SKIRTS IN THE BOARDROOM

SKIRTS IN THE BOARDROOM
(Success stories of Nigeria”s finest female entrepreneurs)

In a world filled with restrictions, and barriers towards the plight of women, some women are moving beyond cooking up food in the kitchen to cooking up their dreams in the boardroom.In the words of the phenomenal Oprah Winfrey:’They are living their best lives today’,crashing every preconceived societal notions about women engaging in business, and amplifying the fact that you can be feminine and focused, you can be a great blend of beauty and brains, style an substance.Skirts in this context is more than a garment , in the 50’s the word skirt was often used to refer to a pretty girl, like the word ‘Chic’ or damsel.On the flipside , in this contemporary age, a lot more females are taking giant strides in the pursuit of their dreams. After 25 years ,Oprah’s influence remains unparalled.If she mentions your product, expect to see an increase in sales.
According to her:’My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment, puts you in the best place for the next moment'. In the home front, a lot of women are playing big in the business league and even scoring goals. I unveil to you three brave fabulous, focused feminine to watch out for.

LYDIA BABATUNDE
She is the vivacious CEO of Lee entertainment, a prosperous brand that has grown enormously beyond its early start. She is the publisher of Lee magazine , which she is an acronym for Lifestyle,entertainment and entrepreneurship.Lee magazine comes in an elegant platinium package that is sure to wow even the pickiest of readers.Created in may 2010, Lee magazine is fast becoming an household name in the print magazine industry.it has featured the likes of Dele Momodu,Gbenga Adeyinka, Iceprince and a host of others.Armed with a B.sc in sociology, Lydia is passionate about her craft and an epitome of guts, intelligence and drive.

MILLICENT O .DICKSON
Passion and drive is the ample word to describe Millicent. This amiable young lady is the CEO of Mil Options a total beauty enterprise, that specializes in make up, cosmetics supply, and training. Her passion for the craft was birthed in 2004 , when she got a complete make up box from Milan. Having worked with big wigs in the entertainment industry like Dbanj, Femi Adeyinka, Terry Tha Rapman, Asha, Whizkid and a host of others. She runs a training programme for individuals who desire to cut their teeth in the beauty business.Mil is widely considered as a veteran in the beauty industry who has pioneered several initiatives to boost her rising profile in the beauty industry. She gladly shares her expertise with magazines and fast becoming a mentor to female entrepreneurs. She is a leader to look out for.

TAYO ADEJUMO
Tayo is the brain behind Gb and Godyva events a professional events management company, organizing professional events across a range of sectors.She studied basic law at Henley college Coventry, and furthered her education at The University of Derby, where she studied criminology.Tayo is a creative, motivated and savvy entrepreneur whose business acumen is unparalled.She has managed several fashion shows , concerts and organized an event to celebrate Dele momodu as an icon in the entertainment industry. Her company has gained the reputation for delivering excellent results driven by her talented and innovative team of professionals.

Historically, entrepreneurship has been a male dominated pursuit, but today many young women from the likes of Tara fela durotye, to Banke Meshida, are providing solutions in the boardroom. According to Madame C.J Walker ,the first African American woman to make a million:” I got a start by giving myself a start.Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities to come, get up and make them’

Ajose kehinde is a Celebrity Talent development coach, reachable @ splendidkenny01@YAHOO.COM/08024212530