I was in a meeting a few days ago when someone turned to me and asked, “Princess, what happened to you?” In his words, I was “on fire” and seemed like a completely different person. I smiled but didn’t respond right away. When I did, I wanted to make it easy for him, so I…
In 2013, a young professional and chartered accountant, Jibayo Alloh, was sent to live with me in Abuja, Nigeria, at the age of 22. As his godmother and a young pharmacist, I found myself in a unique position—one where I was able to receive reverse mentorship from him. I fondly remember our many conversations during…
While in a meeting with some of my CEO girlfriends, we observed that the conversation had slowly shifted from family, food, and laughter to business and consultancy. The transition happened so seamlessly, and it was clear that it had everything to do with the diverse expertise and educational profiles present in the room. We were…
Presentation by Kemi Olomola-Sijuwade, mni (Legal & Real Estate Expert, Governance Advocate, and Entrepreneur) Opening Remarks Introduction As an alumnus of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and a former National Legal Adviser for the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), I have had the privilege of engaging with policymakers and…
Life has a way of testing us, presenting challenges that sometimes feel too overwhelming to tackle alone. Whether it’s navigating personal struggles, facing career hurdles, or dealing with unexpected setbacks, we all experience moments when we feel like we’re standing on the edge. One thing becomes abundantly clear in these times: You need someone in…
Have you read Attitude is Everything by Keith Harrell? The boardroom is currently in session, and our focus is on this inspiring book. Every morning, if you could see me, you’d find me in various spaces, each shaped by my workload and family obligations for the week. But Fridays? That’s my favorite day—my “chill day.”…
Dear Business Readers, Have you heard of Business Readers Global? If not, let me share a little story with you. It was a lovely December in 2023, and I had returned home to Nigeria for the holidays. While browsing through my library, I came across the book Traction by Gino Wickman and thought to myself,…
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