Raising Women

Wearing Black in the Sun Is Not the Villain You Think It Is
By Daniel Agusi We have all heard it before. “Why are you wearing black in this heat?” “You will sweat more.” “The sun will double

Issue 035 – January 2026
Our spotlight on Emma Grede reminds us that the most powerful empires are not built alone. Through intentional partnerships, shared vision, and a deep commitment to lifting other women as she climbs, Emma embodies what collaboration looks like when it is rooted in purpose rather than performance

Emma Grede: Building Empires by Building Up Women
By Salem Joel Emma Grede doesn’t build alone. In an industry where solo founders often dominate headlines, she’s built a business philosophy around a simple

Do Not Undermine Excellence in Small Rooms: The “Oba Ade Story”
By May Ikeora-Amamgbo I recently listened to Pastor Jimmy Odukoya share what I call his “Oba Ade story” following is iconic role in Viola Davis’s

Beauty Rituals We Learn From Each Other: How shared beauty practices build community, confidence, and collective care
By Salem Joel There’s something quietly powerful about learning a beauty ritual from another woman. It isn’t transactional like a salon visit or distant like

7 Ways to Co-Create Wellness Without Burning Out
By Charity Rain Wellness is often sold to us as a solo pursuit. Fix yourself. Heal yourself. Do the work. But true wellness is rarely
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Raising Women Initiative: Empowering Women, Transforming Communities .
Raising Women Initiative (RWI) is a non-profit organization that has, over the last 6 years, implemented programs that inspire, empower and advocate for greater representation of women and girls in all sectors. We work with key stakeholders to challenge the status quo on gender mainstreaming, equality and the rights of women and girls.


