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'My entry into male-dominated laundry business met with cold reception'
A wonderful poet once said; You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated.” I bet she had Odedina Abimbola in mind. Bimbo was singlehandedly raised by her hardworking mother who sells foodstuff and charcoal at Ipodo market, Ikeja. She lost her Father at a tender age in 2009, for…
3 days ago  
‘Being full-time mum and entrepreneur is doable’
11 May  
The importance of digital tools in growing a business cannot be over-emphasised. It is the most affordable, convenient and effective way for any business...
I never thought I would be a female barber – Gift David
4 May  
Growing up was fun for me... It's was always a full house with different kinds of drama every day, as a child acting would have been an option for me (trouble making character lol).
Eniola Karunwi - I wanted to help other people lose weight and discover their inner vava voom
27 Apr  
I started my professional career in England, where I worked as a System Engineer with Environment Agency UK, then as a Network Administrator...
‘Don’t go into business because you want to outdo another person’
27 Apr  
My name is Adefunke Anurukem, an alumnus of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and Fate Foundation and Education Development Centre...
Moments from Sunmbo Adeoye's Inspiring Change Conference 2019
24 Apr  
The 6th edition of the Annual Inspiring change conference 2019 tagged NEW DIMENSION was super packed with Smokey sessions. Saturday March 30,2019 is certainly not a day to be forgotten in a hurry, as women gathered at the Wisdom Arena Lagos, to sharpen and redefine their thoughts for advancement. The keynote was delivered by the…
‘Prepare to make huge sacrifices at different stages of business growth’
20 Apr  
Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo is the founder of Royal Oaks Events Centre, which recently berthed on the Lekki axis of Lagos. The masters degree holder in Maritime Law who is schooled both locally and internationally, worked at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as a Principal legal officer till she decided to follow her passion.…
I am daily inspired by purpose and what I have been called to do – Kemi Olawoye
20 Apr  
Kemi is an award-winning and innovative entrepreneur passionate about improving health outcomes in Nigeria. She is a co-host and producer of Health Vibes, a 45minutes health show on Silverbird's radio, Rhythm 93.7fm Lagos. She is also the Founder and CEO of Genuine Health Africa, a health communications company that provides public relations services to health…
‘Personal struggles led me into starting my own business’
20 Apr  
Mojisola Oyedele is the co-founder of Ace wash and Dry. Boasting of over four years extensive business strategy and optimisation experience in the downstream oil and gas sector and sales working, Moji left that world behind and presently leads up the growth and revenue teams at Ace wash, Speaking with The Guardian at the launch…
Dr. Omobola Johnson, senior partner at speaks on what tech entrepreneurs in Africa
13 Apr  
Tech entrepreneurs in Africa are working hard to digitise, aggregate and organise inefficient markets and industries and build sustainable businesses in some of the toughest environments in the world; and they need all the help they can get. You may wonder whether they need more support than entrepreneurs in more traditional industries or more developed…
“I am proud to advocate against body shaming – Uchenna Mofunanya
30 Mar  
A graduate of Chemistry Education from the University of Lagos, Uchenna Mofunanya is the founder and CEO of the internationally acclaimed ShapeUp with Mrs. Murphy, a Weight Management, Fitness and Lifestyle Consult. She is a UK certified Nutrition coach , Fitness, Diet planning , and Weight Management coach. Uchenna also holds a diploma in Pharmacy…
I have trained myself to feel the fear, and do it anyway
29 Mar  Guardian Angels
It has been a thoroughly enriching and rewarding journey having had the opportunity to live and work in Europe, The Middle East, The US and Africa and the opportunity to travel much of the globe.
Revealing the seven wonder women award finalists
23 Mar  
After our first round of voting by our judges, we now have seven lists of FINAL ISTS. CONGRATULATIONS to you all! We appreciate the time and participation of our judges who....