The number of Cameroonian women owned businesses has tripled over the past five years. If you’re an aspiring or new Cameroonian woman entrepreneur, you’ve probably experienced the invigorating feeling in which you’ve said, “Yes, I’m finally doing it!” I finally overcame my fear of leaving a successful corporate career to launch my dreams.

I must say it feels amazing to join the ranks of the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in Africa. The decision to take the entrepreneurial leap is one that is both courageous, yet challenging, inspiring, yet intimidating, and yields personal fulfillment and, hopefully, wealth generation.

Cameroonian entrepreneur Rose Fualem, who launched a "bleaching" cream brand called Whitenup Cosmetics in March is about to start up another business venture. The USA-based skin beautician will be launching a hair extension line online next week.