Who is a Boss Lady?
What qualifies a lady as a ’Lady Boss”? Is it her clothes, her attitude to work and life, her wealth and accomplishments or her commanding tone? Personally, I think as a lady, the moment you reach that point where you’re regarded as a ‘Boss Lady’, then you definitely possess all or most of these qualities […]
”Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Diane Von Furstenburg’s The Woman I wanted to be are books I’d Recommend for Entrepreneurs”~ Karen Ubani Alli, Founder, Karen Ubani Apparels
Karen Ubani-Alli is the Founder of Karen Ubani Apparel, a fashion manufacturing and retail business which she started in 2014 after quitting her job with PricewaterhouseCoopers Nigeria. Her Mission is exciting: To empower young working women all over the world to be the best version of themselves by helping them curate a functional and admirable […]
#CareerConversations: ”We have to be strategic in how we approach work and make sure that the direction we’re going is where we want to go”~ Arit Okpo- TV Host, Documentary Filmmaker and Host, CNN Africa Changemakers
On our career series this week, TV presenter, journalist, documentary filmmaker, voice-over talent and producer, Arit Okpo sits with us to discuss what she has learned so far on her career journey. Be inspired! Can you briefly describe yourself and what you do? Who I am – I am a child of grace, foodie, student of […]
Here are 7 Reasons Why You Should Take Risks
Taking risks can be scary, especially in the wake of economic recession. But, avoiding taking risks may hurt you in the long run, which is why you need to face your fears and take more chances. As Risk – Taking, more often than not, leads to success and here are 7 reasons why: 1. Great, […]
Nigerian Women Say ’Me Too’, Critics Say ’Prove It’
It was, she said, a secret that burned so badly she could no longer keep it inside. So at age 34, Busola Dakolo, a well-known Nigerian photographer, went on television and finally spoke. She said she had been raped twice as a teenager by her former pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, a church leader whose services draw […]
#LadyBossInterview: “Being able to see how far you’ve come is an essential part of moving forward in the direction of your goals” Latrice Littleton, Founder & Creative Director, Ardor Bin
Latrice Littleton is the Founder and Creative Director of Ardor Bin, a luxury candle brand founded in Los Angeles, CA in 2017, and made with the highest quality of all natural soy wax. Ardor Bin candles are elegantly crafted fragrances, and sustainable wood wicks, designed to add a touch of warmth and tranquility to any […]
”Telling yourself not to have a certain thought is not the way to not have the thought” 3 Ways to Deal with Overthinking
Research has it that overthinking is more prevalent in women than men. According to the American Psychological Association, overthinking (read: dwelling on your mistakes, real or imagined), is linked to depression which promotes negative thinking, stifles problem solving, interferes with specific behavioral patterns and diminishes social support. A report by Yale University also […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wins $1 Million for Championing Human Rights and Gender Equality
US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been awarded a $1 million prize given annually to a thinker whose ideas “have profoundly shaped human understanding and advancement.” The 2019 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture was announced on Wednesday. The prize, first awarded in 2016, is given by the Berggruen Institute, a Los […]
#LLAInterview: ”Many African women still think some businesses are meant for men” 24-year-old Nabuuma Shamim Kaliisa Founded an Artificial Intelligence Company to Dramatically Improve Cancer Advocacy Awareness, Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
24-year-old Nabuuma Shamim Kaliisa, watched her mom pass away from complications arising from cervical cancer. The pain fanned her curiosity to investigate possibilities of helping women going through the same experience. In 2014, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The psychological ordeal she had to undergo further fueled her resolve to help women with cancer. […]
Norway Ranks Highest on List of Best Countries to be a Woman in 2019
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, has released its annual ‘Women, Peace, and Security Index’ which names the best countries to be a woman. The index provides important insights into patterns and progress on women’s well-being and empowerment around the world. It reflects a shared vision that countries are […]