The Woman's Place

    Amba is a Digital Strategist, Trainer and certified Coach . She helps experts create and launch digital products and programs so that they can reach more people, make more impact and earn more money.     She is the founder of  I.Dare.Not.Dread, a Social Enterprise promoting innovation, creativity and enterprise in Nigeria which started out of identifying her fears and facing them square in the  eye, this company has the  primary aim of  building women communities and empowering them with creative and innovative skills for business growth.    One reason, she is our woman crush is, Amba has gone from transforming ordinary people who would have never thought of writing their own books, to making them authors. She has also been supporting small businesses to achieve scalability and growth especially, by helping them identify and understand the importance of “target markets” and “market validation”.

  Knowing this Friday is Christmas gives me goose-bumps, everyone wants to impress his/her guest, so preparing  an unusual meal like this would definitely wow your guests;Spice Chicken Spinach and Potato Stew contains warm spices that have low fats, low calories and highly rich in fibre.   Ingredients for 2 servings *6 sweet potatoes ( This should be cut into chunks) *2 Small bunch of spinach *2 tbsp sunflower oil *16 chicken thighs, (This should be shredded and grilled) *1000ml size pot of chicken stock The Spices to be used include: *3 chopped onions *2 diced red chilli *2 tsp of grated Ginger *2 Derica sized can tomatoes *3 preserved lemons, *Deseeded and chopped Pumpkin seeds to serve * 4 Toasted,preserved , deseeded and chopped Lemons * 4 warmed naan bread Procedures: *Put the sweet potato in a large, deep saucepan over a high heat. Cover with boiling water and boil for 10 mins. While, it is boiling, put all the paste ingredients in a food processor and b...

    Businesss Environment is a combination of  factors such as employees/ customers needs and expectations,management policies,employee and customers relationship,innovation adopted by the institution including the social trends, market trends and economic changes experienced. A good Business environment helps employees to  identify business opportunities, utilise useful resources found in the work place, it enhances the overall performance, growth and profitability of the business.  Factors that influence good Business environment or decisions can be direct or indirect, but it is important employees and bosses take note of these namely: * Geographical  Factors: A company/industry that is close to people who needs what it can offer will not have problems getting customers, if it is also closer to where it can obtain it's raw materials then such an industry will likely not run out of production which affects performance. A company that adheres to...

       Sometimes, it is an Herculean task looking for where to thrive in but it is important to note that the best place to thrive in is in your natural habitat, according to Loza Maleomboh " Do what you can with what you have, where you are. I think that’s applicable to everyone. It’s calling on creativity: use what you have at hand and create something". Loza Maléombho is an Ivorian American fashion designer. Be Inspired!!

    Morin is the daughter of the late Emeritus Professor Adeboye Babalola.She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from Sheffield Hallam University. She then proceeded to obtain a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Morin is a Reader and a Writer, a Music Lover and keen Golfer. She is a Chartered Insurance Practitioner, an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London and a practicing Insurance Professional. She manages Risk Watch Insurance Brokers Limited in Lagos and is the Chairperson of Risk Finance Options Limited, a risk management consultancy practice. Morin is an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School having attended the Chief Executive Programme. She is a volunteer for the Mentorship Program of the Fate Foundation; a Trustee of The Samaritan's Wallet and a member of the Board of EFINA (Enhancing Financial Innovation & hi) after she got her Master's degree. She  founded  Risk Watch Insurance Broker, whic...

     I have heard people say they are tired of rice, but here are ways you can cook your rice, one of such ways is cooking rice with Coconut flakes or coconut milk, which is called Coconut rice. INGREDIENTS: *3 cups long grain rice (feel free to substitute it with  brown rice) *3 (15 ounce) can coconut milk or 2 large coconuts  *1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes *4  medium habanero peppers *1  small green pepper (diced) *1  small yellow onion (diced) *1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil *1  teaspoon sea salt *1 teaspoon of black pepper *5 green Chillies *2 seasoning cubes *1 tbsp. coconut oil *1 clove garlic *1 tsp. chopped ginger *2 tsp. ground crayfish *1 cup chicken stock     I prefer the Coconut Rice having a semi green color to a brown color Procedures : *If you're using fresh coconuts, break it and separate the softer inner part from the hard shell using a small knife. *Chop the coconuts into tiny bits and then put it in a b...

      While we are reflecting on the  success or short-comings made so far in our place of work,  It is important we consider the following work  Etiquettes written below, to ensure we obtain maximum success in our  future endeavors:    * Don’t have personal conversations when you are around your fellow Colleague,  try not to have the conversation at your desk where others can hear you, this will prevent grievances and manipulations * Possess Emotional Intelligence at your workplace: Avoid bringing issues from home or outside that can interfere with your work activity, Also learn to reach out to relevant authorities to resolve issues affecting you in your workplace rather than contemplating or gossiping  about it with fellow Colleagues because gossiping can portray you as someone who cannot be trusted or someone who isn’t a team player, It can also be duly harmful if it gets back to the object of the gossip. * Always us...

  It is such a tough time for almost everyone alive today! So tough that it seems like the world has been overtaken with darkness but I dare to encourage you to let your light shine forth for it could very well be the only light in the midst of this darkness. At a time like this, I cannot but be reminded of the words of the legendary Maya Angelou: " Let nothing dim the light that shines from within" Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Be inspired

       Kaothar Ajani is a  16-year-old girl that went viral for catering for her siblings from the money she realises through the Tricycle business.   The story of Kaothar is one that provokes compassion and commendations. Women who were regarded solely as Home makers are now taking the driver's seats in areas of human endeavours formally reserved for men. Kaothar is a secondary school student  of SS2,  in Osun State, Gboyega Bakare, that went into an unusual trade of commercial tricycle riding, her  preferred route was Total Market road in Apomu, in the Isokan local government area of Osun state because of the death of her  father who had bought the tricycle on higher purchase about seven months ago and was only able to pay a little more than half of the total cost of N750,000 before he suddenly fell sick and died and so as the eldest child of the family with siblings much younger, she took up the responsibility of riding th...

     This yummy dish is a fusion of Yam, Plantain and Tomato stew. It is known as Asaro by the Yoruba's while it is called Nji Ahiaraya by the Igbo's of Nigeria. I will be preparing this dish with assorted meats and Saint leaf. Ingredients( For one serving) * 1 big tuber of yam  * 5 big pieces of semi- ripe plantain( for sweetness and nutrients) *¼ cup of chopped onions *Blended Bell pepper (tatashe) * Blended tomato fruits * ¼ cup of palm oil * 2 cubes of maggi * Salt (to taste)  *Shredded Smoked fish  * Diced Beef( Preferably the intestines) *1 tablespoon of blended crayfish * Chopped fresh Saint Leaf Procedures: * Peel the back of the yam and chop into clean water * Peel the plantain back, cut the plantain lengthwise,  Chop into chunks, rinse and set aside. * Wash and boil the meat with Maggi and salt *Add the palm oil to a large pot and allow to bleach for 2-3 minutes * Add in the chopped onions, then the blended pepper and tomatoes,Cov...

     An entrepreneur is an initiator, an innovator and  challenger . An entrepreneur creates something new, either in terms of service or  business for profit or for social needs. To be a good entrepreneur, you have to be:  * Passionate about your job, As an entrepreneur, you may have to put in long hours and make sacrifices for your business especially if it is a side hustle.  * Well  organized; T hey should be able to  Keep up with client records, manage business funds and run day-2-day office activity as much as  they maintain an orderly environment. * Be realistic ; Not every business succeeds.Entrepreneurs must understand that there is no guarantee to a business success, he/she has to keep learning and keep adjusting. Having establish who an entrepreneur is and should do, let's consider why we need entrepreneurs in our nation: *For a developing country like ours, Entrepreneurship is needed  to break the vicious circ...

   Success they say has many friends but failure has no body. Folake Coker says " If nobody is copying what you are doing then you really need to check what you are doing". Don't just work, make an impact, Folake Coker is a Nigerian fashion designer and creative director of Tiffany Amber. Be Inspired!!

     This is Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, popularly called Sinach, She is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and senior worship leader at Loveworld also called Christ Embassy. Sinach is a native of Afikpo South  local Government of  Ebonyi State, the second daughter of seven children. Sinach is a graduate of Physics  from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.She  started her singing career as a hobby for family and friends in 1989 while working as a staff and a member of the choir in Christ Embassy, her breakthrough in music started after her first album in 2008.  In 2016, Sinach was the first recipient of the LIMA Songwriter of the Decade Award,this award was given in recognition of her contribution to gospel music in the previous decade. Her songs were being sung and translated to many languages of different countries that same year. She also received the African Achievers' Award for Global Excellence in the year 2016. In ad...

  Food does not exist only in solids but also in liquids,so we will be dealing with the orange juice; the making and the benefits. The Orange juice is a liquid extract from the orange tree fruit. The nutritional value  of a whole orange and it's juice is similar, they are excellent sources of vitamin C  which supports the immune system , they are also good sources of folate which helps reduce the risk of certain birth defects in pregnancy and the good thing is orange fruit juice can be properly done at home and preserved. INGREDIENTS FOR TWO PERSONS: *16 to 20 oranges (Big Size) *1/4 tsp of  pink salt or kosher salt *2 inch  of ginger piece *16 to 20 mint leaves or holy basil leaves(optional) *2 tbsp of organic honey (optional) EQUIPMENTS: * Blender alternativelyJuicer or Mixer * Sieve Note: This juice is not so good for people dealing with Ulcer or Diabetes PROCEDURES *  Wash the oranges very well *Cut each orange into 2 halves horizontally. *R...

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   Content writers are professionals in creating articles, blog posts and other forms of written Web materials.  They produce engaging write-ups for use online. They can be regarded as internet-savvy individuals.  Content writers use various Web formatting tools, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and content management systems to help create their work. To do this Content writers use different types of websites, including blogs, social networks, e-commerce sites, news aggregators, and college websites. Content writers accomplish the tasks of uploading articles on website  and ensuring there is a connection to the sites by researching and deciding what information to include or exclude from the site. Yes,for starters it can be an herculean task to get readers and by observation in the Content Marketing world, quantity and quality are equally important to determine  business results. However, these tips in addition to your personal improvement the...