Relating with my experience as an unemployed and dependent woman before joining steemit has given me the insight of how not being able to provide for oneself and the people around feels, trust me, it could be one of the depressing times of one’s life.
I was unemployed until I found steemit, as a woman I think this has to be curbed among women. I discovered that we have fewer women than men here on steemit and a more reason why women should also jump into the boat.
Past activities before steemit
I have always had passion to help and be there for people. I have been in a non-congregational, non-profit making community in my church called Sant'egidio established by Andre Riccardi Read here. Sant'edigio was later introduced in Nigeria by one of the community Responsibles called Prof. Jan De Volder. Our duty as a community is to work for the poor, pray and be their source of happiness. This community groomed me into the woman I am today. That is why where ever I find myself I always want to associate with the poor.
With the communities in Lagos and other states in Nigeria, we have clothed the naked, fed the hungry, laughed with the sad, sheltered the homeless, taken care of the sick as it is our belief that we receive mercy through works of mercy to others. We are known for charity and love.
I have visited Modupe motherless home in Lagos single handedly even without having any source of income and I made a post on it titled ‘putting smiles on faces through steemit’ before now, so why would I back out on what I have always done even now that I have a reasonable source of income through steemit.
My vision as a steemian
The rate of unemployment which is high especially in Nigeria where I come from leaves youths at the receiving end. With there introduction on steemit, an average youth can boast of a legal source of income and not the other way round. With this the steemit and Nigerian communities will continue to expand. Steemit has made it so easy and it is a place everyone is ought to be.
Helping the poor and needy through steem care project and creating awareness through the steemit in Nigeria coming up soon.
Encouraging more women to join steemit as it will give them more sense of belonging in the society and also empower them financially. This will increase self reliance and positive self esteem among them as well.
Project- time through steemit
As for my little contribution through steemit, I have some friends who am working together in our project steem care, a charity and non profit initiative to help promote better life and put smiles on faces of the less privileged. They are (@ehiboss, @illuminatus, @jade56 and my humble self @gloglo). For now we are not asking for donations on this particular project rather we ask that you shower us with your support and encouragement.
Project steem care is based on giving back to the poor and less privileged through the favor we have received through steemit and therefore we are giving them willingly from our heart charitably. It is going to kick start on the first week- end of September.
In the same vain the steemit in Nigerian event is the project that we plead your humble donations which I didn’t remember to add to my video and I beg your forgiveness. We are in the quest of preaching steemit to people here in Nigeria as that is the way we can also help curb the unemployment youths are facing here in Nigeria. Therefore we are going to be creating awareness for more youths and women to also benefit too.
Why I want to be at the steemfest2
Most people I have approached to join steemit are mostly inexperienced and are afraid of racism because they believe that in every international setup that there are bound to be racism. Well its time to prove them and their notion wrong. Therefore if am able to win this contest, my presence at the steemfest2 this would make them see that steemit is a place for everybody no matter the skin color, background or country.
Secondly, I would want to meet some excellent people in this community who started this amazing journey before me, and have excelled in their various niche and projects. To speak and learn from them, gain more knowledge which I can pass down to my fellow youth and women in the steemit community, in Nigeria and where ever I find myself.
I also want to see them face to face, interact socially, exchange ideas which I can adopt and implement for the betterment of not only my immediate community, but in my country at large. This experience will also help me heighten my sense of belonging as a steemian.
Whenever the opportunities to learn and interact with success stories present itself, we must not only grab it, but utilize it to its fullest. I believe steemfest is a place where we can network and come up with effective strategies that we will use not only in preparing for another awesome year, but things we can apply in our daily lives.
I wish to appreciate @stellabelle for the support and encouragement so far and to the entire community for this opportunity to speak and move in the right direction towards overcoming my shyness, I am most grateful for that.
In conclusion, I am happy as a woman now because I have found financial independence in what I love doing the most. To me this is a definition of peace and I want every one around me to be able to say that about themselves.
Thank you... Love you all.
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OMG, this was absolutely amazing. It is so nice to meet you in video, I can see your happiness inside!
Thank you so much, I am honoured and delighted to have done this video. Thank you for giving me that opportunity @stellabelle. You made me discover another side of me and am happy for your presence here on steemit. Thank you.
I Really liked too... you seem to be so happy! Love that...congrats and my vote to you
Hi gloglo, it's great to hear how Steemit has helped you as an unemployed woman in Nigeria to now promoting yourself to help others. What an amazing turn around for you!
I wish you luck with your entry to help other woman in Nigeria and do all the good you plan to do. :)
Thank you my friend. I couldn't have asked for another way to be of help. Thank for you your nice and kind comments.
Wow! All the best to your cause!
Hope you win those tickets :)
Thank you.
Best wishes on this. Hope you get it.
Thanks
Goodluck
Would you like a spatula? For your bunghole?
Thanks
Congratulations! @gloglo
That's well said, @gloglo
All the very best for the contest.
Followed you, Gloria O.
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This is very great. Good luck dear.
I support your cause, I hope you get to go to steemfest!
Thank you for your kind comment. I hope so and I can't be nothing but optimistic right now. Thank you so much.
I absolutely love reading success stories, and yours @gloglo really touched my heart. I am glad that you have been able to become financially independent and I wish you continued success. You're an inspiration to many girls who are in a similiar situation. Please continue to do what you love, motivate others, and help them to also achieve success. I have only been here a month but it has been a wonderful experience so far and hope to continue to grow and provide great content for the community here through my articles as an independent journalist.
Wish you the very best, thank you for sharing your story with us! Have a blessed day.
Wow... This piece is a total encourager and push for everyone to know and learn to do good. Putting smile on people's faces just makes the difference. Kudos to Steemit for a platform given for positive people to fuel their passion in doing good and reach out to a bigger audience. God bless what you do dear. I'm truly inspired.
All the best Steem sis😊
Am happy seeing u this happoly sister @stellebelle is a life changer..i have never experience this kind of support on any platform as such this is unique supportive plus getting u richs miles rich in pocket rich in heat..i have experience both with you all ..nice video mama am hoping to post like u soon...
M very new to Steemit...and now i think i hv done a gud job by joining it...though it is late yet i think i should b proud to b with the Steemit people who aimed so high,whose heart is eager to help others,who stand for support to needy one....
Few words I can say...amazing.
Wishing you strength and devotion to your objectives
Hello @gloglo, your turn around has been very inspiring. I hope I will experience more or less the same as you. We need more women in this platform. Good luck for you!
This is amazing. The Steem Care Project also definitely deserves a spotlight.
I hope to meet you during SteemFest! You have my upvote.