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Continue reading →: Welcome to My Blog: Thriving in this Wicked WorldThis blog offers a space to navigate the challenges of modern life as a Millennial/Gen-Z. The creator, with diverse experience in fields like banking, PR, and tech, aims to share insights on career, remote work, relationships, and travel. The blog promises relatable content and community support, advocating for thriving in…
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Continue reading →: My PCOS Story: Symptoms, Lifestyle Changes, and Getting Pregnant on the First TryWhen I left my doctor’s office with the PCOS diagnosis in my hand, I bawled my eyes out. The first time I ever heard about PCOS, I was an adult, probably over 20. I saw it online, but since it didn’t affect me, I didn’t pay much attention. As I…
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Continue reading →: Stop Pretending: 5 Signs Your Workplace is Toxic“People do not leave jobs, they leave managers.” Well, they also leave toxic work environments. As a working adult, you spend the majority of your time at your place of work. Imagine spending most of your life in a place that drains you, a place that makes your heart race…
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Continue reading →: Japa 101: How Enele Moved to Canada and Landed a Job in Just 5 WeeksIn January 2022, I got tired of living in Nigeria and moved from Lagos to England as an international student. I left behind an amazing job, a thriving freelancing career, and started from scratch in the UK. To survive, I did whatever I had to — including picking up shifts…
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Continue reading →: 8 Nigerians Share Their Thoughts On Women Out-Earning MenCan you date a guy who earns less than you? This post was originally written in 2021. I started my Instagram page @Giftwogu_blog to share perspectives on issues like this, especially from a female point of view, though I always welcome men to share their thoughts as well. Recently, I…
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Continue reading →: What Are We Really Celebrating on International Women’s Day?Today is International Women’s Day, and, as usual, companies are holding flashy events for their female employees. Every year, the same recycled celebrations take place, with women who’ve “made it” in their careers invited to “inspire” younger generations. Companies also produce videos featuring women in their organisations. But beneath the…
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Continue reading →: The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Career in Marketing Communications as a StudentIn October 2025, I’ll celebrate 7 years in the marketing communications industry, starting as a Content Manager. I’m here to encourage young people to explore this dynamic field through internships, volunteering, blogging, online courses, social media, mentoring, Canva skills, and joining marketing communities. Taking action and learning from hands-on experiences…
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Continue reading →: Good, Better, 2024: Growth, Challenges, and Everything in Between
It’s that time of year again when everyone starts sharing their wins. And if you didn’t exactly win this year, it’s easy to feel like you’ve failed. People post their wraps about how they bagged their dream jobs, moved to their dream countries, snagged their dream apartments, entered dream relationships,…
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Continue reading →: What No One Tells You About FreelancingFreelancing offers flexibility and independence, but it comes with significant challenges. These include financial instability, lack of structure, pricing difficulties, continuous skill development, the necessity for emergency savings, self-motivation, isolation, the importance of building a personal brand, proactive client outreach, and delivering excellent work. If you want to get into…
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