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Busola Dakolo Found Her Voice In The Midst Of Adversity

Exquisite Magazine is starting the year by drawing strength from the amazing story of its magazine cover which features the amazing Busola Dakolo, nicknamed “The Voice of Courage“.

In this issue, Busola Dakolo who is a photographer graced the cover of the magazine looking absolutely stunning, as she shared her journey to finding her voice in the midst of adversity.⁣⁣⁣

The cover celebrates the photographer for her strength and courage to speak up after her rape incident, which definitely helped a lot of other women going through similar situations to find the strength to speak up as well.

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Photographer: @mike_kure⁣⁣
Art Director/Styling: @infoworldcharming ⁣⁣
Assist Stylist: @davidstarr_ ⁣⁣
Makeup: @ceeyonceemua ⁣⁣
Hair Stylist: @highdtosin ⁣⁣
Jewelry: @obidiiya⁣⁣
Outfit: @ladybeellionaire_luxury ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Fascinators: @enemaya_stores

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Lala Anthony on Being Broke is a State of Mind

Television personality, actress, author, businesswoman Lala Anthony shares boss moves.

From her humble roots hosting on MTV segments, the TV personality has transformed into a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur.

She recently sat down with InStyle to discuss her business ventures and offering gems of wisdom to young business-minded women looking to follow in her footsteps.

La La, success was not rooted in material possession but a desire to change her circumstances. She explains in the interview that her non-stop grind from the not wanting to be broke. “My mom always made it work with whatever she had to keep our family together, even when she was a single parent,” she tells InStyle. “That’s why my goal in life was always to not be broke. It wasn’t about having a career; I didn’t even know I wanted to do. But I knew what being broke felt like and I never wanted to have that feeling again.”

10 million followers later, La La has become very successful in her own right but that didn’t come easily. It was about timing and not being afraid to burn some bridges along the way.

“It took time to get to a place where outside validation wasn’t important,” she said. “Plus, I’m a people pleaser, and I wanted everyone to like me and be my friend. I used to let people run all over me because I didn’t want to ruffle an feathers, but I learned that in order to do what’s best for yourself, sometime that’s necessary.”

In 2015, La La released her book, “The Power Playbook: Rule of Independence, Money, and Success”, that offers lots of savvy tips for readers looking to transform their business and how to thrive in your career.

At age 38, the accomplished mother of one is more than a basketball wife but being a mother is still one of greatest accomplishments. “Kiyan is the best thing that ever happened to me,” she says. “He’s what I’m most proud of. Having him is the most badass thing I’ve ever done, so I definitely feel most powerful when I’m in mom mode.”

 

Source: Because Of Them We Can

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10 Female Financial Gurus You Need To Follow

Black female financial gurus are breaking barriers in the personal finance realm. They serve as role models to women everywhere, especially women of color. There’s something inspirational about seeing someone who looks like you achieve the same goal that you want to achieve. Their visibility consistently gives me the motivation to meet my own financial goals because if they can, why can’t I?

These female gurus have helped me in more ways than one because they’ve helped change my money habits and serve as inspiration. I am a regular on their sites, a fan of their books and a member of some of their Facebook groups. Surrounding myself with role models, resources and other women interested in reaching financial goals will surely feed your ambition for financial independence, as it does for me.

Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance

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Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, money expert, and a best-selling author of Clever Girl Finance. Her main goal is to help women save money, build real wealth, maintain accountability, and ditch debt. Bola offers a financial education program that provides financial guidance and empowers women. Join Bola at Clever Girl Finance! In our recent interview with Vanessa Ideh, she mentioned Bola Sokunbi as one of the people that inspired her to start Launch To Wealth, a YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers.

Michelle Singletary, The Color of Money

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Michelle Singletary is a personal finance columnist. She pens The Color of Money, a recurring column in The Washington Post on Wednesdays and Sundays. She is also the author of three personal finance books, a television host, and has appeared on NPR. Subscribe for weekly newsletters to learn how to spend well and live rich!

​Kara Stevens, The Frugal Feminista

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Kara Stevens is determined to help black women step into their financial confidence and eradicate their debt. She has worked with thousands of women as a consultant, speaker, writer, and coach. Be happy. Be healthy. Be brave with Kara!

Patrice Washington, Chase Purpose, Not Money

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Patrice Washington is a financial expert who is redefining wealth. She helps women to live their life’s purpose, find fulfillment, and earn more without chasing money. Patrice is a number one best-selling author and has appeared on dozens of popular media outlets, such as the Steve Harvey Show and Dr. Oz. Subscribe to her newsletter and podcast to live in your purpose!

​Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista

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Tiffany Aliche is an award-winning financial educator whose mission is to empower women and provide them with resources to create a better life. Her financial movement has helped over 800,000 women and eradicated $75 million in debt. She is a blogger, podcaster, and she has even helped change the legislature in New Jersey (The Budgetnista Law). Join her Live Richer Academy!

​Marsha Barnes, The Finance Bar

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Marsha Barnes is a Certified Financial Social Worker, financial educator, and financial commentator. Marsha aims to build your financial confidence. She believes in financial education for all and she even has a financial literacy bus! Join her Members Club!

Dominique Broadway, Finances Demystified

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Dominique Broadway is an award-winning financial planner, personal finance coach, speaker, finance expert, entrepreneur and the Founder of Finances De·mys·ti·fied & The Social Money Tour. She has a passion for helping young professionals, entrepreneurs, and people of all ages achieve their dreams. Join her Bootcamp!

​Kendra James, The Finance Femme

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Kendra James is a virtual CFO and business manager. Kendra specializes in building a structure and financial strategies for business women that are ready to take their business to the next level. She offers a podcast, consultations, coaching for accounting professionals and a virtual CFO service. Sign up for her services!

​Melissa Boutin, Your Money Worth

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Melissa is both a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and a money coach. She specializes in helping Caribbean and American Millennials rid themselves of debt, so they can live the life of their dreams! Join her Money Massive Crew for financial hacks, money tips, scholarship alerts and more!

Dasha Kennedy, The Broke Black Girl

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Dasha Kennedy is a millennial financial coach who is helping women of color get ahead. She is the founder of the Broke Black Girl Facebook group, filled with over 60,000 women. She consults with clients about money management, female entrepreneurship, and empowerment. Dasha aims to improve black financial literacy within the community. Keep up with Dasha here!

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Treone Lavadain Becomes Police Captain Of LSP

Captain Treone Larvadain becomes the first African-American woman to be a police captain in the Louisiana State Police Department.

On January 28th the Governor John Bel Edwards announced her following the retirement of Captain Clay Chutz, who served the LSP for about 30 years under 6 different governors.

“I am extremely proud of both Captain Larvadain and Captain Chutz and congratulate them on their accomplishments,” said Gov. Edwards. “They have both provided excellent service to the people of our state and exemplify the best of the Louisiana State Police.”

“My family and I are especially grateful for the professional work Captain Chutz has provided to us over the last four years and have the utmost confidence in Captain Larvadain, who has worked alongside him and has now taken over the reins. The longevity of Captain Chutz’s career and the promotion of Captain Larvadain are a direct reflection of their dedication and commitment to the force and our great state,” he continued.

As a woman, Larvadain has proven there is no position you can not have. She been with the force for over a decade, according to a representative from the governor’s office. She started her career in Troop C in March 2006 and then proceeded to the Protective Services in 2008. In 2012, she was promoted to sergeant in the Bureau of Investigations and also served as an instructor at the training academy.

She was promoted to lieutenant in Internal Affairs in 2018. That same year, she also made history with her daughter Tiah as the first-ever mother and daughter to actively serve in the LSP at the same time.

Now, Captain Larvadain’s unit will ensure the safety and security of the state’s current Governor and the Governor’s immediate family.

Congratulations to her!

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Mercy Aigbe and Fathia New Month Dance

Mercy Aigbe and Fathia are entering the new month with a dance. Looking georgiously dressed and ready for owambe both women looked happy.

Sharing a video of them dancing,single mum of two, Mercy Aigbe, wrote:

“Mood cos it’s a new month…
May the Unlimited Grace of God continue to be with y’all… welcome to the month of greatness! Happy new month guys!!!!”

Check out the joyful video of the beautiful actresses dancing below:

It shall be a good month!

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The Beautiful Woman With Beards -“I Decided To Keep My Beard.”

“I decided to keep my beard and step forward against society’s expectations of what a woman should look,” said 29year old Harnaan Kaur. She is a Motivational speaker, anti bullying activist and a model.

At age 12 she was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) condition. One of the symptoms of PCOS is hirsutism, an ability to grow excessive facial and body hair.

Harnaan suffered intense bully in school, and her parents tried helping by taking her to the beauty parlour for beard shaving and waxing. “I did that every other day because my hair grew so fast – and shaved in between. They waxed it until my skin burned, going over the same patch again because some hairs were hard to get out. Then they would thread the raw skin, then pluck it.”

All this did nothing to stop the bullying. “They called me everything under the sun, threatened me with knives and stabbed me with pens,” she says. By 15 she was skipping school, contemplating suicide, and self-harming. “I wanted to punish my body for looking this way. I wanted to hurt it.” One day, she emptied a bottle of pills into her hand. “It was my turning point,” she says simply. “I thought, ‘Fuck this shit!’ If the bullies are allowed to live, why shouldn’t I?”

In 2016, she was included in the world’s records as the youngest female with a full beard.

Despite it all, Kaur has decided to love her body the way it is. And that was a turning point.

In an interview with Rock N Roll Bride, Kaur reflects on her decision to keep her beard: “I decided to keep my beard and step forward against society’s expectations of what a woman should look like. Today I am not suicidal and I do not self harm. Today I am happy living as a young beautiful bearded woman. I have realised that this body is mine, I own it, I do not have any other body to live in so I may as well love it unconditionally.”

Kaur with her image in Rock n Roll Bride magazine
Kaur with her image in Rock n Roll Bride magazine. Photograph: Courtesy of Harnaam Kaur

Kaur uses her social media profiles to contribute to numerous body positive campaigns. She frequently posts content to promote awareness of body shaming, cyberbullying, and mental illness.

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Coronavirus: Abike Dabiri-Erewa has a Message for Nigerians living in China

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6 Female State Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Hold Police Officers Accountable For Shootings

Six female Georgia lawmakers have taken historic action by filing a bill that requires all state and local law enforcement departments to create a ‘use of force’ database that is accessible by the public. The Use of Force Act (House Bill 636) was filed by State Representatives Renitta Shannon, Sandra Scott, Erica Thomas, Pam Stephenson, Park Cannon, and Bee Nguyen.

The Bill comes on the heels of a considerably large number of high profiled officer-involved shooting cases in Georgia. The names of the victims include Jimmy Atchison, Veltavious Griggs, JaMarion Robinson, Caine Rogers, DeAundre Phillips, Nicholas Thomas, Anthony Hill, Alexia Christian, Kevin Davis, and many others. The cases of Atchison and Griggs were both heavily featured on BET’s Copwatch America docuseries.

After the show premiered, former Atlanta police officer Sung Kim was forced to resign for the shooting of Jimmy Atchison. Witnesses say the father of two say was surrendering with his hands up when he was shot in the face. The FBI Task Force attempted to arrest Atchison for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery. The APD police report stated at the time of the Atchison’s murder that “a follow-up interview is needed with Brogan to check the discrepancies in the two stories.” A witness to the alleged armed robbery told police that Atchison didn’t rob anyone.

The proposed Georgia law would require law enforcement to take significant action in officer-involved incidents such as:

* Report every use of force incident in writing,

* Ensure that the incidents are entered and maintained in a database that can be accessed by the public,

* and detail any and all law enforcement officers that have been disciplined as a result of the use of force.

If the legislation passes, law enforcement agencies will be required to update the database with the information from the previous month.

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12 CHARMING VALENTINE DAY GIFTS IDEAS FOR HIM

Its the much acclaimed season of love again – Valentine!. No matter what your plans are going to be, getting your partner a gift is the really good way to spark your relationship up.

Hey ladies and mums especially, your man would love it, don’t wait, do this and he will know how you feel about him.

You lack ideas, well here are some really cool gifts to consider;

1. Wristwatch

No man is the same, but this is something 80% of them would love. They always need this, you only need to know his preferred collection, leather or not, and you’re good.

2. Wireless Earpods

This is quite out of the box, he will love your thoughtfulness. Men love it when a woman is updated. This is handy.

3. Shaving Set

This shows how caring you are to think this far. After all the kids get most of their needs like this met. And him, why not.

4. Sport or gym wear

This would always stick because even without your presence he will feel you close and when sweaty, the clothes will stick to his skin bringing your thoughts too.

5. Perfume

This brings gratitude, every man will appreciate any woman who wants them feeling great. Good perfume creates that aura. And they also have your memory with them wherever they go.

6. Socks

Yes, best bet he will love it. This is something simple and thoughtful.

7. Cufflinks

This is so relevant for his clothes like earrings are to us. He can never have too much of it.

7.Ties

This is a good idea for the cooperate husband. If he is into ties then he would be glad.

8. Video games

Not every man plays games though. But the passion and commitment most guys show to sports, video games will make them love you even more.

9. Shirts

This might be an obvious gift choice but all you have to do is buy the type he likes, and you’ll put a smile on his face.

10.Belts

Does he sag ? I guess not either he can’t have too many belts. Add to his collection.

11.Wallet

He uses this so much, so this is a great one. Not so many men change this often.

12.Books

If your man is a reader, then you’re doing the right thing for his thought pattern. Get one from the writer or genre he loves.

Have a deserving Valentine with the love of your life Queens!

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26year Old Female Creates Kenya’s First Digital Car Insurance Company,

Jihan Abass is a 26-year old Kenyan Somali woman in a country that values neither women, Somalis nor youths. Her achievement, founding Kenya’s first digital car insurance company, is therefore that much more formidable. She excelled in an environment where women, Somalis and youths are actively stifled and their voices muffled.

Abass is the founder and CEO of Griffin Insurance. The company released its flagship mobile application on Friday. The app allows customers to buy their insurance policy in less than two minutes. Additionally, Griffin Insurance lets customers pay in instalments and pause coverage if they travel abroad and will process claims in a week rather than the industry standard of 30 days.

When people walk into their offices, they look for the boss, looking right past her. “They would be surprised to see that it was actually me,” Abass told Reuters.

In addition to Griffin Insurance, Abass and her team have another company called Lami that sells the same technology that Griffin Insurance uses so that other businesses can use it to create their own digital insurance products.

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