Meet Larisa Bowen-Dodoo, the woman in tech spotlighting other women in the STEM field
Didn’t we say that women supporting women isn’t just an empty statement? Larisa Bowen-Dodoo is proof of the validity of that statement. Larisa is the Founder of Levers in Heels, a startup that highlights African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). One reason why she created Levers in Heels was to create an […]
Three things Abosode George-Ogan taught us about building a conscious career
Abosede George-Ogan is the Director, Strategy, Funding and Stakeholder Management at the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF). She recently published a book, “Building a Conscious Career“, where she shared useful tips on how to build a fulfilling and financially rewarding career. Here are three things we learnt from Abosede about building a conscious career. […]
Here’s how Funke Adeniji uses sports to help women overcome some of life’s challenges
You can use any skill, no matter how abstract it is, to empower and help others. Funke Adeniji is proof of this. The Founder of Women Elite Sports Empowerment Initiative (WESIE), Funke was able to overcome a series of athletic and personal challenges by playing basketball from college level to division 1 of the UK’s premiere league for […]
Meet Joy Chiamonwu, the extraordinary artist who makes masterpieces with granite and charcoal
Across Africa, we are always excited when we find a creative woman who is breaking the mold. Joy Chiamonwu is one of such women. She is a hyperrealist artist who creates masterpieces with Granite, Charcoal and Paper. Here are some of her outstanding pieces@
“If we still have this crazy bar for each other that we don’t have for men, then we need to have that conversation with ourselves as women.” Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama dished out several important truth at the 2018 United State of Women Summit in Los Angeles. Interviewed by Hollywood actress, Tracee Ellis Ross, she addressed some key lessons that parents, fathers, woman and even children ought to learn. Here are the highlights of the key points of the conversation: For Parents – Parents should […]
Yimika Adesola is helping young lawyers to kick-off their careers with ease
Yimika Adesola is a young woman who is not content with having a thriving career in the Legal field alone; she has a burning desire to help other young lawyers to find their place in the industry. She created the social enterprise, Legally Engaged, to achieve this goal. In her own words, “Legally Engaged provides […]
Toyin Sanni: Dump The Stereotype
Have you ever found yourself envying your male colleagues because of the freedom they have not to bother about makeup, hairdos, nails or even high heels? Certainly I have. I truly wish I could go about with my makeup-free face, hair pulled back into a no-nonsense bun and flat shoes without attracting pitying looks or […]
Women stay winning! Uche Ofodile appointed as CEO for MTN Liberia
You already know that we love it when women shatter glass ceilings! Named as one of the world’s top 50 women to watch within the global telecommunication industry in 2017, Uche Ofodile is known for taking big leaps in her career. She recently joined MTN as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Lonestar Cell, MTN Liberia. […]
“I have a genuine desire to truly excel at most things to the best of my ability and this constantly pushes me.” Kachi Tila-Adesina
Often, in my career and personal life, I ask “what’s to be gained from this?“. This has guided everything that I do from my career to even on my blog. To succeed in any area in life, it is important for you to have the right values. We love Kachi Tila-Adesina’s top three personal values, Excellence, Integrity, and […]
Three things to take away from Linda Ikeji’s message to entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur comes with its fair share of challenges. Starting out her hustle in 2006, Linda Ikeji understands the rigours and struggles that come with being an entrepreneur. In a message she shared to encourage entrepreneurs to strive to succeed, Linda emphasizes the importance of knowing when it’s time to walk away from a […]