The Women Powering South Korea’s Next Technology Revolution
By Blossom Ukoha In Seoul, the future of technology is being built in places that look very different from one another: inside a global internet platform, a messaging ecosystem used by millions, an AI research laboratory, a venture capital firm backing AI native startups, a university lab working on explainable artificial intelligence, and the software division of one of the world’s largest automakers. What connects these spaces is increasingly the presence of women shaping what comes next. South Korea is already a global technology powerhouse, known for semiconductors, electronics, automobiles, telecommunications and increasingly artificial intelligence. Yet women remain underrepresented at the highest levels of the technology economy. Against that backdrop, a group of Korean women are occupying influential positions across platforms, AI research, digital transformation, entrepreneurship and investment. Their stories demonstrate that technology leadership is no longer confined to engineering laboratories or semiconductor factories. It increasingly encompasses the platforms people…
Meet Vicky Seymour: The British Diplomat Bringing Global Experience to Nigeria
“I am delighted to be taking up the role of Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. I look forward to getting to know this extraordinary…
Beyond the “Big Four”: Why Emerging Markets Are Becoming Friendlier to Women Founders
A woman in Nairobi has spent months building a technology business from a problem she knows intimately. In Bengaluru, another founder is turning an…
7 Things to Know About Ruthe Farmer: The Woman Advancing Women and Underrepresented Talent in Technology
“We see these kids as an investment opportunity. If I invest in you succeeding, you’re going to pay it forward to other people. When…
10 Strategic Money Lessons Every Rural Woman Should Know Before Taking a Loan
By Blossom Ukoha “An informed borrower is an empowered entrepreneur.” When María Elena, a small-scale vegetable farmer in rural Peru, began seeing more demand…
The Rise of Afro-Minimalism: Blending Heritage Fabrics with Modern Interiors
By Candy Swiss “A home should not only reflect where you are going; it should honour where you come from.” Maya had just moved…
Red Lipstick: The History Behind the Boldest Beauty Statement
By Blossom Ukoha “If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.” — Coco Chanel Imagine owning a beauty product so powerful that it was…
Do Boards With Women in the Room Really Make Better Long-Term Decisions?
By Blossom Ukoha “Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” — Verna Myers, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Every…
The 21 Day Desk Job Reset: Simple Movement for Busy Professional Women
By Blossom Ukoha “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn By 10:00 a.m., many professional…
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: What Her Years at UN Women Taught the World About Policy
By Janet Coin Imagine two countries making the same promise to empower women. One launches awareness campaigns, celebrates International Women’s Day, and delivers inspiring…
Honourable Djami Diallo Takes the Helm of One of Guinea’s Most Strategic Ministries
By Blossom Ukoha “The education of women is the foundation upon which every successful society is built.” — Graça Machel Graça Machel’s words speak…
Breaking Barriers, Powering Nations: The Extraordinary Journey of Fatoumata Sanogo
By Blossom Ukoha Oil and gas is one of the world’s most demanding industries, where success is measured by precision, resilience, and the ability…
