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    Become a Maven

    Maven (n.) — an expert who can't help but share what they know. If that's you, pitch us. Every submission is read by our editors.

    What you get

    An audience that already reads

    400,000+ professionals across CareerBuddy, Workie and WorkHerholic — no cold start.

    A profile that works for you

    Your own Maven page with bio, links, expertise tags and a custom social card.

    Editorial support

    Our editors shape the brief, tighten the draft and handle distribution. You bring the expertise.

    Who qualifies

    • You have 5+ years of hard-won experience in your field
    • You work in, or build for, African markets
    • You have a specific point of view — not general career advice
    • You can commit to at least one piece a quarter
    The process

    How review works

    1. Pitch submitted

      You send us who you are, the track you fit, and the playbook only you can write.

      Takes ~5 minutes
    2. Editor review

      An editor reads the pitch and checks the angle against what we have already published.

      Within 14 days
    3. Invited to contribute

      We email a brief, agree the outline, and set a draft date with you.

      1–2 weeks after review
    4. Live as a Maven

      Your piece publishes and your Maven profile goes live on the directory and track page.

      On publication
    Already pitched? Check your status →

    Pitch yourself

    Takes about five minutes. Be specific about the topic — vague pitches don't make it through.