SkillHer Meets February Session Recap


The recent SkillHer Meets session held on 22nd February, 2025 focused on a crucial aspect of professional and personal development: finding or creating work that supports and sustains your well-being. Led by Boluwatife Mary Bello, a botanist, global and Amazon ambassador, business coach, and CEO of Sui Generis Events Management Services and Yo MamasKitchen, the session provided practical strategies for designing a fulfilling career or business.

This SkillHer event was held online via google meets, enabling wide participation and engagement.


Key Takeaways from the Session:

The Importance of Aligning Work with Well-being

Participants learned that true success isn't just about financial gains but also about achieving a harmonious balance between work, purpose, and well-being. Amb Bolu shared her personal journey, illustrating how to effectively balance school, work, purpose, and well-being. She emphasized that finding work that aligns with your lifestyle is essential for long-term happiness and sustainability.

Proven Strategies for Designing a Fulfilling Career and Business

Amb. Bolu Bello presented proven strategies for designing a fulfilling career and business, including:

 Identifying what matters most: Participants were encouraged to define their priorities, such as work-life balance, helping others, or creativity.

 Defining purpose: Beyond profit, Bello stressed the importance of clearly stating why a business exists.

 Assessing strengths and weaknesses: Recognizing and leveraging personal skills, talents, and traits.

 Setting meaningful goals: Creating objectives that align with personal values and purpose.

 Seeking mentorship: Emphasizing the value of guidance and feedback.

 Committing to personal development: Continuously sharpening skills and expanding knowledge.


Practical Steps to Create Flexible and Meaningful Work

The session provided actionable steps for creating flexible and meaningful work that aligns with one's lifestyle:


1. Know Your Customer (KYC): Identifying the target audience.

2. Develop Unique Value Propositions: Creating unique value that stands out.

3. Foster Teamwork: Building a healthy and positive company culture.

4. Embrace Innovation: Staying adaptable to change.

5. Track Business Metrics: Utilizing KPIs to monitor progress.

6. Explore Interests and Strengths: Identifying passions and talents.

7. Research Flexible Opportunities: Discovering diverse work options.

8. Network and Build Connections: Learning from others' experiences.

9. Build Leverage: Finding opportunities to create something bigger.

10. Create a Personal Brand: Defining one's unique identity and values.

11. Evaluate and Adjust Continuously: Adapting to changing circumstances.

12. Maintain Patience, Persistence, Discipline, Creativity, and Consistency: Essential qualities for achieving goals.


Balancing Purpose and Well-being

Amb. Bolu Bello highlighted the importance of reflecting on values, setting purpose-driven goals, and guarding one's mindset against negativity. She also emphasized self-care through exercise, meditation, good food, and rest. She reminded the audience that "I ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE THERE ARE TWO IMPORTANT DATES IN ONES LIFE, THE DAY YOU ARE BORN AND THE DAY KNOW WHY"

Key Reminders from the facilitator:

 The first enemy to success is past success.

 Persistence will get you there while consistency will keep you there.

 Involve God always. Work like you will not pray and pray like you will not work.

 Always say words of affirmation.



The SkillHer Meets session provided valuable insights and practical strategies for creating a fulfilling work-life balance. Participants were empowered to take control of their careers and well-being by aligning their work with their personal values and lifestyle. This session reinforced that achieving success is about more than just professional achievements; it’s about creating a sustainable and meaningful life.


For those who missed the session, this recap serves as a reminder to assess, adjust, and take action toward creating work that supports and sustains your well-being.

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