Ronke Babajide

Joined May 2021

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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/

Achievements (2)

Stories (16/0)

Top Story - July 2023
How Heavy Is the Burden You Carried Mother?Top Story - July 2023
If you meet my mother today, you meet this little old lady. She looks very much like the other little ladies in her senior residency.
By Ronke Babajide5 months ago in Humans
No Better Moment Than the Present
When the Miller came to my father and asked for my hand, he promised him that he'd take good care of me. There would be hard work, yes, but regular food, a warm stove, a good life, children.
By Ronke Babajide5 months ago in History
Second Place in Father's Footprint Challenge
Our Fathers' Dreams and DisappointmentsSecond 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 Babajide5 months 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 Babajide2 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 Babajide2 years ago in Humans
Runner-Up in Return of the Night Owl Challenge
The Night Was PeacefulRunner-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 Babajide2 years ago in Fiction
Everything Happens for No Reason
John Lenon must’ve been quite surprised when he was gunned down in the streets of New York. After all, it was the end, and I’m sure he didn’t think it was okay at all.
By Ronke Babajide2 years ago in Earth
An Object Can’t Be in 2 Places at the Same Time
On the plane back to Nigeria, I was equally excited and anxious. What would it be like? It had been 20 years since I’d last been to the country where I grew up.
By Ronke Babajide2 years ago in Humans
The Difference Between Linear and Flexible Time
Have you ever wondered why everyone around you is always late? Or are you the one who leaves their friends waiting for hours? Either way, you’re probably a great person.
By Ronke Babajide2 years ago in FYI
Why Traveling Is Often a Colossal Waste of Time and Money
I bet you’re itching to travel again. Can’t wait to pack a suitcase, go to the airport, and fly off to an exotic destination? Catch up on all those vacations you missed out on while in lockdown? Stay at home. Traveling is an overhyped waste of time and money!
By Ronke Babajide2 years ago in Earth
Micromanagers Are Trying to Make Us Go Back to the Office
A lot of managers come from a long history of watching their employees’ every move and assuming that they are slacking off the minute they turn their back.
By Ronke Babajide2 years ago in Futurism
The Summer After
Warm summer air like velvet on my skin, long months of darkness finally gone awakens once more the woman within, can soul and body now be one?
By Ronke Babajide3 years ago in Poets