Gloria Sakala Zimba | Launching House of Ria: A Bold Step into Beauty Entrepreneurship

In this inspiring AVP Radio Studio interview, Gloria Sakala Zimba a Manchester-based beauty entrepreneur and CEO of FKay Cosmetics Zambia joins Tchiyiwe Chihana for an exclusive conversation ahead of the launch of her very own beauty brand: House of Ria.

Filmed at the African Voices Platform radio studio in Sheffield, this candid session dives into Gloria’s bold leap from franchise leadership to creating a beauty line of her own, with House of Ria set to debut this November, beginning with a curated range of lipsticks, lip glosses, and foundations tailored to diverse skin tones. We discuss the establishment of FKay Cosmetics Zambia and envisioning House of Ria and what it takes to build and launch a beauty brand both in the context of a franchise and as owner.

This is a must-watch for anyone passionate about beauty, entrepreneurship, and women creating global legacies from the ground up.

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