SkillHer Refresh & Wellness Edition, May 2024

Prioritizing Wellness: SkillHer’s May Hangout Recap

On May 31st, 2024, some members of the SkillHer community gathered at the serene LMP Space for a revitalizing hangout session focused on wellness, connection, and shared healing. The aim? To take a deep breath, unplug, and nurture our minds, bodies, and sisterhood in a safe, supportive environment.






We kicked off the session with warm introductions and light networking, easing into the day with laughter and shared stories. A round of fun games;  including Ludo and Whot gave us the perfect icebreaker, creating space for joy and bonding.


The heart of the session centered on mental and emotional wellness. We opened up deeply during a reflective discussion on “How we’ve come out of feeling stuck in life.” Each woman’s voice brought a unique perspective on resilience:

  • Islamiyah found strength in speaking with loved ones.

  • Opeyemi found clarity by focusing on the impact of her business.

  • Omobolanle chose perseverance, leaning into her efforts with renewed energy.

  • Kofo simply stepped outside for periodic walks, embracing nature to reset her mind.

  • Monilola took a restorative break from social media, choosing rest and reconnection with family.

These honest conversations reminded us that wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all,  sometimes, it’s in small steps, deep breaths, or heartfelt conversations.

We then dove into a powerful and necessary conversation around boundaries and self-respect, exploring the topic: “How do you manage male customers or bosses who push for more than business?”



 The insights were affirming and empowering:

  • Betty shared how setting clear boundaries earned her long-term respect. In her words “I had to decline respectfully even though the person stopped patronizing me as much as he used to, he still patronizes me”

  • Toke encouraged every woman to lead with value and self-worth: when you show up with excellence, people see beyond surface demands. In her words “As a woman be too valuable such that when a man sees you he will always want to pick that value above sex or pleasure.”

After these rich conversations, we eased into a group activity of Charades, fostering team spirit and laughter. We followed this with a reflective Journaling and Affirmation session; a calming wellness ritual where we wrote:

  • What we’re grateful for

  • What we did well

  • What we plan to improve

  • Our monthly goals

  • Five affirmations to speak over ourselves daily

This intentional moment was a soul-lifting practice of gratitude and goal-setting; a perfect way to anchor our mental and emotional wellness.



Before closing, we played one more energy-boosting round of Dancing Round the Chair, laughed some more, and officially introduced our new business & wellness -focused initiative, BAMwomen, an arm of SkillHer dedicated to helping women in business especially Build A Meaningful life while prioritizing wellness.




Feedback from Attendees

“I had such a blast today. You guys made it enjoyable, and I learnt a lot as well. Looking forward to more amazing experiences with you guys. Thanks for the item 7 too☺️.” – Omobolanle

“It was a great event. I got to learn new things and meet new people.” – Opeyemi

“I had a great time today and learnt too.... it was so much fun. Can’t wait for our next meeting!” – Monilola



I can't wait for our next meeting really 👯‍♂️. At SkillHer, we’re creating space for women to not only grow but to pause, breathe, and heal. Here’s to more intentional gatherings that center our wellness - mind, body, and soul.



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