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Yes to Black Girl Magic! The selection of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice-presidential running mate is bigger than an individual choice.

This is not just a victory for Kamala Harris. Ms.Harris is the embodiment of the growing political power of Black women to make demands within the corridors of power, and the political sophistication to ensure that those demands are met.

It is not just about this one Black woman and her success. The selection is a win for all women of colour who have higher political ambitions, Black women operatives who want to have more say in how campaigns are run, and Black women voters who want to see themselves among the many candidates the party fields every election.

When asked on what she wanted her daughter to know she said,"what's important for my daughter to know is that, if you are fortunate to have opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well."

Who run the world? Girls!

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Get your Inspo:

Luvvie Ajayi isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you.

"Your silence serves no one," says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed proffesional troublemaker.

In this bright, uplifting talk, Ajayi shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down, and encourages all of us to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable. >>WATCH MORE

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Sis, secure the bag:

Many women thrive in the corporate space, while many others have the business acumen to start and establish multi-billion empires. However, starting a business as a young woman is no small decision.

Despite the countless sacrifices and challenges small business owners face, an overwhelming 84 percent of small business owners would do it all over again.

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and starting a business of your own, there are some key steps you need to take first.

Below are some of the top tips compiled from seeing what successful entrepreneurs do and seeing those who come up short not do. >>READ MORE

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Book Review:

Even hugely successful people can fall into predictable routines.

Shonda Rhimes, creator of the shows Grey's Anatomy and Scandal, found herself in one of these ruts, afraid to try anything new.

“Year of Yes” is a 2015 memoir about Executive Television Producer Shonda Rhimes and her journey through improving her life by saying "YES" to facing her fears and overcoming life obstacles.>>WATCH MORE

Career Boss Moves:

Teamwork forms the backbone of any Organization.

Effective teams require people with different strengths to work together in new ways and at greater speeds to achieve top-notch results.

Good team members can learn some simple things that will make them great team members. The following points outline seven essential characteristics of a team player and why they are important. >>READ MORE

We are always excited to hear from you.

We would love to know the online resources you are using to advance your career as a young woman.

Do send us an article or a video through our moderator at:
s.njogu@dotconnectafrica.org and we will feature it as a guest post in our next monthly release.

If you want to learn more, we would love to talk to you. Holla our FemPower team at: eoi@dotconnectafrica.org

As always, we value your feedback.

Love,

Shalom Njogu,
Moderator,
FemPower Forum.

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