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LUCIANA GILMORE: ‘THE GIRL COACH’ TALKS ON LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
Luciana Gilmore, was and will always be an educator at heart. She is the founder of mothers and daughters revived. This is a conference that supports connections between mothers and daughters, creating a safe space to share while heightening awareness surrounding issues that have historically severed ties between them. She was in education for over 16 years, as a teacher and ultimately left the profession as a Founding High School Principal. She was led to leave her position because She knew God had bigger plans for her. She couldn’t see the plans, or even ascertain where or who would be included in plans, but She could feel it in her…
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NARNIA DAYCARE: YOUR EARLY LEARNING ADVENTURE
Narnia comprises of a daycare focused on caregiving and learning opportunities for the early ages; between three months and three years.This early childhood learning center is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They are positioned to create a lasting desire to explore learning opportunities for the children they cater to. They believe that with the right care, love and affection backed with an access to educational opportunities post birth,…
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ASMAA JAMES ON HER LIFE AS A JOURNALIST, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR , PHILANTHROPIST, WIFE & MOTHER
Asmaa James is an award-winning female radio broadcaster with over 18 years of radio broadcast experience in post conflict Sierra Leone. Her passion and interests include upholding and promoting independent media platforms, creating safe spaces for diverse voices, positions and interests with the aim of promoting an active citizenry, whilst strengthening democratic governance. Due to the numerous violations of rights, gender-based violence and inherent structural and cultural issues of representation facing women and girls she is constantly faced with in her radio programs she founded the ASMAA JAMES FOUNDATION (AJF) to promote teenage sexual reproductive health and rights, with the objective of raising awareness, mobilizing women and girls to advocate…
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MEET ‘ THE QUEENS’ OF FOOTBALL IN SIERRA LEONE
Since 2004, The Mogbwemo Queens Football Club (the “Queens”) has attracted girls who dare to be different. This growing female football club made of 33 players is based in Imperi Chiefdom, Bonthe District, Sierra Leone. The girls draw their history from a unique background and like to think of themselves as a resilient bunch of girls regardless of background, who are supportive of each other; on and off pitch. Women and girls from all around the world are fighting for equal rights and opportunities. Sierra Leone is not any different. The challenge of education, teenage insecurities, and the need for mentoring lurks in every community. In their case it…
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NELAO NENGOLA’S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE FROM THE INSIDE-OUT
Life is a strict master, offering only two choices; it takes great wisdom and understanding to acquire this truth. Choice one: is to love and the other is to die. Do you love yourself enough to know which path you are treading? We have been following CEO’s who have chosen to live their truth and in return, they have carved out paths that are building up others from the inside-out. Nelao Nengola is a wellness consultant, entrepreneur and blogger. She went from the lows of severe depression, self-pity and divorce to making a choice, of living her best life. She has a Bachelor’s degree in health management and a certification…
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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH AJARA MARIE: CEO WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS
Ajara Marie Bomah is a child of God, a go-getter, trend setter, dreamer, mom, sister, partner and friend. She complements this professionally as a marketing and communications executive and a rising business mogul. With over 15 years of experience, Ajara specializes in diaspora engagement, development and investment in Africa with a critical focus on women in business. She is a humanitarian that works to change the lives of young people, especially girls in Africa. She is intent on teaching them how to be advocates, who channel their voices and gifts to create positive change. With a Masters in Social Work and a plethora of career experiences in social service…
