Dee Poku

Social entrepreneur

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This is so true. But I’m good with it #femalefounders #startuplife #mondaymotivation @bymariandrew

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This is so true. But I’m good with it #femalefounders #startuplife #mondaymotivation @bymariandrew

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This is so true. But I’m good with it #femalefounders #startuplife #mondaymotivation @bymariandrew

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For me, the most interesting aspect of today’s Forbes #selfmade list are the stories of triumph over adversity - the immigrants who came with nothing, the women of color who overcame great odds. eg Oprah Winfrey, who transcended poverty and abuse to become the most powerful woman in media; Jin Sook Chang, the co-founder of Forever 21 who emigrated to California penniless and with little education; Carolyn Rafaelian who was inspired by her Armenian grandfather’s journey through Ellis Island to create Alex and Ani; Theresia Gouw of Aspect Ventures who emigrated from Indonesia and was one of the few in her high school to go on to higher education; and Sheila Johnson, a violin teacher who went on to co-found BET. #Forbes #Oprah #alexandani #forever21 #BET

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For me, the most interesting aspect of today’s Forbes #selfmade list are the stories of triumph over adversity - the immigrants who came with nothing, the women of color who overcame great odds. eg Oprah Winfrey, who transcended poverty and abuse to become the most powerful woman in media; Jin Sook Chang, the co-founder of Forever 21 who emigrated to California penniless and with little education; Carolyn Rafaelian who was inspired by her Armenian grandfather’s journey through Ellis Island to create Alex and Ani; Theresia Gouw of Aspect Ventures who emigrated from Indonesia and was one of the few in her high school to go on to higher education; and Sheila Johnson, a violin teacher who went on to co-found BET. #Forbes #Oprah #alexandani #forever21 #BET

[deepoku]

For me, the most interesting aspect of today’s Forbes #selfmade list are the stories of triumph over adversity - the immigrants who came with nothing, the women of color who overcame great odds. eg Oprah Winfrey, who transcended poverty and abuse to become the most powerful woman in media; Jin Sook Chang, the co-founder of Forever 21 who emigrated to California penniless and with little education; Carolyn Rafaelian who was inspired by her Armenian grandfather’s journey through Ellis Island to create Alex and Ani; Theresia Gouw of Aspect Ventures who emigrated from Indonesia and was one of the few in her high school to go on to higher education; and Sheila Johnson, a violin teacher who went on to co-found BET. #Forbes #Oprah #alexandani #forever21 #BET

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I remember phase 1. Not sure I ever truly felt phase 2 but as soon as I shifted from wanting to be important to wanting to contribute something meaningful, my life changed in a profoundly positive way. #mondaymotivation

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I went as high as I could #patriciathereseokoumou #warrior #familiesbelongtogether ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

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Major congrats to two women I love and admire so very much - Abrima Erwiah and @RosarioDawson. So well deserved. #sustainablefashion #ghanaexcellence 🇬🇭

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Black female entrepreneurs are consistently building strong, innovative, viable businesses. Time to change both the narrative and the so called ‘prototype’ of what a successful founder looks like. #investinblackwomen #femalefounders #blackexcellence (rp @jewelmelanie @ellevest)

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When you invest in a black woman voter, she doesn’t go to the polls alone, she brings her house, her block, her church and her sorority. So said Kimberly Peeler-Allen and Glynda C Carr, co-founders of @HigherHeights4 an organization investing in the next generation of political leaders, and which asks all of us who want to change the way our country is run, to move beyond ‘thanking black women’ for their votes to actually electing them into office. #blackwomenlead #sundaybrunch Pop of yellow by @marahoffman (at Rainbow Room)

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When you invest in a black woman voter, she doesn’t go to the polls alone, she brings her house, her block, her church and her sorority. So said Kimberly Peeler-Allen and Glynda C Carr, co-founders of @HigherHeights4 an organization investing in the next generation of political leaders, and which asks all of us who want to change the way our country is run, to move beyond ‘thanking black women’ for their votes to actually electing them into office. #blackwomenlead #sundaybrunch Pop of yellow by @marahoffman (at Rainbow Room)

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When you invest in a black woman voter, she doesn’t go to the polls alone, she brings her house, her block, her church and her sorority. So said Kimberly Peeler-Allen and Glynda C Carr, co-founders of @HigherHeights4 an organization investing in the next generation of political leaders, and which asks all of us who want to change the way our country is run, to move beyond ‘thanking black women’ for their votes to actually electing them into office. #blackwomenlead #sundaybrunch Pop of yellow by @marahoffman (at Rainbow Room)

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I’m proud to have my child participate in this incredibly powerful campaign. An homage to the iconic I AM A MAN photograph from 1968, our hope is that this picture will serve as an important reminder that ALL children are human beings and deserving of our protection regardless of their immigration status. #FamiliesBelongTogether #celebrateimmigrants Creative Director @paolamendoza 📷 @KishaBari (at New York, New York)

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I’m proud to have my child participate in this incredibly powerful campaign. An homage to the iconic I AM A MAN photograph from 1968, our hope is that this picture will serve as an important reminder that ALL children are human beings and deserving of our protection regardless of their immigration status. #FamiliesBelongTogether #celebrateimmigrants Creative Director @paolamendoza 📷 @KishaBari (at New York, New York)

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I’m proud to have my child participate in this incredibly powerful campaign. An homage to the iconic I AM A MAN photograph from 1968, our hope is that this picture will serve as an important reminder that ALL children are human beings and deserving of our protection regardless of their immigration status. #FamiliesBelongTogether #celebrateimmigrants Creative Director @paolamendoza 📷 @KishaBari (at New York, New York)

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I’m proud to have my child participate in this incredibly powerful campaign. An homage to the iconic I AM A MAN photograph from 1968, our hope is that this picture will serve as an important reminder that ALL children are human beings and deserving of our protection regardless of their immigration status. #FamiliesBelongTogether #celebrateimmigrants Creative Director @paolamendoza 📷 @KishaBari (at New York, New York)