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Latvia Files: Soaking up travel memories in Latvia

by Lola AkinmadeEurope, Reviews + PartnershipsPosted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021Comments are Disabled

This is my first destination-related blog post since the pandemic started and I wanted to dedicate it to my memories from Latvia…

When home morphs into space

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Travel NarrativesPosted on May 21, 2020December 17, 2020Comments are Disabled

Thoughts on decoupling home from place…

Japan for families: Things to do in Nikko

by Lola AkinmadeAsia, Reviews + PartnershipsPosted on October 31, 2019December 17, 2020Comments are Disabled

Saying my daughter is fascinated by Japan is quite the understatement…

In Photos – Exploring the medieval town of Pals

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 28, 2019December 17, 2020Comments are Disabled

There is no shortage of photogenic medieval towns in Costa Brava…

Spotlight: Documenting Zurich’s Energy

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 19, 2019July 19, 2019Comments are Disabled

Sometimes the best stories aren’t told…

In Photos + Video: Exploring Aruba in a different way

by Lola AkinmadeLatin America + CaribbeanPosted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019Comments are Disabled

Here are some wonderful ways of exploring Aruba…

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  • I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
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  • Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
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  • First of several incredible trade reviews 🌟 Thank you @kirkus_reviews for truly seeing @bitterhoneybook 💙💛 ===================== A mother and daughter in Sweden struggle to overcome the effects of colonial thinking about their Black bodies. “Honey” is the title of 20-year-old Tina’s hit single, a song that is catapulting her to the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. The honey refers to her own striking eyes, inherited from the white Swedish father she’s never known
 As Tina navigates fame and failure...the narrative swings back to her mother Nancy’s arrival in Sweden from Gambia in the 1970s, a scholarship student with political ambitions. At university, she falls in love with Malik, but there is another man on the scene, anthropology professor Lars Wikström, who speaks their native language and is besotted with Nancy... ....As the novel progresses, chapters toggling between Nancy in the ’80s and Tina in the ’00s, it becomes clear that both mother and daughter have to struggle with authenticity.... ....The exploration of identity is nicely paired with just enough melodrama—drug- and sex-fueled Hollywood parties, shocking secrets, explosive confrontations, and the angst of an artist—to keep the plot buzzing along. Deliciously addictive—a family drama with compelling social commentary. ===================== Full review -> https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lola-akinmade-akerstrom/bitter-honey/ #bitterhoneybook #bookreview #kirkusreviews #contemporaryfiction #historicalfictionbooks #lolaakinmade
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 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
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I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
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I’ve rescheduled this return trip to Cavtat three times. And I almost postponed it again. How could I steal away when life feels so uncertain on so many fronts? I’m so grateful I decided to just go. I rented a gorgeous place from @didan_apartments with the most glorious views of the Adriatic and got to work. Roughly 10,000 new words added to my current work in progress in four days. I wrote JOHAN in one week in July on the island of Hvar. Coming back time and time again to one of my favorite places (especially offseason) pulls my creativity to the surface in ways I’m still trying to understand myself. Hanging with my dear friends Zrinka of @tailoredcroatia in Cavtat and Anja of @everthenomad in Zagreb always replenishes my soul. I am so grateful for such deep friendships. For this place and space to be đŸ™đŸœâ€ïž #writing #authorlife #workinprogress #wip #croatia
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Save the dates. Mark your calendars 💙💛 BITTER HONEY US TOUR with @williammorrowbooks Can’t wait to share details and tag all our wonderful stops, incredible interlocutors, and links to register very soon đŸ™đŸœ #bitterhoneybook #booktour #authorlife #lolaakinmade #harpercollins #williammorrow
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Save the dates. Mark your calendars 💙💛 BITTER HONEY US TOUR with @williammorrowbooks Can’t wait to share details and tag all our wonderful stops, incredible interlocutors, and links to register very soon đŸ™đŸœ #bitterhoneybook #booktour #authorlife #lolaakinmade #harpercollins #williammorrow
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Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
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Thoughts on alignment in action and lucid dreams đŸ™đŸœ In addition to being a travel writer, I am also an author and novelist penning several books and four novels in which my stunning city #Stockholm feels like such a tangible character in itself. For years, many readers around the world have mentioned how much they would love to experience the city through my characters. See the places they walked through and lived. Eat the foods they did. And see Stockholm in a fresher, more modern light. A city so deeply multifaceted and complex as it is aesthetically breathtaking. After over a year of planning – from ideation and conceptualizing to scripting and execution – in partnership with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg, I am beyond thrilled to officially expand literary tourism in #Sweden with the official launch of our Stockholm Book Tour Club #StockholmBookTour (LINK IN PROFILE) For our inauguration, we flew in nine (9) influential voices within the UK publishing and book space scene to be the very first to launch and preview this epic experience: @cultofbooks @readwithkapz @elliejnewton / @thetroubleclub @sivanreads @thecandidbookclub @jotheblackbookworm @whatsarahreadnext @afuathescot @queenchristinawriter We were welcomed by British Ambassador Samantha Job at The British Residence @ukinsweden with a wonderful afternoon tea. They were also given Stockholm Keys of Honour to explore most of the city’s attractions for free and treated to a wonderful lunch hosted by @visitstockholm at @vaudevillestockholm. Other launch partners included @theqavebyafriqana, the first and only Nigerian restaurant in Stockholm, @east__restaurant, @visitsweden for sponsoring 2 journalist flights alongside my own company, @geotravelermedia, and Visit Stockholm for covering all local transport including @ArlandaExpress tickets. Thank you to every single partner for making this dream come true đŸ§Ąâ€ïžđŸ–€ Bring your book clubs on a weekend getaway to Stockholm and book this incredible experience - Stockholm’s newest literary tour. My heart is full đŸ™đŸœ #stockholmbooktour #literarytourism #literature #booktour #stockholm #ineverymirrorshesblack #lolaakinmade
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🚀 We’re Officially Live The @talathrive app is now available for download on both iOS and Android. This milestone represents the culmination of months of work to create a platform that delivers culturally relevant, accessible mental health support. Early users are already booking sessions, and we’re excited to grow from here. Please download the app, try it out and rate us on the app store. Use the discount code LOLATT15 to get 15% off your first session! đŸ›ïž Affirmation Cards Our affirmation cards are now available at https://shop.talathrive.com. While Tala Thrive will always be a tech-first company, these cards have quickly become a powerful tool for building awareness. They can be used in workplaces, gifted to friends and family, and shared on social media. ❀ Like & follow @talathrive to join our movement. . . . . #talathrive #launchday #live #mentalhealth #bipoc #cald #therapyforyou #femalefounder #culturallycompetentcare #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters
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Tuesday, October 7, 6–7 p.m. Kontur meets LolĂĄ ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdĂ© Åkerström – an author talk about relationships and identity in art and literature. Based on Eric Magassa's @ericmagassa exhibition "Heartbeat/Drumbeat" at Örebro Konsthall, you have the chance to learn more about the theme of interaction between contemporary art and literature. LolĂĄ ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdĂ© Åkerström is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker and award-winning photographer, based in Stockholm, whose stories have touched readers all over the world. She is behind the travel book “Due North”, the best-selling book “LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well”, translated into 18 languages, and the internationally acclaimed novel “In Every Mirror She’s Black”. This spring, LolĂĄ ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdé’s first standalone novel, Bitter Honey, was released. A gripping novel that spans four decades and three continents, where a mother-daughter relationship is at the center. Through their eyes, ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdĂ© explores themes such as resilience, relationships and the profound power of fully wearing your skin and creating your own place in the world. Free admission with advance registration. Registration is made to konsthallen@orebro.se KONTUR is a collaboration between Örebro Library @orebrobibliotek and Örebro Konsthall @orebrokonsthall with a focus on the meeting between art and literature. With themes that connect writers and artists, you will take part in conversations with new perspectives on art and literature. The event is part of Banned Books Week. #literature #authortalk #booktalk #lolaakinmade #fiction #sweden #bitterhoneybook #ineverymirrorshesblack
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Tuesday, October 7, 6–7 p.m. Kontur meets LolĂĄ ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdĂ© Åkerström – an author talk about relationships and identity in art and literature. Based on Eric Magassa's @ericmagassa exhibition "Heartbeat/Drumbeat" at Örebro Konsthall, you have the chance to learn more about the theme of interaction between contemporary art and literature. LolĂĄ ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdĂ© Åkerström is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker and award-winning photographer, based in Stockholm, whose stories have touched readers all over the world. She is behind the travel book “Due North”, the best-selling book “LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well”, translated into 18 languages, and the internationally acclaimed novel “In Every Mirror She’s Black”. This spring, LolĂĄ ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdé’s first standalone novel, Bitter Honey, was released. A gripping novel that spans four decades and three continents, where a mother-daughter relationship is at the center. Through their eyes, ÁkĂ­nmĂĄdĂ© explores themes such as resilience, relationships and the profound power of fully wearing your skin and creating your own place in the world. Free admission with advance registration. Registration is made to konsthallen@orebro.se KONTUR is a collaboration between Örebro Library @orebrobibliotek and Örebro Konsthall @orebrokonsthall with a focus on the meeting between art and literature. With themes that connect writers and artists, you will take part in conversations with new perspectives on art and literature. The event is part of Banned Books Week. #literature #authortalk #booktalk #lolaakinmade #fiction #sweden #bitterhoneybook #ineverymirrorshesblack
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First of several incredible trade reviews 🌟 Thank you @kirkus_reviews for truly seeing @bitterhoneybook 💙💛 ===================== A mother and daughter in Sweden struggle to overcome the effects of colonial thinking about their Black bodies. “Honey” is the title of 20-year-old Tina’s hit single, a song that is catapulting her to the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. The honey refers to her own striking eyes, inherited from the white Swedish father she’s never known
 As Tina navigates fame and failure...the narrative swings back to her mother Nancy’s arrival in Sweden from Gambia in the 1970s, a scholarship student with political ambitions. At university, she falls in love with Malik, but there is another man on the scene, anthropology professor Lars Wikström, who speaks their native language and is besotted with Nancy... ....As the novel progresses, chapters toggling between Nancy in the ’80s and Tina in the ’00s, it becomes clear that both mother and daughter have to struggle with authenticity.... ....The exploration of identity is nicely paired with just enough melodrama—drug- and sex-fueled Hollywood parties, shocking secrets, explosive confrontations, and the angst of an artist—to keep the plot buzzing along. Deliciously addictive—a family drama with compelling social commentary. ===================== Full review -> https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lola-akinmade-akerstrom/bitter-honey/ #bitterhoneybook #bookreview #kirkusreviews #contemporaryfiction #historicalfictionbooks #lolaakinmade
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First of several incredible trade reviews 🌟 Thank you @kirkus_reviews for truly seeing @bitterhoneybook 💙💛 ===================== A mother and daughter in Sweden struggle to overcome the effects of colonial thinking about their Black bodies. “Honey” is the title of 20-year-old Tina’s hit single, a song that is catapulting her to the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. The honey refers to her own striking eyes, inherited from the white Swedish father she’s never known
 As Tina navigates fame and failure...the narrative swings back to her mother Nancy’s arrival in Sweden from Gambia in the 1970s, a scholarship student with political ambitions. At university, she falls in love with Malik, but there is another man on the scene, anthropology professor Lars Wikström, who speaks their native language and is besotted with Nancy... ....As the novel progresses, chapters toggling between Nancy in the ’80s and Tina in the ’00s, it becomes clear that both mother and daughter have to struggle with authenticity.... ....The exploration of identity is nicely paired with just enough melodrama—drug- and sex-fueled Hollywood parties, shocking secrets, explosive confrontations, and the angst of an artist—to keep the plot buzzing along. Deliciously addictive—a family drama with compelling social commentary. ===================== Full review -> https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lola-akinmade-akerstrom/bitter-honey/ #bitterhoneybook #bookreview #kirkusreviews #contemporaryfiction #historicalfictionbooks #lolaakinmade
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“Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10 #ineverymirrorshesblack #trust #trusttheprocess #faith #bestillandknow #bestill
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Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
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Notes on when little setbacks try to steal your shine
 I almost canceled my flight to Helsinki. A day before I was to leave to receive the incredible honour bestowed by @ceci_educare_finland_ and the Nordic Africa Business Forum, one of my early partners on an incredible initiative I’m currently working on pulled out. With only two weeks left to launch, I was left scrambling for backups. I was considering sending my acceptance speech via video in absentia because I needed to get back to work again. After sharing my worries with my mother, she adjusted my crown and reminded me of what I was doing, how far I’ve come, and the broader message in all this. ”So you’re letting something rather insignificant steal your joy of getting this Nordic award in Finland? For all the work you’ve done and continue to do?” I am so grateful I didn’t. How often do we let the most minuscule setbacks derail us on the grand scheme of things? When one closed door opens wider gates of opportunity from those who get your vision? Needless to say, I am incredibly honoured to have accepted the award for Conscious Leadership in Espoo, Finland. It was an inspiring and grounding display of several cultures, most notably my own roots, Yoruba. In attendance was His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) SĂĄkĂĄ AdĂ©lolĂĄ Ayokanmi MĂĄtemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria. He also happens to be the king of one of the clans in Abeokuta where my maternal grandfather is from. Thank you @ceci_educare_finland_ for the selfless work you do in connecting the Nordics and Africa. Thank you @katjapresnal and @shekasgram for your incredible friendship and support. As a storyteller, I humbly accept this award for my part in helping creating more comprehensive, fuller, and richer narratives of what it means, and what it takes, to thrive in the Nordics as an Afroswede (@theafroswede) Dress - @whitebuttons.ng Ankara purse - Incredible gift from THE @chikaunigweauthor đŸ™đŸœđŸ’š #womenintravel #womeninbusiness #award #consciousleadership #nordicafricaforum #finland #storyteller
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