We often refer to people as powerful. But what does it mean? How does one attain power? And most importantly, what do you do, once you have power? What better way to define power except through the voices of the powerful? In this video Forbes, interviews some of the world’s most powerful women for their take on what power means.…
For eons men have felt like they ruled the world. They cough and their mothers halt mid-step, they say jump and their wives ask “how high”? It is amazing sometimes to watch a proud man as he walks into a room. His wide but slow and steady strides signify his implicit dominance, his arms arched inwards to suggest the contour…
Pain has a purpose. As crazy as it sounds, there is a breaking and unbundling of who we are when we are in pain. For physical pain, medication can help dull its sting, but with emotional or psychological pain, its sharpness burrows deep into the layers of who we are, questioning everything we ever thought to be real, tearing down…
There are many issues Nigerians prefer not to discuss. We have perfected the art of secrecy and keeping up with appearances. The problem with secrecy is it prevents healing. 10 years ago, my guest, Bassey Ikpi was diagnosed with Rapid Cycling Bipolar 2 disorder, which is a mental illness characterised by episodes of hypomania and depression. Bassey didn’t shrink into…
Women. Our issues are many sha! Why do women seem to be the ones giving other women a hard time? Whatever happened to female commiradry, supporting your sister and all of that? I remember in university days (and even secondary school), it was so easy to call another girl and “ashewo”, which is loosely translated to mean slut or prostitute.…
By Emma Gray Every woman has her own definition of success. But there are certain traits that most successful women share. I spend a good part of my work day reading and writing about women who have achieved great things — and I make it a point to surround myself with women who are well on their way to doing…
By Glory Edozien To live doesn’t mean you’re alive- Nikki Minaj. As we crossed over into the Newyear, I made a resolution to myself that I have made every year and failed at woefully- I vowed I would loose a significant amount of weight. Throughout January, I toyed with the idea of joining a gym, as I continued gulping down…
If you were ever unsure of how to answer this question, or thought you knew the answer, Steve’s extremely moving TED speech provides a new level of understanding. We all know Steve Jobs, the amazing entrepreneur and innovator. The co founder, chairman and CEO of Apple inc who died in October 2011. His story has been a source of motivation…
Recently I read a quote which said, instead of seeing the greener grass on the other side, concentrate on making your grass green. Easier said than done! Our mind always has a way of pointing out people who seem to be doing better….and thanks to social media and frequent status updates, it’s easy to see the greener side of everyones…
Oh how I mourn the simplicity of my youth! I remember the good old secondary school days, when life proved ever so simple. A boy likes a girl, he ‘toasts’ her, buys her gifts and even gets his friends to tell her how much he likes her. The whole school knows that they are a couple or at the very…
