{"id":26,"date":"2026-08-11T03:16:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/872658\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-08-11T03:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:16:33","slug":"about-the-author","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/872658\/about-the-author\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Author"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rachael Popoola<\/strong> is a writer, researcher, and passionate advocate for widows and vulnerable children. With 17+ years of experience leading human-centred insight work across the UK, Europe, Africa, and global markets, she has spent her career understanding people, culture, and the stories that shape lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond her professional work, Rachael is a lover of God whose life is deeply rooted in faith, grace, and purpose. 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