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Pearl Akazue (née Osirike) is a multipotentialite. She is passionate about teaching, research and writing. She holds a First Class B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry and recently completed a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases.

Aside from her scientific interests, she loves reading/listening to motivational books, handcrafts, and anything creative. She also enjoys spending time with her family. She is happily married with two adorable kids.

• 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Presence

  By Pearl Akazue on January 19, 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  When it comes to networking for professionals, LinkedIn is the place to be. It boasts of the world’s largest career development and social platform for professionals, with about 875 million users worldwide. Irrespective of your field of study, career stage,… Read More ›

• Start your toddler’s day right with these 5 easy steps

  By Pearl Akazue on January 13, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As adults, we know how we start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day. We are intentional about doing those things to set us up for success for the rest of the day: having our quiet… Read More ›

• 6 actionable steps to maximize 2023

  By Pearl Akazue on January 12, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  The year 2023 is still young. Today is the 12th of January, which means we are well into the second week of the year. It also means that we have fifty weeks left before the year ends. It is typical… Read More ›

• The Unexpected Date

  By Pearl Akazue on January 10, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As a young girl, I had a mental picture of how I wanted my love life to look, and I wasn’t going to settle for anything less. I imagined how I’d meet my ‘prince charming.’ We would fall in love… Read More ›

• My PhD journey: final lessons

  By Pearl Akazue on January 9, 2023 • ( 2 )

  

  It was 11:59 pm. A few hours earlier, I laid on my bed to get some sleep, but sleep eluded me. I had a lot on my mind – so much that I fought hard to hold back the hot… Read More ›

• 10 random (fun) facts about me

  By Pearl Akazue on January 8, 2023 • ( 13 )

  

  Recently, someone asked me to tell her something about myself that she doesn’t know already 😅😅 “That’s the most difficult question to answer,” I thought to myself because, first of all, I don’t know what you already know. Secondly, what… Read More ›

• My favourite apps 2023

  By Pearl Akazue on January 7, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s a new year, and considering we all strive to be more productive and organized, it can be helpful to have a toolkit of apps at our fingertips. As someone always looking for ways to increase productivity and get more… Read More ›

• 3 remarkable people skills I learnt from my husband

  By Pearl Akazue on January 6, 2023 • ( 10 )

  

  Marriage is such a beautiful thing. It provides unrestricted access to that special person you love, which also presents a unique opportunity for you to learn from each other. I have been married to my best friend for a little… Read More ›

• 3 easy ways to spice up your relationship with your spouse every day

  By Pearl Akazue on January 5, 2023 • ( 2 )

  

  As we age in marriage and responsibilities increase, it is easy to take the little things for granted that could make a tremendous difference. Very quickly, everything becomes a blur. As your BFF 😉, I share three easy (and free)… Read More ›

• 5 tips for teaching the word of God to your toddlers

  By Pearl Akazue on January 4, 2023 • ( 9 )

  

  Teaching toddlers anything can be challenging. When it comes to God’s word, we must be intentional about keeping it fun and exciting; otherwise, they lose interest. Here, I share five tips that I find help a great deal. Keep it… Read More ›