6 days agoEmpathy Through Ethical Commerce: Exposure Won’t Pay RentAs a young woman struggling to make ends meet as a chef in Nigeria’s harsh economy, I was recently shocked when a catering client expected 30 extra plates for an event while refusing to pay for them. She cited “exposure” and “good for my brand” as justification. This exploits a…Fair Pay2 min readFair Pay2 min read
Oct 31Partners, Not Rivals: Fostering Healthy Respect among African CouplesIn many traditional African relationships, respect between partners is considered paramount. However, this focus on respect can sometimes take a more troubling turn, wherein men feel entitled to their partner’s respect no matter their own behavior. …Relationships2 min readRelationships2 min read
Oct 30From the Home Kitchen to Michelin Stars: Challenging Systemic Bias Against Female ChefsThere exists a concerning gender disparity in the professional culinary industry. A common societal trope suggests that a woman’s place is in the kitchen — implying domestic culinary duties are intrinsically linked to traditional female gender roles. …Gender Equality2 min readGender Equality2 min read
Oct 28The Tragic Loss of Precious Life: Reflecting on Victim-Blaming and Misogyny in Response to FemicideThe recent murder of a young female university student by her boyfriend has sparked intense controversy and debate. While such senseless violence is always painful, what is equally disturbing is the response by some — namely the victim-blaming, misogynistic attitudes that seek to somehow rationalize or justify this femicide. When…Femicide2 min readFemicide2 min read
Oct 10Are unconventional business models in vogue?Sometimes the path to business success winds in unexpected directions. Strategies that seem eccentric or downright wacky can disrupt stale industries and fuel innovative thinking. The companies making razor-thin margins selling commoditized razors probably dismissed the concept of subscription shave clubs as too zany. Selling DNA test kits to consumers…Business Strategy2 min readBusiness Strategy2 min read
Aug 25, 2022How much happiness is acceptable?Recently got fired for being unhappy. While this may sound ridiculous and far-fetched, it's the truth. I have had a rough couple of months. From an avoidable loss that left me grieving quietly, to a health crisis I couldn’t quite understand, everything seemed to be happening to me at the…Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
Jul 16, 2021IllusionsI met her in August, on one of those cold rainy days when the rain won’t just stop pouring. She offered to share her umbrella as the rain suddenly broke out that evening after the clouds had been gathering and threatening all day. I was grateful to this kind stranger…3 min read3 min read
Jul 14, 2021Success is delicious.Success is delicious. Everyone loves to hear a good endorphin-inducing success story. They love to hear about that eureka moment that birthed the innovative idea that suddenly made you an overnight success. Most people, on the other hand, do not want to hear about the journey. Process. Mistakes. And the…5 min read5 min read
Jul 8, 2021The Art of GaslightingGaslighting is one of the worst crimes to be committed against a person's sanity. Of all the plethora of tricks that sociopaths love to spring out of their portmanteau of despicable acts, I dread gaslighting the most. Gaslighting literally makes you doubt your reality and encourages you to create an…2 min read2 min read
Apr 11, 2021HOW MUCH DID YOU MISS ME?12:03 pm….. Amanda stepped off the boat daintily. She struggled to hold on to the bag that she held with her left hand, while she held on, a little too tightly, onto the arm of the Resort staff that had stepped up to help her after the small luxury craft…4 min read4 min read
