KANAYO AWANI
Architect of Africa’s Trade Renaissance By Oluchi Obiahu Pan-African Women’s Day is celebrated on July 31st each year. It is a day to commemorate the first Pan-African Women’s Conference held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 1962, which led to the formation of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO). On this Pan‑African Women’s Day, we honor […]
Wander and Recharge How Travel Can Be the Ultimate Self-Care for Girls
By Ikupolusi Ariyike The world is a fast-paced place where people often praise hustle over healing and it’s easy to forget that rest is productive too. For many girls and women, especially those balancing careers, families, relationships, and personal growth, travel isn’t just leisure it’s therapy. Here’s how travel can be the ultimate self-care experience: […]
Why He Won’t Take Off His Shirt Summer, Shame & the Silent Pressure on Men
By a guy who also keeps his shirt on at the beach There’s a special kind of anxiety that creeps in around June. It’s not about unpaid bills, job deadlines, or even the crushing knowledge that we’re all aging faster than we think. No, this one’s different. It’s the quiet panic of realizing summer is […]
Emotional Beauty and Mental Wellness Turning Daily Routines into Self-Care Rituals
By Yunik Treasure Beauty routines are shifting, and not just in what products we use, but in why we use them. No longer just about looking polished, beauty is increasingly tied to how we feel. Emotional beauty bridges the gap between outer care and inner well-being, transforming skincare and makeup into tools for emotional support, […]
Ashleigh Plumptre
Playing for More Than Glory An Exclusive Interview Ahead of the Falcons’Final Match By May Ikeora-Amamgbo Ashleigh Megan Plumptre is not your typical footballer. Born in Leicester, England, to a Nigerian father and an English mother, her career has straddled both continents and causes with remarkable grace. A formidable defender with a calm, cerebral presence […]
Your Home Should Hug You
How to Make Your Space Feel Emotionally Safe and Nurturing By Tom Boyd There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you walk into a space and immediately feel at peace, like the walls are wrapping their arms around you and saying, Welcome home.” But for many of us, home has become just another […]
ISSUE 023
Welcome to the July edition of Raising Women Magazine, our 23rd issue and a celebration of one full year of telling bold and brilliant stories that inspire. What began as a vision has grown into a vibrant platform, and we are grateful to every reader who has turned these pages with purpose.
This month, we mark more than our anniversary. We join the nation in celebrating the Nigeria
Falcons, who lifted the WAFCON trophy with grit, grace and sisterhood. Their triumph is not just a victory on the pitch, it is a statement that women
belong in every arena, thriving, leading and winning. Our exclusive interview with Ashleigh Plumptre, one of the Falcons’ finest, explores far more than football.
She speaks on identity, courage and using her voice beyond the game. From global sisterhood in Girl
Talk to saints rising in Find Her Light, this edition is a tribute to women taking up space, loudly, proudly
and unapologetically. Whether through sport, style, spirituality or service,
our stories this month honour resilience, challenge silence and ignite the fire to keep going.
Let us continue to raise women and raise the game
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (ILMS) 2025
The International Leadership and Management Summit (ILMS) is back with two impactful editions this year, scheduled for: This transformative summit is tailored for professionals in leadership, management, or aspiring roles who want to master adaptive leadership, strengthen team performance, and drive lasting organizational impact in an evolving world. Attendees will gain critical insights into Modern […]
UPCOMING: Events that may interest you!
ICAD – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY 2025 Date: 22-23 July, 2025 Venue: NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja Get ready to explore the future of Africa’s democracy at ICAD 2025, where over 350 African leaders, policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, and youth will gather to shape the continent’s political and economic future. It is […]
TONES OF BEAUTY Uk EXPO 2025
By Oluchi Obiahu This year’s Tones of Beauty Expo, Held at ExCeL London from June 30 to July 1, the Tones of Beauty Expo 2025 brought the global beauty industry together for a powerful two-day celebration of multicultural beauty, innovation, and inclusion. With over 4,000 attendees and 200+ exhibitors, every corner of the show was […]