Just yesterday, that she will be soon sharing the same stage with Richard Branson, singer Usher and Nigerian star Dbanj. She is a woman of outstanding achievements. Apart from having interviewed presidents and started her own successful businesses, she is an inspirational public figure.

She recently introduced U.S. President Obama and our President Uhuru Kenyatta to stage during the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi.

Here are some of the things that make her the most successful TV personality in Kenya.

1. She has successfully raised a family

Despite her busy daily schedule and the intense pressure that comes with it, Julie Gichuru has managed to raise her kids. It is not easy to pay attention to family needs and still advance progressively in your career. Most moms sometimes sacrifice a part of their life to raising their kids. With that, she is definitely a strong woman. Young girls can look up to her. She is a role model.

2. First African Woman to receive the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness

This came by due to her efforts in advocacy for non violence during the 2007 general elections. The post-election violence saw many Kenyans lose their lives and property worth millions of shillings destroyed. This was a trying moment for the nation and she played a crucial role in helping bring peace to the country again.

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3. Surviving the unpredictable media landscape

Surviving the media landscape both in Kenya and around the globe is a difficult thing. You either adopt a low-key personality or be yourself. By being yourself, you are exposing yourself to the eyes of keen paparazzi or bloggers like us. If you blunder and cause a scandal, that might be the end of your career...

4. Youth mentor

She has toured many schools around the country on mentorship programs. Through her foundation Footprints Africa, she hosts the Africa Leadership Dialogue and The Great Debaters contest for discussions and exchange of ideas on African challenges and opportunities. She is giving back to the society the best way possible following her success.

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5. One of the 60 Most influential African women in the world

This happened in 2013 when Women, Inspiration and Enterprise New York named her alongside other top African women. Other women on the list included CNN's Isha Sesay, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and ICC's Fatou Bensouda.