We are all aware of the iconic channel bag and interlocking C that has become a fashion statement, signifying opulence, elegance, class and luxury. But how many of us are aware of the life of the woman behind the brand? Recently I became intrigued by Coco Chanel and the life she led and I was pleasantly surprised and inspired by…
We just love our WCW features! For every woman we feature, we see the diversity of femininity and the power in loving what you do. Each woman not only gives us a glimpse into their motivations, definitions of success but also their challenges and provides us an opportunity to learn from their experiences. Our latest crush, Aisha Augie-Kuta, is no different. A woman who…
So you’ve been at your current job for years, slaving away without a promotion in sight. Everyone else who got employed at the same time as you, has gone up the ladder, but you havent moved an inch. You feel you are meeting all your targets and putting in your best, so what could be holding you back? Well in…
The African Market Place is definitely a space to watch. Just as Africa’s problems and people are diverse, so are its solutions. In a recent list produced by Ventures Africa, Africans who are shaping the conversation and setting the pace on the continent are showcased. The list includes 42 innovators from across the continent, male and female alike. According to…
By Arese Ugwu for the Guardian ‘O boy e its tough to live and work in Nigeria right now!’ Every single conversation I have had in the last couple of months has begun with a tirade of complaints about how the economy is frustrating our lives but one particular conversation got me thinking about the parallels that can be…
Hello Ladies! This one is for you! This was a difficult post to write, I mean who can concentrate on anything beyond the way Idris Elba moves his lips and arcs his eye brows. The man is smoking hot and it really was VERY hard stopping ourselves from caressing the screen as we watched the video. But in between the…
Girl boss is Girl Power! More women are entering into the entrepreneurship space than ever before, either as full time girl bosses or via their side hustles. We love it and we want to see more women own their position as girl bosses. Our Girl Boss feature has two aims, the first, highlight the amazing women pushing forward Nigeria’s economy…
I stumbled on the below article written by Hanna Fitz for Huffington Post and it contained quite a lot of relevant advice I believe IBG Readers may benefit from. Read, Share and Use! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I recently watched a documentary about Sir Richard Branson and how he built his Virgin empire. His life continues to be both a source of inspiration…
Like many of you know, I studied Environmental Planning, love to write, enjoy creating campaigns, talking about relationship issues and helping women find their purpose. Sometimes, I feel I may be suffering from mixed personality disorder. How does someone go from being a climate change specialist, to helping businesses create social media campaigns and then in the same breathe enjoy…
Every where you go, no matter where you live, everyone is talking about the economy. No jobs, falling naira, inflation, rising costs of living….there’s hardly any good news in the air. Even if it isn’t about the economy, sometimes, we just feel low. Down in the dumps and need a quick pick me up. Well here are 20 bible verses…
