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Tag: Life Lessons

Life post-divorce

by Lola AkinmadeFamily TravelPosted on June 20, 2026July 7, 2026Comments are Disabled

Divorce is a messy process of grieving what could have been…

Thoughts on the most flattering compliment I’ve ever received

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026Comments are Disabled

Compliments are a complicated thing…

Have you paused lately to reflect with gratitude?

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

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

My Focus Word for 2026

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving Back, Latest NewsPosted on January 5, 2026January 5, 2026Comments are Disabled

Every year, I pick out a focus word. A word that governs various aspects of my life that year in lieu of resolutions…

Why the sky is big enough for all birds to fly

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

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

The synergy between your WHAT, WHY & HOW

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving Back, Latest NewsPosted on January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Comments are Disabled

“If you could wake up excited every morning and do the one thing that you love everyday, what would it be?”

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  • Friends and colleagues in Finland, signed copies of my books will be available at the Helsinki Book Fair #kirjamessut at the @finnishafricansociety Stand 7f101 from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday, I'll be there in person to personalize copies too!

Hope to see you there!

#authorslife #booktour #helsinki #finland @myhelsinki @helsinkiafricanbookclub @helsinginkirjamessut #kirjamessut
  • Photo of the day: Parga, Greece

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  • Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera 

Words written on trip: 10,000 ✍🏾 

Goal: 20,000

Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences.

Goal met ✅ 

#writing #authorlife #selfcare
  • My Croatia writing retreat for one in collaboration with Valamar Lacroma, Dubrovnik @valamarhotels.

As an international bestselling author, I do my best work by the sea... The Adriatic Sea.

I draw inspiration from all around me... Light, food, energy. It’s often part self-care, part mind-care.

When I let my creativity flow to the sound of  lapping waves. Taking in incredible sunsets.

Only to do it all again come morning. Over and over again.

This is my sacred place. This is where I write.

#Valamar #HolidayAsYouAre #Writing #AuthorLife #Hosted
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Music: Smell of Morning Coffee / Franz Gordon
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  • What an absolute treat to be in town for the @lumiartdubrovnik Light Festival in the always stunning Dubrovnik 🇭🇷 
It was incredible and the atmosphere energetic, being surrounded by so much art and creativity ☀️

@experiencedubrovnik @grad.dubrovnik.official @croatiafulloflife @dubrovnikriviera 

#CroatiaFullOfLife #lightfestival #light #art #dubrovnik
  • Postcard: Dubrovnik, Croatia 
Location: @kopundbk 

Back from a wonderful culinary tour led by the one and only @croatian_wine_guy as a guest of @experiencedubrovnik while in town working on a new project.

While I sort through photos and notes for an upcoming post, I wanted to share this particular capture since I’m usually behind the camera. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen myself laugh this way. 

Good food, great company, and gratitude that I get to do this. To share stories through words and images.

Thank you Bozidar for the photo 🙏🏽 

#croatia #foodtour #culinary #gastronomy #wine
  • Photo of the day: Tokyo, Japan

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  • Photo of the day: Budapest, Hungary

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  • Photo of the day: Bayan Uglii Province, Mongolia 

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Friends and colleagues in Finland, signed copies of my books will be available at the Helsinki Book Fair #kirjamessut at the @finnishafricansociety Stand 7f101 from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday, I'll be there in person to personalize copies too!

Hope to see you there!

#authorslife #booktour #helsinki #finland @myhelsinki @helsinkiafricanbookclub @helsinginkirjamessut #kirjamessut
Friends and colleagues in Finland, signed copies of my books will be available at the Helsinki Book Fair #kirjamessut at the @finnishafricansociety Stand 7f101 from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday, I'll be there in person to personalize copies too!

Hope to see you there!

#authorslife #booktour #helsinki #finland @myhelsinki @helsinkiafricanbookclub @helsinginkirjamessut #kirjamessut
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Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera 

Words written on trip: 10,000 ✍🏾 

Goal: 20,000

Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences.

Goal met ✅ 

#writing #authorlife #selfcare
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Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera Words written on trip: 10,000 ✍🏾 Goal: 20,000 Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences. Goal met ✅ #writing #authorlife #selfcare
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My Croatia writing retreat for one in collaboration with Valamar Lacroma, Dubrovnik @valamarhotels. As an international bestselling author, I do my best work by the sea... The Adriatic Sea. I draw inspiration from all around me... Light, food, energy. It’s often part self-care, part mind-care. When I let my creativity flow to the sound of lapping waves. Taking in incredible sunsets. Only to do it all again come morning. Over and over again. This is my sacred place. This is where I write. #Valamar #HolidayAsYouAre #Writing #AuthorLife #Hosted ______________________________ Music: Smell of Morning Coffee / Franz Gordon License: Epidemic Sound
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