We are constantly bombarded with messaging to start now, take the leap, just do it, you can do it. We celebrate the launches and the ribbon cutting ceremonies, yet for many our reality is not a singular start but a journey of restarts, trying again and pivoting. For some reason we whisper and move quietly […]
For many women, leaning in means showing up, taking attendance and leaving a mark. All too often in a bid to make an impression, we blur the lines between professionalism and people pleasing. We cling to the mantra “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” even as we lose focus—chasing validation from people and systems
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A couple Sundays back, my sister friend, socialpreneur mentor and avid Iya Henry Supporter, @beeba.com and #AraLagos were exhibiting at the #Ecobonk #Adire fair. It was a rainy day which means only one thing to me, my bed, but I had given my word so I had to go out and support a sister. I
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The question of the day is, should you have to pay your spouse or partner for providing you or your extended family with a professional service? Before we delve in, let me just share with you my conspiracy theories on Nigerian influenced Marriages. First of all, Marriage is not for the faint of heart. I
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One of those things that had always shaken my confidence was the fact that no one had ever slid or slithered into my DMs, in 5 years of using instagram, nothing! Well today that changed! I got a message from a stranger. It said “Hey, are you a model?” Whaaaat!!! Well… In my former life…
We had just ended our family communion and I rushed to join a Zoom fire side chat about systemic racism and how black people can empower themselves. The discussionwas elucidating. I was personally challenged to be deliberate about buying black, something that I had never considered. On a high from such a thought provoking talk,
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I don’t know how I stumbled upon it because I have been very deliberate about not watching the news, especially Nigerian news. However I happened to find myself watching a snippet of the daily Presidential Task Force Briefing. As usual, I was disappointed. Someone came out and announced that all schools within Nigeria offering international
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I didn’t watch the video. I couldn’t. I saw the picture and read the story. Violence against black people in America is nothing new to me. I’m sad to say it doesn’t even shock me. My last year in high school in Texas a black boy was tied to the back of a pick up
October 30th 2018. Last week I had to deal with a situation that has been ongoing for the last 2 years. I walked out of the building frustrated, angry and feeling hopeless. The Nigerian legal system is one of the greatest challenges I have met in my life. I am not going to get into
I’ve always thought if I were a superhero I would be the love child of Rogue© and Wolverine© from Marvels X-Men©. Untouchable and indestructible. I prided myself on the fact that I am built like a tank. If a anything ran into me, it would be in a pile on the side of the road.
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