Our training centre, Ici & Ailleurs, is coordinating the European EYEWEAR project, in partnership with MVidee (the Netherlands) and STP Europa (Spain). The aim of this project is to promote entrepreneurship amongst young women by providing them with practical tools that are free and accessible to all, which we tested and developed during a two-day workshop in Réunion and in the two partner countries.

EYEWEAR is aimed specifically at young women who wish to start their own business, offering them inspiration, advice and support through a range of resources:

✅ A self-assessment questionnaire: a handy tool for taking stock of your entrepreneurial skills and receiving personalised advice. Access the questionnaire here.
🎧 A series of seven podcasts in several languages: inspiring stories from young female entrepreneurs, available on Spotify – EYEWEAR.
To follow the latest news on the project, discover profiles of female entrepreneurs and stay informed about upcoming resources and events, visit us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

EYEWEAR is co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme, and forms part of a wider initiative to promote inclusion, innovation and equal opportunities in the workplace.

Follow the progress of European partnership initiatives, from their conception through to their successful implementation.

Introduction of the partners; start of discussions on the project’s objectives and expected outcomes; allocation of tasks amongst the partners.

Presentation of the self-assessment tool, podcast recording, discussions with successful female entrepreneurs. In-person partners’ meeting.

Description of the workshop’s outcomes.

Defining the dissemination strategy and discussing the editing of the podcasts currently in production.

The seven episodes will be released throughout March 2025.

Discussion on the progress of distributing the questionnaire and podcasts. Organisation of the workshop and the meeting in The Hague in June.

Presentation of the project, workshops on entrepreneurship. Defining a strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project’s results.

Numerous online meetings and local events to disseminate the project’s findings took place at each stage of the project’s progress.

🎧 A series of seven podcasts in several languages: inspiring stories from young female entrepreneurs, available on Spotify – EYEWEAR

In this first episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, recorded during our Erasmus+ workshops in Réunion, we speak to Elizabeth Nencheva, a young entrepreneur passionate about sustainable development. Elizabeth tells us the story behind her scrunchie shop, a start-up that transforms recycled fabric waste into eco-friendly and stylish hair accessories. From the inspiration behind her business to the challenges of sustainable entrepreneurship, this episode explores how creativity and sustainability can shape the future of fashion. You’ll find ideas, motivation and practical advice for budding young female entrepreneurs!

In this episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, we speak to Léa Assimpah, the visionary founder of Soleya, Réunion’s first beauty services app. Léa shares her experience of creating a user-friendly platform that connects customers with the island’s top beauty professionals, offering services ranging from hairdressing to nail art, both in salons and at home. Find out how Soleya is transforming the beauty industry in Réunion by making beauty services more accessible and personalised.

In this episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, we speak to Elia Barret, an inspiring entrepreneur who has turned her passion for language learning into a thriving business. As an English coach, Elia helps people gain confidence in their communication skills, enabling them to grow both personally and professionally. She shares her journey of setting up her own business, the challenges of entrepreneurship and her mission to make language learning accessible and engaging. Listen to this episode to discover the power of education, entrepreneurship and self-confidence!

In this episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, we welcome Ana Cristina Esteban, founder of Alcanalytics, a company that uses data and analytics to support strategic decision-making. Ana Cristina explains how she has turned her expertise into a thriving business, helping companies harness the power of data. Come and discover how smart analytics can transform business strategies and inspire young entrepreneurs to rely on data as they build their businesses!

In this episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, we welcome Esmee Messemaker, a researcher and member of the academic staff at THUAS (The Hague University of Applied Sciences). Esmee shares her expertise on the intersection of academic research and entrepreneurship, highlighting how knowledge derived from research can empower young entrepreneurs. She discusses the key findings of her research, the role of education in fostering entrepreneurship, and the challenges women face in the business world. She shares her perspective on how research can shape innovative start-ups and drive meaningful change.

In this episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, we welcome Esmee Messemaker, a researcher and member of the academic staff at THUAS (The Hague University of Applied Sciences). Esmee shares her expertise on the intersection of academic research and entrepreneurship, highlighting how knowledge derived from research can empower young entrepreneurs. She discusses the key findings of her research, the role of education in fostering entrepreneurship, and the challenges women face in the business world. She shares her perspective on how research can shape innovative start-ups and drive meaningful change.

In this episode of the EYEWEAR Podcast, we welcome Yoneisy Pineda, founder of Espacio Alma, a coaching and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) business dedicated to personal development and emotional wellbeing. Yoneisy explains how the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic led her to explore coaching, ultimately turning her passion for helping others into a thriving business. She discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship, as well as the challenges involved in introducing coaching and NLP in Spain.

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