Chisom Winifred

It was anti-colonial nationalist Mahatma Gandhi who smartly opined; ‘be the change you wish to see in the world’. This quote rings true for Glenda Kundishora, the founder of SHADEbygnk, an inclusive online makeup store, offering quality products for every complexion. Glenda was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but...

Harnessing the vast benefits of aromatherapy to create solutions focused products for a healthier and sustainable lifestyle is Sarah L Le Mercier, founder of Duchy Designs Home Spa. Founded on a strong foundation to help others suffering from different ailments and mental health issues like her mother did and...

ÌSIMI, the Yoruba word for ‘rest’ or ‘peace of mind’, aptly captures all that holistic and wellness brand Isimi: Home and Habit is about. The Yoruba, an ethnic group originating from West Africa, are known for their use of medicinal plants as a fundamental component of the African traditional...

For years, the beauty industry tended to exclude women of colour, making it near impossible for black women to find representation and self-expression through makeup. But thanks to beauty activists and challenger brands who called out this exclusion not just for black women but for all skin tones and...

It’s no secret that how you see yourself greatly impacts your identity, how you view the world and how you process events in your life. Whether we view ourselves in a negative or positive light, this influences the choices we make, what we believe we can achieve and influences...

Have you ever considered skincare as an act of self-love? Well, this is Becky Shobande’s perspective on skincare and the foundation on which her brand, My Glow Secrets, was built.  My Glow Secrets is a black-owned, UK-based, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and natural skincare brand, with top quality, naturally formulated products...

With the wide variety of skin care products in the market today, choosing the right products for your skin type and skin needs is très important. Switching to all-natural skincare products is a great investment in health and sustainability, as these support long-term skin health and are better for...

We heard her screams first, “I’ll kill you before you kill me!” followed by painful, heartbreaking sobs of someone that sounded like she was receiving heavy, physical blows. Neighbours rushed to the house to help, it turned out that Adaeze was beating her mom - again. By then, almost...

“Revamp your cv, go for training, register for online courses and learn new skills, be employable, learn how to meet targets and deadlines”. These are some of the statements employees and job seekers hear on daily basis. But has anyone ever considered that this is a one-sided conversation? How about...

A few days ago, I was working on a strategy campaign for a client, we were trying to incorporate influencer marketing, to reach his target audience faster. Whilst considering the people to engage for the campaign, we wrote down names and decided on which ones to use. I and...