Lagos, Nigeria – January 27, 2025 – After the resounding success of its inaugural edition, The Bloom Conversations with Sola returned for its highly anticipated 2.0 edition which took place at Providus Bank building in Lekki Lagos, on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

This year, the exclusive gathering brought together 35 corporate women in a safe, closed-door setting to explore the challenges of balancing life, career, family, and relationships. The intimate session provided a platform for participants to share their stories, learn practical strategies, and gain valuable insights on blooming in every aspect of their lives.

The event builds on the foundation laid in April 2023, when Oluwasola Obagbemi, Convener of The Bloom Conversations with Sola, launched the initiative with 30 phenomenal women from diverse industries. At the inaugural session, Sola shared her personal and professional journey, highlighting life lessons that have shaped her success. The atmosphere encouraged participants to share openly, creating a supportive space for growth and mutual encouragement.

The first edition featured distinguished speakers, including Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Folake Sanu, Folake Soetan and Nkiru Olumide-Ojo. These leaders shared invaluable insights on navigating life’s challenges with strength, resilience, and grace. More than a year later, their lessons continue to inspire and fuel Sola’s vision of empowering women to bloom wherever life plants them.

“This second edition is about going deeper,” Sola shared during her address. “It’s about tackling the unspoken questions women often face, building resilience, and fostering a network of support where women can openly share and grow together. Traditional conferences, summits and webinars often lack the intimacy required for vulnerability and actionable problem-solving. The Bloom Conversations with Sola breaks those barriers, creating a space where women can connect, share, and win together.”

Bloom Conversations with Shola an inspirational edition 2.0

The 2.0 edition featured two inspiring speakers: Mrs. Folake Soetan, CEO of Ikeja Electric, who offered practical guidance on personal development in the workplace, goal setting, and nurturing relationships across life’s domains. Meanwhile, Mrs. Adenike Macaulay, CEO of Wakanow, shared her experiences on building workplace allies, achieving balance, and investing in self-growth.

Together with Sola, they provided actionable insights to empower participants to overcome challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals.

This year’s event was made possible through the support of partners, including Providus Bank, Bolt Nigeria, SM Productions, Firewood Jollofrice, DiosDelite, Poshclick, Johnvents, WakeyWhacks, CakesByDebbie, and Ego Foundation.

About The Bloom Conversations with Sola

The Bloom Conversations with Sola is a platform dedicated to inspiring and supporting corporate women as they navigate life’s complexities. Through heartfelt discussions and practical guidance, the initiative fosters a community of like-minded women committed to flourishing in all areas of their lives.