It is said that great things come in small packages and that is exceptionally true for Regina Clarkson, a young entrepreneur and a ‘Jill of trades’ . She is the founder and owner of Clarkson Cupcakes, a cupcake business that took Sierra Leone by storm. They are on a hiatus, learning and strategising to…

I have had 2 babies in the space of 2 years which means that for the last 2 years, I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding. When I got pregnant with my first child, I honestly gave not much thought to how I was going to feed the baby. I was more interested in the…

Sally Williams was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to immigrant parents from Sierra Leone. She likes to introduce herself as a fitness enthusiast with a background in Public Health and Nutrition. She schooled in Pennsylvania and Washington, DC obtaining a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Master’s Degree in Project Management. When she…

Sadia Bakarr is a Barrister and Solicitor in private law practice at Tanner Legal Advisory. In her free time, she is a fitness and gym freak who managed to lose 20kgs in the space of a year. Sadia Bakarr stands at 6’1ft so by any standard, she is above average in build and stature. Because…

Health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. I love this definition because it teaches you exactly what health is all about. I am pretty sure most people believe it is just the absence of disease. But it is beyond that,…

Ibrahim Yusuf Bangura is known to many as ‘Beloz’. He is an outstanding young lawyer who wears many hats. Dabbling in politics when required or showcasing his artistic talents on the worldwide stage whether it is acting, comedy or MCing. Quite an odd combination for many, but you may be intrigued by the finesse with...

In Africa as in many other places, sex is a taboo. Open discussions around sex are frowned upon, it’s no secret though that we indulge in the practice. This is confirmed by current estimates which indicate that roughly 83 million people are being added to the world’s population every year. – UNDP While this might…

I had a dream as a child and that vision did not die when I became a wife and a mother. Being a wife and a mom was just part of the dream. My children are my highest priority and that will never change, but attaining the top most level of my career is something…

He had a nice personality outside the home and he did all those things that were pleasing in the eyes of society. He gave me gifts, He said the right words but it was all for show. This made it difficult for people to notice my pain. During the first year of our marriage, I…

Lissom dream is the name of the brand I created and it is a custom cut-and-sew clothing line for young girls ranging from babyhood to age ten. Growing up as a kid and reading fairy tales throughout my childhood, I used to dream of being a princess. I loved to dress up in princess outfits…