Moyosola Jolaolu: Falling in love and hitting pause on self.
I recently tweeted about how as women, we are conditioned to loving with all of our being. We are more predisposed to caring and being selfless as our bodies are able to bring human beings into the world. We’re maternal creatures. Oh the power in that! However, this gift can be bitter sweet as simply […]
Women we love: Pastor Nike Adeyemi
Photo: Nircle Pastor Nike Adeyemi is the founder of the Real Woman Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at empowering vulnerable women and children in the society. The Real Woman foundation, which started out in 1999, serves as a platform for helping women involved in prostitution get off the streets, get rehabilitated and become socially empowered. […]
Meet Nureshka Viranna an entrepreneur providing e-commerce solutions to businesses
Nureshka Viranna is a woman pioneering innovative businesses in South Africa she heads ShopLi a company that helps brands sell and/or showcase their products and services online, making their products available 24 hours a day on the Internet. They help customers by designing and developing beautiful, mobile-friendly online stores and catalogues to convert online […]
“Your team is critical, don’t do this alone” – Entrepreneur Advice from Megan MacDonald
“Your team is critical – don’t do this alone. Do your research – see who is already undertaking the problems you want to solve, and join them if you can. Even if you start something later – you’ll be that much more prepared in the meantime. Figure out where your passion is in the process, […]
Are you struggling to stay in business? Tamala Chirwa’s advice is just what you need
Starting a business is a big deal but staying in business needs a greater amount of courage and determination. Tamala Chirwa, founder of Women’s Leadership Footprint (Malawi) has some great advice for women. Her advice is especially important for the days you will doubt yourself and want to give up. You will need it. “Once you […]
Quote of the day: “I am not scared of lifting other women up. As long as I wear the crown, no one can take my throne.” Esther Ijewere
“I am not scared of lifting other women up; I am not afraid to help other women and see them succeed. My thing is: ‘As long as I wear the crown, no one can take my throne’. You can’t boldly say you have succeeded in life till you help someone who can never pay you […]
Think like the Queen of Katwe
Photo: Getty images Uganda Chess heroine, Phiona Mutesi, stunned the world when we all least expected it. She is our muse today and we are drawing five lessons, which might inspire your winning quest, from how she did it. Your environment is an advantage Sometimes, the worst is just the next best thing and being […]
Women We Love: Stephanie Linus
Stephanie Linus is more than just a screen gem. This award-winning filmmaker is on a mission to heal the world. Her selfless service to humanity and womanhood dazes us. Here are 5 reasons why we would choose to love the UNFPA Regional Ambassador over and over. She is a strong voice for abused women in […]
10 questions with the #LadyBoss – “When I learnt to say NO to people and events that won’t help me achieve my result, I grew incredibly.” Chika Ilang
If there is one thing Chika Ilang never gets tired of, it’s MORE. She keeps pressing for a much better version of herself and her business. In this interview, she takes us through her entrepreneurial journey of helping women gain business clarity. Enjoy the conversation. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? I am […]
How Florida Uzoaru Is Providing Judgment-Free Online Sexual Health Education, Consultation and Contraceptives Sales
Florida Uzoaru is the founder of MerDroits, a health tech company that provides online access to affordable and judgment-free sexual health education, consultation and contraceptives sales. Until recently that people are starting to see the importance of discussing sexuality, the subject was considered a taboo and this is mostly due to religion and culture. For young […]