“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” — Shirley Chisholm There is a quiet urgency in these words by Shirley Chisholm, a reminder that power is not neutral. Decisions are made every day that shape economies, policies, and lived realities. And when women are not present where those decisions are finalized, they are often left navigating systems that were never designed with them in mind. Today, women are increasingly visible in leadership spaces. But visibility is not the same as authority. And until women sit fully at decision tables, not as participants but as power holders, leadership remains incomplete. Power Is Not Presence—It Is Influence Women have long been present in the workforce, in governance structures, and in institutions that drive progress. Yet, presence alone does not translate into influence. Power lies in the ability to shape direction, approve outcomes, and determine priorities. A feminine…
Roxanne had always been “good with money” or at least, that’s what everyone assumed. She paid her bills on time, contributed to family needs,…
Brené Brown once said that daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when it risks disappointing others, and…
By Blossom Ukoha “We have never been so close to achieving gender equality, and never closer to losing it.” These words from Sima Bahous,…
In the dusty courtyard of a small village school in South Sudan, a woman named Aluel stands between two groups of men ready to…
“Her elevation to the position of Chief Justice will come as no surprise to anyone who has worked alongside her.” — Kyam Maher, Attorney-General…
By Blossom Ukoha “The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” — Melanie Perkins, Co founder and…
By Blossom Ukoha Have you ever wondered how the way you dress can shape not just how others see you, but how you see…
“A woman’s best protection is a little money of her own.” – Clare Boothe Luce For centuries, financial independence has been a challenge for…
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” – Sheryl Sandberg In the quiet hours of the night, after tucking her children into bed,…
She walked into the boardroom, her heels clicking against the polished floor. The room was filled with men in dark suits, their eyes scanning…
She walked into the boardroom, her heels clicking against the polished floor. The room was filled with men in dark suits, their eyes scanning…