Ladies, let’s talk. For years, women have been making bold moves; running businesses, leading industries, and redefining success. But when it comes to investing and wealth-building, the world still acts like women don’t invest. Spoiler Alert : We do
At GetEquity, we know that women belong in finance, investing, and wealth creation, not just as participants, but as leaders. So this International Women’s Day, we’re not just celebrating women, we’re taking action.
We sat down with 10 incredible women from different industries to get the real scoop on their journeys—how they built their careers, the money lessons they’ve learned, and why investing is a MUST for every woman.
Today, we’re sharing the first 5 interviews—women who are taking charge of their financial futures and inspiring others to do the same.
Meet the First 5 Women Breaking Barriers
Read their interviews and get inspired.
ADORA NWODO
What is your name?
My name is Adora Nwodo
Tell us about your current role (What do you do?)
I am a platform engineering manager. I lead multiple engineering teams in the US, and I also run my ed- tech non-profit called NexaScale, where we connect people to simulate work experience opportunities that help them scale their careers. We currently have a work-experience partnership with Miva University, and we are empowering the Miva students as they collaborate and build things in simulated work settings.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry?
I’ve always wanted to work with computers since I was a child, so I’ve been very intentional about starting a tech career. About my current roles, I’ve also realized recently that I like to empower people and work through people. That has led me to taking on more roles that have to do with leadership, strategy, and people management, still within tech.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
For me, the most rewarding part is when I’m able to lead my team to hit a milestone, or unblock a major issue. It makes me happy knowing I help move our work forward and inspire others.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to women entering your field? *
Advocate for yourself unapologetically. Praise yourself, get sponsors that can help your career, be aggressive about your growth, and always ask for things. You have more capacity than you think.
How do you approach financial growth and investments in your career? *
Right now, I’m focused on consistently outearning myself, investing in myself so that I can set myself up for more future earnings, and putting my money into opportunities like stocks, real estate, and promising projects.
What’s one financial lesson you’ve learned that every woman should know? *
Open your mouth and ask for the money you deserve. There are already many principalities attempting to low-ball you. Don’t be one of them. There’s a quote that says “Know your worth and add tax” I rate it.
What are some key trends shaping your industry right now?
100% artificial intelligence. There’s a lot of work going on with deep learning and neural networks to build smarter systems that learn and improve over time. We’re also seeing more use of machine learning to automate tasks and make better decisions, which is changing how we work every day.
Quantum computing isn’t shaping the industry yet, but it’s about to. I saw a tweet from Satya (Microsoft’s CEO) days ago and I was in awe. When quantum computers come, the entire industry will change. It’s crazy and interesting at the same time.
How do you think women can better position themselves for leadership roles?
First, by building confidence, investing heavily in networking with the right people, adding value in spaces they find themselves in, and asking for those leadership roles.
What’s the biggest change you’d like to see for women in your industry?
I want to see more women leading global businesses. I also want to lead one too.
What would you say your favourite quote on career, money, or empowerment is?
“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” – Nelson Mandela
PEACE OBINANI
What is your name?
My name is Peace Obinani
Tell us about your current role (What do you do?)
I’m the Founder & Creative Director, Produced by Lucid
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry?
I stumbled into event production in 2013, and it was the first thing that ever put “proper” money in my pocket. At first, it was just a gig, but over time, I realized how much I loved the process. Now, I run my own event production company, channeling my passion and creativity into experiences for brands and individuals. That thrill of bringing ideas to life and seeing people experience something I created is what inspired me to pursue this career.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
For me, it’s having a creative outlet where I can bring unique ideas to life for clients. Seeing an idea go from concept to reality and watching people experience something we’ve built from scratch is incredibly fulfilling.
But beyond that, it’s also about my team. I get to work with young, talented people, and I see them grow, learn, and thrive in this industry. Just like I was given an opportunity when I started, I now get to create those same opportunities for others. Knowing that the work we do doesn’t just impact clients but also helps my team build their careers and earn a living makes me happy.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to women entering your field?
Before jumping in, do your research. Understand the industry, the demands, the challenges, and the financial side of things. The industry might look glamorous from the outside, but behind the scenes, it takes strategy, structure, and resilience to build a sustainable business. So, treat it like a real business, not just a passion project or hobby.
How do you approach financial growth and investments in your career?
I play the long game when it comes to money. Wealth isn’t built overnight, so I focus on consistency and intentionality. I’m a heavy saver, I believe in always having a financial cushion, whether it’s for future investments, unexpected expenses, or just peace of mind.
When it comes to investing, I’m very cautious. I only put money into opportunities I fully understand and I do my due diligence because I’d rather have steady, reliable growth than take unnecessary risks. I also believe in financial discipline, budgeting carefully, managing expenses wisely, and ensuring that my spending aligns with my long-term goals.
What’s one financial lesson you’ve learned that every woman should know?
The biggest financial lesson I’ve learned is that money is a tool. Chasing money for the sake of it can feel like a rat race, but when you focus on what you’re passionate about and build something meaningful around it, the money will follow.
How can women better position themselves for leadership roles?
I believe women can position themselves for leadership by being intentional about it. This means investing in yourself, constantly honing your skills, seeking opportunities to improve, and being in the right spaces and conversations. Don’t downplay your achievements or shrink back. It’s also important to build a solid network. Nurture relationships both vertically and horizontally, so you have your own community of support and opportunities.
What’s the biggest change you’d like to see for women in your industry? I’d love to see more women in the industry treating their businesses as brands and positioning themselves for bigger opportunities. I think there’s so much potential when you’re intentional about how you present your work, tell your brand story, and plan for growth. I want to see more women building businesses that can scale globally.
What would you say your favourite quote on career, money, or empowerment is?
“Bet on yourself and you will win everytime”
NAOMI ASUQUO
What is your name?
My name is Naomi Asuquo
Tell us about your current role
I’m a Treasury Associate
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry?
I initially didn’t set out to pursue a career in finance. I found myself drawn to it as I gained experience. Maybe it’s because I have a strong aptitude for working with numbers.
Over time, I’ve developed a genuine interest in how treasury operations contribute to an organization’s overall success. This has turned into a rewarding and fulfilling career path. I’m eager to continue growing and expanding my skills in Treasury.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and seeing how the work I do directly impacts the financial success of my company.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to women entering your field?
One piece of advice I would give to women entering my field is to be AUDACIOUS. Build a strong network of mentors and peers because confidence will take you far.
How do you approach financial growth and investments in your career?
I focus on optimizing treasury operations- staying informed, improving cash flow forecasts and optimizing payables processes.
What’s one financial lesson you’ve learned that every woman should know?
I’ll say never be afraid to seek advice from peers or mentors on budgeting and saving.
What are some key trends shaping your industry right now?
Better collaboration with IT as regards to cybersecurity and more involvement in ESG goals.
How can women better position themselves for leadership roles?
Women should be confident, emotionally intelligent, have great communication skills and strive for work life balance by setting boundaries, prioritizing self care and managing stress.
What’s the biggest change you’d like to see for women in your industry? *
I would like to see greater representation in leadership roles for women in Treasury
What would you say your favourite quote on career, money, or empowerment is?
“Don’t tell me what I can’t do. I know exactly what I can do”
ESTHER DIKE
What is your name?
My name is Esther Dike
Tell us about your current role (What do you do?)
I’m a UX designer with an MSc in User Experience Engineering. I design products and services that don’t just look good but actually work well, making life easier for users while helping businesses achieve their goals.
What can you say inspired you to pursue a career in your industry?
I’ve always loved helping people reach their goals, and I’ve always wanted to make an impact in some way. Being able to shape how people experience a product or service and actually help them achieve what they set out to do is what inspires me the most.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
Seeing people interact with something I designed and knowing it makes their lives easier is the best feeling.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to women entering your field?
It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it. Don’t limit yourself, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.
How do you approach financial growth and investments in your career?
Honestly, I’m still figuring it out. Financial intelligence is something I’m working on, and I’m always looking for ways to get better at it.
What’s one financial lesson you’ve learned that every woman should know?
Budget as best as you can and make sure you’re investing in the right platforms.
What are some key trends shaping your industry right now?
Web3 is making a big impact, and it’s exciting to see where it’s headed.
How can women better position themselves for leadership roles?
By stepping up and taking the lead. When you show initiative and confidence, people will recognize your leadership.
What’s the biggest change you’d like to see for women in your industry?
I’d love to see true gender balance, with just as many women in the industry as men.
What would you say your favourite quote on career, money, or empowerment is?
“No matter who you are or where you come from, let your actions be loud enough to speak for you behind closed doors.”
NNENNA AMAGWULA
What is your name?
Nnenna Amagwula
Tell us about your current role (What do you do?)
I’m the COO of DO Bowls, I currently oversee the daily operations at a fast growing hospitality business. My role can take several quick turns, but having satisfied customers and happy workers always remain at the center of it all.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry?
I’ll say two words, “Growth and efficiency”. I spent a long time with the founder and saw first hand how she juggled keeping the staff productive and motivated, and growing the business. This somehow kept me glued and I have been a part of it since then.
What would you say is the most rewarding part of your job?
The most rewarding part is truly satisfied and loyal customers. Nothing more rewarding than a first timer eventually returning and referring and talking about how much they love our products.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to women entering your field?
There will be good days and there will be bad days. It’s just business, nothing personal.
How do you approach financial growth and investments in your career?
Keeping our customers happy gives the most ROI. Also having an open mind to opportunities and to trying new things.
What’s one financial lesson you’ve learned that every woman should know?
You make more money when you spend money delegating tasks to the right people.
What are some key trends shaping your industry right now?
Finding the balance between comfort food and something out of the ordinary. Happy to say that we at DO Bowls are peaking mastery of this!
How can women better position themselves for leadership roles?
I’ll say starting from junior roles would be great to grasp the core objectives of the business/firm/industry that you’re in. You get to learn from leaders and build the necessary soft and hard skills needed to grow the business.
P.S: You don’t have to start at the bottom for every new firm if it’s within the same industry as the last.
What’s the biggest change you’d like to see for women in your industry?
Embracing change and building in line with that change.
What would you say your favourite quote on career, money, or empowerment is?
“Having no problems is the biggest problem of all”
Stay Tuned for Part 2!
We’re just getting started! In a few days, we’ll drop Part 2, featuring five more women who are owning their financial journeys and showing us what’s possible.
Here’s the thing: Investing isn’t complicated, and you don’t need millions to start. Women who invest build wealth, gain financial independence, and create opportunities for themselves and future generations.
And guess what? You can start today. Yes, YOU! Even with just ₦100K, you can start investing on GetEquity and take control of your financial future.Read the interviews, get inspired, and take action! Because this year, we’re not just celebrating. We’re Accelerating Action.