The Tales We Tell is our attempt to listen differently. Through these stories, we explore how agenda setting, framing, and linguistic bias shape not only media and culture but also our collective understanding of identity and power. Together, these essays and stories confront the “single story” that flattens women’s lives into narrow archetypes — the victim, the muse, the temptress — and offer new ways of seeing: stories told with women, not merely about them.
Cover Image Courtesy: Sena Ami // Bitfiasi Initiative As the co-founder of Bitfiasi Initiative, a financial literacy agency dedicated to African women’s economic liberation through Bitcoin, Lydia Sena Ami Kudowor is championing a revolution to empower young African women through financial education. The trailblazing leader has defied convention and redefined success on her own terms. But her journey to success…
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond is a commanding, yet fresh presence that mirrors the exuberant charm and depth of her highly acclaimed books. Even over the phone, the soft-spoken tone of the bestselling Ghanaian-American author belies a deep-seated confidence, reminiscent of our first meeting at the studios of Citi FM at a reading event in July 2022. Yet, she reveals a humbling…
Cover Image Courtesy: Jessica Felicio // Unsplash Life’s journey is an assortment of emotions, regardless of age or status. We’ve all faced moments of joy, pain, self-doubt, and uncertainty. While age brings valuable perspective and wisdom, some experiences can be shattering without a strong sense of self. Woman Emerge has curated 12 empowering truths to guide you through life’s seasons,…
Living a life of authenticity can be an act of rebellion for women who dare to move from the ‘herd’ life to find worth and expression in their unique identity. The world may demand conformity, but you know too much to fall for this trick, dear millennial woman.
Cover Image Courtesy: Thought Catalog // Unsplash Derek Walcott’s “Love after Love” masterfully explores the inner journey of self-discovery, where patience, compassion, and slow revelation converge to awaken the self. The poem begins with a gentle cadence of patience, compassion, and empathy, as the narrator tenderly assures the other, “The time will come.” This reassuring phrase precedes an intimate invitation…
Cover Image Courtesy: Alvin Balemesa // Unsplash The recent explosive growth of the global beauty industry reflects society’s intensifying obsession with beauty. Surging from $100 billion in 2021 to over $1.1 trillion in revenue between 2022 and 2023, the industry generated $528.59 billion in 2022 and $579.20 billion in 2023, with projections indicating continued expansion to $648.60 billion in 2024…
Cover Image Courtesy: Vladmir Yelizarov // Unsplash Life’s complexities through adulthood and times of hardships often mask an individual’s genuine identity. Yet, no one can shy away from the moment of truth when we have to pull back the layers of inauthenticity birthed by societal expectations to stand face-to-face with our inner self, to unveil our true essence. For millennial…
Dear esteemed reader, You’re warmly welcome to the maiden issue of the Woman Emerge magazine, a compass to navigating the intricate world of identity, self-awareness, and authentic living for millennial women. We aim to embark on a journey of self-exploration, discovery, and self-honesty together with you, as we unveil to you our folios of women’s stories, toward living a life…
Cover Image Courtesy: Hayet Rida // Instagram There is a reason Hayet Rida calls herself the “pivot queen” and “failure advocate.” As one who openly challenges society’s reduction of success to mere aesthetics and perfection, Hayet is dedicated to embracing failure and carrying a new generation of women along, whom she aims to inspire to embrace their vulnerability and live…