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   REBRANDING AFRICA: Expectations

   Developing Nations are not often recognized for excellence. However, this has little to do with the level of talent and determination found in these areas. There are thousands of extraordinary artisans and competent entrepreneurs yet to have the opportunity to present their design and product to the international market.
   
   Decades of focus on the negative aspects of these nations has created a pervasive image of inferiority. But we know firsthand of the tremendous wealth of talent found there. As long as we treat these nations as charity cases, we will continue to limit their capabilities and (negatively) influence their level of output.
   
   If we showcase their excellence, we could change the image of the developing world as well as the expectations of their potential market. It’s time for a paradigm shift in what we expect from these nations.
   
   “It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.” - John Steinbeck

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These are my thoughts, and more likely my agendas. Let’s call a spade a spade. I want to inspire people to treat each other with love and respect, and to live each second as if it were our last.

At the end of the day, I appreciate the journey, good and bad. I believe there is purpose in everything; literally everything. And the more I embrace that, the more I truly live; the more peace I have.

I believe in the social entrepreneur model, as opposed to the traditional forms of aid that have crippled developing nations for decades. And on top of that, I believe the fashion industry is one of the best industries to leverage as a tool to combat poverty and help restore dignity to developing nations. So that's my thing. If that's not appealing, you might want to read a different blog.

I believe in the power and importance of ubuntu. I aspire to do more…more than I have to. I won’t "change the whole world", but I intend to make some significant improvements along the way as I try. And I’ll fight for all sorts of justice, up to the day they throw dirt on me.

I thank God that I get to live this life. Carpe diem.

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