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by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on January 10, 2022May 23, 2022No Comments

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Over at @geotravelermedia Academy, we've got two exciting trips coming up this year! STOCKHOLM - THE BOOK EXPERIENCE Experience my city through the characters of both acclaimed books @ineverymirror and @notenough.book. Visit all my favorites places and restaurants, and experience cultural traditions. CROATIA RETREAT Been 11+ times and 4 more this year, Croatia definitely has a solid place in my heart and my Creative Retreat is a relaxing experience - spa, food, culture - as well as opportunities to finally work on your craft and write that bestselling novel. More details including dates dropping soon. Please leave your email at https://academy.geotravelermedia.com/p/experiences or drop into my DM for more so we can notify you when we open for registrations soon! #stockholm #tour #travel #retreat #croatia #sweden
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I’m blessed. So blessed to have friendships where we pour into and uplift each other in meaningful ways. Several years ago, when I first met Tanzila @iamtanzilakhan in Dubai as both speakers at a conference, our connection was instant. Since then, each meeting feels like recharging. Over lunch this week, our discussion topic was ”Go where you are valued and respected.” ”It’s incredible how society keeps us fighting for crumbs when God / Allah wants to give us the whole bakery,” I said. “Drop that crumb! I’m trying to give you the whole thing.” “Exactly,” Tanzila said. “You will feel the level of respect based on whether it’s a crumb or the bakery.” “Desperation brings dignity to its knees always,” I shared. “Desperation kills aura,” she added. “So what’s your word of the year again?” “Manifest.” “Money first?” “No, manifest,” I chuckled. “Well, you better manifest money first too!” “We need to move differently in 2025 because external energy disrupts plans,” I said. ”This definitely happened last year.” “Done. Digested. Defecated,” Tanzila said. “Make sure it’s done and digested before defecating across social media.” Our laughter drew stares from nearby diners. God has been sending reinforcement and words of encouragement in the form of friends all January. And I’m hearing you loud and clear, Lord. Loud and clear 🙏🏾 #selfcare #manifest #softlife #friendship
I’m blessed. So blessed to have friendships where we pour into and uplift each other in meaningful ways. Several years ago, when I first met Tanzila @iamtanzilakhan in Dubai as both speakers at a conference, our connection was instant. Since then, each meeting feels like recharging. Over lunch this week, our discussion topic was ”Go where you are valued and respected.” ”It’s incredible how society keeps us fighting for crumbs when God / Allah wants to give us the whole bakery,” I said. “Drop that crumb! I’m trying to give you the whole thing.” “Exactly,” Tanzila said. “You will feel the level of respect based on whether it’s a crumb or the bakery.” “Desperation brings dignity to its knees always,” I shared. “Desperation kills aura,” she added. “So what’s your word of the year again?” “Manifest.” “Money first?” “No, manifest,” I chuckled. “Well, you better manifest money first too!” “We need to move differently in 2025 because external energy disrupts plans,” I said. ”This definitely happened last year.” “Done. Digested. Defecated,” Tanzila said. “Make sure it’s done and digested before defecating across social media.” Our laughter drew stares from nearby diners. God has been sending reinforcement and words of encouragement in the form of friends all January. And I’m hearing you loud and clear, Lord. Loud and clear 🙏🏾 #selfcare #manifest #softlife #friendship
I’m blessed. So blessed to have friendships where we pour into and uplift each other in meaningful ways. Several years ago, when I first met Tanzila @iamtanzilakhan in Dubai as both speakers at a conference, our connection was instant. Since then, each meeting feels like recharging. Over lunch this week, our discussion topic was ”Go where you are valued and respected.” ”It’s incredible how society keeps us fighting for crumbs when God / Allah wants to give us the whole bakery,” I said. “Drop that crumb! I’m trying to give you the whole thing.” “Exactly,” Tanzila said. “You will feel the level of respect based on whether it’s a crumb or the bakery.” “Desperation brings dignity to its knees always,” I shared. “Desperation kills aura,” she added. “So what’s your word of the year again?” “Manifest.” “Money first?” “No, manifest,” I chuckled. “Well, you better manifest money first too!” “We need to move differently in 2025 because external energy disrupts plans,” I said. ”This definitely happened last year.” “Done. Digested. Defecated,” Tanzila said. “Make sure it’s done and digested before defecating across social media.” Our laughter drew stares from nearby diners. God has been sending reinforcement and words of encouragement in the form of friends all January. And I’m hearing you loud and clear, Lord. Loud and clear 🙏🏾 #selfcare #manifest #softlife #friendship
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I’m blessed. So blessed to have friendships where we pour into and uplift each other in meaningful ways. Several years ago, when I first met Tanzila @iamtanzilakhan in Dubai as both speakers at a conference, our connection was instant. Since then, each meeting feels like recharging. Over lunch this week, our discussion topic was ”Go where you are valued and respected.” ”It’s incredible how society keeps us fighting for crumbs when God / Allah wants to give us the whole bakery,” I said. “Drop that crumb! I’m trying to give you the whole thing.” “Exactly,” Tanzila said. “You will feel the level of respect based on whether it’s a crumb or the bakery.” “Desperation brings dignity to its knees always,” I shared. “Desperation kills aura,” she added. “So what’s your word of the year again?” “Manifest.” “Money first?” “No, manifest,” I chuckled. “Well, you better manifest money first too!” “We need to move differently in 2025 because external energy disrupts plans,” I said. ”This definitely happened last year.” “Done. Digested. Defecated,” Tanzila said. “Make sure it’s done and digested before defecating across social media.” Our laughter drew stares from nearby diners. God has been sending reinforcement and words of encouragement in the form of friends all January. And I’m hearing you loud and clear, Lord. Loud and clear 🙏🏾 #selfcare #manifest #softlife #friendship
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