I Had to Lose My Virginity

About the Book

I Had to Lose My Virginity is a compelling story of an extraordinary woman who emerges from obscurity to become one of the successful and influential women entrepreneurs in Africa. This truly amazing story, skillfully told in a mix of poetry and vivid prose, provides intimate and insightful glimpse into a life that has defied biting poverty, personal failure and tragedy to become a remarkable portrait of success. The reader will doubtless find this book provocative, motivating and inspiring.

About the Author

Joyce Kimaro is a personal development coach, inspirational speaker, writer and a successful entrepreneur based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. She is the founding CEO of JoinGroup Microcredit Company Limited and a partner at SEJ Insurance Brokers Company Limited. Previously she served the Government of Tanzania for ten years as an accountant. She has contributed to improving the lives of more than 3,000 working poor in Tanzania by equipping them with business skills and micro loans to start their businesses. She is passionate about transforming lives by helping people to plan for success and tap into their full potential to achieve their goals. She believes that true success comes from within and that success or failure is a matter of choice. Joyce holds an MBA from the University of Wales and is a proud mother of two sons.