I can’t remember exactly when and how I met Francesca. All I remember is her impact. For the last few years Francesca and I have called each other- sisters in purpose. Our vision on African women, creating opportunities for women to thrive and live purposeful lives match toe to toe and I LOVE how driven she is. Francesca is living…
Cheta Nwanze is a Computer Engineer with a keen interest in history and current affairs. Currently head of research at SBM Intelligence, Cheta is easily one of Nigeria’s most prolific writers and commentators on politics, Nigerian issues, history and football. Cheta is well known in the media world following his pivotal role in 234Next.com, Managing Editor of Ynaija and his…
I stumbled on Stephanie Obi middle of last year. I read an article on her blog on creating a vision board and immediately I was hooked! This year, I have attended 2 events where she spoke on creating your vision board and starting an online business. I have also read many of her blogs, watched her videos and had numerous…
Ever since I started IBG, I have had the exciting privilege of meeting many awesome women- women who stretch my imagination on the possibilities of life and ambition. I have also had the opportunity of reacquainting myself with women from my ‘younger’ years. And each time, I am always immensely excited by the success stories these women share. Ada Osakwe…
So I have a confession, I held myself back from crying when I watched this video (yup, I get super emotional very quickly). Sometimes we look at people and all we see are the trappings of success, awards, amazing body, money, sold out tours and concerts, cars, family-what ever we term as success. but if you could peel behind that…
It’s been quiet over here on IBG for a few days, because we had to take a step back and regroup- so as usual we are very excited to be back with a BANG! As you all know, March is all about celebrating women! From Mothers Day to International Women’s Day (IWD) we are putting women everywhere on the map.…
Over the last week, we’ve been running a 5 day Mothers Day giveaway on Instagram! Entrants to the competition were asked to submit pictures of their mothers/with their children or of themselves if they were women as well as 5 things their mothers have taught them. I learnt a lot from reading the submissions. One of which is that we…
Let’s face it the entrepreneurship journey is tough! Inspiration and motivation is needed on a per second basis to keep you focused and determined. Sometimes, we find inspiration in the craziest of places and a light bulb moment can happen in the silliest of circumstances. Hollywood for all its pump and pageantry can be a useful source of inspiration. Movies, characters,…
This Monday we are super crushing on Darey Art Alade and his amazing team for pulling of the 3rd edition of-Love Like a Movie- featuring American super star Ciara!Love Like a Movie (LLAM) delivered as promised! Vibrant, electric and ovation worthy dance and musical performances combined with symphonic lights and off course the amazing Ciara herself- LLAM definitely created a…
By Glynnis Whitwer for proverbs 31 Ministries “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (NIV) Today I have a confession, one that is hard to admit. Many times I want the satisfaction of completing a goal more than I want to experience God. This is a battle every…
