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  In gearing up for the African Food and Creativity Event, our Creative Director Julie Obi with Dr. Bunmi Kole-Dawodu(SMEDAN Lagos Manager) at Empowering Enterpreneurship event on April 25, 2024 at Marriot Hotel, Ikeja.  Our CEO at @Zoho for the Empowering entrepreneurs: Bridging opportunities through Innovation event in Lagos. #EmpoweringEnterpreneurs pic.twitter.com/kWPwtKGmiH — DjuliesPlace (@djulies_place) April 25, 2024 Earlier that day, we were at the office of the Honourable Commissioner of Agriculture in discussion about our event coming up May 24 and 25, 2024. Register here for the African Food and Creativity Event   https://forms.gle/y8bLUjvJpSKvfhzW7   

  Announcing our strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Labor and Employment for the African Food and Creativity Event and more partnership deal to be announced soon. This isn't just another event; it's an opportunity to indulge your passions, discover new talents, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your appreciation for African artistry and heritage. Date: May 24th & 25th Location: JJT Park Alausa Ikeja Time: 10am Kindly register via the link as a vendor, or as participants v ia the registration link below: Register Here

Seeing the women in her Nigerian community struggling to afford school fees, becoming single mothers at an early age, and lacking access to resources to take care of themselves motivated Julie Obi to make a difference. Julie was inspired to create an environment where women could thrive despite these challenges. She established Djuliesplace, a social enterprise that focuses on product development, social-economic empowerment, and entrepreneurship development program design. The initiative is designed to help women in rural communities cultivate their own innovative ideas and turn them into viable businesses. Julie’s journey is not just about providing resources but also about fostering a supportive community where women can gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Through Djuliesplace, she offers training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities that equip women with the knowledge and tools to start and grow their businesses. This holistic approach ensures that women ...

  March is Women's History Month and International Women's Day To commemorate the IWD ,we had the Lagos women dance season 4 event at the national stadium Lagos on Saturday, March 2, 2024, where over 500 women from different sectors gathered to discuss opportunities that abound, networking and dance out their stress . We are using our gender inclusive power of connectivity to create change for women in our community through our various event to strengthen women bonding.

 Julie Obi is a social entrepreneur and change-maker who empowers low-income women in rural and suburban communities in Nigeria with entrepreneurship development, vocational skills, and micro-funding opportunities. Using an innovative social enterprise model that aligns with SDG158 to impact her world. Julie has extensive experience in project/event planning and business management has worked in the development space for 6 years and is a former banker for 4 years in the corporate financial sector. She specializes in grant writing, business models, and alternative funding. She also equips entrepreneurs from low-income communities with financial literacy and mentorship as the director of programs for the African Entrepreneurship Support and Mentorship Program a social arm of DJULIESEVENTPLACE LTD a training and event management consulting firm that she founded in 2018 to help develop low-income women-owned businesses by training them on structuring their business to attract funding....

  African Food and Creativity Event Date: 24&25th May 2024 Venue: JJT Park Alausa Ikeja Lagos Event Aim To celebrate African creativity and diversity, also to engage the local food and creative community in a unique and enriching experience. The event is free for all participants, dancers , chefs, all in the creatives sectors but attract a fee for exhibitors Buyers are welcome to this event without charge, please join us to hear about new creatives development pipeline of upcoming events together with our recent partnership. Alongside there will be a chance to hear guest speakers talk about real world applications around sustainable development goals. The event teams are working hard to attract a plethora of exhibitors for you to meet and engage with at our event, providing you with a full 2 days of information and networking opportunities. At No charge Do well to join us on telegram for more updates Telegram : https://t.me/joinchat/GVNk93vVDC_jfy0w Kindly share among your net...

We graduated our trainees from the Sustainable Enterprise Challenge sponsored by the British Council and Prince Trust International, implemented by Nerdzfactory and course facilitated by Julie Obi. Participants pitched and 8 top best were selected and won funding in form of Grant. Pictures with facilitators and mentors at the program Testimonials from participants A Journey with the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge In the dynamic landscape of sustainable entrepreneurship, there emerges a unique opportunity to shape the future of our youth. As a proud facilitator for the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge, an initiative meticulously orchestrated by the British Council, Prince's Trust International, and NerdsFactory, I find myself at the forefront of cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit embarking on a Journey of Innovation: As a facilitator, my role is not just about imparting knowledge; it's about empowering the participants to envision, create, and articulate thei...

We are thrilled to announce an addition to our team, As our newly appointed Community Manager, Jane Chima brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and a passion for fostering vibrant communities. Jane joins us with a background in Customer Service making her a perfect fit to lead our community initiatives. With her exceptional skills in customer service, we're confident that Jane will take our community to new heights. As Community Manager, Jane will be your go-to person for all things community-related. Whether you have questions, or suggestions, or simply want to share your thoughts, Jane will be here to listen, support, and help us grow together as a community. Please join us in giving Jane a warm welcome to our community! We can't wait to see the incredible contributions she will make in shaping our community's future. Let's embark on this exciting journey together with Jane leading the way! Warm regards, Julie Obi CEO; DJULIESEVENTPLACE LTD

The 2023 YALI-Serve workshop which held on July 20, 2023, was organized to commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day which celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. YALI-Serve2023; which was the second edition was great and had participants from far and near. We ensure disability inclusion in all our programs to allow people with disabilities to take advantage of the same opportunities that abound for others without disability which will in turn make society more inclusive for all individuals thereby creating a diverse and supportive future of work for all. As you can see the joy radiating in them as they poised in a picture with the public affairs officer from the US Consulate Lagos We were featured on US Consulate Nigeria's social media platforms.

We kick-started the Global Entrepreneurship Symposium on November 24, 25, 2023 with vendors displaying their products at the venue and getting ready to hit those sales targets. List of GES Exhibitors The Global Entrepreneurship Symposium featured by the Lagos Eye News , with the theme “Bring Your Business to Life,” aimed to inspire and empower aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of the various opportunities available in Nigeria. Kindly read here Global Entrepreneurship Symposium speakers shared information with passion. Edward Esene Kidpreneur Africa Julie Obi; Convener of GES Julie Obi, an alumna of the United State Government Exchange Program YALI who is also the convener of the Global entrepreneurship symposium, highlighted the importance of fostering active partnerships amongst entrepreneurs and encouraging export income growth to reduce the nation’s reliance on crude oil. Annually the Global Entrepreneurship Symposium is organized to build the capacity of our local entrepren...