IT'S US...THE LADIES AT WCAN!
You've attended our events. You've read our posts and followed us on our social media outlets, but do you know ALL of us? Yes, that's right! There is a full team of 10 women behind all the events and content that you see. A team of women who drink Supermalt in champagne flutes and wine glasses. A team of women who shaku-shaku over brunch. A team of women with one goal in mind, to elevate, educate and empower other black women!
Ladies and gentlewomen, say hello to the WCAN Team:
MARIAM JIMOH
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
AKA - The Big Boss. #TheChief
Marital status - Single Beyond Belief Occupation - Investment Banker (M&A)
Why you joined the team? - I created the team, b!
How has the experience been? Lovely, great having a sisterhood support system when you’re all working towards one cause. Stressful at times, but we get there in the end.
Your favourite memory/event? Summer Garden Party becau
se it had the prettiest pictures.
When you aren't working you are? Finding new dishes to gourmandise, drinking wine, plant gazing, watching foreign films (Nollywood).
Your favourite team member - Myself and/or Korede.
KOREDE ALABI
STRATEGY ASSOCIATE
AKA - The Baby of The House.. #TheUberEfficientOne. Marital Status - Very Taken
Occupation- Student / Student Worker at NASDAQ.
Why join WCAN?- I’ve been a WCAN Member since I’ve been 16. Every event I attended left me feeling enriched and inspired. I felt it was time to give back!
How has the experience been?- Very enjoyable but also extremely demanding.
Your favourite memory/event?- I’ve only done one event, Black Women in Innovation at Google.
When you are not working you are?- Doing a lot of videography. It's my favourite hobby!
Your favourite team member - Mariam, of course
ABIOLA AZEEZ
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
AKA- Abs on Fleek. #AlwaysonHoliday.
Marital status - God's Time
Occupation - Compliance Analyst
Why you joined the team?To be the change I want to see in the world
How has the experience been? A rollercoaster! WCAN has seen me grow from a shy sixth former to a confident young woman!
Your favourite memory/event? The Summer Garden Party! The vibe was everything! When you aren't working you are? Trying to pick up football again. Also love fashion, make up and music
Your favourite team member? (Me) the baby of the house (apparently) and our aburo, Korede
TEMI LEGBE
EVENTS MANAGER
AKA- The Plug. #ByeLadies
Marital status - When Wee Yew Marray?
Occupation - Remediation Analyst
Why you joined the team? I joined the team because I thought it was a great opportunity to actually make a difference, to empower young black women like myself and to meet likeminded individuals
How has the experience been? so far the experience has been great. Though planning an event can be stressful, the feeling of putting on a successful event that so many of our members benefit from is really rewarding.
Your favourite memory/event? Summer Garden Party - it was really nice to wind down after the long academic year and get the chance to meet our members in a more informal setting.
When you aren't working you are? Gyming, reading, going to concerts and festivals, and downing three glasses of prosecco back to back.
Your favourite team member? - Loool my favourite team member is myself sha!