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abwork village of Addis Ababa, one of the most marginalized communities in the country. She remained in Ethiopa for University and sought to provide jobs for her local community in establishing the company in 2004.

 

Noticeably, soleRebels celebrates local artisanship and design in its shoes and quest to become a global brand (the company name itself is also a nod to African perseverance and independence in its reference to the Ethiopian forces who staved off colonization). Eight years later, soleRebels has maintained WFTO Fair Trade Certification since its inception (becoming the first footwear company to receive the accreditation). Alemu and the company are deeply interested in sustainability (shoe and sandal soles are fashioned out of recycled tires) as well as fair labor practices (soleRebels employees receive a straight wage in an industry dominated by quota-based pay).

 

The endeavor has garnered Alemu praise worldwide: she was invited to address the September 2010 Clinton Global Initiative ; she was named African Buisnesss Woman of the Year in 2011 by African Business Magazine; the World Economic Forum  named her 2011’s Young Global Leader [YGL] ;. FORBES Magazine    named her one of  “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa.”  and  “World's 100 Most Powerful Women” list and named Bethlehem as Woman to Watch.

 

Throughout, Alemu has not sacrificed her initial commitment to the local community in pursuit of an international consumer brand.

Oluchi Onweagba Orlandi

From an ongoing career in modeling to her collaborative and entrepreneurial work in the business side of the industry, Oluchi Onweagba Orlandi has demonstrated that she can take action as well as strikes poses. Although most are familiar with Oluchi from her work on the runway, it is her position as a leader and role model that continues to impress. Staying true to her Nigerian roots, Oluchi has made an impact by creating opportunities for other young women in Africa.

 

As a New York University alumnus, Oluchi’s passion for entrepreneurship was realized in OModel Africa, a South African modeling agency she founded in conjunction with the Shine Group (with headquarters in Johannesburg and Cape Town). Oluchi was also instrumental in creating an adaptation of the popular Top Model series Africa’s Next Top Model set to launch in 2013. With focus and drive Oluchi is redefining the perception of young African women while encouraging them to follow their dreams.

 

Oluchi is married to fashion designer Luca Orlandi and is a other of two children. In her personal as well as public life Oluchi has continually served as a leader for young and inspired African women.

 

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