Workin’ Womxn

Workin' Womxn

Workin' Womxn covers womxn of all races and their unique hustles. Read the stories behind every woman's chosen career and how they breaking boundaries, changing the norm and rewriting what it means to be woman.

Workin' Womxn

From The “Hijab-Wearing Broadcaster” To The Passionate Journalist

Stories make the world and Zainab Bala is one storyteller taking the audacious path of telling difficult stories both as a broadcaster and as a filmmaker. This interview took us through the good, bad and ugly of being a journalist in Nigeria. Tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Zainab Bala, a…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJuly 23, 20210Comments

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From Painting An Avocado To Becoming A Prayer Point, This Is Jessica Nwoko’s Story

Every Nigerian knows that one of the things that cement the transition from childhood to adolescence is one's ability to answer the question “what do you want to be in the future?” Everybody asks you this question; your teachers, parents, the woman next door, and even when you think you can finally catch a break,…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJuly 16, 20210Comments

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What Do A 17-Year Old Student And A Queer Single Mum Have In Common?

I'll be honest with you, I don't know a lot about the beauty industry, and when I introduced myself to these two women a few days ago at the start of our little rendezvous, I had no idea where the conversation would take us. What stood out the most to me, is how different these…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJuly 9, 20214Comments

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The Farmer Who is Licensed To Fly A Plane, Sells Automobiles For A Living And Rides Powerbikes For Fun

When Aisha Vatsa confirmed her interview date with us, she was on her way back from Makurdi, a trip she made on her power bike. This is one of many such trips that she has taken, and it appears she is not stopping anytime soon. When I first reached out to Aisha for an interview,…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJuly 2, 20212Comments

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Meet Joyce Daser Adams: The female mechanic building an army of female mechanics

A 1915 narrative poem by Robert Frost is popular for the lines “Two roads diverged in a wood. And I took the road less travelled by. And it has made all the difference”. These lines reflect a common desire to do things differently - in a way that no one has before- and reap the…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJune 25, 20211Comment

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“You are a woman with a disability, you don’t have anything to offer”

I once read about the concept of enkrateia, first discussed by Socrates’ disciples and explored in the New Testament. This concept refers to a state of self-control and self-awareness whereby a person wields complete control over their life, and their interests. It is sometimes referred to as “the light of self” and philosophers claim it…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJune 18, 20211Comment

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Female Mechanics Are Not Unicorns, They Exist!

“You can do it!” This is Joyce Daser Adams’ favourite quote. They are her late father’s words and they inspired her to start Auto Lady Synergy Company. This Plateau state native owns two automobile shops in Abuja and one in Jos where she offers painting, bodywork, carwash, maintenance and repairs of all types of vehicles.…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJune 11, 20213Comments

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A Freelance Designer, A Backend Developer, And A Fintech Analyst Walk Into A Bar…

And the bar is set so high yet they manage to catch on. My first meeting with this trio, albeit virtual, was quite enthralling. These amazing Nigerian women in tech excitedly chatted about breaking a glass ceiling like it was Sunday brunch and the energy was palpable through my laptop speakers. When we said our…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeJune 4, 20212Comments

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Why offices need sanitary pads

The first time I saw a sanitary pad vending machine in my life was in 2019 in an office in London. It wasn’t even free pad, you had to put coins to get it out but I was so grateful.

ByKiki MordiMay 28, 20210Comments

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“One of them told me I only got the job because I was female.”

Our #WorkinWomxn for this week is a former Drilling Engineer and Supervisor. With over a decade of experience in a male-dominated field, she shares her finest and worst moments in the industry with us and gives recommendations to young aspiring engineers. Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Oluwatope Adeyemi. I am…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeMay 21, 20213Comments

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