Uloma Ogba, Author at She Leads Africa

6 steps to quit your current job for your dream job

A little while ago, I got a text from a good friend to ask for my advice. She wanted to quit her current job to go pursue something she was passionate about. But, she was having trouble mapping out a plan. Thinking through how I’ve handled sim... Read More...

5 tips on how to talk your way into a promotion at work

Uloma Ogba

Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut in your current position? Is the thrill of having a challenge long gone ? Are you having a hard time connecting the dots between how your current position will lead you to the position you aspire to be in some ... Read More...

4 principles to follow for a meaningful career

Uloma Ogba

We all aspire to find meaning and purpose in our careers, whatever our line of work maybe, but the question is how do you actually do that? I feel like somewhat of an expert on the topic having explored different fields of study from Physics to E... Read More...

Laying the foundations of your business while holding down your day job

Uloma Ogba

In August 2016, my friend and I took the plunge and decided to launch our very own social enterprise. Born out of many long conversations and brainstorming sessions, we finally settled on creating an organization that could help address some of t... Read More...

Bwalya Maketo: You have the innate ability to actualize all that you can envision for yourself

Uloma Ogba

An English teacher based in Lusaka, Zambia, Bwalya Maketo is also the founder of the NGO, Zambian Women With Skills. ZWWS has a primary focus on equipping Zambian women with the necessary tools and resources needed to identify and harness practic... Read More...

Pempho Chinkondenji: Do not let what you do not have stop you from pursing your dreams

Uloma Ogba

Co-founder of the Christian nonprofit Loving Arms Malawi, Pempho Chinkondenji is a bright and inspiring #MotherlandMogul committed to public service and to championing women’s rights. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Cross-cultural a... Read More...

Unoma Okorafor: Invest in self-development. I have never met a great leader who is not a reader.

Uloma Ogba

Dr. Unoma Okorafor is the founder and CEO of Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women (WAAW) Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education for African women, and working to en... Read More...

Lukunse Betty Paulls: I want to create awareness about the history and culture of Africa

Uloma Ogba

At 21, Lukunse Betty Paulls has already accomplished more than most women her age could even dream of. The Kampala native who is currently working towards her degree in Business Administration at Ashesi University in Ghana, is also a model, blogg... Read More...

Biabu Shaffi: The difference in winning and losing is most often, not quitting! So, don’t quit.

Uloma Ogba

From the coastal part of Kenya, Biabu Shaffi is among many things a passionate baker and a cooking enthusiast, always looking to try new recipes. For the past 3 years, she has been baking cakes, cookies, and other pastries to earn an extra shilli... Read More...

Salome Phiri: Don’t ever be afraid to shine, greatness is your birthright

Uloma Ogba

African Women Redefined is an excellent example of women pulling other women along to walk in the light. Started by Salome Phiri, African Woman Redefined (AWR) is a women’s empowerment platform which creates a unique space for women to develop th... Read More...