Women constitute a majority of the poor and are often the poorest of the poor. A report by the UN says that there are 122 women ages 25 to 34 who live in extreme poverty for every 100 men in that age group. This…
I started hustling very early in life. I understood that money was madefrom the exchange of goods and services and knew I was going to end uprunning my own business as a child. Interestingly, I got married and hada baby before I…
Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve to be where you are at currently, that all your accomplishment is a fraud? Do you try to downplay your achievements and are generally uncomfortable with receiving praises from people or do you feel…
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Financial implications is only one of the most important things mothers have to put into consideration when they are expecting their babies. More often than not, women have to adjust their finances to fit their…
Working with women, we see recurring patterns and themes around how women undervalue or undermine themselves, leaving money on the table and sabotaging their own growth and success.
The following are the 7 most common behaviors and beliefs that hold women back…
Where do you see yourself in five years? This question seeks to understand more about your career/business and personal life goals. Projecting where you see yourself in a couple of years is a big form of visualization. When thinking about your future…
The modern African woman needs to take a proactive approach towards financial planning and investments. Women need to adopt different attitudes towards investments and that’s where a financial or wealth advisor comes in to make sure you are aware of the different…
Women can make many financial mistakes. As a female-focused financial company, we have spoken and worked with lots of women who are business owners or career women supporting and helping their families. One thing we have come to realize is that for…
This is the story of Damilola Oke, we admire her ingenuity and her resilience to make it through the COVID-19 crises.
For seven years, Damilola Oke has run her small business, Fierce and Modish (a Style Consulting, Personal Branding, and Image Management…
Saving for retirement can be challenging for everyone. Especially for women as they are more likely than men to be in poverty at age 65 or older, one of the many contributing factors is that women are more likely to take time…