The societal expectation that pits women against each other can be detrimental to their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This talk by a Namibian woman in business highlights the negative impact of this expectation and how it can be transformed into a positive force through collaboration. By sharing her lived experiences, she demonstrates how competitors can be turned into allies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Mutindi Lydia Jacobs is a lawyer by profession, having specialized in the Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance. From 8 to 5 she is a Chief Legal Officer at the Directorate Law Reform under the Ministry of Justice.

The quintessential multi-hyphenate, Mutindi is also an entrepreneur who founded her first business, Karibu Events, at the age of 21. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx