On 5 April, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Maputo, Executive Academy held the 2nd Edition of the Masterclass Seasons, on the theme “Women Who Inspire”. The event, which brought together more than 200 women in a single venue in search of knowledge and impactful experiences, featured three renowned speakers – Luísa Dias Diogo, Esperança Mangaze and Mody Maleiane – and its main aim was to pay tribute to women who are a source of inspiration to other women and to society in general.


During the event, the distinguished speakers shared their life stories, highlighting the challenges they had to face to get where they are today, as well as the strategies they used to overcome obstacles. Luísa Dias Diogo, former Prime Minister of Mozambique, shared her experience as the first woman in that office in the country, which is characterised mostly by men in leadership positions, and emphasised the importance of female leadership in the development of African countries. Esperança Mangaze, Chair of the Board of the company Folha Verde, spoke about her career in floriculture and event organisation, highlighting the importance of determination and resilience in building a successful career. Finally, Mody Maleiane, Chair of the Board of Grupo ICEF Moçambique, who found her passion in entrepreneurship, shared her professional journey and addressed the issue of the social pressure that women have faced in their daily lives.

During the event, the speakers shared their life stories, highlighting the challenges they had to face to get where they are today, as well as the
strategies they used to overcome obstacles.

This edition of the Masterclass Seasons was a landmark moment for all the women present, as it allowed experiences to be shared and networks of contacts to be built among inspiring women from different fields. It was a unique opportunity to learn, grow and inspire one another.