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Here's what we got today:

• Start-Up Story: The Inspiring Pivot of Sheena Paul

• Bookclub: Start With Why

• Inspiration: Spotlight on Leadership: Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry

• Opportunities: Scholarship Alert!!!

• Speaking & Job Opportunities

BUSINESS

CrowdStrike Transforms Security with Cloud Platform…

Recently, a CrowdStrike update caused many computers to crash globally and get stuck in restart loops, affecting important places like airports and hospitals. The company's top female executives, Jennifer Johnson and Cathleen Anderson, led it through this tough time. Both women are pioneers in the industry and here’s what you should know about them.

Jennifer Johnson, CMO

Jennifer Johnson is CrowdStrike's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She’s all about innovation and strategic growth. Jennifer leads the global marketing efforts, shaping CrowdStrike's brand and story to keep it ahead in the ever-changing security world. With her rich marketing experience, she collaborates with the cyber community to deliver effective message campaigns to clients and industry stakeholders. Her leadership has solidified CrowdStrike as a trusted name in cybersecurity.

Cathleen Anderson - Chief Legal Officer

Cathleen Anderson is the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at CrowdStrike. She manages the company’s legal strategies, compliance, and risk management. With decades of experience in tech and cybersecurity law, Cathleen guides CrowdStrike through the complex regulatory landscape. Her legal expertise supports the company’s operations and growth. Cathleen’s commitment to fairness and strict compliance ensures that CrowdStrike provides top-notch cybersecurity solutions and stands out as a leading organization.

STARTUP STORY

The Inspiring Pivot of Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon

Discover how Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is making a dent in the retail industry with her program, The Village Market. Featured in Forbes, her work highlights the power of community-driven entrepreneurship.

Starting as a quarterly event in 2016 to showcase Black-owned businesses, The Village Market has evolved into The Village Retail, a permanent retail space in Atlanta's Ponce City Market. This platform empowers solopreneurs by offering exposure and sales opportunities, focusing on high-quality products and comprehensive marketing, branding, and operations support.

Read the full article here: She Pivoted A Business Model. Now, This Retailer Profits From Uplifting Solopreneurs

BOOK CLUB

Start with WHY is Simon’s first and most popular book, having earned a spot on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. In this book, Simon shows that the leaders who’ve had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way—and it’s the opposite of what everyone else does. Simon calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired.

And it all starts with WHY.

Here are some key takeaways from the book:

1. Know Your Purpose:

   Sinek says that the best leaders and companies always consider why they do what they do. Instead of just focusing on making stuff or how they make it, they start with their purpose. This purpose makes people trust and believe in them.

2.  The Golden Circle:

   Sinek explains a cool idea called the Golden Circle. It has three parts: Why (your belief), How (your actions), and What (your product). Most people talk about what they do first, then how, and finally, why. But great leaders do the opposite—they start with why they do it, which gets people more excited and connected to their cause.

3. Inspiring Others:

   Good leaders inspire others, not just tell them what to do. Leaders who know their why can create a vision that people want to be a part of. They don't use tricks or rewards to get people to follow them; instead, they share their beliefs and values, making others want to join them in their journey.

Overall, Sinek’s Start with Why highlights the power of having a clear, authentic purpose. By starting with "Why," leaders can inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

Happy Reading!

INSPIRATION

Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry: First Black Female President of the World Maritime University

Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry is the first black female president of World Maritime University (WMU). An international lawyer and global expert in maritime law and labour standards, she’s known for her passion for sustainability and innovation. Her career began at the University of the West Indies. Appointed by the International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General, Dr. Doumbia-Henry is the first woman and person from a developing country to lead WMU.

Before WMU, she held senior roles at the International Labour Organization (ILO), where she made history as the first woman Director of the International Labour Standards Department. One of her major achievements was creating the Maritime Labour Convention, which 91 countries have ratified.

To read more about her visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra_Doumbia-Henry

OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!!!

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Call For Application: NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (NIGERIA AND GHANA)

• Apply to GrowthX Accelerator – Cohort 5