Siguenda Piemoe-Adams

Siguenda Piemoe-Adams, the CEO of ASAP Agri-Farm and SMA Online Shopping & More, is a determined and inspiring entrepreneur and Agripreneur from Suriname. A proud Maroon woman of Aukaner heritage, she embodies resilience, perseverance, and a passion for growth. Her fluency in Dutch, Aukan, Saramaccan, Sranantongo and English allows her to connect seamlessly across diverse communities. With a rich educational background spanning IT, pedagogy, entrepreneurship, and agriculture, Siguenda has dedicated over 12 years to guiding students as a Certified CBET IT Assessor, specializing in Server Networking. She is in the last phase to obtain her MSc degree in Innovative Education and Teaching at the European international university this year. She launched SMA Online Shopping & More in 2017, offering online shopping, Telesur & Digicel E-TOP-UP and SMA Brand clothing, combining her entrepreneurial spirit with customer-focused solutions. In 2022, she established ASAP Agri-Farm, a venture driven by her commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle through organic fruits, herbal teas, cassava-based products, and fruit drinks. Inspired by her own health journey, Siguenda uses her business to encourage others to adopt a wellness-focused lifestyle while managing her own medical challenges. Siguenda approaches entrepreneurship and farming with adaptability and determination, likening it to a battle that requires patience, passion, and resilience. Despite her health struggles, she remains dedicated to her businesses, working alongside her husband to create lasting impact and inspire others. Her advice to women is simple yet powerful: "Try not to be the best, but the best version of yourself. Convert your limitations into possibilities and never give up. Be fearless, be strong and be YOU. In order to be happy, make others happy" For Siguenda, her entrepreneurial journey is more than a profession. It's a mission to uplift others and make a difference in retail and agriculture.