Department · Careers & Growth

Career Journey

Pivots, transitions, and the honest version of what it takes to build a career on your own terms.

Issue 01·May 2026·66 stories

Featured Story

How Recruitment Became My Purpose

I never planned to become a recruiter, but it became the career that gave me purpose. Today, as a Global Recruiter and Talent Sourcer, I help connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and believe that one opportunity can change a person's life.

By Adebukola Ajetunmobi ·August 2, 2026

Photograph for Build With Her Magazine · Issue 01

How DevOps and AI Opened Doors Remote Work Never Would Have

A self-taught engineer's journey from full-stack development to building multi-agent AI systems on Kubernetes and how that technical depth opened remote opportunities credentials alone never could.

venisa sara

Career Journey

How I Built a Career from Nothing to Managing Millions in a Man’s World

Seeking financial independence after NYSC in Asaba, Agnes moved to Lagos on a one-year agreement with her husband, who was cautious of the unknown, to build the career she envisioned. After scoring top in her assessments, she broke into a male-dominated fitness industry, but faced gender bias when placed on an assistant's salary despite holding the Manager title. Juggling two toddlers and 4:30 AM daycare drop-offs via public transport, she proved her capability by turning a failing gym branch from ₦4M to ₦25M+ monthly, forcing equal compensation and launching her career into executive leadership.

Agnes Jack

Career Journey

Stop Undervaluing Yourself: What 10 Years in Recruitment Has Taught Me About Gender and Career Progression

Over 10 years in recruitment, I've watched talented women talk themselves out of opportunities while less qualified candidates confidently put themselves forward. If we want to see more women in senior leadership, both recruitment practices and mindsets need to change, starting with recognising and communicating our own value.

Emily Hunnybun

Careers & Growth · Issue 01