By Mark Nwani I spotted this article on LinkedIn and I found the list not only inspiring but versatile. Included are a list of bright young men and women who are excelling in entrepreneurial efforts in different fields. It shows the potential in and for Nigeria. Check on it!… Banke Kuku: Founder/Creative Director, Banke Kuku Textiles Banke’s entrepreneurial ability blossomed…
I honestly believe God places certain people on earth to remind us how to live. I was a cocktail of emotions as I watched Sam Berns TedX talk. All my worries, insecurities and physical imperfections combined do not parallel his. Yet, there he was bravely telling the world ‘ I have a very happy life’. A while ago, I realized…
By Teawna Pinard Last year my good friend captured this beautiful candid moment with my then 4-month-old daughter Zoe. When I saw it for the first time, tears began streaming down my face. These weren’t tears of sadness, rather tears of immense joy. This picture captured me arriving at a place of inner peace, calm, and happiness that I had…
By John Ortberg See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut…” Revelation 3:8a (NIV) Life is full of tough decisions. How do I know if he/she is “the one”? Which college should I go to? What should I major in? Which job should I take? Which church should we attend? Should I change careers?…
Let’s face it, we could all do with a bigger pay cheque! These bills dont play! And for us in Nigeria, the ever increasing naira value to the dollar is mighty scary. So it makes sense if you need your employer to increase your salary. However, before you go knocking on your bosses door, there are a few tips to…
Believe it or not but we are almost at the end of the 1st quarter of 2015. Literally the first 3 months have flown by and, for many, so have the aspirations and rigour that started the year. Last week, was the World International Day for Women and yesterday was Mother’s Day. Two days that aim to raise the awareness…
by GLYNNIS WHITWER The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) A new city, new neighborhood and new school for my children had me feeling very new, too. And insecure. And lonely. And wondering, How would I ever fit in and feel a part of this new community? So when my children brought home a…
Its the morning after the night before and social media is alive with the news of John Legend and Common’s Oscar win for the ‘Best original Song’ Glory. The win represents much more than an Oscar nod but also validates and prioritizes the sentiments behind the song and the movie itself Selma. But as always here on TIS, we don’t…
There’s a mentor buzz going on right now. People have realized that to be successful in your career, you cant go it alone. You need someone who has walked the walked and is able to talk the talk, standing right beside you. A mentor is ideally someone in your chosen field who has achieved the same milestones you are aiming for.…
Sometime last year, I got an email from Chioma Obii-Obioha, the creator and editor of the Love.N’Words blog inviting me to take part in her Journey to Beautiful Series. According to Chioma, the series aims to showcase African women celebrating their own beauty, defining what is beautiful for themselves, embracing the journey to total self-acceptance, and living on purpose. I could relate…
