gone. She told me if she hadn’t seen the fibroid the first time, she would have thought whoever made that assessment did it wrong because it was completely gone,” she says.
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Giving back to the community and plans for expansion
Eigbe-Akindele is also committed to giving back to the community. She partners with Black Girl Ventures where she donates her time. One percent of Sweetkiwi’s profits support the Black Girl Ventures’ programs and the entrepreneurs in their ecosystem.
“As a Black founder who has boot-strapped my business with the support of organizations dedicated to supporting Black entrepreneurs to reduce the equity gap, it was important to me to pay it forward and to ensure that the Black Founders coming after me have an easier time of it,” Eigbe-Akindele says.
“Supporting Black entrepreneurs is a passion for me because when one of us wins, we all win,” she adds. “I coach Founders who are behind me in the journey, I share knowledge and my experiences and encourage. I pour into others what was poured into me as it is my duty to pay it forward. ‘I am because we are.’”
In addition to continuing her work in the community, Eigbe-Akindele has plans of growing Sweetkiwi’s retail presence and diversifying its retail channels.
Sweetkiwi is sold in approximately 2,000 retail locations, including Kroger stores, Whole Foods, Walmart, MOM’s Organic Market and three to-go locations in Nigeria.
When to see a doctor
Many people with uterine fibroids experience no symptoms at all. However, others may experience extreme discomfort that impacts their quality of life. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should consult with your healthcare provider:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Painful periods
- Lower back pain
- Abdominal pain
- Needing to urinate frequently
- Pain during sex
- Enlarged lower abdomen
- Depression