The Kiongozi Leadership Collective was born from a shared vision: to create a space where ambitious women, regardless of their background, can come together to grow, lead, and transform their communities. Co-founded by two passionate leaders with a deep commitment to women’s empowerment, the Collective is the next chapter in a journey that began with the creation of the BlackBone Project.

As the founder of the BlackBone Project, I sought to heal the trauma experienced by many women entrepreneurs—myself included—who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. From bootstrapping businesses with personal credit to navigating the elusive work-life balance, I knew firsthand the need for a sisterhood that could lift one another. The BlackBone Project quickly became a safe haven for Black women entrepreneurs, a place to grow, share, and thrive.

However, through this work, we realized that the need for support transcended entrepreneurial women. Women from all walks of life, whether climbing the corporate ladder or leading within their communities, were also seeking a safe, empowering space to build their leadership potential.

And so, the Kiongozi Leadership Collective was established. "Kiongozi" means "leader" in Swahili, representing the collective’s mission to cultivate strong, strategic women leaders. Here, we aim to provide an environment where women can hone their leadership skills, network with like-minded peers, and access mentorship to propel them into senior leadership roles or entrepreneurial success. We are a community grounded in resilience, ambition, and the power of sisterhood—because we believe that when women lead, they change the world