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Podcast: The Misfit Podcast
Episode: Lorraine Marcel: Gender Gaps in Financial Literacy, Bitcoin for Africa, & Educating African Women about Bitcoin Through Bitcoin Dada
Description: Lorraine Marcel – popularly known as Marcel – is a Kenyan entrepreneur who runs her own events management company called LO-RYCE Events. After learning about Bitcoin, she has decided to commit her time to it. Today, she is harnessing the power of technology and community-building to help African women become more financially literate and empowered.
She founded Bitcoin Dada – a women centric entity that is educating African women about – you guessed it – Bitcoin. Through online courses, community events, and social networking, she’s hoping to bridge the gender gap that exists when it comes to financial literacy and opportunities. This, she bel...