At aQweleywaabii, we believe a woman is most powerful when she is anchored in faith, purpose, and grace-dressed not just in fabric but in legacy. Through “The AQ”, we share stories that awaken something deeper in every woman: resilience, wisdom, and divine beauty.

This is not just a fashion blog.
This is a sanctuary for stories.
Where style meets soul.
Where threads meet testimonies.
Where each stitch tells a truth.

In this maiden edition of The AQ Woman, we share the story of Madam Monica Odarley Lamptey, a 71-year-old woman whose grace, strength, and unwavering faith
still echo loudly across generations.

The AQ Woman: Madam Monica Odarley Lamptey

“There’s no force more powerful than a woman dressed for a purpose.” – Unattributed

At 71, Madam Monica stands as a mirror of divine sacrifice. She once walked the fast lanes of her career as a stenographer secretary, only to pause it all and pursue a higher
calling—motherhoodeology..

On choosing motherhood over a career:

“I gave up everything for my children. I had twins. And I knew they needed more than presence—they needed purpose. My career could wait. My family could not.””

On sacrifice:

“My children are my legacy. They carry the evidence of my quiet sacrifice. If you want to see change in the world, you must be willing to make uncomfortable decisions. It won’t
be easy, but it will be worth it.”

On faith:

“My entire foundation has been God. From day one. I raised my children in the same church to keep them equally yoked. That decision has been passed on to my
grandchildren, and I’m grateful for how far He has brought us.”

Advice to Her Younger Self

“I wish I had been more assertive. To say yes when I wanted to, and no when I needed to. But life has its turns, and motherhood teaches you to trust God with the outcomes. To my younger self—and to every young woman: Be firm. Take every opportunity. Let faith lead. God always aligns things in His
time.”

To the aQweley Waabii Woman

“When a woman dresses with intention, the world listens differently.

So ask yourself: What are my intentions? Am I showing up fully in my career, my family, my faith?”
Let your resilience echo louder than your voice.
Let your work shine even when no one is watching.
Shake off doubt. Step forward. Thrive.

Every aQweleyWaabii piece you wear is more than a look- it’s a legacy. It’s woven with faith, stitched in hope, and designed for women who carry nations on their backs.
To every woman reading this, know this truth: You are the answered prayer of generations before you.
And your purpose is dressed in power. Thank you, Madam Monica, for being our first AQ Woman.
And thank you, Sandra Martey, for choosing to build a brand that doesn’t just clothe
women, but crowns them. Here’s to many more women. Many more stories. Many more stitches of purpose.