Ronke Babajide
Bio
Woman in IT, Natural Scientist, Life Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, Writer, Founder
Host of the “Women in Technology Spotlight” https://bit.ly/3rXvHvG
Creator of "The Queen Bee Hive" https://thequeenbeehive.net/en/
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Why Would a Woman Get Rape Threats for Not Shaving?
Daniela had an unruly mop of beautiful, thick, curly, dark red hair, both on her head and under her arms. All summer long, when she raised her arm and the sun sparkled on that lush mane, my eyes were invariably drawn to it.
By Ronke Babajide2 years ago in Humans
Our Fathers' Dreams and Disappointments. Second Place in Father's Footprint Challenge.
I wish I could explain to my parents what I do for a living. It's not that I haven't tried. The problem is that in their world, there is no equivalent to this job that has been created by digitalization.
By Ronke Babajide3 years ago in Men
Scientists Have Now Unlocked the Ability to Undo the Effects of Aging
Face creams can cost as little as € 1 up to a mind-boggling € 1000 for 50 ml (1.7 ounces). In a world obsessed with looking young, no price seems too high for some people to look a few years younger.
By Ronke Babajide4 years ago in Blush
When Will People Ever Stop Talking About the Color of My Skin?
In the last few weeks, I’ve had a couple of unpleasant encounters with lovely old ladies. One complimented me because I speak such beautiful German, the other on the beauty of my skin. Both were unaware that they made me uncomfortable — the second even more than the first.
By Ronke Babajide4 years ago in Humans
The Night Was Peaceful. Runner-Up in Return of the Night Owl Challenge.
On the evening of her 47th birthday, Sarah stood at the large porcelain sink, absentmindedly washing her hands and staring at her reflection. Her eyes wandered to the tiled bathroom wall and she noticed the greenish grout forming in the joints of her beautiful Dutch tiles. She thought about how much time had passed since she'd chosen the tiles and how badly she'd wasted the best years of her life.
By Ronke Babajide4 years ago in Fiction
