Such a strong personality! Assertive, bold, epitome of beauty and an embodiment of grace. Thank you Chimamanda for sharing your thoughts on this platform
I'm a Ghanaian Mom and this bit about 'being sensible and being a doctor,a lawyer;teacher;pilot' resonates with me.The saving grace for my children is I'd seen a Chinese proverb earlier on in my parenting vocation:
Do not bring a child up in your world for their world may not be like yours.
Balancing this proverb and travelling widely;also bearing in mind that children will grow up and MUST 'put bacon on the table' has been the compass for my career counselling personally and professionally.
Realy you suffer from depression? "Destigmatising depression, hah, another turning point in Chimamanda's talk. You are our African pride. I love you a lot
This woman gives me no peace😖 I love her❤️ I wish writing was taken as serious as some careers or fields, maybe some of us would do what we love with no fear of. Chimamanda is the IT woman for me❤️
Its funny how she says nobody knows where Nigeria is'. I've worked with an Australian for a year now, and he had the gumption to refer me to as a Nigerian to his colleagues. My heart just sank and something die within me. I was like, "What? I have been working with you for a year now and you think I am Nigerian. I am Kenyan for Chrissake, and these 2 countries are worlds apart! The least you can do is get my nationality right" It's like saying a Greek is a British. I mean, nothing against Nigerians or the British, but get my country right. You wouldn't refer to a Swedish as Italian, would you? Or a German as Turkish, would you?
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Be The Change
The Women's Center
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The 32nd Annual Leadership Conference The Women's Center April 14, 2018