e are so excited to be back in Lagos,WNigeria for this year's event. Due to COVID, we couldn't meet in person the past two years, but we are so thrilled to be able to connect with everyone again this year.
This conference has truly grown over the years, and the entire BSS team is honored to have been part of God’s vision for the conference.
Since 2007, when we first held this event at the Balmoral in Oregon with just 140 women in attendance, we have expanded to include conferences in Ibadan, Dallas, Atlanta, and most recently, Costa Rica.
We are thrilled to be able to bring the BSSwomen conference back home to Nigeria and create even more opportunities for networking, learning, and growth.Thank you all for being here and we cannot wait to see what God has in store for us today. The theme of this year's conference is "Women of the Right Company" (Luke 24:22). The company you keep is very important because it has a way of rubbing off on you. We are going to be spending time today looking at how we can surround
ourselves with the right people to achieve our God-given purposes
I would like to appreciate all our speakers and facilitators who have taken time out of their schedules to be here with us today. I would also like to thank our sponsors for their generous support.
I also want to encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities this conference provides, whether it's through the workshops, plenary sessions, or simply networking with other attendees.
A big thank you to our amazing team who have worked tirelessly to make this event possible and also a big thank you to all our volunteers. And finally, I want to thank every one of you for coming. It is because of your passion and commitment that this conference continues to thrive. We are excited to see what the next 16 years will bring!
I hope you all enjoy the conference and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped to take on whatever challenges come your way
Thank you, and God bless!
Bola Olawale - Convener
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Pas Philstone, a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering, is a project/change management consultant, with a drive for sustainable excellence, dedicated to initiating, effecting and sustaining change in individuals and organizations. Being a spiritual leader/preacher since his teens, has served and still serves in various ministry functions. He and his wife, Tomilayo, are blessed with three children.
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unmilola Safa has B.Sc Botany, M.Ed
FChildhood Education. She teaches Biology in Air Force Secondary School ikeja. She co-ordinates the Staff Christian Fellowship and enjoys working among the children. She had served as a board member of Faith Academy Governing Council, Ikorodu and passionate about encouraging young people to serve God. She is happily married with children.
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AProfessional Coach, works with and supports purpose-driven individuals and organisations to discover what success means to them and emerge anchors and pathways to growth. In addition to coaching, she supports learning and development programs within organisations through training and blended learning facilitation techniques.She is the Lead Coach and CEO of The Source Coaching Ltd, and an Associate CoachHub and a Fellow Coach with BetterUp.
deyanju Olomola, a Certified
aiwo Isijola is a Protocol
Tand Etiquette expert.Who trains and coaches on business protocol and etiquette.
Her goal is to teach people what they need to distinguish and conduct themselves in all aspects of business and social settings.
RMentor, Counsellor; a passionate lover of God and a stickler for excellence. She is passionate about empowering women to take their place in life and destiny, thereby fulfilling their God given assignments. She loves to leave a lasting impression on everyone she meets. An ever ready counselor, always willing to be of help and assistance. She’s a friend, model and a mother to many. She serves as a Lead Pastor with her husband , Pst Yemi Adeoti at the Dare to Dream Christian Centre, Ibadan Nigeria.
Oluwasanya is a Consultant Family Physician at Department of Family Medicine, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.Dr Lape, as she is fondly called attends Chapel of Victory, Sagamu and she is passionate about the Family as the smallest unit of the Church and Community being highly functional. She also has a special interest in the care of the elderly.As a vocation, she has a flair for beautifying events and occasions; this prompted the birth of Decordocc, an events planning and decoration outfit.She is married to Dr Richard Oluwasanya, an IT and Telecommunications Consultant and they are blessed with Aseoluwa and Araifeoluwa.
IICT Professional. I am the Chief Knowledge Officer at Digital Jewels Limited. My motto in life is ...Not slothful in business, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord Rom 12:1
am Engr. Lola Abolarinwa, an
RCounsellor; a passionate lover of God and a stickler for excellence She is passionate about empowering women to take their place in life and destiny, thereby fulfilling their God given assignments. She loves to leave a lasting impression on everyone she meets. An ever ready counselor, always willing to be of help and assistance. She’s a friend, model and a mother to many. She serves as a Lead Pastor with her husband , Pst Yemi Adeoti at the Dare to Dream Christian Centre, Ibadan Nigeria.
onke Adeoti is a Pastor, Mentor,
astor Mildred Kingsley-Okonkwo is the Co-founder of
PDavid Christian Centre, she is also the founder of “Just Us Girls Global Network” and Convener of the annual “When Women Worship” and “Just us girls”Conferences with a focus on bringing hopeand healing to women across the nations.
She is a devout lover of GOD, a prolific Author, seminar facilitator and international speaker with profound teachings on relationships, dating and marriage.
Pastor Mildred Kingsley Okonkwo is an Alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Lagos where she obtained her first degree in English Arts and her second degree in International Law & Diplomacyrespectively. She is married to Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo and they are blessed with 3 Children.
Mrs Nsima Ogedi- Alakwe Mrs Nsima Ogedi- Alakwe, a foremost integrated marketing communication professional ver two decades, began her career as a Brand Manager in Plc., before joining Unilever as a Marketing Manager. At rose steadily through the ranks as she excelled at Strategic implementation of brand plans, managing a portfolio of Brand Managers to deliver financial returns, build brand market share in the competitive fast- moving consumer She is an alumna of the Lagos Business School where she ement and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) studied Food Science and Technology respectively.Mrs. Nsima is presently the Principal Consultant, Gotcha unications Ltd, a full-service Promotional Communications focused on providing bespoke and innovative marketing She is happily married with children and is passionate photography, nature, outdoor sports and music BSS omen, please welcome Mrs. Nsima Ogedi- Alakwe.
rs.ToyinBakare is a transgenerational woman widely
Mknown for making a difference, excellent leadership and community service She is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Director of SAS textiles Limited, a second-generation family business that has been a one stop shop for Exquisite world-class textilesfor over four (4) decades. As Executive Director of SAS Textiles, she grew the business from a one-room shop to one of Nigeria's leading textile retail-store hains.
seasoned entrepreneur, Certified Fellow Chartered Accountant and an Alumnus of several renowned business schools She also sits on the Board of several companies and foundations.
rs. Bakarementors and advises existing and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start and grow their businesses.She is happily married with Children.
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ALeftovers Nigeria Ltd.)a full scale catering firm which she started in 2007 with a take-off capital of N1,000.She went from a one-product business (bean cakes known as “moi-moi”) to becoming a global business phenomenon.
She is a graduate of the Manchester Business School where she earned a Diploma in Business Administration and an ambassador of the Goldman-Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative programme. She has graced numerous local and international platforms including: the Clinton Global Initiative in New York with world leaders in attendance,the White House International Women's Day celebration in 2014 and the United States Women conference summit alongside Warren Buffet and a host of other leading
Entrepreneurs
Pastor Megbope was also privileged to deliver an address at a State House Dinner in Washington DC, where she was hosted by the then First Lady of the United States of America; Michelle Obama.
Pastor Megbopeis committed to inspiring and empowering women for excellence. She is happily married and blessed with children.
Pastor Bola Olawale is the convener of the annual BSS Women Conference which has transformed lives tremendously for over a decade She is a phenomenal speaker, Publisher of the Gem Woman Magazine, Entrepreneur and a certified life and relationship Coach who offers practical, inspirational and transgenerational teachings to women across the globe Her impactful ministry has instilled hope and practicalized intimacy with God. She is a hands-on Mentor, Mother and beacon of light. With her deep revelational knowledge of fellowship with the HOLY SPIRIT and service to humanity, she has launched several charitable initiatives: Hearts and Hands (supporting the homeless in Texas), and GHAI which is an outreach for people living with HIV/ AIDS. GHAI has since evolved to Back -to - School and Feed-a-Child programmes to reach out and care for the financially dis advantaged. She is a recipient of several humanitarian awards and through her ministry, she continues to empower, equip and embolden women and children She is married to Pastor Paul Olakunle Olawale and they are blessed with five Children.
Dcns. Bolanle Oladapo popularly known as
Bola Discovery Is a Registered nurse, Public Health trainer, Social worker and founder of Bola discovery Concept Limited. She discovered her passion for music at age 6 when she was asked to join the choir She has since grown in grace and continues to spread the gospel of JESUS CHRIST through her music ministry.
Dcns. Bolanle Oladapo has ministered alongside a plethora of great men and women of God at local and international crusades, Concerts, and major Conventions. Her albums have blessed and continue to bless the body of Christ.
Dcns. Bolanle Oladapo is happily married to Pastor Akinloye Oladapo and they are blessed with children.
Convener
y name is Faith - a fellow member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. [I'm] a child of God.
MI'm here to return our glory to Jesus for reversing the diagnosis of the doctor's [report] in my favor I was diagnosed [with] Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early May of this year Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the cancer of the blood. After the diagnosis, my doctor told me [that] I would have to do [an] immunochemistry test for them to know the level of cancer So I went ahead and did the immunochemistry test. While waiting for the immunochemistry test [results] to come out, I told the BSS [Women] prayer group that [is] headed by Pastor Bola. I told them my plight and they lifted me in prayer They prayed for me selflessly and [Pastor Bola] gave me encouraging messages and some spiritual songs to help me in my fight against this demon.
I gave myself to fasting [and prayer] and frequently visited the redemption camp. One of the instructions when I visited the camp - The Lord instructed me, "Thank Me. Move around the auditorium seven times. Give Me glory. Thank me in advance for your healing. I did that [and at the] fourth round, brethren, I had an encounteran encounter that made me know that night, that demon called cancer was burnt that night. Brethren at the end, about three weeks [after] the report came out. Brethren when the report came out, the report [read] cancer free!
To God alone be all the glory, in the name of Jesus! I'm so grateful to the Lord for reversing the diagnosis of the doctors. The doctor said I had cancer, but brethren, the Lord turned that report in my favor! I'm here to return all the glory to Him and to say thank you to BSS [Women] prayer group! Pastor Bola, thank you and your team! I am so grateful for everyone that supported me during my trial. God bless you, Jesus is Lord!
Gtestimony with you. Last year in [BSS] Women's Conference I received a prophecy from God in which the Pastor that was preaching said, "There is a sister here online today who is listening to this message and God wants you to know that the person thatyou have been praying for, she will have her baby that baby is already there. The baby is in her womb, and by this very time next year, she's gonna be going to church with her baby in her arms, and you will rejoice.I said, "Lord, that is for me! That is for me!" I jumped on my bed and my husband asked me what happened. I told him that God is already answering my prayer! My daughter had lost her baby and she was very sad and I had been praying for her in the month of September I felt in my spirit my daughter's suffering because she couldn't have a baby and the doctors gave her no hope I called her once the service was over and I told my daughter, "Go to the doctor because God says that that baby is already there You are already pregnant and the baby is in your womb." My daughter replies, "Mom do you really believe that? Mom do you really believe it?" I said, "Yes, and you should believe it too!"She went to the doctor they did the ultrasound and everything but then the doctor said no but I still kept saying yes and I told her to keep believing because that baby was there You know what happened a month later? She returned to the doctor and the baby was there! She was two months pregnant to the glory and honor of God! So what do I mean by all of this? Keep believing! The word of the Lord says, "Ask and it shall be given unto you!" [Now I have] my princess! God bless you today! I can say that I am a blessed woman!
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Connect with other attendees. One of the best ways to make the most of a conference is to connect with other attendees. Exchange contact information, start a conversation, and build relationships. You never know who you might meet and what opportunities might arise
Iout of place at a big conference. But fear not –here are some tips on how you can make the most of the BSSWOMEN conference and get the most out of your experience.
t can be easy to feel lost or
Before the conference, take some time to research who will be speaking and what topics will be covered. This will help you pray and prepare to be blessed.
Arriving early is a great way to get settled in and orient yourself before the conference gets underway. It also gives you a chance to meet other attendees and start networking
The BSSWOMEN community is very active online, so make sure you join in the conversations before, during, and after the event. Not only will this help you feel more connected to the community, but you’ll also be able to get the latest updates and information.
Make use of social media.
Social media is a great way to connect with other attendees and follow along with the conversations that are happening at the conference. Make sure to use the conference hashtag and tag BSSWOMEN in your posts
Refuse to be distracted and be prayerful.
It’s easy to get distracted so be intentional about being focused. You came to the conference for a purpose so make sure you achieve your purpose and leave transformed.
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Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun! Conferences can be overwhelming, but they’re also a great opportunity to learn and grow. Enjoy your time at the BSSWOMEN conference and make some wonderful memories.By following these tips, you’ll be sure to make the most of your BSSWOMEN conference experience!
I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.
I am a child of God and He loves me unconditionally.
I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
I am created in God's image and likeness, so I am valuable and have worth.
I am forgiven and cleansed from all my sins because of Jesus Christ.
I have the mind of Christ and can think the thoughts of Christ.
My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and I am to take care of it as such.
I am blessed and highly favored by God.
I am accepted just as I am by God.
I belong to God and He has a purpose and plan for my life.
I have been given the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
My life is hidden with Christ in God, and I can say with confidence that He is my Lord and Savior.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
I AM chosen, loved, and accepted by God.
Christ is my life and He gives me strength for every situation.
I can do nothing apart from Christ, but through Him, I can do all things.
I am not defined by my past, but by what Jesus has done for me on the cross.
I am not moved by what I see or feel. The word of God is my compass therefore I cannot miss my way.
I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me.
God's grace is sufficient for me; His power is made perfect in my weakness.
I am pressing on toward the goal of winning the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I am not alone; God is with me always.
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
I am a new creation in Christ; the old has gone and the new has come.
I am loved by God and He has a purpose and plan for my life.
In Christ, I am forgiven and cleansed from all my sins.
I belong to God and He will never leave me or forsake me.
I have been given the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Christ is my Lord and Savior, and I am hidden with Him in God.
I do not live the way I want but the way God wants me to live. The holy life is my life.
God's grace is sufficient for me; His power is made perfect in my weakness.
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