Via Afrobougee -- Pioneering business woman and humanitarian Bisila Bokoko, has a true passion for fashion and creatively harnessing the cooperation and power of the business community to support sustainable change.
Paving the way for success the 39-year-old founded the Bisila Bokoko Embassy International, a boutique consultant firm that provide services to companies looking to enter African and US markets.
Its sole focus is lifestyle companies; fashion, culture, food, arts and such like. Connecting and promoting people, it takes companies to the next level through its core business, which is to glamourize, create awareness, brand recognition, and open doors to them in other countries.
Bisila explains her dream has always been to be a catalyst for change, working with global leaders to foster cooperation among countries focused on a unified goal of peace and mutual respect.
She said: “Social responsibility is the theme of my work ‘We are in the business of doing good’ is our motto. We like to work in projects that involve some kind of social work and also have a focus on lifestyle.
“We love fashion, we love food and we love culture. These are international and global languages that bring people together, that is why we love to bring cultures together in business.
“What we aim to achieve, is for companies to realise their dreams. We like to walk with them in the path of success to conquer new markets.”
The Central African roots, of the now New York based entrepreneur, are a constant reminder of the responsibility she bears for working ethically and inspiring others to do so as well.
Along her way to global success, Bokoko became the founder and chairperson of The Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project (BBALP), a non-profit organisation, whose mission is to promote literacy among the African people.
Its goal is to share the gift of literacy with Africa, to build energy efficient libraries starting in Ghana and going through Africa, to furnish up-to-date, well-targeted books and periodicals to support existing library collections and to create employment in the communities where the libraries reside.
Paving the way for success the 39-year-old founded the Bisila Bokoko Embassy International, a boutique consultant firm that provide services to companies looking to enter African and US markets.
Its sole focus is lifestyle companies; fashion, culture, food, arts and such like. Connecting and promoting people, it takes companies to the next level through its core business, which is to glamourize, create awareness, brand recognition, and open doors to them in other countries.
Bisila explains her dream has always been to be a catalyst for change, working with global leaders to foster cooperation among countries focused on a unified goal of peace and mutual respect.
She said: “Social responsibility is the theme of my work ‘We are in the business of doing good’ is our motto. We like to work in projects that involve some kind of social work and also have a focus on lifestyle.
“We love fashion, we love food and we love culture. These are international and global languages that bring people together, that is why we love to bring cultures together in business.
“What we aim to achieve, is for companies to realise their dreams. We like to walk with them in the path of success to conquer new markets.”
The Central African roots, of the now New York based entrepreneur, are a constant reminder of the responsibility she bears for working ethically and inspiring others to do so as well.
Along her way to global success, Bokoko became the founder and chairperson of The Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project (BBALP), a non-profit organisation, whose mission is to promote literacy among the African people.
Its goal is to share the gift of literacy with Africa, to build energy efficient libraries starting in Ghana and going through Africa, to furnish up-to-date, well-targeted books and periodicals to support existing library collections and to create employment in the communities where the libraries reside.
Bisila said: “Since I founded the BBALP back in 2010 I am very committed to my people, literacy and my continent. Africa is in me, it therefore inspires who I am and what I do every second. I am very proud of my continent and I have lots of hope in it.
“I absolutely feel a responsibility to use my craft to tackle particular social issues. I had the privilege to have access to a very exquisite education and I think that education is the key that opens doors to success, therefore I feel the responsibility to share with others, these opportunities I have had, in my very small capacity.”
With impressive titles such as Chief Executive Officer, International Brand Ambassador, Executive Director and International Trade Specialist tucked safely under her belt, it was her passion for human rights that fuelled her educational pursuits.
She earned two Master’s degrees in International Relations and Business and a Law degree from Universidad CEU San Pablo.Bokoko then began her career at IVEX, the Regional Trade Office of the Government of Valencia as an intern.
She was sent to New York as a trainee in the year 2000 and describes it as the best thing that has ever happened to her.
She said: “I owe my professional journey to this opportunity that I was given and worked very hard to move up in positions. I became the director of this office in 2005.
“The same year a new opportunity arrived, to become the Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce, and it was one of the best experiences in my life. I learnt so much at the Chamber and I am very grateful to this institution for everything.”
In addition to her long list of achievements Bisila is a consultant for private companies in Africa and Europe. She works as a Spokesperson/International Brand Ambassador and Business Developer for companies, where she helps to create pathways and opportunities, such as: Pikolinos, Carmencita, and Amparo Chorda. As if that was not enough, she also works as a TV host for the Foodie Channel TV in Spain.
She describes her biggest challenge and achievement as being able to adapt, from being an employee to an entrepreneur. It was not originally planned and she feared the change, but now when she looks back all she feels is pride.
“I absolutely feel a responsibility to use my craft to tackle particular social issues. I had the privilege to have access to a very exquisite education and I think that education is the key that opens doors to success, therefore I feel the responsibility to share with others, these opportunities I have had, in my very small capacity.”
With impressive titles such as Chief Executive Officer, International Brand Ambassador, Executive Director and International Trade Specialist tucked safely under her belt, it was her passion for human rights that fuelled her educational pursuits.
She earned two Master’s degrees in International Relations and Business and a Law degree from Universidad CEU San Pablo.Bokoko then began her career at IVEX, the Regional Trade Office of the Government of Valencia as an intern.
She was sent to New York as a trainee in the year 2000 and describes it as the best thing that has ever happened to her.
She said: “I owe my professional journey to this opportunity that I was given and worked very hard to move up in positions. I became the director of this office in 2005.
“The same year a new opportunity arrived, to become the Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce, and it was one of the best experiences in my life. I learnt so much at the Chamber and I am very grateful to this institution for everything.”
In addition to her long list of achievements Bisila is a consultant for private companies in Africa and Europe. She works as a Spokesperson/International Brand Ambassador and Business Developer for companies, where she helps to create pathways and opportunities, such as: Pikolinos, Carmencita, and Amparo Chorda. As if that was not enough, she also works as a TV host for the Foodie Channel TV in Spain.
She describes her biggest challenge and achievement as being able to adapt, from being an employee to an entrepreneur. It was not originally planned and she feared the change, but now when she looks back all she feels is pride.