"It’s really about cohesively thinking of the job to be done, thinking about the tools in your toolkit and then bringing these things together in a way that drives results. I think a lot of myself as a conductor of an orchestra"

"As a leader, it’s easy to focus on what’s going to happen, and how. Spending time going through the ‘why’ really helped the team rally and come together"

"Leadership is never a solo act. The best leaders lift as they rise, creating environments where people feel valued, challenged and empowered to do their best work"

"We had the insights, we had the data, we had the stories — we just had to start acting on them"

"I realized that a core part of this has to be the elevation of our brand and telling our story in a more creative way, in a more engaging way, on a bigger scale"

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal."

"Mutually beneficial relationships. Helping others has helped me throughout my career. Business leads come from people unexpectedly, often months after a random discussion. And this all starts with trying to figure out how to help others. I have learned over the years to focus on what I can give instead of what I can get. It’s a discipline that I continue to strive to uphold."

"Connecting with people is the only way you can build a successful business. Try to find people who you think will disagree with you, especially early on. You may not change your idea, but you will refine it, if needed, and strengthen your conviction."

"Chase down opportunities, especially the ones that frighten you a little bit. Those are the ones that will ultimately yield the most personal growth, satisfaction, and value."

"I’m able to bring everything that I have to offer to this position, which is wonderful, because I know that as a Black woman, people don’t always get those opportunities."

"In the face of difficult circumstances, be responsive, not reactive, Dara advises. There are things you can’t control, and there are things you can control. Separate the two."

"Being a bold woman means standing firm in your purpose despite challenges."

"Business is an enabler of good, it's not just about money, it's not just about revenue, it can bring other people up it can raise other people because you build a successful business."

"By taking advantage of this nature's gift, the aggregate values of the larger society are inculcated, acquired and enhanced. So womanhood presents itself a positive direction for the wider society."

"Life has taught me to be humble, make friends with those who want to be friendly and help the society as much as I can."

"Life has taught me to be helpful, honest with myself. It has helped me to be able to make a contribution when I can, know that there are ups and downs in life. It’s not always up."

"Keeping up appearances is the most expensive thing in the world."

"I Am Not One Thing: Breaking The Mould to Achieve Your Full Potential."

"Live a life in alignment with their true passions and purpose, and create meaningful change in the world."

"“I hope women will say, this was the moment we became visible. This office wasn’t just symbolic; it was systemic.”"

"“We are laying the foundation for a future where no woman is left behind, no matter her income or location.”"

"“We see media not just as a platform, but a catalyst for social impact. We’re shifting mindsets, elevating community solutions, and putting women’s health squarely in the public consciousness.”"

"Tears don’t solve the problem, it only relieves the tension you are feeling"

"Difficult to say, but do it I must because someone else might just be going through this"

"It is an honour to be part of something so great. Everyone did everything in togetherness and that made us all multitalented."

"My spoon was so silver it was nearly platinum"

"From a very early age, I was made to believe that I can."

"you can't belong to a club you don’t want to join."

"You’ve got to conduct yourself in a way that is above board, even if this is to your own cost."

"I am driven by the desire to leave an impact to contribute to growth and development of the fash-tech industry in Africa."

"" I am going to revolutionise fashion commerce in Nigeria and Africa using the internet." Honey speaking on her big dream to bridge the fashion gap in Africa by leveraging on technology"

"In 2018, Ogundeyi was appointed to Facebook SME Council for Nigeria. In 2016 She was listed by the World Economic Forum as one of the top 10 innovators in Africa as well 10 most influential young Nigerians under 40 in Technology. In 2014 She has was listed by Forbes as one of the Top 10 women emerging entrepreneurs to watch in Africa. She has also been recognised as a One Young World Ambassador, a Junior Achievement Nigeria Ambassador and mentors and leads various women in tech initiatives."

"staying current and ahead of the curve is the route to success."

"Whether it’s your gender, your race or your religion, you must remain focused on how you can improve your skills and your knowledge base, remain professional no matter what circumstances you see, and conduct yourself with integrity. Invariably the promotions will come."

"The important thing is not allowing those challenges to distract you."

"Changing your perspective on things is very important."

"What might have seemed difficult to do, becomes quite simple."

"Once you change your mind set about something, for example, about your ability to take on a new challenge or move to another country, it changes the way you look at it"

"“We are building the largest learning platform in Africa. We are solving a real problem of lack of access to quality education in Africa.” Honey on the mission behind Edukoya."

"" There are also no incentives to encourage more investment in technology. So whilst there is a growing interest in Nigeria’s technology scene, it remains very difficult to access funding for technology startups especially for companies like Fashpa, who need growth funds to scale." Honey on the challenges in the African TECH industry"

"To change the way African’s shop for fashion is my mission, my passion and life’s work."

"I believe the magnificence of creation is enough inspiration for faith."

"All around us, there are opportunities to create moonshots. What is the purpose of education if not to help you 10X the quality of your life with the opportunities available to you, helping you go beyond limits?"

"Self-evaluation is key on an ongoing basis to ensure that you are making intended progress."

"“We need a continental-focused solution that is developed by the [African Union], and targets making the trade agreement a mechanism for local industrialisation,”"

"Parents with children can deposit money into this wallet and their kids have access to it for needs within and/or outside school premises."

"Little is essentially a pocket money card. It comes with a personalised debit card with a security pin, for children aged nine and above to use and a mobile app for the parents to send money, monitor and set boundaries."

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams , living the life you have imagined, What is worth doing is worth doing well."

"Watever u sow u shall reap. Do unto others what you wish them to do unto You.'"