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Francine Mbvoumbo: Empowering Women Through Mentorship
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Show Notes:
Dr. Nancy welcomes Francine Mbvoumbo, founder of Mothers to Daughters, for an inspiring conversation about empowering women through intergenerational mentorship and support. Mbvoumbo shares her journey, highlighting how her upbringing and her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit shaped her mission to lift women up. She discusses the alarming lack of funding for women and girls, the importance of resilience, and the power of mentorship in creating opportunities for young women. Through Mothers to Daughters, Mbvoumbo has matched hundreds of women with mentors, fostering confidence, economic empowerment, and a sense of community. She emphasizes the need for actionable support—whether through capital, resources, or connections—to help women thrive and leave a lasting legacy.
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About Francine Mbvoumbo:
Francine Mbvoumbo, MBA, is a Global Strategist, Peace Ambassador, and Founder of Mothers to Daughters, a nonprofit (social-profit) that empowers women through intergenerational mentorship and economic opportunities. Born in Cameroon and shaped by Canada and New York City, Mbvoumbo’s career spans retail banking, wealth management, and fintech, where she has driven digital transformation and advised global companies. Through Mothers to Daughters, she aims to support 100,000 women-led businesses by 2035. Known for her strategic vision and warmth, Mbvoumbo advocates for gender equity and legacy-building, creating spaces where women feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
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[00:03:11] From Cameroon to Canada
Mbvoumbo shares her journey from Cameroon to Canada and how her upbringing, shaped by her mother’s entrepreneurial experience and other mentors along the way, inspired her mission to empower women through mentorship.
[00:05:55] Founding Mothers to Daughters
Mbvoumbo discusses the founding of Mothers to Daughters, a nonprofit focused on intergenerational mentorship that helps younger women tap into the wisdom of more experienced women.
[00:08:03] Addressing the Funding Gap
A deep dive into the challenges women face in securing funding and Mbvoumbo’s strategies for overcoming these barriers through strategic planning and stating your case for what you need.
[00:13:18] Resilience and Mentorship
Mbvoumbo emphasizes the importance of resilience and finding mentors who invest in your potential, sharing advice for young women navigating challenges.
[00:15:08] Transforming Lives Through Mentorship
Heartwarming success stories of women who have thrived through Mothers to Daughters’ mentorship programs, including a young baker who found her path.
[00:18:20] Building Strategic Relationships
Dr. Nancy and Mbvoumbo discuss the power of connections to overcome feelings of being alone, and how relationships and support can open doors and create opportunities for women.
[00:21:20] Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
Mbvoumbo outlines her vision to support 100,000 women-led businesses by 2035 and calls for actionable support through capital, resources, and collaboration.
[00:24:30] Leaving a Legacy
A discussion on the importance of legacy-building and empowering the next generation of women to take their place at decision-making tables.[00:25:16] Invitation to Collaborate
Mbvoumbo invites listeners to collaborate with them, open doors, capital, participate in events or help design programs for their youth council