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June 23, 2025
Impact Story
Maureen Juma knew her journey from Kenya to Canada would be an adventure. But she didn’t know just how much of an adventure it would be!
Maureen had always dreamed of telling stories and becoming an author. She set out to pursue that dream by enrolling in the IWEP (Integrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Program).
“Walking into the IWEP Program, I knew I was stepping into an opportunity for growth,” she says. “But I never imagined just how transformational this experience would be.”
She says the program equipped her with practical skills, from financial planning and branding to marketing and business strategy. It also helped her build meaningful relationships as well as build up her confidence.
Maureen is now the self-published author of “Adventures of Mama” – a series of books for parents with children aged four-to-10 years old.
The captivating book series brings children into the world of cooking, gardening, farming, storytelling, and even learning Swahili. So far, she has written seven books – which have sold around the world!
Talk about a dream becoming reality. “Today, I stand not just as a mother, but as a self-published author and entrepreneur, ready to inspire the next generation,” she says proudly.
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