As a powerful prelude to Women’s Month, Femnest hosted an inspiring event in February, bringing together accomplished speakers to celebrate the resilience, strength, and brilliance of women. This gathering set the stage for the upcoming month-long celebration, igniting conversations on self-growth, financial empowerment, and collective success.

Empowering Beginnings with Brenda Apata

The event commenced with a warm and purposeful address from Brenda Apata, the convener, who emphasized the importance of holistic development. She highlighted that true success goes beyond financial literacy, encompassing mental well-being, nurturing relationships, and personal fulfillment. Her speech served as a rallying call for women to invest in themselves and their communities, ensuring a solid foundation for continuous growth and transformation.

Inspiring Resilience with Ivie Temitayo-Ibitoye

Next, Ivie Temitayo-Ibitoye, Lead Consultant at Work in Nigeria/Elite Hunters, captivated the audience with her journey of resilience and lifelong learning. She encouraged attendees to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, underscoring the power of community and support systems. Ivie’s words reinforced that success is not a solo journey but a shared effort built on uplifting one another and celebrating milestones—big or small.

Advocating for Self-Worth with Titilope Oguntuga

Titilope Oguntuga, a Business and Sustainability Leader, Growth Influencer, and Development Advocate, delivered an impactful session on recognizing and advocating for one’s value. Drawing from her professional experiences, she shed light on the importance of self-worth and navigating career transitions with confidence. Her message was clear: breaking barriers begins with self-belief and the courage to take ownership of one’s narrative.

Harnessing Financial Growth with Coach Hilda Manyo Dickson

Closing the speaker sessions, Coach Hilda Manyo Dickson, a Personal Finance and Positive Mindset Strategist, shared insights on financial empowerment and self-belief. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, she emphasized the role of financial literacy in achieving independence and creating opportunities. Hilda’s discussion served as a powerful reminder that financial well-being is a crucial pillar of personal growth and long-term success.

A Unified Call to Action for Women’s Month

This Femnest event was not just a celebration of individual success stories but a clarion call for continuous empowerment. As March unfolds and Women’s Month begins, the event’s themes—resilience, self-advocacy, and financial independence—serve as guiding principles for the ongoing journey toward gender equality and personal fulfillment.

The voices of Brenda Apata, Ivie Temitayo-Ibitoye, Titilope Oguntuga, and Coach Hilda Manyo Dickson resonated as a testament to the power of women supporting one another. This event is a reminder that every conversation, every act of encouragement, and every step taken toward self-improvement contributes to a collective movement that paves the way for a future where every woman can thrive and lead.

Femnest’s event has set a powerful tone for Women’s Month, reinforcing the message that when women uplift each other, they become unstoppable forces of change.

See images from the event below.