I have agonized about releasing this particular VLog because it takes me back to a really dark place in my life. But I realize that one of the aims of this VLog is sincerity. A lot of people look at me today and think ‘ohhhh….Glory is such a bubbly person’…they wouldn’t believe that almost 8 years ago now, I actually…
The First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc., yesterday announced the appointment of Mrs. Ibukun Abiodun Awosika as its new board chairperson. This appointment makes Ibukun the first woman to assume this position since the establishment of First Bank of Nigeria in 1894. She was a non-Executive Director of the Bank before her appointment. Here are 10 things you should know about…
It’s hard to believe it but the countdown to InspiredbyGlory’s third Redefining Event has began, and it’s all happened in under a year! We started in November 2014 with Redefining Beauty, then in April of this year we plugged in the financial literacy gap with #RedefiningFinance and now we are pursuing passion and purpose in #RedefiningCareer! Our Redefining Event mantra…
I am in the middle of planning the #RedefiningCareer Event. In between replying emails, providing direction to the social media team, checking in with partners and guests, I still have my normal 9-5. My day is crowded and there is barely time to breathe. Even without this event, most days I barely scratch the surface of my to do list…
I am the kind of person that always wants more. Give me an inch and I’ll take 5KM! I spend a sizeable portion of my time dreaming about my future. What I want to do and where I want to be. While there is nothing wrong with aiming higher, constantly comparing your life with where you think you ought to…
We are excited to bring you details of the next Inspired By Glory Event! #REDEFININGCAREER: How to do the Work you are passionate about, featuring guest speaker Biola Alabi, African Media Expert, and Panelists Founder, Olori Cosmetics & Senior Executive in the FMCG Industry, Toyin Odulate, CSR Executive Chioma Okolie and Award winning poet, writer and actress, Titilope Sonuga. Do you…
I find we can be a little too judgmental. We make harsh, sweeping generalizations without any understanding of the peculiarities of a situation. My parents separated when I was 6 but it was only through peoples comments that I realized its negative connotations in society. With time and hindsight, I see the great lengths my parents went to shield me.…
By Hayet Rida for Go Woman Magazine Imagine waking up one day and realizing that every action of yours is to maintain the comfort of those around you. Imagine waking up one day and realizing that the comfort of others is more important than the value of your own self-expression.Thankfully, I woke up, and had a conversation with myself about…
Humanitarian (hjʊˌmanɪˈtɛːrɪən/): A person concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. Today is world humanitarian day and the one year anniversary of the death of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, the doctor whose resilience and selfless sacrifice helped contain the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria. Much has and will continue to be said about Dr Adadevoh’s courageous actions which ultimately…
A key aspect of money management is planning. Prioritizing a rainy day fund and having savings buckets, as advised by our smart money woman Arese Ugwu requires determined effort and planning. Not only does the unexpected happen, but life evolves and new priorities can create deep holes in our pockets, if we haven’t planned for them upfront. We had a…
