Veronica Bolton Smith - on why Africa has always been her inspiration

We are BACK! Season 3 is here, and my first guest this season is Veronica Bolton Smith who, spoiler alert, is a dear friend and a total inspiration.

Ronnie is a powerhouse, and her career has been so varied and interesting that I can’t wait for you to hear her story. She started work in the House of Commons at the age of 22, working for various MPs including Theresa May and John Bercow, before heading out to Kenya to become the managing director of a company of 300 people at the age of 25. She has subsequently worked in both the public and private sectors, and has huge experience in international development, investment and renewable energy. She is now the COO of Invest Africa, and sits on the board of Akojo Marketplace, a fashion and homewares company.

Most of all, Ronnie is fantastic fun and really knows how to tell a story. She’s also a fabulous singer but I couldn’t quite work that into the podcast recording this time around. Next time!

Useful links

Our website, with details of the International Women's Podcast Awards - www.skylarkcollective.co.uk

Check us out on Instagram - www.instagram.com/theskylarkcollective.co.uk

Find Ronnie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicaboltonsmith/ 

Akojo Marketplace - https://akojomarket.com