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THE PLACE SUPPORTS THINKING PINK BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IN SIERRA LEONE
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among women. In 2018, it is estimated that 627,000 women died from breast cancer – that is approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women. Sierra Leone premier beach resort, The Place Resort at Tokeh supported breast cancer awareness this month organised by Thinking Pink Breast Cancer Foundation on October 26, 2019. The event embraced several activities including networking, a marathon competition and keynote addresses that highlighted the importance of early screening and detection to prevent future complications among women with breast cancer. The management and…
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‘HEEL THE WORLD’ – FRED DEEGBE LEADS THE MOVEMENT FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS
When Fred Deegbe walked out of a store in Ghana with a pair of shoes , I doubted he knew how important that day was in the course of altering his destiny and influencing the world of entrepreneurship. That pair of high-end Pierre Cardin shoes triggered curiosity in him. As he admired his new pair of shoes he wondered why craftsmen in Ghana could not have made them. This was the first question he asked a cobbler that he stumbled upon, to his shock and dismay; the shoe shine guy replied that it was “impossible”, that was not the reply that he was expecting – especially since Ghana’s craftsmen are…
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THE ART OF BEING HAPPILY SINGLE- TIYANI TELLS ALL
My name is Tiyani Majoko. A part of my dream is to create large scale legal solutions that will make the delivery of legal services worldwide faster, excellent and more accessible. I created The Legal Werk, my startup that focuses on legal professionals, which I aim to launch in North America over the next few months. My parents were both lawyers and ran a law firm with branches in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Francistown in Botswana. My mother passed away when I was 13 years old and I decided to pursue a career in law so I could carry on in my mother’s legacy. Now, I am a lawyer and I…
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MASTERING THE ART OF SPEAKING IN TONGUES- ANUARITE GIKONYO
I think that one of the most powerful aspects of writing is its ability to paint humanity. We humans, as social beings, are most engaged when we can relate to someone or something. I find that my most powerful stories come from those that carry aspects of truth. I find ways to communicate this shared truth in a way that makes understanding it simple. By playing on what is relatable, I am able to make what would usually seem like fundamental disagreements, easier to adjust and absorb. I desire for humans to be aptly remembered and for stories to encapsulate our lifestyle, beliefs and culture. This is what writing brings alive for me.…
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GREAT TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR MONDAY TRULY MAGICAL
They say Monday rhymes with hate, disappointment, sadness, regrets, if”s, too late, exhausting, long, dreary, blues, tiring the list goes on and on. We grew up accepting that this day is meant to overwhelm and consume us. No wonder we often start out our working week, angry and frightened about what the future holds. Angry drivers, angry bosses, angry parents, moody teachers with children throwing tantrums over nothing at all. Over the years, we have been taught to fear the unknown. Challenges have now turned into pain rather discovery. This pattern is affecting our ways of working , causing undue stress and pressure for many. How can we transform the 1st…
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MEET NIGERIA’S MINISTER OF HAPPINESS: MICHEAL OLUCHI MARY
Happiness is not something you propose for the future its something you design for the present. Our world can be cold, bitter and cruel . On the flip side it can be sunny, hearty and hail. Regardless of what life throws you, life is what you make it! This may sound cliche to some and rhetoric to others but for every single success story there are grey areas, bumpy stretches and moments that may not be clear. The ability to transcend through challenges is ours through the power of the mind. Micheal Oluchi Mary is doing just that as a survivor of Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). AVM is an abnormal…
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COGNITIVE FITNESS FOR BRAIN POWER
Since hot girl summer is officially over, let’s focus on hot brain season. I use the word season lightly, as your brain needs to be like a perennial seed all year through. Do you want to start making better decisions in your life? And cope better with stress? Do you want to be able to be a sharp thinker and someone with logical reasoning? Do you feel like your brain is slowing down a bit? Then it’s time to send your brain to the gym. Cognitive fitness for hot brain season is about to begin. Cognitive is just a fancy word that describes how we think, solve problems, acquire knowledge,…
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ISAAC BAYOH’S MISSION IN LIFE IS TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF YOUTH
My name is Isaac Bayoh; I AM a Powerful, Courageous, Inspiring Leader!! I love to cook and I journal everyday. I capitalize when I say “I AM”, because for me, “I AM” are the two most powerful words that I live by; for what I put after them shapes my reality. I was born in the Western Area, of the diamond capital- the richest country in the world inhabited by the most beautiful souls; Sierra Leone. I grew up in a single parent home; with a mother who loves me and a sister who shares in the colorful spirit of differences that makes us human. I grew up being different…
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VICTORIA QUAYE IS CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA’S WATER CRISIS.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I dream of a world where everyone would have access to safe and clean water, this passion has steered my life’s work. During my early teenage years, my mother and I came up with an idea of how to filter water. When we realized it tasted good and we started receiving positive feedback from people, we decided to start selling it to our neighbors and the community. I believe that is how I fell in love with treating water. I grew up on the streets of Accra, selling water to make ends meet. I remember the satisfaction I had seeing people drink water to quench their thirst. What thrilled…
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HOW SHAME LED ME INTO THE PATH OF RECONSTRUCTING MY LIFE MINDFULLY.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. ― Brene Brown I thought it was a cold! The allergies had turned into some upsetting nose-blowing, watery eyes , itchy ears, kind of common cold. Within 24 hours it turned into a slight swelling on my upper face. It’s no big deal to catch a slight flu…




























