Cross-border consulting
I help founders and companies build across borders with people they can trust, from the first plan to the day-to-day follow-up.
How I work with clientsEntrepreneur · Speaker · Belgium and Ghana
I help you build across borders with people you can trust.
I am Queenie Kessie, founder of Diaspora Connect Global and Chair of the IOM Diaspora Advisory Board for Belgium and Luxembourg. I connect founders, companies and communities in Europe and Africa with the right people.
- FounderDiaspora Connect Global
- ChairIOM Diaspora Advisory Board, Belgium & Luxembourg
- Recognised, 2024Africa 100: The Exceptionals
- Nominee, 2023Africa’s Under 40 CEOs
About
I build things between two worlds.
Born in Belgium with Ghanaian roots, I have spent years working between Europe and Africa as an entrepreneur and a speaker.
Along the way I learned what really decides whether something works: the people you build it with.
I believe distance should never stop you from building something great. Not from your roots, not from your family, not from your next opportunity.
What I do
Bringing people together across borders
Everything I do comes back to one idea: the right people make the difference. These are the four places where I put that into practice.
Diaspora Connect Global
I founded Diaspora Connect Global, where we bring people, communities and businesses together across borders.
@diaspora_connect_globalIOM Diaspora Advisory Board
I serve as Chair of the IOM Diaspora Advisory Board for Belgium and Luxembourg.
Speaking
I speak on panels about business, the diaspora and building across borders.
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Consulting for projects in Africa
Building something from abroad is hard when you cannot check on things yourself. I help in three ways.
Business clarity and planning
We look at whether the idea works, what it is likely to cost and where to start. You leave with a plan you can follow.
Local connections
I introduce you to partners, contacts and team members I have checked. If I do not know the right person, I will say so.
Project delivery support
Once work starts, I keep the task list, agree deadlines with your team and send you regular updates.
Areas coveredMarket researchBusiness setupLocal teamsPartnershipsProject management
Introduction call
Start with a 30-minute call
Every consulting project starts with a short paid call, so we can both decide whether working together makes sense.
- Duration
- 30 min
- Fee
- €50
- Your project and where it stands now
- What to do first
- Whether working together makes sense
Bookings are made through Calendly. Any work after the call is agreed separately.
Consulting FAQs
Common questions
Anything else, ask me on the call or by email.
Who is the consulting for?
People living outside Africa who want to start or grow a business or project there. Most are professionals, entrepreneurs or business owners.
Can we work together while I live abroad?
Yes. The work is set up for clients who live abroad. We agree tasks and deadlines, and I send you regular updates so you know where things stand.
What happens after the call?
You will have a clear next step. If you want me to carry on helping, we agree what that covers before any work begins.
Are introductions or deals guaranteed?
No. I check people before I introduce them, but an introduction is only a starting point. What happens next depends on you and the people you decide to work with.
DiaspoPlug
Find people you can trust, across borders.
DiaspoPlug is my community for people building between continents. Ask questions, find contacts and meet others doing the same.
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If you are building something, or thinking about it, I would love to hear from you.
For speaking invitations, partnerships and consulting enquiries, email me directly.