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/
Stories (17/0)
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 Babajide4 months ago in Humans
- Top Story - July 2023
- 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 Babajide10 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
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 Babajide3 years ago in Earth
