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April at SkillHer: Wellness, Mental Health & the Pursuit of a Happy Life At SkillHer, we believe that true empowerment goes beyond skills and strategy—it starts from within. That’s why April is dedicated to wellness: a month where we pause, reflect, and recommit to taking care of our minds and bodies. This month, we’re focusing on mental health and exploring best practices for leading a productive, balanced, and joyful life. Whether you're juggling work and personal goals, navigating transitions, or just trying to stay afloat in a fast-paced world, your mental well-being matters. Throughout April, we’re creating space for honest conversations, shared tools, and practical steps to help you prioritize your peace, strengthen your mindset, and build habits that support both happiness and success. Because here at SkillHer, wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation.

The online SkillHer Discussion Connect session held on March 29th, 2025 at 4 PM focused on: Finding Your Balance: Career Growth, Relationships & Long Term Friendships. Monilola; a current Project Management Trainee introduced the Skillher community to everyone on the meeting, alongside a bit of introduction of the facilitators and the theme of the day. The discussion connect was moderated by SkillHer’s programs manager, Kofoworola Akinsola- an Epidemiologist and Public Health Researcher via Google meets. Four members of the SkillHer community served as Panelists for the session with other community members joining in via Google meets. Each of them introduced themselves. The first speaker Eunice Olaleye , is a Content creator & Podcaster The second speaker, Goodness Iruoma , is an Entrepreneur with a bookstore located in Ibadan and Lagos The third speaker Dr. Maryam Zakariaya, is a Veterinarian, Public Health advocate & school administrator The fourth speaker Obapelumi Merc...

When we talk about female entrepreneurs who have changed the landscape of business in Africa, Tara Fela-Durotoye stands tall as a pioneer, visionary, and builder of legacies. For many women in business, she is more than a role model; she is living proof that you can build with purpose, scale with integrity, and eventually hand over the reins without fear. Tara recently officially announced her transition from Founder & CEO of House of Tara to welcome a new Managing Director, marking a significant moment in the story of the brand she founded over 20 years ago. For us at SkillHer, this isn’t just a headline, it’s a masterclass in building businesses that outlast their founders. At SkillHer, we celebrate stories like this, not just because they spotlight successful women, but because they leave us with actionable lessons on growth, leadership, and legacy-building. The House of Tara Journey From starting her business as a law student to becoming a leading name in Africa’s beauty indus...