African Professional Network of Ireland

✨ “Recognize the power you have and use it for good.” ✨ “Imposter syndrome is not real.” ✨ “Take action despite having fear.” Some words stay with you long after an event ends—and these were just a few of the powerful messages shared at the IWD APNI Bold Brunch on March 8th, in celebration of International Women’s Day 💜 Inspired by my beautiful sis Hazel, I’ve been making it a goal to attend more networking events. And thanks to Katayi, I found myself at this unforgettable gathering—a room filled with over 100 women and allies, celebrating boldness, empowerment, and sisterhood. 🚀 What does being BOLD really mean? This year’s theme, #BeBold #AccelerateAction, was a reminder that progress doesn’t happen by waiting—it happens when we step forward, even when we’re afraid. From the moment the panel started, I knew I was in the presence of greatness. Pendo, Nifemi, Joy-Tendai, and Dr Monica shared their insights with authenticity, wisdom, and a refreshing honesty—reminding us that boldness isn’t about being fearless; it’s about acting despite fear. 💡 Key takeaways from these powerhouse Women: 🔥 “Our greatest fear isn’t failure—it’s our power.” 🔥 “Success doesn’t make you feel good. Feeling good brings success.” 🔥 “Be your biggest cheerleader.” 🔥 “It’s all about giving back—lifting others as we climb.” Common barriers to boldness? 🔹 Imposter syndrome 🔹 Fear of failure 🔹 Perfectionism 🔹 Cultural & societal expectations The blueprint to boldness? ✔ Know your worth and values ✔ Build your network & lean on it ✔ Prepare for setbacks & take risks with intent ✔ Own your voice & share your story 🌟 This wasn’t just an event—it was a movement. A huge thank you to Edima and the entire African Professional Network of Ireland team for creating this space and organizing such a powerful event. #IWD2025 #BeBold #AccelerateAction #WomenEmpowerment #APNI

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to our incredible community, our valued partners, dedicated community members, and all the amazing people of Ireland! 💚 Let’s come together to celebrate the rich culture, unity, and joy that make this day so special. Have a fantastic day filled with laughter and lasting memories. Sláinte! 🍀✨ #stpatricksday #apnicommunity #togetherwecelebrate

Last week, I had the privilege of attending APNI’s Bold Brunch for International Women’s Day, a room filled with powerful women sharing their journeys, lessons, and bold moves. Hearing them speak about pushing past fear and taking up space gave me the courage to do something completely outside my comfort zone, I held the microphone and shared my own bold moves in front of a room full of people. It was a moment of growth, and one I won’t forget. A huge thank you to African Professional Network of Ireland for creating a space that uplifts, inspires, and empowers. To anyone who needs to hear it: *Take the mic. Step into the room. Own your boldness.* #BoldMoves #WomenInLeadership #IWD2025 #APNI #TakeUpSpace

✨Bold Moves - Bold Results ✨ It was such a pleasure to spend International Women’s Day with APNI and to have the opportunity to lead this panel of incredible women who are each trailblazers in their respective fields. Our words carry so much power and it's a privilege to see you all using your words to impact your spheres of influence for positive change. Thank you Edima Inyang and the African Professional Network of Ireland team for trusting me to steer this discussion. Thank you to the panelist - Pendo O'Donohoe, Nifemi Ogunbiyi ACA, Joy-Tendai Kangere BL and Dr Monica Peres Oikeh, for treating each conversation topic with care, sensitivity and grace. Thank you to the facilitator Christie Idemudia, Chartered FCIPD who helped us to lean into the IWD theme of accelerating action. Congratulations to Daniella Atidigah and Zainab Lamina for creating such a beautiful space for over 150 women and allies to come together and inspire each other to make bold moves in their personal and professional lives! #iwd #accelerateaction #apni

✨ APNI IWD BOLD BRUNCH ✨ Last week’s BOLD Brunch was an unforgettable experience! It was truly inspiring to be surrounded by such incredible women and hear from the amazing panel of speakers who shared their profound stories and impactful insights. The energy in the room was nothing short of empowering! Being part of the marketing team was an absolute privilege. From creating buzz and building excitement to capturing the energy on the day through interviews and social media, it was amazing to see how much the event meant to everyone who attended. A few quotes that resonated with me deeply from the speakers were: 💡 “The fear is always going to be there, but take action despite having fear.” - Dr Monica Peres Oikeh 💡 “It is all about giving back—there is no joy being the only person in the room that looks like you.” - Pendo O'Donohoe 💡 “Your words are more powerful than your thoughts.” - Nifemi Ogunbiyi ACA 💡 “Take away the divide-and-conquer mentality and see each other as brothers and sisters.” - Joy-Tendai Kangere BL I’d like to give a special shoutout to the moderator, Trina Dzidonu for doing such an incredible job and Christie Idemudia, Chartered FCIPD for facilitating the event with such energy and grace. Huge shoutout to everyone involved in making the day a success, and to those who attended and shared their stories. It’s always an honour to support and uplift women in our community! #IWD #BOLDbrunch #APNI #WomenEmpowerment #APNICommunity #BoldMoves #BeBoldAccelerateAction African Professional Network of Ireland

Still reminiscing on the impactful #IWD25 event at APNI’s BOLD Brunch! The energy? Immaculate. The conversations? Thought provoking. The takeaways? Game changing. A few things that stuck with me: ✨ As a woman know your value, never underestimate yourself. (You bring more to the table than you think. And if there’s no seat? Build your own.) ✨ If I don’t know it now, I will know it later. (Learning is a journey, not a race) ✨ Don’t seek validation from people who bring you down. (It’s like expecting a standing ovation from a crowd that never wanted you on stage.) ✨ If you don’t speak up, you end up being invisible. (Your voice is like a light, don’t let it dim in the shadows.) ✨ Every small action builds momentum for big change. (Little wins stack up. Before you know it, you’re making waves.) ✨ Take action despite fear. (Fear’s loud, but regret is louder.) A huge thank you to African Professional Network of Ireland and the amazing panel for such an empowering event. Left the room feeling bolder, louder, and ready to take up space! #IWD2025 #BoldBrunch #KnowYourWorth #TakeUpSpace #Empowerment #APNI #Learning #BoldWomen #BoldMoves #BoldActions #AccelerateAction

The IWD APNI Bold Brunch! 🥂🌸 What an incredible celebration of boldness, empowerment, and sisterhood! ✨ The event was filled with inspiring stories of fearless women making an impact, captivating talks on personal branding and leadership, and meaningful conversations about breaking barriers. The energy in the room was nothing short of electric—full of networking, unity, and a shared commitment to uplift one another. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made the day truly unforgettable. Your passion and presence embodied the spirit of boldness and community. 💜 Check out the event photos now—just click the link in our bio! 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/dMs7Y97K] 📸: @official_crazycreative #IWD2025 #TheBoldBrunch #WomenEmpowerment #Networking #APNICommunity #FearlessWomen #CelebrateBoldness

Name one woman who has had a strong impact on your life? Part 2 💫 #WomensDay #IWD #APNICommunity #BeBoldAccelerateAction

✨ Reflections from the Bold Brunch with APNI for International Women’s Day ✨ This was an incredibly well-put-together event—impactful, inspiring, and filled with powerful insights. Here are a few thoughts that resonated deeply with me from the amazing panelists and speakers: 💡 Only you set the pace of how people perceive you. – Joy-Tendai Kangere BL 💡 Your words are more powerful than your thoughts. Be your biggest cheerleader. – Nifemi Ogunbiyi ACA 💡 The fear will always be there, but take action through that fear. – Dr Monica Peres Oikeh One particular takeaway that stuck with me was how Nifemi put it: “Reduce the stakes of failure in your mind.” We often build things up so much in our heads that when they don’t go as planned, it feels tragic. But as I’ve learned from the amazing women on the panel, making mistakes is okay—the key is to learn from them, grow through them, and keep moving forward. That is what it means to make Bold decisions. A huge thank you to the African Professional Network of Ireland team for hosting such a meaningful event. It truly captured the essence of being a woman—one who stands tall, shaped by the many bold decisions it took to get here. Finally, the workshop moderated by Christie Idemudia, Chartered FCIPD was a game-changer. It pushed me to sit with my thoughts and commit to making one Bold decision. At the event, I shared that I wanted to take LinkedIn more seriously and finally make my first post of the year. Well—here it is! No more overthinking how I’ll be perceived or what could go wrong. Like Christie said, “Own your voice, or someone else will speak for you.” So, standing on the shoulders of a great IWD celebration, this is just the first of many posts to come. Excited to have met so many incredible women—and get ready to see more of me on your timeline! 🚀✨ Trina Dzidonu Davina Amarteifio Loimar Vianna Exose Kavungu Daniella Atidigah Yolanda Ndlovu Gloria Okafor Ebunoluwa Jamgbadi #BoldBrunch #IWD2025 #WomenWhoLead #MakeBoldDecisions #AccelerateAction

Who’s one woman that has had a strong impact on your life?💫 What did people have to say at the APNI IWD Bold Brunch?🌸 #APNIIWDBoldBrunch #IWD2025 #EmpoweredWomen