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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...

*Practical Financial Management Lessons with Goodness Iruoma In October, we held our meet session in the form of a discussion connect —our very first session of its kind— and it turned out to be highly enlightening and impactful. The session was led by our amazing facilitator, Goodness Iruoma, founder of Oma books and a proud member of the SkillHer community who shared practical and actionable insights on financial management, leaving participants inspired and empowered. The event, held at LMP Space, Favos Building, Bodija, Ibadan, started at 3:00 PM. It commenced with an interesting introductory session to ease everyone into the empowering discussion of the day. Goodness structured her talk around the 3 Ms of Money: Make, Manage, and Multiply, offering valuable lessons that were both relatable and transformative. Make She outlined various ways to earn money while highlighting the importance of diversifying income streams. This could include not limited to: - Pursuing the traditional ...

At SkillHer, we’re all about fostering an environment where women support women through growth, learning, and shared experiences. To take this mission to the next level, we’re excited to introduce two new initiatives: Discussion Connect and Virtual SkillHer Meets .  What is Discussion Connect? Discussion Connect is a series of intimate, topic-focused conversations anchored by SkillHer community members, which takes the form of either Closed Discussion Connect ; exclusively for SkillHer members or Open Discussion Connect : featuring other participants. These are peer-driven discussions, where we tackle subjects close to our hearts, minds, and everyday lives. Whether it’s navigating career challenges, managing personal growth, building financial literacy or mastering any skill, Discussion Connect provides a platform for participants to share insights, ask questions, and learn together. Each session is more than just a conversation—it’s an opportunity to grow, inspire, and gain valua...