…A transformative gathering for professional women, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Women of Substance, founded by renowned media consultant Chief Ify Onyegbule (Ada Di Ora Mma), is set to host the maiden edition of the “Sisters’ Hangout” — a strategic networking and empowerment gathering for women across diverse sectors, designed to foster collaboration, visibility, personal growth, and impactful partnerships.
Scheduled as an exclusive lunch-table conversation for Women, by Women, and powered by Women, the Sisters’ Hangout brings together established and emerging voices in journalism, business, education, media, fintech, philanthropy, data science, food services, and grassroots development.
According to a statement issued by the organisers and made available to The Frontier, the Hangout has already confirmed an extraordinary lineup of accomplished women, each bringing unique perspectives and deep industry insights, namely:
1. Petra Akinti Onyegbule — Corporate Communications Strategist
Petra is an authority in leadership communication, storytelling, and brand clarity. She will lead conversations on how to keep a brand alive, relevant, and competitive in a saturated marketplace.
2. Theresa Moses — Journalist, Humanitarian & Media Leader
Theresa Moses, Convener of Pad Me A Girl Initiative, Head of Gatmash Media, Chairperson of Nigeria Online Media Alliance (NOMA), and CEO of Vita Baites Foods (makers of premium Kuli-Kuli), will share how she successfully combines media leadership with running a fast-growing FMCG brand.
3. Anthonia Ojenagbon — Founder, Silton African Kitchen
A food service expert specializing in large-scale catering, Anthonia will discuss navigating the pressures of cooking for large events and remaining excellent outside one’s comfort zone.
4. Chioma Iroabuchi — Digital Transformation Leader
Chioma, a driver of fintech-enabled process optimization, will break down the beginner steps into opportunities in the fintech sector, especially for women exploring tech.
5. Oluwatomisin Adebukola — Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist
A leadership coach and community development advocate, she will highlight realities of working in grassroots spaces, and how passion-driven initiatives bring hope to underserved communities.
6. Olayinka Mayaki-Yusuf — General Manager, Shipshape Cleaners Limited
Olayinka will share the business of professional cleaning, project management, and what it takes to thrive in a highly competitive service industry.
7. Temitayo Oluwatobi Adetoba — Data Scientist & Girls’ Education Advocate
Tayo will educate attendees on how data shapes decision-making and why women must tap into the booming data ecosystem.
8. Cordy Nachi Opara — Educator & Relationship Coach
Cordy will shed light on nurturing children with different personalities, and how mothers can be intentional leaders in the home.
9. Chief Yinka Kenny — Broadcast Journalist & Gender Champion
Yinka brings decades of media experience and will reveal the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by women in media, along with strategies for thriving in the industry.
10. Ijeoma Uzozie Mark-Abii — Estate Surveyor & Travel Expert
Ijeoma will demystify the business of tourism and hospitality, sharing what most people are never told about the travel industry.
11. Anusiem DO (Nwachukwu Delphine Onyinye) — Author & Humanitarian
The visionary behind Brisa Women Foundation will highlight stories of women impacted through empowerment programs and the importance of community-driven action.
12. Wemimo Adebiyi — Therapist & Child Mental Health Advocate
UK-trained therapist and educator, Wemimo will engage women on child mental health, school systems, and the power of effective communication at home.
About the Event
The Sisters’ Hangout is more than a networking event, it is a strategic platform designed to:
* Amplify women’s voices
* Promote cross-industry collaborations
* Build confidence and leadership capacity
* Inspire community impact
* Foster partnerships that empower women-owned businesses
According to Convener Chief Ify Onyegbule, the goal is clear:
“Women must step out, connect, network, and impact. No one is coming to hand you opportunities—you must reach out and take them. This Hangout gives women the runway to do exactly that.”
The atmosphere promises rich intellectual conversations, shared experiences, transformative insights, and long-lasting sisterhood.
About the Convener – Chief Ify Onyegbule
Chief Ify Onyegbule is a celebrated broadcast media consultant with over two decades of experience. She recruits and trains broadcasters, designs and sets up radio/TV stations, and consults for high-net-worth clients and organisations.
Onyegbule leads Women of Substance and Women Awareness for Sustainable Empowerment Initiative, championing the advancement of women in media and society.
She’s also the Director General, Imo Broadcasting Corporation, (IBC) Owerri.
