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 […]
More women are taking the lead in unconventional industries and we are loving it.
Gone are the days when the only respected careers were medicine, law and engineering. These days more unconventional careers are springing up and women are taking the lead. Judith Msonthi is one of such women. She is the founder of one of the most popular Emcee companies in Malawi, Judie Emcee. Judith prides herself in keeping […]
“Find the experts to fill the gaps” – Entrepreneur Advice from Gayathrie Schatz
“Identify what your strengths are right from the start. Find the experts to fill the gaps – you cannot do everything yourself. Finally, never EVER give up!” Gayathrie Schatz is founder of The Little Bo Baby Company, a South African children’s handmade toy manufacturer with a unique twist. Gayathrie’s company literally brings the imagination of children to life. They take children’s drawings […]
“Ava’s opening doors and that’s courageous” – Ava Duvernay, Alicia Keys, Fatou Bensouda and All the Courageous Women We Love On TIME 100 List
Viola Davis, Fatou Bensouda and Leslie Jones are among some of our favourite women who made it to this 2017 TIME 100 Most Influential People List. This year’s list took an interesting turn as some of TIME 100 alumni were allowed to share their editorial thoughts on this year’s names. Of course, we couldn’t agree more with […]
Hafsat Abiola Costello is our definition of BRAVERY
Photo: TheNewYorkTimes We can’t think of a much better word to describe this phenomenal human rights activist. Through her Non-Governmental Organisation, KIND, Hafsat has inspired hope and leadership in a huge number of women. We love how she has built a legacy of her own, even while promoting that of her late parents. Today, we […]
“Maintain a balance. Take care of your health” – Entrepreneur advice from Essma Ben Hamida
“Maintain a balance between your private life and your work. Do what you are passionate about so you can give more. I am happy and passionate even if I work a lot. Take care of your health so you will be able to see the results of your hard work.” Essma Ben Hamida is a Tunisian […]