By Blossom Ukoha “The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” — Melanie Perkins, Co founder and CEO, Canva Across industries and continents, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. Women are no longer adjusting themselves to rigid work systems that were never designed with them in mind. Instead, they are building smarter, more flexible, and more humane ways of working by embracing digital tools that offer freedom, ownership, and clarity. This evolution is not about chasing trends or becoming overly technical. It is about intention. It is about women choosing tools that respect their time, amplify their ideas, and place control firmly in their hands. From entrepreneurs and executives to creatives and consultants, these digital platforms are redefining what productivity looks like when women lead. Welcome to an era where code, clicks, and control shape how smart women work and win. Canva:…
Elvie Breast Pump: Relieving the Burden of Breastfeeding
The period of breastfeeding for a mother is not just a moment of bonding for her and her baby. It is also a time to create lasting memories. According to World Health Organization, breastmilk is the perfect food for a newborn. They recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then up to two years and beyond while introducing additional foods. Though, due to many factors, such as a mother combining work and nursing her baby, getting breast milk readily available may be challenging. However, with Elvie’s breast pump invention, breast milk pumping has been made a whole lot easier.
Nike”s Bra Robots to Enhance Sports Bra Technology
The sports bra colossus, Nike, has made tremendous efforts to produce extensive sports bra fitting for women. It is like a soft tissue robot called “Brabot”.
Indian Beauty Firm NYKAA Makes Glowing Debut with $14 Billion Valuation
Indian cosmetics-to-fashion platform Nykaa surged 96% in a blockbuster debut on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, fetching the country’s first women-led unicorn a nearly $14 billion valuation.
Illumigyn Raises $33M To Provide Women With Outstanding, Accessible, And Affordable Medical Care Worldwide
Illumigyn, the world’s first remote gynaecological imaging platform, announced that following the closure of its latest investment round it has raised $33 million to date. The current investment round includes the Yozma Group Korea and Ubicom Holdings Japan.
U.S Commits To Women’s Development Through Un Women’s Global Strategic Plan
The United States has stated its full support for the UN Women’s Strategic Plan which is set to affect women globally as it believes that the plan offers a solid foundation to guide the organization’s work for the next three years.
HyperionDev to Help Bridge the Gender Gap in STEM in South Africa
While South Africa may be scoring below the global average of women pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers, the country still leads in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tech education provider HyperionDev is helping bridge the gender gap in STEM, its female intake for 2021 increased to 60%.