Regina Askia-Williams Genevieve Magazine Exclusive on Life as a New-York Nurse in Covid-19 Era
With the current state of the world and rise of the pandemic, we are not unaware of front liners such as health care workers etc. that work, round the clock, putting yourselves at risk, to fight the ravages of this pandemic, the increase in deaths, the effect of this on your mental health and families. […]
Serena Williams Named Global Spokeswoman for Stuart Weitzman
Serena Williams is spreading strength and positivity in her inspiring new Stuart Weitzman campaign. As the newest global spokeswoman for the Stuart Weitzman, a luxury accessories brand synonymous with strength and feminity, and known for its unique approach to melding fashion, function, to inspire power and strength in women through accessories that deliver dynamism and […]
#CareerConversationsWithLLA: “Position yourself properly on social media,” Adedoyin Jaiyesimi, Chief Communications Consultant at The Comms Avenue.
Image credit: Adedoyin Jaiyesimi Adedoyin Jaiyesimi is the Chief Communications Consultant at The Comms Avenue, a capacity building platform for leading and innovative communications professionals across the world. The Comms Avenue offers high-level knowledge sharing meetings and training programs for communications professionals and corporate organizations. She has vast experience consulting for international organizations and top […]
Signs That Your Remote Employees Are Starting To Crack Under The Stress Of Working From Home
The reality of the need to sustain a virtual working lifestyles is no news, from figuring out how to handle the modalities of working remotely to the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it, it’s almost as if Life caught us offguard and we weren’t ready. Most people have come to terms with reality and settled […]
#LadyBoss Interview: “Entrepreneurship is a mindset. It’s a state of viewing opportunities as investments,” Tolulope Ibiyeye, Founder, Crazy Ambitious Moms Group.
Image credit: Tolulope Ibiyeye Ibiyeye Tolulope is a home business owner who has been working from home for the past 3 years. A trainer and independent marketer for a European beauty brand, she’s passionate about creating genuine conversations around topics that matter and helping businesses and brands use conversations to move sales and customer service. […]
Sudan Criminalizes Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Sudan has Criminalized carrying out Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), making it punishable by three years in jail. According to UN, about 87% of Sudanese women aged between 14 and 49 have undergone some form of FGM. In Sudan it is not uncommon for women to get the inner and outer labia, and usually the clitoris, […]
#Impact&CommunitySeries: “Future generations deserve to be able to live our ways of life without worrying about the threats we face,” Quannah Chasinghorse Potts, Climate Change Activist.
Image credit: Keri Oberly Quannah Chasinghorse Potts, (age 17) is Han Gwich’in from Eagle, Alaska and Lakota Sioux. Quannah is the daughter of Jody Juneby Potts, and an advocate passionate about obtaining wilderness designation (permanent protection) of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil development. Every year, Quannah hunts caribou with her family and […]
Adepeju Adebajo, Chidum Ayeni, Onyeche Tifase, Halima Buba… these are the #50 Leading Ladies in Corporate Nigeria
In commemoration of Worker’s Day (May 1), Leading Ladies Africa presents the definitive list of 50 Nigerian women who are showing their expertise, professionalism and excellence in successfully leading regional and global businesses. “Nigerian women, through their tenacity, hard work and vision are turning things around especially within the corporate sector” says Francesca Uriri, […]
#LeadingLadySpotlight: “Nnennaya Udochu, Analog Engineer, Intel Corporations, USA & the Dr. Lydia W.Thomas Legacy Award for Innovation in Public Interest at BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Award) 2020 Recipient.
Image credit: Nnennaya Udochu Professional Bio: Nnennaya Udochu grew up in Nigeria with loving parents who instilled discipline and the art of resilience. She is a proud “Girl Scout Guide” whose experience as a youth influenced her trajectory in STEM advocacy, systems-thinking, and leadership roles. Nnennaya currently works for Intel Corporations as an Analog Engineer, […]
#CareerConversationsWithLLA: “Be extremely good at what you do that no one can doubt your competence,” Linda Ngozwana, Aeronautical Engineer, Phillips Africa.
Image credit: Sivuyile Matsiliza & Judd van Rensberg Born and raised in the small rural town of Butterworth, South Africa, Linda Ngozwana was brought up in a home that taught her to value the importance of family, faith and education. In 2019, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering at […]