Blessing & Wasinda: Our Love Story! And How to Successfully Plan a Nigerian Wedding

Love is such a beautiful thing and I'm so elated to share Blessing and Wasinda love story on the blog. These two got married a year and about eight months after they met. They have such beautiful hearts and it's exciting learning from their wedding preparation and experience.

In this exclusive interview with the bride, we talked about the possibility of having a drama free wedding in Nigeria. She shared how she was able to navigate the obstacles and challenges encountered during her wedding preparation. She also shared what to look out for in a man and how to plan a hitch free wedding. Yes! She planned it all by herself and it was a very successful event. Hope you learn a few things! Enjoy!

5 Ways to Start Practicing Gratitude

Three years ago, I was constantly pouring over self-help books, looking for what I thought was the get happy quick answer! Looking back, I know that not all books will be able to help you solve your problems. Guide you, yes. Fix everything for you? No. It has to come from you.

What did help me, was when I came across the gratitude practice. I realised that I have to be appreciative of what I have NOW, rather than focusing on what I don't have. I was constantly fretting about what I didn’t have in my life, and overlooking all of the great things I do have.

Taking Care of You, Past, Present and Future

It doesn’t matter what time of year you are reading this. It is always the right time to make changes that can help you take care of yourself.

Take today for example - what will your future self thank you for today? What will your tomorrow you be grateful for?

Edirin Edewor: You And Your Mindset

One Sunday afternoon, I got home from church, tired about my situation. I had listened to people share testimonies of the same kind of blessings I was looking for; the same kind of miracles. I had prayed. I was pretty much a good person. I helped people as much as I could. Yet, it seemed like every time God wanted to give miracles to people, I was passed over.

We Are All One: Working Towards A Peaceful World

With all the atrocities happening in today's world, it's important to pause, stand still, and just take a breath. No matter where you are, always remember that despite all of the hideous acts and selfish decisions that many people have taken upon themselves, we are all one.

5 Ways To Manage Stress and Make Yourself Feel Better

As much as we all like to feel incredible every single day of our lives, it may not always happen. Life can be stressful sometimes, and when things don't go the way we expect them to, we start to feel a little down and depressed. Most times, it’s not always easy recuperating and sorting things out to get back on track. We may find ourselves going around in circles feeling okay and sometimes not. This, may be caused by the unavoidable stress we encounter daily and we really need to be able to break that cycle. It’s never going to be something that just happens in one day, we have to commit to doing it intentionally. So, let’s take a look at five simple things you can do to manage stress and make yourself feel better.

#IWD2019: 18 Women on Why They Love Being a Woman

By now, you already know how passionate I am about inspiring a generation of women who empowers and supports one another especially unto living a well meaningful life. To celebrate the 2019 International Women's Day tagged #BalanceForBetter - I reached out to a few number of women doing great things in their various sphere of influence and I was elated by their kind responses and feedback.

Don't Expect People To Believe In You When You Start - CEO, SAS Kitchen.

The quote "Embrace what makes you unique even if it makes others uncomfortable" by Janelle Monaé perfectly describes Winniefred Leche, a 24 year old woman who is passionately pursuing what she loves and knows how to do well. She is the founder of Soups and Stew Kitchen, a catering business in Nigeria. She has taught over 400 people how to cook including men and women. I love that regardless of what people have had to say about her, the challenges here and there, she is still very determined to succeed in her business.