About us

Licalla began as a conversation.

Three friends;  all professionals, all marginalized in different ways  sat together sharing the stories they rarely said out loud. Stories about navigating workplaces where they were praised for their excellence yet questioned in subtle ways. Stories about being the only one in the room. Stories about carrying both brilliance and burden at the same time.

As they compared experiences, a powerful truth emerged: their challenges were not individual ; they were shared.

Despite their achievements, each of them had faced barriers tied directly to their race, gender, or disability. And those barriers didn’t stop at the office door. They showed up in their communities, in schools, in healthcare, in public spaces, and in everyday interactions. The pattern was unmistakable.

Rather than accept these realities as “just the way things are,” they chose to act.

That choice became Licalla.

In Bakweri, Licalla means a bridge.

A bridge to write, speak, and teach about belonging as a leadership practice — not a slogan.
A bridge between lived experience and systemic change.
A bridge connecting communities, leaders, and the next generation of girls who deserve a world that sees their brilliance clearly.

Licalla's work sits at the intersection of inclusion, ethical AI, organizational culture, and global equity.
 

Licalla also serves as a voice for girls in Cameroon, advocating for dignity, education, and opportunity for the next generation of African leaders.

Our mission is simple:
Help leaders build environments where people feel seen, valued, and safe to contribute — and ensure girls everywhere have the power to shape their own futures.