Tagged ‘Ifesinachi Okoli-Okpagu’

Who Says Gender Doesn’t Matter?

Who Says Gender Doesn’t Matter?

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

A few days ago, I was chatting with a dear friend and referred her to my website to have a look-see. Few minutes later she was back on the chat, bristling with excitement, and then she used the dreaded word.…

7 Things Married People Won’t Tell You about Marriage

7 Things Married People Won’t Tell You about Marriage

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

In this part of the world, we are more idealists than realists. If we face setbacks in business, we are comfortable with reciting the famous words, “it is well’. If rain soaks you on the way to the office, it’s…

“Whom Do You Know?” – 3 Tips for Building Your Business Network

“Whom Do You Know?” – 3 Tips for Building Your Business Network

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Many of us, especially youths, chase after big aunties and uncles to help in the pursuit of our goals. They are there to connect us with one of their old friends or to get us that contract that will give…

Why Are You A Woman Anyway?

Why Are You A Woman Anyway?

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Last Sunday, the priest in my home church announced that a church member had put to birth. Before he could complete his statement, some church members finished for him “Boy! Boy!” After which the priest got angry and announced that…

4 Reasons Why Your Hard Work is Not Getting You Anywhere

4 Reasons Why Your Hard Work is Not Getting You Anywhere

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

Imagine you have a race to run. The track stretches out before you. You do a little jogging to warm up. You are ready. You go down on one knee…on your marks…get set…go!
You run, you run really hard. Half…

Life, Goals & Achievements! Things I Wish I Knew Before I Turned Twenty-Five

Life, Goals & Achievements! Things I Wish I Knew Before I Turned Twenty-Five

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Looking back at the years since I left the University, I ask myself if I have achieved much. The answer is YES. Have I achieved the goal I set out for myself at my present age? The answer is NO.…

Understanding the Woman With the “Attachment Complex”

Understanding the Woman With the “Attachment Complex”

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

I recently watched a television series where a beautiful woman lost her ticket to the glamorous life because she got divorced. She was married to a wealthy man who had no time for her but provided her with the benefits…