By JKNewsMedia
DYNAMIC WOMEN leaders from media, business, education, fintech, philanthropy, and community development will converge for the maiden Sisters’ Hangout, an initiative of Women of Substance (WoS) founded by broadcast media consultant Ms. Ify Onyegbule, Director General, Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) and Executive Director, Women Awareness for Sustainable Empowerment Initiative (WASEI).
The event is designed to provide a strategic platform for women to connect, share insights, and create actionable partnerships in a statement issued.
It notes that the exclusive lunch-table conversation, conceived for women by women and powered by women, promises to blend professional empowerment with practical guidance, featuring an impressive roster of industry specialists who will contribute to discussions across multiple sectors.
Exhibiting an array of female professionals, WoS’ statement notes that Petra Akinti Onyegbule, corporate communications strategist, will guide attendees on sustaining brand relevance through storytelling and leadership communication, emphasising how to maintain visibility in competitive markets.
Also, Theresa Moses, journalist, humanitarian, and Chief Executive Officer, Vita Baites Foods, will discuss her dual role managing media enterprises and a growing FMCG brand, drawing from her experience as convener of Pad Me A Girl Initiative and Chairperson of Nigeria Online Media Alliance (NOMA).
Others are: Anthonia Ojenagbon, founder of Silton African Kitchen, will address the challenges of large-scale catering while maintaining quality, sharing strategies for operating effectively outside one’s comfort zone.
Chioma Iroabuchi, digital transformation and fintech leader, will provide practical guidance for women exploring technology and process optimisation, detailing initial steps into the fintech ecosystem.
Award-winning journalist Oluwatomisin Adebukola will share her experiences in grassroots development, highlighting how community-driven initiatives can create tangible impact.
While Olayinka Mayaki-Yusuf, general manager of Shipshape Cleaners Limited, will break down the operations of a competitive service industry, focusing on project management and business sustainability.
Also, Temitayo Oluwatobi Adetoba, data scientist and girls’ education advocate, will demonstrate how data informs decision-making and why women should leverage opportunities in the rapidly growing data sector.
Educator and relationship coach Cordy Nachi Opara will explore leadership in family settings, offering guidance on nurturing children with diverse personalities.
Chief Yinka Kenny, seasoned broadcast journalist and gender advocate, will recount challenges faced by women in media while sharing strategies to navigate and thrive in the industry.
Ijeoma Uzozie Mark-Abii, estate surveyor and travel consultant, will demystify tourism and hospitality business operations, while author and humanitarian Anusiem DO (Nwachukwu Delphine Onyinye) will recount the impact of empowerment programs on women through her Brisa Women Foundation.
Then, United Kingdom-based and trained therapist, Wemimo Adebiyi will address child mental health, education systems, and effective home communication strategies.
Janey Molara Wilson, a champion for women’s development and community engagement, will provide mentorship and thought leadership.
Emergency Room (ER) nurse and aesthetic medicine specialist Anu Obafemi will offer practical guidance on self-care and wellness.
Visa officer Elizabeth Irikefe Thomas will share insights on navigating UK, US, Canada, and Schengen visa processes for professional women.
Consultant family physician Dr Nimi Ekere will highlight child and family wellness while emphasising women’s health leadership.
Confidence coach Amaka Chibuzo Obi, founder of Wives Roundtable, will provide practical strategies for self-empowerment, while CEO and creative director Damilola Katherine Oladunjoye will inspire attendees to pursue creative entrepreneurship with purpose.
Global social innovator Iruoma Chy Ofortube will bring expertise on women’s health equity and patient advocacy, while broadcaster Funmi I. Omoboriowo will mentor emerging media professionals.
Humanitarian leader Iwelu Ezinwa will detail impactful community programs for women and children.
Stressing the Hangout’s objective, Onyegbule said; “Women must step out, connect, network, and impact. No one is coming to hand your opportunities; you must reach out and take them. This Hangout gives women the runway to do exactly that.”
She described the gathering as a space for intellectual exchange, mentorship, and long-term collaboration, enabling women to translate networking into meaningful action.
Onyegbule brings over twenty years of broadcast consultancy experience to the initiative. As DG, IBC, Owerri, she has recruited and trained broadcasters, established media stations, and advised high-net-worth clients and organisations.
Her leadership of WoS and the WASEI positions her at the forefront of female advocacy in media and society.
The Sisters’ Hangout is structured to maximise engagement through interactive discussions, mentorship opportunities, and practical takeaways for participants, she asserted.
Speaking further, she noted that the programme is designed to foster collaboration across industries, amplify women’s voices, and build leadership and confidence, while inspiring community impact and strategic partnerships among women-owned businesses.
Onyegbule stressed: “With an emphasis on professional growth, practical guidance, and actionable insight, the inaugural event is set to establish a benchmark for women-focused empowerment initiatives in Nigeria.
“Our attendees can expect to benefit from cross-industry networking, mentorship, and real-world guidance, bridging gaps between ambition and opportunity across media, business, fintech, health, education, and social innovation.
“In addition, WoS’ maiden Sisters’ Hangout aims to create lasting value, promoting sustainable leadership, strategic collaboration, and empowerment for women determined to shape industries and influence communities,” she attested.
