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 (1)

Runner-Up in Return of the Night Owl Challenge

Stories (13/0)

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 Babajide21 days 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 months 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 Babajide4 months 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 Babajide7 months 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 Babajide7 months 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 Babajide10 months 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 Babajide10 months 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 Babajide10 months 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 Babajide12 months ago in Poets
Invisible Scars
When I think of my brother, I think of the saying, “where there is light, there is shadow.” The reverse is true as well. Darkness and light are connected.
By Ronke Babajide12 months ago in Psyche
To My Beautiful Daughter
Sometimes when I miss you, I imagine what you would be doing right now. You would be away at university right now. I imagine you would be happy, you'd have a lot of friends, and I know you'd be doing great. After all, you inherited your grandmother's brains.
By Ronke Babajide12 months ago in Earth
How Heavy Is the Burden You Carried Mother?
If you meet my mother today, she is a little old lady. At first glance, she looks very much like the other little ladies in her senior residency.
By Ronke Babajide12 months ago in Families