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"I desire and prefer to do things on my own and I believe every woman must try to do same." - Abigail Dwomoh Nyarko Abigail Dowmoh Nyarko is a social entrepreneur, secretary and human rights advocate. She is the CEO of Biggles Impact Foundation and the Ashanti Region Ambassador for Youth for Human Rights Africa. She is also into volunteering, writing and modeling. If there are two things Abigail is know for, it is her passion for volunteering (effortless to better a life or situation) and her willingness to never give up even when she fails. She believes that "when you fail, your failure must be a strength to others but not a weakness". Being responsible for your own needs, extending help to others and embracing failure as a strength, not weakness; isn't this awesome? Abigail is my damsel on fire for this episode. Be on fire!

"I believe in helping your  fellow to get there and she will pull you up there too." - Naa Anyeley Sowah Naa Anyeley Sowah, also known as Meredith, is a model, dancer, MC and a volunteer. Meredith believes that, as damsels, we are supposed not just to love each other but as well believe in and support each other. She is aware of the fact that we all have flaws but she is also aware that no matter what, "love, believe in and support for" should not be a lack in our lives. As a damsel who is still pursuing her dreams in life, she is bold to be who she is and do what she wants to do. She is also ever ready to accept challenges that brings the beat out of her, try new things, and support initiatives that impact lives. Being your true self despite what others say, believing in and supporting other ladies, and trying new things as a way of pursing your dreams, is she not on fire? Meredith is our damsel on fire for today. Be on fire!!!

"Sacrifice, work hard, focus, learn, be nice; it does magic." - Edem Roberta Abbeyquaye Edem Roberta Abbeyquaye is a multimedia journalist, photographer and a volunteer. She is also a human rights advocate, speaker, content producer, and heyye, she's on a mission to be build a tompire (lol) Edem believes that " fulfillment comes in doing things you love " and so she is addicted to learning new things (including skills), showing love and support to those who need it, pursuing her dreams and doing whatever she finds herself doing well (working hard). As a damsel, Edem is so much on fire and just by meeting her, I tell you, you will be empowered to be on fire too. She is my damsel on fire for today. Want to know how to be on fire? Wait expectantly for my book, # DearDamsel .  It will be released on March 31 2018; you can pre order by contacting 0554515688.

"If I could be my dream woman: I would be an example and a source of inspiration to all the young people around me; always willing to teach, mentor and encourage. My dream woman knows that she's far from perfect but at the same time she is a leader in her field and is able to inspire and influence." - Auguster Asantewa Boateng Auguster Asantewaa Boateng is a broadcast journalist, human rights advocate, social entrepreneur, sanitation reporter, mentor and life coach. She is the founder and convener of The Butterfly Effect, 2017 Pro-Volunteer youth leader of the month August, mentor to participants of Face of GirlEmpowered, and she is very passionate about sustainable development. If Auguster is not on fire, what is she on? This is what being on fire is all about; daring to empower others to assess their rights, caring for the needy and being who you dream of becoming. Auguster is my damsel on fire for today. Be on fire!

"Being different isn't bad. It means you are bold enough to be yourself." - Fella Makafui Fella Makafui is a damsel who seems to know what the game is about; she has discovered herself, her purpose and the kind of world she feels comfortable in, and she's on a mission to create who she yearns to be. Fella is an actress, brand ambassador, entrepreneur and a philanthropist. She acknowledges the fact that "our generation gives up way too fast and way too easy" and she's determined to be the unique. She is living and pursuing her dreams;  making things happen, establishing businesses, impacting into lives, giving back to society and presenting herself in a way that gets everyone talking, yet pays no attention to what the talk is about. Isn't this what being on fire is all about? Breaking limitations, daring to be different and living the life you dream of despite the negativities and pressure from the world. Fella is a damsel on fire; my damsel on fi...

"She said I smile too much, He said my smile is powerful and I was like sssshhhhhhhh " , Nana Ama unveiled in a frolic way; placing her finger on her lips (to depict silencing someone) but without hiding the smile that got everyone talking. Nana Ama is one damsel whose presence (smile) will instinctively either light up a place or get everyone talking. Yesss! Her smile will either infect everyone else or people will end up saying all kind of things because she appeared all smiley and vivacious. Like any other day, she arrived as an uninvited guest yesterday to give me an account of the day's ordeal. Her close friend Annie and the lover were arguing over her smiles and she had 'sssssh' both of them and excused herself. The argument started when Annie's lover complimented Nana Ama's smiles; he said so much that made Annie confess her hidden dislike for Nana Ama's smiles. Annie mentioned how Ama smiles as if all is well when all is not well and how it ...

"Who is a damsel?" the now exceptionally beautiful damsel I've grown to address as my little sister asked with charm exhibiting itself through her smiles. Deelia is one shrewd girl I loved so much. I was a bit surprised when she asked me that question considering the fact that she is always disturbing her dictionary. "Is she kidding me? She don't know who a damsel is? Or she is just asking because of the title of my first book, Dear Damsel ?" I asked myself in thoughts as she looked on with an expectant expression. "According to the dictionary, a damsel is a young unmarried woman ", I replied her with a teasing smile. " Oh okay. You were the first person I heard that word from, that's why I decided to ask you. At least, now I know I am a damsel." She confessed. But the question is, does being an unmarried young woman make you a damsel? Well, its a yes according to language (dictionary) but in reality, being unmarried doesn't ...