Co-founder and Director - Africa Scotland Business NetworkCo founder and Director - Firecracker Marketing & EventsCo-founder - Illumi.Nation community platformVice Chair of Board: Rainbow Academy (South Africa's leading performing arts NGO)Committee Member: Institute of Directors Central Scotland CommitteeI build purpose led businesses that matter to many. I serve as a GLOBAL SCOT, appointed by Scottish Government and for the past 16 years, I bring together my skills, life experience, huge sense of purpose, work experience on the African continent and my own large networks to help businesses connect with like minded companies and individuals on an International level. I make sure my businesses offer immense value to others, are beautifully branded, accessible, authentic and benefit the collective. I've spent the last 16 year in South Africa where I mainly live and spend 2-3 months of the year in Scotland, for the benefit of clients and members of Africa Scotland Business Network. I'm a regular speaker on entrepreneurship, business, personal brand, business networks and purpose led business (and how a Scottish lass made it in Africa!)In a nutshell, I'm a Scottish business woman who founded the following: www.firecracker.prowww.africascotland.networkwww.weareillumination.co.zawww.burnsnight.co.za AFRICA SCOTLAND BUSINESS NETWORK. I’m the brainchild behind the international network, founded by 10 Scottish, English and African entrepreneurs. We are a global network of companies , connecting them to other members contacts and offer a dynamic and proactive membership experience. We enjoy a 95% loyalty rate of members staying with us. hello@africascotland.networkFIRECRACKER is an award winning, integrated marketing and event management company based in South Africa serving clients on 3 continents. Founded in 2012, Firecracker works with different clients from large NGOs, government (national and provincial), corporate and conferences. Firecracker is built of authenticity, high quality and immense experience. We offer exceptional value, experience and skills in our crafts including brand, marketing, graphic design, events and digital solutions. info@firecracker.proILLUMINATION. It was only a matter of time before Firecracker broke the agency mould and launched our own event asset. It's an inspiring platform designed to trigger powerful solutions to Africa’s most pressing problems (stemming from gender conditioning and patriarchy), in an open dialogue format with a panel of role models. info@weareillumination.co.za