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Mission ‘Break the Ultimate Glass Ceiling: Beyond the US Loss

Following recent announcements which declared Republican Party candidate Donald Trump as the president-elect of the United States of America, several thoughts have trailed women groups as to the effect of the Clinton loss for women all over the world. It was indeed a long road travelled by a strong woman with a brave heart. Women have been known to be resilient in their quest to achieve what they set out to and so it was not surprising that Mrs. Clinton put up a tough fight if not for anything, but to show women that with the right tools in place and self-development, ANY woman can be where she wants to be. So many women have held on tight to the “girl-card” which is usually perceived as manipulative in every sense as it tends to utilize feminine subtleness to get things done. It is true that this unique card has moved…

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Business Clinique

Are you trying to start a Business? Try This

By: Morgan Rush, studio

Some encouraging information for women trying to start a business: they’re not alone. The market is filled with success stories about women starting their own businesses. The Center for Women’s Business Research reports that in 2008, 10 million firms owned by women generated $1.9 trillion. Together these firms employ 13 million people. Women-owned firms comprise 40 percent of all privately held firms, according to the group’s studies. While 6 percent of firms owned by men generate $1 million or more, 3 percent of firms owned by women do the same.

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Arts & Academia

Creating Academic Footprints for Women in Philippines- Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman

Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman is a professor at the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She made history not only as UP’s Centennial president but also as its first woman president. Aside from having been chancellor of the UP Diliman campus (1991-1993 and 1999-2004), Dr Roman’s experience in university administration includes former positions as vice chancellor for administration, secretary of the university and of the Board of Regents, vice president for administration, and member of the Board of Regents representing the faculty. She also holds important positions in several foundations, most notably as president of the UP Diliman Foundation, Inc.

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Amazons on Boards

A Fine Blend of Business, Family and Faith- Mrs. Ibukun Awosika

Ibukun Awosika is the Chairperson, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and most valuable banking brand. She is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Chair Centre Group. The companies within the group include The Chair Centre Limited, Sokoa Chair Centre Limited, Furniture Manufacturers Mart, TCC Security Systems and Cubes and Boxes Limited. These companies are involved in manufacturing, retail and bank-way security systems services.

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Amazonpreneur

Turning Waste to Fortune- A story of Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola

Talking about waste it is no longer news that waste management is one of the biggest challenges faced with African countries as the notion of recycling is still a bit alien in the system. It was heartwarming however to learn that some young people have taken it upon themselves to tackle this huge challenge for the betterment of the continent; one of these young entrepreneurs is Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola. Though a woman, she has built passion around ridding the streets of waste products and sell them off to manufacturers. Here is her story:

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Governance in Heels

The US about to make History as Africa Looks on- The Hillary Ticket

The Hillary Clinton ticket was received with excitement by the women folk across the globe. This turn-around in the United States has sparked up lots of ideas, dreams and hopes for women who have been marginalized for such long years with the popular phase “the weaker sex” who is not capable of handling state matters. With numerous charges of assault hovering round the Republican Party Presidential nominee Donald Trump, he is definitely not the choice of women. Many have said “for a man running for president to tag a woman NASTY in the public space, he may do worse things when he assumes power”. Sampling opinions from a number of women has revealed that women around the world have decided to take their destinies into their own hands regardless of what society has proposed. While reviewing the Clinton policy for women, it is an obvious fact that the successes of…

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