Chalom Hights celebrates one year of impact with PowerSide event

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Chalom Hights marked its one-year anniversary with the successful hosting of PowerSide, a purpose-driven mentorship and leadership event held at the Airport View Event Center in Accra. Designed as both a celebration and a strategic intervention, the event brought together ambition, experience, and intentional mentorship—reaffirming Chalom Hights’ commitment to empowering young women to rise confidently in their personal and professional journeys.

PowerSide was more than an anniversary event; it was a powerful reflection of the organization’s mission in action. It demonstrated what is possible when access, guidance, and community are deliberately created for women navigating corporate and leadership spaces.

A thoughtfully curated experience

The structure of PowerSide was intentionally designed to create depth, connection, and real-world impact. At the core of the event was a select group of 10 young female corporate professionals, representing the first cohort of mentees under the Chalom Hights empowerment journey. These women were purposefully brought into close interaction with seasoned and accomplished female professionals across diverse industries.

The program was anchored on two key elements:

• Speed mentorship sessions
• A high-impact panel discussion

Together, these components created a balanced experience—combining personalized guidance with shared learning and collective inspiration.

Speed mentorship – Creating access that matters

One of the most impactful features of the PowerSide Event was the speed mentorship session, designed to facilitate focused, one-on-one engagements between mentors and mentees within a structured timeframe. Unlike traditional networking formats, speed mentorship created intentional spaces for meaningful dialogue. Each mentee engaged with multiple mentors in short but highly focused sessions, addressing topics such as career progression, leadership development, workplace challenges, personal branding, and navigating corporate environments as women.

For the mentees, the sessions provided:

• Direct access to lived experience and practical wisdom
• Tailored guidance aligned to their career stage and aspirations
• Honest conversations about growth, resilience, and self-leadership

For the mentors, it was an opportunity to invest meaningfully in the next generation—offering perspective, encouragement, and strategic insight. The energy in the room reflected the power of intentional connection, as conversations moved beyond theory to actionable guidance and clarity.

Power, purpose, and presence – The guiding theme

At the heart of the PowerSide Event was its defining theme: Power, Purpose, and Presence—three essential pillars for women navigating leadership and influence in today’s professional landscape.

Power was explored as self-awareness and confidence—the ability to own one’s voice, skills, and value without hesitation. Speakers emphasized that true power is cultivated internally and strengthened through competence and courage.

Purpose grounded the discussions in intentionality and alignment. Participants were challenged to think beyond titles and immediate wins, focusing instead on meaningful impact, long-term vision, and personal fulfillment.

Presence emerged as a critical differentiator. From executive presence to emotional intelligence, the dialogue highlighted the importance of how women show up in rooms, conversations, and moments that shape their careers.

The theme resonated deeply, reinforcing the idea that success is not merely about opportunity, but about preparedness and intentional presence.

A panel conversation that inspired reflection

The event also featured a panel discussion with three seasoned female professionals, each sharing insights shaped by years of leadership and experience. The conversation was candid and reflective, addressing real challenges and triumphs encountered along the journey.

Topics explored included:

• Navigating career transitions and leadership complexity
• Building credibility and confidence in male-dominated spaces
• The role of mentorship, community, and self-belief
• Staying anchored in purpose while pursuing excellence

The panel discussion reinforced a powerful message: growth is not linear, but with clarity, discipline, and support, women can navigate complexity and lead with confidence.

A milestone worth celebrating

Hosting PowerSide at the Airport View Event Center provided a fitting backdrop for an event that symbolized elevation—both in vision and execution. The success of the event affirmed the relevance of Chalom Hights’ mission and highlighted the tangible impact of intentional mentorship and community-building. As Chalom Hights celebrates one year of purposeful service, PowerSide stands as a defining milestone—evidence of what can be achieved when women are equipped with guidance, access, and belief.

Looking ahead – The future of PowerSide and Chalom Hights

The success of PowerSide marks the beginning of a broader and more ambitious vision. Building on the momentum of its first year, Chalom Hights is committed to expanding its mentorship ecosystem, deepening leadership development initiatives, and creating sustained platforms that move beyond inspiration to implementation. Future editions of PowerSide will evolve to include structured mentorship cohorts, skill-building masterclasses, and longer-term mentor-mentee engagements—ensuring that the impact extends well beyond a single event.

A word from the founder

Reflecting on the journey and the significance of the PowerSide Event, the Founder of Chalom Hights, Rita Adu Boateng, shared: “PowerSide represents everything Chalom Hights stands for—creating access, building confidence, and reminding women that they already carry the power they seek. When women are clear on their purpose and intentional about their presence, they do not just occupy spaces; they transform them.”

As Chalom Hights steps into its next chapter, PowerSide remains a powerful reminder of what is possible when vision is matched with action. The organization looks ahead with clarity and conviction—committed to empowering women to rise with power, purpose, and presence.