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Have you paused lately to reflect with gratitude?

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

Notes on gratitude – A recent trip to Barcelona halted me in my tracks…

Why the sky is big enough for all birds to fly

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on December 1, 2025November 28, 2025Comments are Disabled

Admiring someone and sharing space doesn’t take away from my own brilliance…. This is why the sky is big enough for all birds to fly.

Stockholm Book Club Tour

This is what alignment looks like -> Stockholm Book Club Tour #StockholmBookTour

by Lola AkinmadeLatest News, Reviews + PartnershipsPosted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025Comments are Disabled

In partnership with XperienceSthlm and Afrosvenskarnas Riksorganisation (ASR), I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour

LọLá Ákínmádé’s ‘Compelling And Propulsive’ Third Novel, Bitter Honey, Goes To Head Of Zeus

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Comments are Disabled

LọLá Ákínmádé’s ‘Compelling And Propulsive’ Third Novel, Bitter Honey, Goes To Head Of Zeus

Head of Zeus snaps up two more novels from Lola Akinmade Åkerström

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023Comments are Disabled

Following the success of her debut novel, In Every Mirror She’s Black, Head of Zeus has snapped up two more novels from Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström.

Author Notes: Modern day quest for love and its insidious levels of fetishization

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Comments are Disabled

I will be sharing articles I write inspired by the themes from my books – in this case, IN EVERY MIRROR SHE’S BLACK – to take you behind the scenes and deeper into my writing process…

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With a long 20+ year career within the travel industry as a storyteller, I’ve witnessed its ebbs and flows. I’ve applauded its brilliance and mourned its short attention span. I’ve been part of solutions to problems where clear gaps exist, and I’ve had the difficult conversations with courage when we need to grow.

I continue to champion visual storytelling about destinations that cuts across the status quo, and spotlights how cultures are transforming. My life’s work.

Travel is evolving and I am excited to be joining Kavita Kooijman, Brand Lead, @interraileu and Jo Geneen MBA, Director of engagement & impact, #Travalyst in conversation about what a genuinely future-fit travel product looks like in 2026 and beyond.

Check out the full agenda here and register here -> https://iwttf.com/iwttf-europe/

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So relaxed enough to write three chapters of a new book in only four days 💙

In between sleeping in a seaside cabana.

@nanagoldenbeach did just that for us and we can’t wait to come back next year.

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It’s an indescribable privilege to even type this when the world is churning all around us.

Well, it’s time to take my month of August off social media as I do each year.

To rest, to rejuvenate, and to reprioritize. Mostly to realign.

For urgent/time-sensitive inquires, add URGENT to your email subject line when contacting me and my team.

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Join me in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from September 16-17 at the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Europe Forum + Awards 2026, where we will be in conversation about travel innovation, cultural inclusion, leadership and the future of travel.

With a long 20+ year career within the travel industry as a storyteller, I’ve witnessed its ebbs and flows. I’ve applauded its brilliance and mourned its short attention span. I’ve been part of solutions to problems where clear gaps exist, and I’ve had the difficult conversations with courage when we need to grow.

I continue to champion visual storytelling about destinations that cuts across the status quo, and spotlights how cultures are transforming. My life’s work.

Travel is evolving and I am excited to be joining Kavita Kooijman, Brand Lead, @interraileu and Jo Geneen MBA, Director of engagement & impact, #Travalyst in conversation about what a genuinely future-fit travel product looks like in 2026 and beyond.

Check out the full agenda here and register here -> https://iwttf.com/iwttf-europe/

Hope to see you there!

Thank you @womenintravel_cic / Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF). Special thanks to sponsors BCD Travel, Interrail, Intrepid Travel, DiamondAir International and many more. 

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This is the greatest lesson I learned from watching the Argentina vs. Spain match…

Even if you’re the biggest star, the low vibrational people you surround yourself with will tarnish your legacy.

#fifaworldcup2026 #spain #argentina #worldcup2026 #worldcup
This is the greatest lesson I learned from watching the Argentina vs. Spain match…

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This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026...

Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship.

Haaland @erling deserved better 🇳🇴 ⭐️ 

#fifaworldcup2026 #norway #england #worldcup2026
This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026...

Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship.

Haaland @erling deserved better 🇳🇴 ⭐️ 

#fifaworldcup2026 #norway #england #worldcup2026
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I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️

How to participate:

1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile

2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend

3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next!

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I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️

How to participate:

1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile

2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend

3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next!

Use the official hashtag to join us -> #1milblackbooks

Let’s get this hashtag up 1,000,000 across all platforms!

#books #blackbooks #readers bookstagram
I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️

How to participate:

1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile

2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend

3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next!

Use the official hashtag to join us -> #1milblackbooks

Let’s get this hashtag up 1,000,000 across all platforms!

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As a travel writer, I’ve been privileged to stay in so many incredible properties around the world and when it comes to beach vacations, regardless of star rating, what makes an experience exquisite are the people who work there. 

People who make you feel welcome and ease your worries even before you ever arrive at the property. 

So relaxed enough to write three chapters of a new book in only four days 💙

In between sleeping in a seaside cabana.

@nanagoldenbeach did just that for us and we can’t wait to come back next year.

You are worth every cent I paid and every star you hold ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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