Ariana Oluwole
Ariana Oluwole is an executive coach, holistic educator, and Multipotentialite Entrepreneur. Her flagship coaching program 'Live and Lead Your Best Life' provides holistic strategies for Africans, the diaspora, and professionals navigating multiple cultures and teams. When she is not Empowering People, Teams & Systems to Thrive. Queen A can be found speaking to plants with a nice cup of tea.
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SECURE YOUR PEACE OF MIND WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY
You have one life to live, so live it in peace. Be the gatekeeper of your energy by not allowing others to interrupt or dump their toxicity, drama and negative energy on your aura. It is not a selfish act to protect your peace; instead, it is part of self-care and healthy living. Peace is an essential part of your wellbeing. When you have peace of mind, you feel empowered, and you get this sense of satisfaction that is priceless. Peace interrupters can be internal and external. It is your responsibility to identify those peace snatchers and make room for healthy behaviours and practices that will boost your sense of…
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WORLD ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY : SIDI SACCOH SHARES ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE FUTURE
By now, you must have heard or read about entrepreneurship and how it is changing the world. But what is entrepreneurship? I will leave you to think about that, while drawing from the many pieces of information you may have gathered about it. About 50 years ago, the buzz around entrepreneurship was not as it is now, while entrepreneurship has been around for a long time, it is important to note that there has always been a continuous increase in the knowledge of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship in itself as a context has changed over time, from the more traditional definition of “risk-taking”, investment in new business for profit to a more…
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A CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE JONES: CO-OWNER OF RED LION BAKERY, A LEGACY BRAND
It’s 2020, through changing times and in the middle of a pandemic, and true to form, RED LION BAKERY has blazed the trail with the launch of a new website featuring an e-commerce store to serve families with an assortment of bread and branded items, ticking the convenience and innovation boxes so well. We couldn’t let this milestone pass us by, without getting up close and personal with the co-owner, Michelle Jones, to learn about their recipe for taking over a legacy business and growing it. What made you venture into the E-Commerce Space? MICHELLE JONES: It took me three months, starting in March of this year — and this was even…
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TO KNOW HEPATITIS IS TO ERADICATE IT: Dr. MANAL GHAZZAWI SHARES LIFE-SAVING TIPS
Hepatitis B is claiming lives of Sierra Leoneans, it is becoming a public health problem. Already it is a global health concern. Globally 350-400 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (defined as hepatitis B surface antigen positive for at least 6 months). Worldwide, more than 686,000 people die every year due to complications of hepatitis B, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Though data does not exist to verify this, Sierra Leone has a higher prevalence of hepatitis B than C. Due to the paucity of research in Sierra Leone, we do not know the current prevalence of hepatitis B in the country. However few statistics exist for…
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7 INTRIGUING FACTS ABOUT SIERRA LEONE’S NEWEST AUTHOR : EUNICE NAFFIE MUSTAPHA
Eunice Naffie Mustapha is the Owner and Editor of Nafisa Magazine, which is an online writing platform that provides jobs for young female writers. Last Friday, Naffie launched ‘Girlz Planete’ a book that tackles teenage pregnancy, often frowned upon and mostly framed as a taboo subject in Africa. She believes in educating and entertaining people at the same time. Here are 7 intriguing things that you must know about Sierra Leone’s newest author. They will not only inspire you but will make you take some positive action, like buying her book. Let’s go: 1. At 22, this transformational female leader has been able to set goals and accomplish them while…
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WHEN IN SIERRA LEONE: YOU SHOULD KEEP CALM AND VISIT THE PEARL
Last week I treated myself to a stay-cation at The Pearl Residence & Hotel. As an entrepreneur, mother, wife and leader. One needs self-care everyday but more importantly, you will need time to rediscover who you are. Take frequent breaks as often as you can to recharge and evaluate your growth and development. Sometimes all it takes is a little quiet time to reveal the magic. My stay at The Pearl was intentional, I wanted a safe space within the city that was devoid of the normalcy of my daily work. I wanted to put in the finishing touches to a project that required intense concentration but the right ambience and…
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NELSON MANDELA DAY: LIFE LESSONS FROM MADIBA
Nelson Mandela otherwise known as Madiba (isiXhosa for “Father of the Nation”), has been immortalized in the hearts and minds of millions of Pan-Africans and pacifists around the world. He is respected and highly revered for his efforts to ending Apartheid after being imprisoned for 27 years. Many may have chosen revenge if in their shoes, Madiba chose peace. But even Madiba erred and made his mistakes. Just as we all are, Madiba was human. The journey of life is not about perfection but learning from your mistakes as you make them along the way. Madiba taught us compassion, love and strength but there were times when he was unfaithful…
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LET’S TALK ABOUT SIERRA LEONE’S ENTAGLEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
It is no news! Yes, no news and with widespread understanding that Sierra Leone, together with the rest of the world, is fighting a global pandemic. It’s impact has such a negative effect on normal human activities, with a cloak of fear hanging on broodingly. The more stressed people are the more overwhelmed the proclaimed SUPER POWERS become. Sadly the ripple effect has no boundaries, it has left us all fighting to survive at all cost. Our survival has increasingly morbid effects on everything around us,more so the environment. In my country, Sierra Leone- our capital city has been prone to environmental disasters for the past few years due to environmental pollution,…
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PARKERS MOBILE CLINIC IS LEADING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES
Dr. Charles Umeh is a medical doctor and Telemedicine professional . He graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria in 2015 and has worked in several hospitals and NGOs since then. As a telemedicine professional, he co-authored “Fundamentals of telemedicine and telehealth” published by Elsevier in 2019. He is a member of the International Medical Informatics association and Healthcare informatics society of Nigeria. As a social entrepreneur, he runs a mobile clinic Enterprise (Parkers Mobile Clinic) through which he renders healthcare services at the doorstep of vulnerable individuals living in Anambra, Nigeria. We were curious about his project especially since it’s a relatively new concept and it is increasingly difficult accessing…
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WANI MANLY AKA ‘WHERE INSPIRATION MEETS LAW’ TALKS ABOUT THE POWER OF LEGAL MATTERS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Wani Iris Manly, Esq. is a corporate, security and trademark law attorney, an inspirational keynote speaker, consultant, and two-time bestselling author. She is the founder of the law firm W. Manly, P.A. a boutique, corporate and securities law firm. She started in 2008 in Miami, Florida, with offices in Paris, while serving some of the most recognizable companies including, MasterCard Int’l, Inc., Visa Inc., and Office Depot, Inc., to name a few. Wani is also the founder of Where Inspiration Meets Law LLC, which provides legal contracts and document templates for entrepreneurs, coaches, heart-centered and impact driven businesses, and creatives, to legally protect their businesses while fulfilling their purpose-driven mission in…
