Emuobonuvie deepens women financial inclusion via ‘Pitch Like a Queen’ webinar

In a bid to close the confidence and capital gap among women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, finance advocate and author Akpeghagha Emuobonuvie is helping women master the art of business pitching through her fast-rising virtual webinar series, Pitch Like a Queen.

Now in its latest edition, the initiative is fast becoming a movement, offering a mix of strategic business training, financial literacy, and mentorship targeted at women navigating the hurdles of entrepreneurship. Emuobonuvie highlighted the growing reach of the program which has attracted participants from across Nigeria and the diaspora.

“Many women have dreams but lack the financial framework and language to execute them,” Emuobonuvie said. “Pitch Like a Queen equips them to not only speak confidently but to back it up with clear, numbers-driven planning.”

At its core, the webinar is designed to help women entrepreneurs refine their business ideas, articulate their value propositions, and understand the language of investors and funders. The sessions include live pitch presentations, expert feedback, peer reviews, and access to seasoned mentors and successful female founders.

Unlike conventional pitch training programs, Pitch Like a Queen takes a gender-responsive approach. It blends traditional startup tools—such as business model canvassing, cash flow projection, and pitch deck creation—with deeper reflections on self-worth, confidence, and storytelling.

“You can’t just tell women to ‘go get capital’ without teaching them how to prepare,” Emuobonuvie said. “We’re showing them how to align vision with value and speak the language of money.”

The testimonials from past attendees point to a program that is as emotionally resonant as it is practically useful. One participant described it as “a confidence reset,” another called it “a business mirror,” while others praised the webinar as a “sisterhood of solutions.”

Emuobonuvie’s approach is shaped by her own experiences as a businesswoman. Drawing from her time in business school in the United States and her journey pitching for international funding, she said the program offers what she didn’t always have: “practical guidance, affirming mentorship, and a supportive community.”

“There were times I felt invisible in rooms full of decision-makers,” she recalled. “That’s why I created this space—for women to learn how to pitch their worth, not just their work.”

The impact is growing beyond the digital realm. Plans are already underway to host a physical Pitch Like a Queen conference and business grant competition in Lagos in 2026. The program also intends to partner with NGOs, women-led cooperatives, and universities to broaden its reach and train over 5,000 women by the end of 2026.