In this final episode of the series, "Women in Politics", what is the reasoning behind engaging and encouraging more women into politics? 

I take a quick view on:

- Challenging the status quo

- What is the bigger picture

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Following on in the new series, this third episode on "Women in Politics", I take a quick view on the history of women in politics. 

- When did they gain the rights to vote?

- Allies in achieving these rights and considering taking the role.

- A world overview of current state of women in politics.

"As of 1 January 2021, the global share of women in national parliaments is 25.5 per cent, a slight increase from 24.9 per cent the year before.

Political will plays a role in advancing gender equality, particularly when it comes to appointing ministers. As a result, some countries saw dramatic increases in their share of women ministers in 2021.

Europe experienced the two biggest jumps in women’s political representation at the executive level in 2021. The share of women in government went from 8 per cent to 43 per cent in Lithuania, and more than doubled in Belgium, from 25 per cent to 57 per cent.

Namibia made the biggest leap forward in Sub-Saharan Africa, increasing its overall share of women ministers from 15 per cent to 39 per cent. Rwanda still leads the region, maintaining the largest share of women ministers at 54.8 per cent as well as topping the global charts again in the share of women parliamentarians.

In the Americas, the newly appointed government in the United States is shaping up to be the most gender-balanced in the country’s history: women in charge of ministerial portfolios rose from 17 per cent in 2020 to 46 per cent in 2021. The clear leader, however, both globally and in the region, is Nicaragua, with 58.82 per cent of ministries led by women."

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Following on in the new series, "Women in Politics", this week, I take a brief look at some iconic women in politics we can draw lessons from. Some of these women mentioned are Hillary Clinton and Theresa May. 

However, my main focus to draw on lessons were on:

Winne Mandela

Angela Merkel

Margaret Thatcher

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This June I will taking up a new series: "Women in Politics". What are some of their challenges of today including the patriarchy, sexism, ageism, confidence building and how we can encourage more women into politics.

In this first episode I reflect on my own journey so far on how being the child of a politician influenced my initial decision not to get involved.

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In this final part to the series, I introduce you to one of my Inner Circles, the Spartans. We have a short conversation on a handful of how we influence each other. You'll find traces of the elements of trust, respect and honesty we have talked about. Also the need for mentors, teachers, cheering you on and holding to account. All of the these, we've established are key to maintaining a strong inner circle. 

My guests; Selasi Adotevi and Maxine Ansah inspire me so much. They're candid go-getters who don't compromise of some fun too. Life is too short. Selasi shares a success story and we share times from holidaying and investing.

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This June I will taking up a anew series: "Women in Politics". What are some of their challenges of today including the patriarchy, sexism, confidence building and how we can encourage more women into politics.

Life is hard enough and during those hard times, nothing feels better than having someone or a group you can share your fears and doubts with.

In this second episode of the 4-part series I explore how we build a great inner circle. I talk about some key elements like trust, respect and honestly. the fact is that we need to be true to ourselves and own it. I also talk about the need to ensure you have mentors, peers and students within the circle to augment your overall growth and well-being. 

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Life is hard enough and during those hard times, nothing feels better than having someone or a group you can share your fears and doubts with.

In the first episode of this 4-part series I begin to explore why we need an inner circle, what is a shared purpose and how they serve us and finally look at some common types of circles.

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This episode is all about that sisterhood, brotherhood or networks we form to help us as we navigate our way through this life.

The question I pose is if these networks are serving us well and if not, is it time to say goodbye to some?

It's to help you reassess you own network and as aways tell me if you can relate.

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NEW MONTH - NEW SERIES

This May I will be exploring deeper into these networks. Join me for some more stories to encourage you.

How many times growing up did you think your parents or elders were talking rubbish? I often did and so this week I reflect on some of these  things and coming to realise sometimes the hard way what they meant. 

I also appreciate my mother for the patience and resilience she showed as a step-mother.

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