This is what every aspiring female professional should know! — Vivian Ogochukwu Nwaocha is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the National Open University of Nigeria. She has had an exciting career filled with adventures, lessons learned and breakthroughs. Vivian started off as an engineer. …

FYI, You Matter Whether Anyone Agrees Or Not — Having self-worth in the world is not an easy thing. This is because we live in a world that often wants to make us feel less than. We live in a world that tries to put us in a box. There are many ways that the world can make you…

There is a way out of spiralling… — I’ve gone through different moments in my life where I’ve felt stuck. I can remember after graduating high school and not yet certain whether I would be starting university in the U.K. or the U.S.…

The way to feeling better about YOU for the quiet and “old souls.” — Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash Introversion is defined as the state of being predominantly interested in one’s own mental self. Introverts are typically perceived as more reserved or reflective. Also, an introvert is known to be a person who prefers calm environments, limits social engagement, or embraces a greater-than-average…

The Mantra for the year is that I will not be glued to the Bed… — It’s a new year and each year, we always consider how we can do better with the way we live. We always consider how we can make more of an effort to go after our goals and dreams. In order to be more motivated in our lives, we have to…

Repeat after me: I can be who I want to Be. — I believe it was an American Pastor, Joel Osteen that said that as Christians, we must be ‘’Prisoners of Hope.’’ I really like the statement and I believe it can be applied to many aspects of life, not just in our faith but also in our career, our workplace and…

1 in 3 women are the subject of Gender Based Violence, let’s do better. — I attended the 3rd Annual Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum (NIGWF) Conference on Awareness, Accountability and Action: Sustaining the State of Emergency Against Gender-Based Violence, an interactive forum with Governors, First ladies and Stakeholders on Monday, December 5th at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The aim of the conference was…

To win the game, see your career as a marathon and not a sprint Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash It is expected that when you are about to reach retirement age, things start to dwindle down. However, even young professionals in their 20s and 30s may start to…

Viola’s gift to Women and Girls on finding and embracing YOU — Photo by Suad Kamardeen on Unsplash ‘‘Finding Me,’’ by Viola Davis is a beautiful read for all girls and women who struggle to come to terms with their self-worth, beauty and value. It is a read that inspires hope in all who have humble beginnings and dreams to move beyond…