HERbernation

HERbernation:  Sanctuary for women to pause, heal, bolster by Oreva Onimisi     Women are always on the move. They juggle careers and families, navigate societal expectations, fight for equal opportunities, and bear the weight of unseen emotional and physical struggles.   In the boardrooms, they battle workplace biases. At home, they strive to meet somewhat unrealistic expectations. In the hospitals, they confront often dismissed health challenges. Notwithstanding, society expects them to keep going without pause, without breaking.   But what if, for once, the world allowed them to stop? What if there was a space where women could step away from the pressures, silence the noise, and simply breathe? What if they had a moment to just chill, gist, laugh and connect with fellow women? Sure, they would take on the world with a little extra fuel.   This is why the team at  Plexus  ( plexusmi.com ) put together  HERbernation  to create a safe s...

1. Efe Obiomah Meet Obiomah, another of our guest speakers at HERbernation 2025. Obiomah is a seasoned marketing strategist and public relations expert with 20 years of experience in telecommunications, media, and consulting. She is the founder of Brand Spark and Udu Consult. Having worked with and launched several brands, she is renowned for her role in the launch of GOtv across Nigeria while serving as Public Relations Manager at MultiChoice. She was part of the pioneering team that launched Etisalat (now 9mobile) in Nigeria, where she worked first as a specialist in Marketing Communications and later as a specialist in Public Relations. She also worked at Econet Media Nigeria as the Head of Public Relations. Obiomah left Econet in 2019 and started Udu Consult, a boutique consultancy firm that offers small businesses marketing advisory, operations design, and training. In 2022, she established her PR firm, Brand Spark. She has trained hundreds of marketing and PR practitioners in N...

Former First Lady of Anambra State, Chief Ebelechukwu Obiano, has called on corporate organisations, policymakers, and individuals to support HERbernation and its mission to create a world where women feel seen, heard, and valued. HERbernation is a unique initiative that creates a safe and supportive space for women to share their experiences, learn from one another, and find strength in their collective stories. The project aims to address key challenges women face, including career growth, mental health, fertility struggles, gender biases, and social expectations. A statement by the former First Lady’s aide highlighted her significant strides in women’s empowerment and advocacy, which are also reflected in her active support for HERbernation 2025. It reads: “She has long been a champion of women’s welfare, economic empowerment, and leadership. During her tenure as First Lady, she founded the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), which provided thousands of women across Nigeria...

To mark the celebration of the International Women’s Day, Plexus has announced its launch of HERbernation, a transformative programme dedicated to creating a safe and empowering space for women to share their stories of struggle, triumph and victory.   HERbernation, inspired by the natural process of hibernation, symbolises a nurturing environment where women can pause, heal, grow and re-emerge stronger and more empowered.   On the vision behind the programme, the Principal Consultant at Plexus, Mr Ozioma Ubabukoh, stated, “At Plexus, we believe in the power of women’s voices and the strength found in shared experiences.   “HERbernation is more than just an event; it is a movement that provides women with the space to reflect, heal and emerge stronger. Every woman has a story, and this platform ensures that these stories are heard, celebrated and used to inspire others.”   The event, themed, ‘Rise, Renew, Reignite’, will feature keynote speeches from prominent female...