SkillHer Virtual Weekend Hangout — December 2025 Recap



On Saturday, December 27, 2025, the SkillHer community came together for its 4th Virtual Hangout, a lively end-of-year gathering designed to help women unwind, connect, and reflect as 2025 came to a close. Hosted on Google Meet, the session brought together community members for an afternoon filled with laughter, learning, wellness, and shared vision for the year ahead.

This hangout was co-planned by the SkillHer team in collaboration with active community members, including Ayoyemi, Gbemi, and Esther, reflecting SkillHer’s commitment to community-driven engagement and shared leadership.


A Warm Welcome & Community Reflection

The session opened with a friendly welcome from the SkillHer team, who set a relaxed atmosphere with soft Afrobeats and guided participants through reflective sentence prompts. These prompts encouraged everyone to look back on their growth in 2025—habits formed, boundaries set, and lessons learned—while also thinking intentionally about what they hope to carry into 2026.

Following this, Rose facilitated an Emoji Mood & Highlight Check-In, where participants introduced themselves, shared emojis that represented how their year had been, and spoke briefly about personal highlights. The activity helped break the ice and created a warm, inclusive space from the very start.


Fun & Games Session

The games segment—anchored by Ayoyemi —was one of the highlights of the hangout. With support from Rose in tracking participation and scores, the session featured a variety of interactive and engaging activities, including: Guess That Song (Afrobeats Edition), Would You Rather (Savage Edition), Riddle Me This, Trivia Time (Nigeria & Pop Culture), SkillHer Trivia (via a timed Google Form), Skill Swap Challenge and Communication / Quick Speech Challenge

Participants competed, laughed, and showcased their creativity and confidence. Prizes and incentives were awarded across the different games, adding excitement and encouraging active participation throughout the session.


Wellness Moment: Mindful Eating

Midway through the hangout, the pace shifted for a reflective wellness segment facilitated by Gbemi, who delivered a short talk on Mindful Eating. The session encouraged participants to adopt healthier relationships with food, enjoy meals without guilt, and approach wellness with balance and intention—perfectly aligning with the hangout’s focus on holistic wellbeing.


Sharing Wins & Sisterhood

Participants were then invited to share wins from opportunities they seized during the year, including personal achievements, growth moments, and initiatives they acted on within the SkillHer community. This segment celebrated courage, action, and progress, with special recognition given to participants who shared their stories.

The hangout concluded with an Affirmation Circle and Sisterhood Toast,  in a collective celebration of growth, healing, and community. A special birthday shout-out was also given to Yetunde, adding a joyful personal touch to the moment.


Recognition & Winners

Several participants stood out for their enthusiasm, engagement, and performance during the games and activities. Recognition and prizes were awarded to:

  • Guess That Song: Hikmat

  • Riddle Me This: Debby

  • General Trivia: Hikmat and Debby

  • SkillHer Trivia: Favour

  • Skill Swap Challenge: Hikmat, Damilola, and Favour

  • Communication Skills Challenge: Hikmat, Favour, and Damilola


Feedback & Looking Ahead

Participant feedback reflected the impact of the hangout:

“Thank you so much for the engaging session. I really enjoyed myself. Kudos to the co-hosts too.” — Hikmat

“It was exactly what I needed to unwind after a hectic year and semester.” — Favour

Before wrapping up, the announcement for the next community engagement was made:
“Your Year, Your Rules: Designing a Purposeful 2026,” a Goal-Setting Workshop scheduled for January 17, 2026.


Closing Reflections

As the session ended, participants left with renewed energy, meaningful connections, and fond memories. The 4th SkillHer Virtual Hangout was more than just an online event—it was a celebration of sisterhood, collaboration, wellness, and intentional growth.

As 2025 came to a close, SkillHer once again demonstrated the power of community and the importance of creating spaces where women can learn, laugh, and thrive together.


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