On July 19, 2025 AWiBers gathered to attend the Lighthouse session on Creating Your Profile facilitated by Yodit Gidey, COO of Gidey Gebrehiwot Enterprise.

The session began with Yodit asking a simple but powerful question: “Where do you come from?” Not just geographically, but emotionally, historically — in poem form. It was an icebreaker that woke everyone up and helped us center ourselves.

As a photographer, Yodit brought a sharp eye for clarity.
She reminded us that just like with pictures, your profile needs focus.
“Don’t use a cropped group photo. Clean your camera lens first. Let the image be intentional — and so should your words.”

Each of us introduced ourselves. Then Yodit said:
“Write something brief about yourself.”
But brief doesn’t mean empty — it means thoughtful, honest, and well-framed.

She gave us key reminders:

• Keep it short but tell your story.
• Weave in your work, your experience, your skills, and what makes you unique.
• Use online templates (Google them!) for inspiration — but make it your own.
• Stop changing it every time you’re unsure. Let it breathe.
• It’s okay to use AI, but edit it after — your voice still matters.

We all wrote our profiles and exchanged feedback —
What to keep, what to cut, what stood out.
It wasn’t just a writing exercise — it was about seeing yourself clearly.

Yodit emphasized:

• Mention your education, previous jobs, and skills gained.
• You can’t go wrong with a clean, professional picture — not overly casual.
• Avoid putting a company logo unless you work there.
• Your profile should grow with you, not hide you.

Finally, she showed examples — from engineers and teachers to brands like Starbucks and Lemlem.
Each profile had purpose. Clarity. A voice.And so, we walked away not just with words on paper,
But with a better sense of who we are, how to tell our story, and how to make it look like us — in the best light.

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