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To My Beloved Forthcoming 2020,

December 31, 2019March 26, 2020 / Abisola / Leave a comment

As I embrace 2020, I take time to also thank and acknowledge 2019 for my growth.

How a Dream Becomes a Vision

October 28, 2018November 2, 2018 / Abisola / Leave a comment

In Nigerian culture,** parents typically assemble grandparents, close friends, a pastor, and relatives for a naming ceremony for the child, 7 days after birth. It is an occasion full of celebration, prayer, and inspiration as everyone revels over what the child's name will be. Typically, the child will have several traditional names, an English (or name … Continue reading How a Dream Becomes a Vision

STAY Ready. Don’t GET Ready.

September 30, 2018October 6, 2018 / Abisola / Leave a comment

Allow me to provide you with some more spiritually-guided unsolicited advice. If you've interacted with me recently, at some point you may have heard me talking about how I "stay ready, so I never have to get ready." I want to break down what this means to me and why it's been so important in … Continue reading STAY Ready. Don’t GET Ready.

D217: How Beyoncé’s Lemonade Motivated Me to Keep Pushing

April 24, 2016December 29, 2017 / Abisola / Leave a comment

I have to be honest: 1) 2016 has already earned its place as the most challenging year of my life  (I can't believe it's only April) and 2) I've never been a die-hard, know all the words, go to all the concerts, Beyoncé fan, and quite frankly I'm still not. But I have the utmost … Continue reading D217: How Beyoncé’s Lemonade Motivated Me to Keep Pushing

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