Experts Push Integrity, Ownership Thinking at Bloom Conversations 3.0

Sunday Ehigiator 

Leading female executives have stressed the need for integrity and an ownership mindset as critical drivers of success for women in corporate Nigeria at the third edition of The Bloom Conversations with Sola, held in Lekki, Lagos.

The exclusive, invitation-only gathering brought together about 40 professional women across various industries for a day of intensive engagement focused on leadership, wealth creation, and personal development.

Founded in 2023 by Oluwasola Obagbemi, the platform is designed to provide a safe and empowering environment where women can share experiences and gain practical insights into navigating the complexities of modern corporate life.

Delivering a keynote session, Founder and President of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wosu, called on women to rethink traditional career aspirations by embracing ownership thinking as a pathway to long-term financial independence.

“For too long, the corporate narrative for women has been centered on climbing the ladder for a better paycheck. To build a lasting legacy, women must move beyond the safety of a salary and embrace the mindset of an owner. It is about transitioning from being a participant in the economy to becoming a stakeholder.”

Hunponu-Wosu added that platforms such as Bloom Conversations are essential in equipping women with the knowledge required to build sustainable wealth and achieve holistic stability.

Also speaking, Executive Director, Financial Strategy at Sahara Group, Moroti Adedoyin-Adeyinka, emphasised that professional success must be anchored on strong personal values.

“Conversations like these are of the utmost importance for young corporate women because success in a complex world isn’t just about navigating the room; it’s about the substance you bring into it.

“Hard and smart work is crucial, but character is the compass. For corporate women to break through barriers, there must be as much intentionality about our integrity as there is about our technical delivery.”

In her opening remarks, Obagbemi highlighted the broader vision of the initiative, noting its commitment to raising well-rounded women who can excel professionally without compromising their identity.

“The Bloom Conversations is creating a pipeline of women who are not only technically proficient but also emotionally and socially equipped to handle the pressures of the corporate world without losing their sense of self. Women are not made to be just one thing; women are made for more,” she said.

The 3.0 edition builds on previous gatherings that featured notable industry leaders, including Folake Soetan, Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric, and Adenike Macaulay, CEO of Wakanow, during the second edition.The inaugural event also hosted speakers such as Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Folake Sanu, and Nkiru Olumide-Ojo.