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My GTC LAGOS LAUNCH EXPERIENCE (PT. 1) Last weekend was quite the adventure. With the GTC event coming up on Saturday, I fell ill that same week. Every night followed the same pattern: shivering and running a fever before bed. Still, I decided not to cancel the event. After all, I could manage myself with my medication. The funniest thing happened on the day of the event. I woke up early, chatted with all the members of the carpool team, and encouraged everyone to arrive on time. I even cooked so I could take my medication in the car. Meeting up with the team for the first time and enjoying some premium conversation was a highlight. But then, I reached into my bag to grab my medication, only to find that I had forgotten it at home. In the Yoruba way, the drug "said" I should pick it up gently—meaning, it was nowhere to be found. I didn’t know whether to feel relieved or scared. The medication was my assurance that I’d be okay as long as I didn’t miss a dose. We arrived at the venue, and to my utmost surprise, many of our women were already there. I consider myself an early bird, but they could all qualify as the earliest birds! Going out was totally worth it. I managed my tasks and ensured the event went smoothly, alongside our dedicated supervisor, the Senior Talent and Community Manager Demola Adeola , Co-Chapter Lead (Wofai Ibie), and other tireless volunteers. I had looked forward to meeting Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke (Founder and CEO, Girls Talk Corporation & The Hill App) in person, but fate had other plans. She gave an inspiring keynote speech virtually, which made our day and consoled us for her absence. It was lovely meeting Demola Adeola , Wofai Ibie, Gimbiya Priscilla Egba and our community members for the very first time. Despite the hassle, every bit of effort we put into making the event happen was worth it. Who wants me to share more gist about the GTC Lagos Launch? Our app, The Hill App has been created to connect women talent to job opportunities. Hurry now, download and explore international opportunities curated just for you.

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This past Saturday we were thrilled to officially launch our Lagos Chapter for Girls Talk with 100 ambitious women who heard from the wonderful panel of speakers on the day. We thank you Amanda Obianuju Oguamanam ACIM, CDMP Temitope Senami Hundeyin Tomiwa Ogundun Tolulope Adeola Favour Emezana 🙏 Thank you to our goody bag sponsors Zaron Group of Cosmetics Special thank you to our Chapter Leads Wofai Ibie and Kikelomo Owoyale for your leadership in planning this event alongside our incredible Lagos ambassadors! An excellent job well done by our Senior Talent & Community Manager Demola Adeola and thank YOU the amazing women who joined our community we are excited to do more to plug you into opportunities. If you haven't already download The Hill App to continue your journey with us and access jobs with leading companies: https://lnkd.in/eD3SikxC Next Stop is Accra, Ghana this Saturday you can still join us here: https://lu.ma/j7pxqctn #lagos #nigeria #genderequality #womeninleadership #leadership

On Saturday, I had the best time at the Girls Talk Corporation Lagos Launch, first as one of the amazing ambassadors and then as a part of an incredibly intelligent panel. We talked about overcoming obstacles, networking as women and achieving work-life balance. I learnt so much by just being in the room and I feel honoured to have been a part of GTC's first event in Lagos. Thank you Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke for creating spaces where women can thrive and Demola Adeola for providing guidance every step of the way. To Kikelomo Owoyale and Wofai Ibie, you both are the best Chapter Leads! You made this seamless. And finally, a shout out to Amanda Obianuju Oguamanam ACIM, CDMPTemitope Senami Hundeyin, Tolulope Adeola and Favour Emezana. I am making this post off the visibility advice that came from you. Also, check out The Hill App and thank me later. Cheers!

I CAN DO MENTALITY! A few months ago, I took the bold step to return to work after childbirth, juggling the demands of being a mom and a career woman. Adding my career to my schedule as a mom wasn't easy at first, but it was a challenge I was determined to embrace. Yesterday marked a significant moment for me as I returned to public speaking in the corporate space at the Girls Talk Corporation Lagos launch. It was truly inspiring to share the panel with high-value women such as Amanda Obianuju Oguamanam ACIM, CDMP Tolulope Adeola Temitope Senami Hundeyin and Tomiwa Ogundun. Their stories, journeys, and passion for ensuring the corporate space is less brutal and filled with more accessible opportunities for women are commendable. A heartfelt thank you to Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke for providing this platform and to Demola Adeola, Kikelomo Owoyale and Wofai Ibie for their tireless work behind the scenes. To the entire Girls Talk Corporation ambassadors, your collective efforts ensured the event was a resounding success. And to my friends, Rita Ojieh and B. Ochuke Okareko who have always cheered me on, —thank you for reminding me of my super powers. I love you, and here's to winning more together. 🥂 As we continue to advocate for change, I know that progress is made one step at a time and every voice matters. Together, we are connecting women to accessible opportunities and ensuring they have a platform where they can be seen and heard. Download and check out The Hill App for access to these opportunities. #GTClagoslaunch #Girlstalklagoslaunch #thehillapp #networkandthrive #WomenInTech #GirlsTalkCorporation #Empowerment #Inclusion

Last Thursday was a magical moment at RecFest UK Being part of the first all-Black women's panel at Europe's biggest recruitment festival was significant. The space was packed ( I won’t lie I was so nervous no one would turn up 😭), with people even standing outside the tent, was a testament to the impact and interest of our discussion. The incredible feedback we received afterward was truly humbling, we was simply sharing what works based on our experience and how to connect on a level with candidates…and it resonated… Recfest, it’s clear your audience wants to hear from more diverse perspectives—individuals with lived experiences and creative approaches to talent acquisition, employer value propositions, and people - centered solutions. Thank you to each woman on the panel that says yes to joining…you did it ! I was hesitant to have an all black women panel at such a non-black event, but besides us looking good and being black women, they were selected for their unique contributions: 🤎 Bami Kuteyi is one of our first content creators to partner with us on the Depop account. Bami shared valuable community feedback and insights as a content creator, we love having her and she’s proven than you can make your EVP fun & relatable 🤎Kendal Jay A. who manages the relationship with BlackCreateConnect and Depop represented the client's perspective, especially as we renew our partnership for the second year, I wanted Kendal to share why community partners are valuable to TA teams 🤎Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke who is the Founder of The Hill App a community and an app to connect employers with female candidates, shared her experiences and the impact of such partnerships. 🤎Johanne Penney discussed how DEI intersects with these areas and how employers can be inclusive from the inside out. I facilitated the discussion, adding my perspective on how CreateConnect is pioneering as an inclusive employer branding agency, linking employers with diverse communities, content creators, and creative platforms both digitally and in person. If you were there …thank you ! Thank you for being such a warm crowd, thank you for being engaged, thank you for staying until the end of our talk, thank you for asking questions, thank you for showing interest…. This moment was especially meaningful as, two years ago, I expressed the need for more representation at Recfest, and now I had the opportunity to contribute to that change. Connecting with other leaders in the space at the event, such as Lee Chambers Heidi Wassini Torin Ellis Ashleigh Ainsley FRSA Akbar Karenga Jackie Younge was equally inspiring. Thank you, India Ella Nott-Bower for your BTS support, and to Jamie Leonard and the team for making this possible. 📣I’ll be hosting a private following up dinner next month in London for 5 people only to discuss employer branding strategies that will change the game for your company long term, to attend email - partner@createconnect.co.uk

The GTC Lagos launch on Saturday was a huge success! 🎉 Over the past four months as a GTC Ambassador, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to contribute to this amazing community. Our official launch in Lagos introduced the innovative Hill App, a platform dedicated to empowering women in tech. Meeting fellow ambassadors and our community manager, Demola Adeola in person was fantastic. The event featured games, panel discussions, a Hill App setup session, and invaluable networking opportunities. A highlight was the inspiring virtual keynote speech from our founder Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke from London. As your opportunity buddy and a dedicated advocate for career development and Women in Tech, I bring great news: The Hill App This revolutionary AI-powered platform is dedicated to supporting Girls Talk Corporation and providing unprecedented opportunities for female talents. Our goal is to connect 500,000 women with 900 global businesses by 2027, enhancing female representation in the global workforce. The Hill App is available on the App Store and Play Store. Download it, create your profile, and join the largest global platform connecting businesses with female talent in tech and finance. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! Cheers to sustainability and success! Chimuanya, your opportunity buddy 🤗🤗🤗 #TheHillApp #EmpoweringWomen #FutureIsFemale #GirlsTalk #GirlsTalkLagos #GTC #chimuanyadike #Opportunities #Ambassador #ContentCreator #WomenInTech

We celebrated the Step UP 2024 programme graduation on Friday 28th June 2024 at the London BT HQ. Step UP is our technology talent accelerator that to date has provided mentors for 208 female identifying students in the UK, Ghana, Germany, Singapore and India. 🌏 This years cohort were UK based and were provided mentors by our sponsoring businesses BT Group Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 from January to June of this year. Mentees attended virtual masterclasses and events to support their skill development and took part in a group project which they showcased during graduation to participants and judges. The aim of this programme is to curate a pipeline of highly skilled and talented female talent for businesses in the tech sector with a number of our alumnae working at the sponsors and other FTSE 100 businesses. Thank you to our wonderful mentors and our sponsors who have supported our programmes for now 8 years! And WELL DONE to our class of 2024 who were brilliant! Applications are now open for Step UP 2025 here: https://buff.ly/3WfNSyn If you are a business that wants to join and actively invest in future talent drop us an email for a chat on info@girlstalkcorporation.com 😀 #futuretalent #futurecareers #STEM #girlsintech

Did you know? In Germany, only 17% of tech jobs are held by women. Let's change that together! Our VP Recommendation & Personalisation, Tian Su, joins the panel in the final episode of a three-part series by Girls Talk Corporation. They discuss topics such as work-life blend, self-doubt, getting your voice heard, life as a person of colour, and neurodiversity. Hosted by Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke, the CEO of Girls Talk Corporation & The Hill App, Tian is joined on the panel by: Molly Allbutt, Mary Njeri, and Mariam Yakub. Tune in to the full episode: https://zln.do/3VNuh8y #InsideZalando #doBETTER #ZalandoTech

Happy Juneteenth! On this day when many Black people and Black communities reflect on our histories and consider the roads we walk towards equality and racial justice, I’d like to take a moment and celebrate Black women entrepreneurs who are building a diversity of innovative, purposeful and *needed* ventures and companies across Europe. Do you know her? 💥 Kya Blackstone, founder of so(l)o Cosima Richardson, founder of Kynd Hair Shaila SAHAI, founder of We Take Part Audrey Limery, founder of Kweevo Shannon Rivers, founder of Shannon Rivers Consultancy CIC Nana Addison, founder of Ancient Beauty Marteka Swaby, founder of Benevolent Health Dr. Youmna Mouhamad, founder of Nyfasi Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke, founder of The Hill App Megon Stefanovski, founder of Virtual Empakt Josiane Chuisseu, founder of Inclusive Health Research CIC Nédélia FAUCONNIER, founder of Vintrail Karoll Ramamonjisoa, founder of Parentally Chelsea A. Jackson, founder of Equity Architects Eleanor Mayrhofer, owner of Eleanor Mayrhofer Cecilia Afutu, co-founder of Konzoom Lynae Brayboy, co-founder of Ovom Care Annika Lundkvist, founder of Pedestrian Space Vese Aghoghovbia, founder of Philly & Friends And I’d love to know more. Tag or comment with the Black women entrepreneurs we can center and celebrate today. ⭐ #Juneteenth #Blackfounders #fundBlackfounders #Blackwomenentrepreneurs