Lagos, Nigeria · Women 18–35
Every Girl Initiative
An International Women’s Day career talk show helping young women build careers with confidence.
ProudToBeMe partnered with the Everygirl Initiative to deliver an International Women’s Day Career Talk Show in Lagos, connecting young urban women with female leaders from law, tech, finance and the creative industries.
30+
Young women took part
30+
Young women
Aged 18 to 35, from across Lagos.
80%
Felt more confident
Reported increased confidence to pursue their career goals.
65%
Want mentorship
Expressed interest in follow-up mentorship relationships.
At a glance
Format
Career talk show
Occasion
International Women’s Day
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Participants
30+ young women aged 18–35
Partner
Everygirl Initiative
About the programme
Helping young women see what is possible for them
Many talented young women never get the chance to hear directly from women who have built successful careers. This talk show changed that, giving participants a room full of role models and honest advice about getting started.
Female experts from law, tech, the creative industries and finance shared their journeys, the obstacles they faced and the lessons that helped them grow.
- Inspire career confidence and a strong professional identity
- Provide mentorship and exposure to female leaders across industries
- Encourage women to pursue careers in non-traditional sectors
Programme highlights
What the sessions covered
Practical, honest conversations designed to help young women take their next career step.
01
Leadership
What it takes to lead with confidence, in the workplace and in the community.
02
Career Planning
Setting goals, choosing a direction and mapping out the first steps.
03
Personal Branding
How to present yourself, your skills and your story with confidence.
04
Mentorship
Learning directly from women who have walked the path before.
05
Industry Insights
Real journeys from experts in law, tech, the creative industries and finance.
Want to speak at our next event?
We are always looking for women leaders to share their stories with the next generation.
Measured outcomes
What changed for participants
80%
Increased confidence
Participants felt more confident about pursuing their career goals.
65%
Interest in mentorship
Participants want ongoing mentoring relationships after the event.
4
Industries represented
Law, tech, the creative industries and finance, all in one room.
What’s next
Help us turn one day into lasting support
Demand was higher than the programme could hold, and a single day left little room for follow-up. With your support, we can give more young women the ongoing guidance they asked for.
Next steps
1
Multi-day mentorship workshops
Extending the programme so women get deeper, ongoing support.
2
An alumni network
Tracking long-term progress and keeping guidance going.
3
More places
Opening the programme to more of the young women who want to join.
