#BlackExcellence: These inspiring black women made the just released 2018 Forbes 30Under30 Europe list.
Here at LLA, we’re always cheering on amazing black women who are doing extra ordinary things in their various industries and today we would like to focus the spotlight on these amazing black women who have made history. They all made the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list of Young Disruptors, Entrepreneurs and Innovators from […]
Is the media/internet promoting unrealistic standards of beauty?
This question easily becomes an argument in small gatherings these days. It has become almost too easy to declare someone as fake, just by looking through his or her Instagram feed. We even go as far as referring to people as “slay queen” or “slay king”. Over time, celebrities, magazine editors, and fashion designers held […]
#BlackGirlMagic: Maida Waziri is the most known Female entrepreneur in the construction industry in Tanzania
Maida Waziri is the chief executive officer and managing director for Ibra Contractors Limited. She is the most known woman entrepreneur in Tanzania’s construction industry, having grown her business in a span of about 20 years from simple house renovations to putting up a multi-million dollar project for the public and private sector. Maida Waziri […]
Nice girls don’t get the corner office. How to become a high value employee at work
In today’s complex economy, finding (and keeping) work is increasingly difficult for even very well qualified employees. It’s not enough to do the bare minimum anymore, because with so many talented people looking for an opportunity, you have to go over and above in order to keep your job and progress up the corporate ladder. […]
5 tips on how to work with high profile clients
“Selling” to clients who are considered the “VIP Community” is a different ball game, as their needs tend to be different from that of other “groups”. These tips will help you offer effective and efficient service and also retain loyal customers. (just take some time to imagine Beyonce or Rihannah as your client) High profile […]
#RunningInHeels: 7 Lessons from DamilolaTeidi’s LLA interview
Damilola Teidi, CEO/Co-Founder, GoMyWay.com. She is passionate about startups, building small businesses, innovation and the use of technology to create an impact in our society. In her LLA interview, she shared with us her fascination and passion for innovation. She also believes that more women need to be encouraged to take up careers in STEM feilds. Here are […]
#SuperSoulSunday; Understading the power of praise.
Praise is the act of expressing approval or admiration. Worship is reverent honor and homage paid to God. There is tremendous power in praise and I’ll be sharing a few things that can happen when you praise God with all your heart. There is an infilling of the Holy Spirit. Praise and worship triggers the overflow […]
Real Woman Lessons from Pastor Nike Adeyemi.
Real Woman with Nike Adeyemi is an interactive forum which explore various issues that affect women, and also educate women on how to handle major life issues that face them. Pastor Nike Adeyemi is the founder and host of this forum and today, we’re sharing five lessons we’ve learnt from her. People need to be […]
Want to start a lingerie brand? Here are a few tips.
Just like starting a fashion brand or any other business, there are technicalities. The lingerie world however, seems saturated with the big names already, but that shouldn’t stop you from setting up your brand and bringing those designs to life. Here are a few tips for emerging lingerie designers and brands. Define your target customer. […]
Are you an Entrepreneur in the creative industry? Here’s how to grow your business.
Let’s face it. Scaling your business is hard. It takes considerable effort. In the beginning, it means wearing different hats. It means dealing with sales and marketing. It means understanding taxes and corporate compliance. It involves having to interact with customers on a daily basis. And so much more. At the end of the day, it takes its […]