better technology today! I can’t wait to unveil the new her!
Thank you @Huawei for all the support over the years!
15 years of sisterhood, community, & impact!
@AWiBEthiopia has built a powerful community that uplifts and inspires. Grateful to be part of this journey and excited for what’s ahead!
Join the celebration on April 10!
Reserve your spot: lnkd.in/edUSdwBv
#AWiB15 #AWiB
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Thank you for the warm welcome and insightful conversations! Grateful for the chance to share my journey with such incredible young leaders!
#YLDP2025 #NextLeadersSession #LeadershipJourney #YoungLeaders
Thank you, @SemhalGuesh, for an inspiring session with our Young Leaders at Precise!
Your journey of resilience, purpose, and bold leadership reminded us that challenges are stepping stones — not setbacks.
#YLDP2025 #NextLeadersSession #LifeAtPrecise #YoungLeaders
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The ultimate gathering of powerhouse women in business is underway!
@EleniGabre @SemhalGuesh @hamihamere @tsedayasrat @mahletafework
Last Friday’s amazing SHE MEANS BUSINESS @bluespace experience! Huge thanks to Dr. @elenigabremadhin what an honor!
Conversation with these incredible women was truly inspiring.
Grateful for everyone who joined. Your energy means so much!
#WomenWhoLead #SheMeansBusiness
An incredible night at the She Means Business event! ✨ Huge thanks to everyone who joined—your energy, ambition, and support made it unforgettable. Here’s to more growth, connections, and empowerment! #SheMeansBusiness #WomenInLeadership
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Great conversations @blueSpaceETH last week! Was so good to be back in the midst of phenomenal women @SemhalGuesh @kabanaleather @MafiMafi_et founder Mahi! Loved the ambiance and energy @EleniGabre - so looking forward to future convos! #womensmonth #inspirations
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🚨 2 Days Left! 🚨
She Means Business!
Join us to celebrate Ethiopian women in business! 🚀✨
📅 March 21 | 📍 blueSpace Nile Source | 🎟 ETB 300
Network with inspiring women-led brands!
#SheMeansBusiness #WomenInBusiness #EthiopianWomen
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She Means Business! ✨ Join us for an evening celebrating bold Ethiopian women in business with Dr. Eleni & inspiring creatives!
📅 March 21, 2025 | ⏰ 5PM-8PM
📍 blueSpace, Nile Source 5th Floor
💰 ETB 300
Let’s connect & uplift! #SheMeansBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs
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The Creative DNA Ethiopia 2.0 program opened the pop-up today starting with our panel discussion on trade barriers and market access challenges which was a huge success! With invaluable insights from Michaela Engst and Semhal Guesh
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Join us for an insightful panel at the CDNA: Ethiopia 2.0, on global challenges & opportunities for Ethiopian fashion designers. Industry experts will dive into trade barriers, market access hurdles, & how to harness trade policies & sustainability for a competitive edge
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Semhal Guesh is the founder and CEO of Kabana Leather, celebrated for its quality craftsmanship and locally sourced materials. A pioneer in Ethiopian leather production, Semhal has elevated Kabana Leather internationally, offering valuable insights on exporting products.
Grateful 🙏🏾
Thank you so much @USEmbassyAddis for shining light on KABANA & the work that we do 🙏🏾
@WashFellowship @exchangealumni
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I am a proud alumni of @WashFellowship and I’m grateful for all the learning experience.
Thank you for sharing KABANA’s story and my journey 🙏🏾
With an 80% female workforce, #YALI2021 #MandelaFellow @SemhalGuesh's business Kabana Leather creates opportunities for women and vulnerable members of her community. Learn more: mwfellows.info/3fHYccl #MWFCelebrates10 @ECAatState @ExchangeAlumni @Usembassyaddis
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On this International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on the trailblazing women of Ethiopia who are redefining the business landscape. Through innovation and leadership, they are not only carving pathways to success but are also laying the foundations for future generations.
Read more and download the hi-res infographics
reqiq.co/celebrating-ethiopi…
I love my KABANA journey, I love the experience that comes with it, it gives me Joy. I am so grateful. And I thank God everyday for enabling me, for allowing me on creating positive impact however the size.
MIPEL Milan, participation with the support of @giz_gmbh thank you 🙏🏾 – at Italy
Thank you for sharing and shining light on this! Your support inspires me to persist in our work at Kabana on importance of women's access to hygiene products, and making an impact one reusable sanitary pad at a time. Grateful for our partnership. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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It was an honor to be able to meet you in person, show you Kabana and share my journey!
Thank you for making time and visiting @AdamsAllenUSAID 🙏🏾
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What an honor and humbling moment to have had Deputy Administrator @AdamsAllenUSAID in our little @kabanaleather Thank you so much for visiting us & your encouraging words!
Grateful for team @USAIDEthiopia @USAID @USEmbassyAddis 🙏🏾
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