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Tag: Life Lessons

2017 Reflections: January to December

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on January 1, 2018December 30, 20176 Comments

I’m still reeling over the fact that the year is over…

Winding down and looking forward to 2018

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017Comments are Disabled

I’m finally in a mental space where I can breathe…

Gratitude Giveaway: Signed copies of DUE NORTH + LAGOM

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on December 9, 2017January 2, 201838 Comments

What a year of emotions and experiences 2017 has been so far!

The Power of Breadcrumbs

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on November 10, 2017May 16, 20199 Comments

Notes on leaving a trail of our work…

Iceland

Photos: Raising pioneers in Iceland

by Lola AkinmadeEurope, Family TravelPosted on June 11, 20174 Comments

I thought I was an adventurous mom…

Pursuing truths and thoughts on permission

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on April 4, 2017April 4, 201713 Comments

A curious thing happened last year. It happened on my birthday no less. A day meant for reflective joy and happiness. And in many ways, it brought much needed reflection and release…

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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
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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 

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  • 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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