Credy: azquotes Africa humbly boasts of a few first women. From the first African female Head of State, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, to Asnath Mahapa, the first African woman to become a pilot in South Africa, to Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first … Continue reading Strong Women of Africa
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Ode to Women
In March, we honor women’s worth,Their strength and courage, from birth to birth.Their voices rise, their dreams take flight,Guiding us through darkness with their light. We honor and cheer,The women who inspire, year after year.For their strength, their wisdom and endless love, Through trials faced, they stand so tall,Breaking barriers, defying all.Their wisdom vast, their … Continue reading Ode to Women
Misconceptions of Strong Women
A “strong woman” is sometimes misunderstood. In business or the workforce, women have to be exceptionally resilient or tough to be considered valuable or successful. In reality, strength comes in many forms, including emotional resilience, compassion, intelligence, and assertiveness. It’s necessary to recognize and celebrate the diverse qualities and strengths that women possess, rather than … Continue reading Misconceptions of Strong Women
Strong Women of Africa
The Strong Women Series was written to showcase notable Strong Women in the world, broken down as continents. In honor of International Women's Day, and celebrating all women globally, the Series is being re-blogged. Read on
Strong Women of Australia / Oceania: Australia – A Curation
Credits: Left, Joey Csunyo / Unsplash; Right, Worldometers Introduction There are only 14 countries in the Australia/Oceania. Australia, which is the only continent that is also a country, has three countries; namely, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and part of Indonesia. Australia also has more female government leaders than any of the Continents that I have … Continue reading Strong Women of Australia / Oceania: Australia – A Curation
Strong Women of Asia
Source: Ballmemes.com The Strong Women Series has been an eye-opener for me as the blogger. I sincerely hope that those who have taken the time to read the Series thus far have learned something; not only about the various women highlighted, but also about each continent, and are hopefully spurred to learn more. The Series … Continue reading Strong Women of Asia
Strong Women of The South Americas
South America is a continent south of North America, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. There are 12 countries in the continent namely, ArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChile ColombiaEcuadorGuyanaParaguay PeruSurinameUruguayVenezuela Source: Huffington Post Strong Women cut across cultures and continents. They are the women who fight for causes that liberate and supports women. They also defy stereotypical … Continue reading Strong Women of The South Americas
Strong Women of The Americas – North II – Canada
Source: CanadasHistory.ca Preamble Successful women everywhere have been known to defy several odds in their pursuit of success. But those odds are immensely more for the Strong Women. In addition to all the challenges that women already face, the Strong Woman has more to contend with mentally. Mentally Strong Women though caring and nurturing, are … Continue reading Strong Women of The Americas – North II – Canada
Strong Women of The Americas – North: I
Credits: left - wisesayings.com, right - mapsofworld.com Thank you for reading the Strong Women Series. I hope that you found it informative. It has been a learning process as I have enjoyed writing and researching about these incredible women across the continents. So far, I have posted the Strong Women of The Bible in three-parts: … Continue reading Strong Women of The Americas – North: I
Strong Women: A Series – I-III – Strong Women in the Bible
I began the Strong Women in The Bible highlighting my favorites. I had to curtail the post for swift readability. This is the third and concluding post of the sub-series. You will find the previous posts here, Please read along and, at the end, nominate your favorite from the eight. If you have a Strong … Continue reading Strong Women: A Series – I-III – Strong Women in the Bible
Strong Women: A Series – I-II – Strong Women in the Bible
Credits: Unsplash I have eight (8) favorite Strong Women in the Bible. I highlighted Abigail in my previous post. We’ll continue today with Deborah, Dorcas, and Esther. Deborah Deborah was both a prophetess and a judge in Israel. A prophetess is a woman who God has chosen to carry His Word to His people (you … Continue reading Strong Women: A Series – I-II – Strong Women in the Bible
Strong Women: A Series – I-I – Strong Women in the Bible
Credits: Unsplash “Strong” is both an adverb and an adjective. Often when used to refer to a lady or woman, the first thought of “strong” is that of a forceful feminine. But, please if I may don my gift-of-teaching hat on for a second to educate us a little bit today - the word … Continue reading Strong Women: A Series – I-I – Strong Women in the Bible
Strong Women: A Series
Credits: Unsplash Historically, women were supposed to be seen and not heard;They were banished to the kitchen;And told to be subservient to men and their husbands; even girls to their male siblings!Historically, a woman’s role post-marriage was to care for everyone - husband, house, children, and sometimes in-laws;They were not allowed to vote;Nor to be … Continue reading Strong Women: A Series
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