Why are we so hard on ourselves?

Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why are we continuously sabotaging ourselves? Having self-esteem is great but it should not cause anxiety when our skills and abilities do not translate in our life. We too often forget the things we should hold on to when our expectations do not match our reality: personal growth, learning experiences, character building, resilience, creativity and so much more. Big achievements are […]

Conversation with Haneek.s

Conversation with Haneek.s Highly talented illustrator widening representation of African women Haneek’s work is not only extremely gorgeous it is also meaningful and purposeful. The power of her illustrations goes beyond its aesthetics.Images are a conveyor of power, they influence perceptions, including self-perceptions. In this sense, her art is inspiring for it creates space for women who […]

A Book Many Lessons: Desert Dawn by Waris Dirie

A Book Many Lessons: Desert Dawn by Waris Dirie   I watched the film adaptation of the book, Desert Flower, years ago as a teen. It is a work of art about the odyssey of Somalian model and activist Waris Dirie, who is tackling the issue of female genital mutilation. So, while I was randomly sitting […]

A Book Many Lessons: The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success

A Book Many Lessons: The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success Are you looking for a short yet powerful book to read? The kind of book that you can pick up every time you need a boost of energy and that is easy to go through? Then, I highly recommend The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. It is concise, straight to the point […]

WORKSHOP ON: WRITING AS A TOOL FOR SELF-GROWTH​

INFORMATION WORKSHOP ON: WRITING AS A TOOL FOR SELF-GROWTH Feedback  “It was a friendly Sunday morning where I had the opportunity to connect on a special level with the participants, share and relate to their personal journey in a safe space. But also, get back in touch with me.” Veronica Gomes  “It was a workshop […]

Tanya On Social Justice, Being Truthful And Self-Care As An Activist

Podcast available on : Tanya on Social Justice, Being truthful and Self-care as an activist In this episode, I sit down with multifaceted artist and social justice activist Tanya. Her work most importantly centres on self-care as a political act and the importance of sisterhood in regards to healing. As the discussion goes on, we […]

Olivia’s inspirational journey: Studying abroad in Montreal

Olivia’s inspirational journey: Studying abroad in Montreal Are you considering studying abroad? Are you thinking about how this experience could benefit you personally? Here is an insight into Olivia’s personal journey studying abroad from France to Canada filled with interesting perspectives, thoughtful considerations and sound advice. Take care and let yourself be inspired! An introduction:  Olivia […]