Scrappy, Bold, and Brilliant: 6 Refugee-Fueled Ventures You Should Know About
By Chloe Beaufoy In a world that often defines refugees by what they’ve lost, these businesses flip the script. They are proof that resilience, when mixed with a little creativity and the right kind of stub-bornness, can become a thriving enterprise. From kitchens in Lebanese camps to coding hubs in Iraq, these ventures aren’t waiting […]
NKEM OFFONABO: Work-Life Harmony To Thrive, Not Just Survive
By Oluchi Obiahu Nkem Offonabo, The HARMONISER, shares her revolutionary insights on work-life harmony, moving beyond mere balance to achieve holistic fulfillment. Leveraging her expertise as a coach, author, and founder of The Work-Life Organisation Global Ltd., Nkem equips individuals and organizations with strategies to prevent burnout, boost performance, and cultivate meaningful lives. With innovative […]
Back to Earth: The Rise of Dark Woods & Earthy Palettes in 2025 Interiors
By Emmanuella Abraham For years, our homes have basked in light whitewashed walls, blonde wood floors, and airy furniture have dominated interior design. But in 2025, something is shifting. We’re going back to earth, literally. Say hello to deep walnut finishes, terracotta accents, and a color palette that looks like it was borrowed from the […]
Sanctuary of Broken Promises How Refugee Women Are Rebuilding in the Shadow of ICE
By Ikupolusi Ariyike For generations, America’s cities promised sanctuary. They invited the tired, the fleeing, the women with babies wrapped in worn cloth, all searching for something better. But today, that promise feels frayed. From San Francisco to Chicago to New York, the so-called sanctuary cities are being tested. Migrants continue to arrive in San […]
Barbershop Talk Why Men Keep Spilling Secrets in the Chair
By Daniel Agusi The barber’s chair has witnessed more drama than a movie set. And no, that’s not an exaggeration. Men walk into the barbershop for a lineup but end up confessing like it’s a live episode of Pastor, Please Pray for Me. But here’s the thing, no one ever calls it therapy. Because therapy? […]
The Soft Warrior
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and the Refugee Women Who Remake the World In the still heat of Mahama refugee camp in Rwanda, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stood quietly. Not as an actress or celebrity, but as a witness. All around her, laughter mixed with movement. Women sold beaded jewelry and handwoven baskets. Children danced barefoot in dusty alleyways. These […]
Recycled Radiance: UpcycledTools And Beauty Hacks FromThe Margins
By Yunik Treasure Across refugee communities worldwide, beauty is not a luxury; it is a quiet act of resilience. In the absence of stability, access to commercial products, or privacy many displaced women find ways to maintain their personal grooming and cultural rituals using natural ingredients, improvised tools, and inherited traditions. These routines, often built […]
Did You Know? Tattoos Are the New Passports for Refugee Women
By Tilly Boateng Ink and Identity: How Refugee Women Preserve History on Their Skin When homes vanish and official records disappear, some displaced women are turning to an unexpected archive: their skin. These tattoos, once cultural adornments, now serve as living memorials of identity, lineage, and resistance. Amazigh (Berber) Women of North Africa Amazigh women in Morocco, […]
ISSUE 021
Welcome to Issue 21, where softness meets strength, and storytelling wears silk and steel. This edition is all about harmony, healing, and high impact femininity. Gracing our cover is the luminous Gugu Mbatha-Raw, a woman who bends
time, borders, and expectations with quiet brilliance. Alongside her, we spotlight Nkem Offonabo, aptly dubbed “The Harmonizer,” for her masterful work balancing purpose, peace, and power in women’s lives.