Happy Women's History Month: Two Amazing Instagrammers Producing Content For Social Good

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As we wrap up international women's month, I wanted to share with you two Instagram handles I frequently interact with. They are run by two very successful women who use their Instagram accounts for social good. Mrs. Tolagle Martins is a vastly experienced communication and strategy professional with a career spanning healthcare, aviation, and security while Mrs. Yeyebush-Alebiosu is a  practicing lawyer (an oga in public service) and a U.K trained etiquette consultant.  

Find out more about them below and please follow their social handles. 


@tolagbedotcom


She is the host of TM Grammer Ministry: a video series addressing common grammar mistakes in our everyday communication as Nigerians. Personally, I know that effective communication is important in the workplace and can sometimes be the difference between being let through a door and having someone shut the door on you. I mean, I still can't wrap my head around how many people now use "Am" instead of "I'm" in their communication. 

I like her video series because she specifically tackles errors that have become normalized from widespread use. 

My favorite seems to be the one where she tackled people that say, "the lady on Jeans" instead of "the Lady in jeans". because the former actually means that the lady is stepping on jeans. 

@Manners Matter_ng: 

I attended one of her table-etiquette events two years ago and I remember her saying, "Sit like you have a cat on your lap". That is, give some space between your body and the table and don't slouch over your meal. She shares tips on all aspects of social etiquette from email communication at work to hosting people in your home. And trust me, these soft skills are incredibly valuable in the workplace, especially if you work in a corporate organization or a multicultural one.

One time, a colleague got a stinker response from another colleague for sending an email in ALL CAPS. I too have sent one of those stinkers to someone for sending me an email in ALL CAPS and in red text. It's actually considered rude. I have also learned how to introduce people in a formal social gathering. So, you actually have to introduce the younger associate to the senior one first and not the other way around. For example, you say, "Mr. President, this is Tobi from Lagos". You don't say, Tobi, meet Mr. President". 

Keeping it short today. Thanks for reading. Find out more about these amazing women, here and here. 


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