Episode 11.5 - BONUS EPISODE - Interview with Jibs Abitoye
Update Recording Date: (20-06-28)
Interview Recording Date: (20-06-13)
In this episode I don't have much to say about myself because today it's not about me.
My guest today is Jibs Abitoye. Jibs has a bachelor’s of science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and is certified as a Project Management Professional. She is also a 4th Class Power Engineer from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). Jibs’ previous work experience includes Financial Advisor at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Project Cost Controller at Dow Chemical, and Credit Risk Analyst at the Guaranty Trust Bank in Nigeria. Last year, she started a fashion line, and 3 months after was in the prestigious New York Fashion Week to showcase designs from her fashion. Through her fashion business, she has empowered low-income women in Africa and supported organizations supporting victims of domestic violence in Alberta. Because of this work, she has been on 3 TV stations and numerous radio, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and blogs.
She is a wife and mum of 3 kids, 5 years old and under. She is an encourager and loves to show women that anything they dream of is possible, whether it is being the best homemaker ever or the best CEO in a Fortune 500 company. She believes in breaking limitations and emerging as a giant in whatever field one finds them-self. Jibs is an avid volunteer and has volunteered on the Family & Community Support Services Board, Navy League Cadet, and as the chair of the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association. In 2017, she decided to take her involvement within her community to another level by running for city council. She ran against 14 other candidates and emerged with the 3rd highest votes. She is currently serving a 4-year term as city councillor until 2021
She is an adventurer and loves to dance. She also loves to spend time with her family and enjoys watching soccer with her husband.
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