"I feel more empowered"
Speak and Inspire

"I feel more empowered"

Before this program, I never knew I had so many stories worth sharing. I was afraid to share them, thinking that I did i would be judged. The fear of being judged held me down, so I wanted to be perfect and has always been preparing. 

After going through this program, I feel more empowered to go out there, to show my stories and more confident that my imperfection is what will lead me to perfection.

Olawale Akanbi

Group Head, Marketing - Quickteller

Lagos, Nigeria

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