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Goodnews, Roseline & Blessing Nkama of Chidi Fashions: “Great support system”

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As a part of our series about “ Why We Need More Women Founders ”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Goodnews, Blessing, and Roseline Nkama from Chidi Fashions. Chidi Fashions is a fashion company owned by three Nigerian sisters. According to the Nigerian Igbo tribe, CHI-DI means God is present.

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Ruth Orevba: “Preparation, preparation, preparation!”

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I have had some amazing women leaders in this industry who were happy to take me under their wing and mentor me. As a part of our series about strong women leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ruth Orevba. I am Ruth Orevba, Nigerian American, born in London, England to Nigerian diplomates.

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?Make them understand.? With Mitch Russo & Feyisola Ogunfemi

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After graduating and moving to NYC, my mom convinced me to sign up for a beauty pageant, The Miss Nigerian Independence pageant which I ended up winning. After winning, I decided to plan a scholarship ball to give back to young women in the community. The dresses were custom made, so they didn’t have tags with “sizes.”

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Alison Bellwood: “Don’t apologise for what you can’t do”

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In just one week, we reached an unprecedented 800,000 children and reached millions of Nigerians on TV and radio. Back in the day, at my first office, there was a pretty strict dress code, where women were expected to wear a skirt or dress. Women looked on with interest. He or she might just see this especially if we tag them.