From a small room with big dreams to building a global venture.
I was born and raised in Central Africa, where starting a business was considered a luxury — something reserved for the wealthy, the lucky, or the connected. Like many in underserved communities, I didn’t grow up with capital, privilege, or access to elite business schools. But I had something stronger: a story, a dream, and an unshakable belief that knowledge could change lives.
When I immigrated to the U.S., I faced all the struggles a newcomer does: culture shock, language barriers, working multiple jobs, and trying to survive while holding onto a vision. I watched as people like me — hardworking, brilliant, full of ideas — struggled to build anything meaningful simply because they lacked support, structure, or startup capital.
That’s when the idea for Viria Venture was born.
I realized that what most people lacked wasn’t money — it was clarity, mentorship, and a lean strategy that made sense for their reality. So I created what I wish I had when I started: a roadmap for starting smart, spending less, and profiting faster.
Today, I’m the author of Cash-Strapped to Cash Flow, creator of the LIFT Framework, and founder of Viria Venture — a company built to empower aspiring entrepreneurs, youth, women, and founders in underserved communities around the world.
Through our business programs, book-to-business coaching, and our Viria Hub in Yaoundé, we don’t just teach people how to launch companies — we help them turn their life experience into a business that creates freedom, purpose, and legacy.
“If you’ve ever felt like the world wasn’t built for people like you to succeed… you’re in the right place. Viria Venture is for you.”
I’m here to remind you: Your story is your strategy. Your hustle is enough. And your business can begin right where you are.