Everyone has something that makes them stand out, a unique quality that draws others in and leaves a lasting impression. This is your selling point, and identifying it is one of the smartest things you can do, whether you’re still a child in school, a youth building a personal brand, or a young adult trying […]
I remember the days I used to second-guess myself. I fought so hard to trust myself and my guts. I replay conversations in my head, worry about whether I’m making the right decision. I ask for advice from anyone, even those who I’m better than and that makes me feel even more confused. I dim […]
It’s no news that some children don’t have a childhood, and It’s affecting them. Not every child gets to be a child. Some are forced to grow up too soon, burdened by responsibilities, trauma, or emotional neglect. While their peers are playing, imagining, and learning the world through joy, these children are navigating pain, survival, […]
We grow up being told to get good grades, find a steady job, make good friends and live a stable life,, like that’s the formula for a good life. And a lot of us follow that script. We tick the boxes, do what we’re “supposed” to do. That’s very okay. But along the line, we […]
I watched To Kill a Monkey on Netflix last weekend, and honestly, I’m still processing. Nollywood really outdid itself with this one. It’s more than just a movie, it’s a mirror, a warning, and a deep lesson all rolled into one. At first, you think it’s just another story about someone trying to escape poverty. […]
Dear Parents, Do you have a roadmap for who you want to raise as a child? Ever stop and think, not just how I’m raising my child, but who I’m trying to raise? Not in the sense of, I want them to be a doctor or I hope they go to Harvard University and so […]
At some point, most of us start doing this without even realising… We edit our desires. We shrink them, soften them, or swap them out for something that sounds more “reasonable.” We convince ourselves that wanting too much is selfish, unrealistic, or childish. So we clean up our dreams until they sound safe. Polite. Acceptable. […]