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Reflections on turning 40

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on August 24, 2018August 24, 2018Comments are Disabled

Forty is not the new twenty to me…

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…

8 Reasons I’m Extra Grateful this Thanksgiving Season

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on November 24, 2016November 24, 20162 Comments

I believe gratitude should be practiced every single day…

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  • Grateful 🙏🏽❤️ #manuscript #book
  • Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
  • She’s a thick one 🌟 #NewManuscript #NewWork
  • “Be still and know that I am God” - Psalm 46:10 For anyone who needs this message right now 🙏🏽🖤 #bestillandknow #bestill #peace #god #faith
  • I’m beyond thrilled to share that my travel story titled “Meet the Afro-Swedes” commissioned by Claire Köksal for @wizzair has been named a finalist in the @inspire_global_travel Media Awards 2026 in the following two categories: - Consumer Feature of the Year - International Writers - Photo of the Year - commissioned The awards recognize and celebrate the positive impact of travel storytelling and I am honored to be able to share this beautifully rich, diverse, and equally important story from Stockholm’s tourism landscape. Congratulations to all my fellow travel writing and photographer colleagues who are also finalists in various categories - https://lnkd.in/ejePSnh4 Importantly, thank you to the incredible voices spotlighted in this travel piece for Wizz Air! Thank you for your trust. Thank you once again Claire Köksal and Sarah Barnett for the commission. #awards #finalist #womenintravel #PositiveImpactStorytelling #InspireGlobalMediaAwards2026
  • Finished. 94,200 words. The novel only I could write. My most introspective work of fiction to date. Can’t wait ❤️ #workinprogress #novel #fiction #lolaakinmade #books
  • Jumping in on the #firstpage trend for authors. Here is the searing opening page of @bitterhoneybook 💙🧡🩷💛. Grab your copy today! Links in profile #bitterhoney #authorofinstagram #book #bookrecs
  • A few photos from last night at @waterstones @piccadillywaterstones sold out event in partnership with @darkmattermktg 🩷💛 #booktour #booksbooksbooks #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #bookrecs
  • What an incredible evening! 🩷💛 Thank you @waterstones @piccadillywaterstones and @darkmattermktg for hosting. To our brilliant interlocutor @whatsarahreadnext and my incredible co-panelists @leodora_ @_imani_thompson_ @sarvathasin, thank you for a vibrant discussion 🔥🌟 Thanks to everyone who attended our sold out talk 🙌🏾 A time was had! Get our books, including @bitterhoneybook 🩷💛 Makeup 💄 @blended_not_bland 🙏🏽❤️ #booktour #booksbooksbooks #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #bookrecs
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Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
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Celebrating Black womanhood in the divine safe space of the ”When We See Us” exhibit at @liljevalchs was such an incredibly humbling experience. Against the backdrop of decades of Black and African art; in conversation with dear friend and activist @melnymu and hosted by the incredible @marcia_harvey_isaksson and @southnord.artspace. Celebrating International Women’s Day this way has filled me with gratitude beyond measure. Thank you for this intimate event and thanks to everyone who came and above all, truly listened 💜🩷 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @coreradiancestockholm #internationalwomensday #iwd2026 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #sweden
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I’m beyond thrilled to share that my travel story titled “Meet the Afro-Swedes” commissioned by Claire Köksal for @wizzair has been named a finalist in the @inspire_global_travel Media Awards 2026 in the following two categories: - Consumer Feature of the Year - International Writers - Photo of the Year - commissioned The awards recognize and celebrate the positive impact of travel storytelling and I am honored to be able to share this beautifully rich, diverse, and equally important story from Stockholm’s tourism landscape. Congratulations to all my fellow travel writing and photographer colleagues who are also finalists in various categories - https://lnkd.in/ejePSnh4 Importantly, thank you to the incredible voices spotlighted in this travel piece for Wizz Air! Thank you for your trust. Thank you once again Claire Köksal and Sarah Barnett for the commission. #awards #finalist #womenintravel #PositiveImpactStorytelling #InspireGlobalMediaAwards2026
I’m beyond thrilled to share that my travel story titled “Meet the Afro-Swedes” commissioned by Claire Köksal for @wizzair has been named a finalist in the @inspire_global_travel Media Awards 2026 in the following two categories: - Consumer Feature of the Year - International Writers - Photo of the Year - commissioned The awards recognize and celebrate the positive impact of travel storytelling and I am honored to be able to share this beautifully rich, diverse, and equally important story from Stockholm’s tourism landscape. Congratulations to all my fellow travel writing and photographer colleagues who are also finalists in various categories - https://lnkd.in/ejePSnh4 Importantly, thank you to the incredible voices spotlighted in this travel piece for Wizz Air! Thank you for your trust. Thank you once again Claire Köksal and Sarah Barnett for the commission. #awards #finalist #womenintravel #PositiveImpactStorytelling #InspireGlobalMediaAwards2026
I’m beyond thrilled to share that my travel story titled “Meet the Afro-Swedes” commissioned by Claire Köksal for @wizzair has been named a finalist in the @inspire_global_travel Media Awards 2026 in the following two categories: - Consumer Feature of the Year - International Writers - Photo of the Year - commissioned The awards recognize and celebrate the positive impact of travel storytelling and I am honored to be able to share this beautifully rich, diverse, and equally important story from Stockholm’s tourism landscape. Congratulations to all my fellow travel writing and photographer colleagues who are also finalists in various categories - https://lnkd.in/ejePSnh4 Importantly, thank you to the incredible voices spotlighted in this travel piece for Wizz Air! Thank you for your trust. Thank you once again Claire Köksal and Sarah Barnett for the commission. #awards #finalist #womenintravel #PositiveImpactStorytelling #InspireGlobalMediaAwards2026
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I’m beyond thrilled to share that my travel story titled “Meet the Afro-Swedes” commissioned by Claire Köksal for @wizzair has been named a finalist in the @inspire_global_travel Media Awards 2026 in the following two categories: - Consumer Feature of the Year - International Writers - Photo of the Year - commissioned The awards recognize and celebrate the positive impact of travel storytelling and I am honored to be able to share this beautifully rich, diverse, and equally important story from Stockholm’s tourism landscape. Congratulations to all my fellow travel writing and photographer colleagues who are also finalists in various categories - https://lnkd.in/ejePSnh4 Importantly, thank you to the incredible voices spotlighted in this travel piece for Wizz Air! Thank you for your trust. Thank you once again Claire Köksal and Sarah Barnett for the commission. #awards #finalist #womenintravel #PositiveImpactStorytelling #InspireGlobalMediaAwards2026
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Finished. 94,200 words. The novel only I could write. My most introspective work of fiction to date. Can’t wait ❤️ #workinprogress #novel #fiction #lolaakinmade #books
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Jumping in on the #firstpage trend for authors. Here is the searing opening page of @bitterhoneybook 💙🧡🩷💛. Grab your copy today! Links in profile #bitterhoney #authorofinstagram #book #bookrecs
Jumping in on the #firstpage trend for authors. Here is the searing opening page of @bitterhoneybook 💙🧡🩷💛. Grab your copy today! Links in profile #bitterhoney #authorofinstagram #book #bookrecs
Jumping in on the #firstpage trend for authors. Here is the searing opening page of @bitterhoneybook 💙🧡🩷💛. Grab your copy today! Links in profile #bitterhoney #authorofinstagram #book #bookrecs
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Jumping in on the #firstpage trend for authors. Here is the searing opening page of @bitterhoneybook 💙🧡🩷💛. Grab your copy today! Links in profile #bitterhoney #authorofinstagram #book #bookrecs
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A few photos from last night at @waterstones @piccadillywaterstones sold out event in partnership with @darkmattermktg 🩷💛 #booktour #booksbooksbooks #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #bookrecs
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A few photos from last night at @waterstones @piccadillywaterstones sold out event in partnership with @darkmattermktg 🩷💛 #booktour #booksbooksbooks #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #bookrecs
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A few photos from last night at @waterstones @piccadillywaterstones sold out event in partnership with @darkmattermktg 🩷💛 #booktour #booksbooksbooks #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #bookrecs
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What an incredible evening! 🩷💛 Thank you @waterstones @piccadillywaterstones and @darkmattermktg for hosting. To our brilliant interlocutor @whatsarahreadnext and my incredible co-panelists @leodora_ @_imani_thompson_ @sarvathasin, thank you for a vibrant discussion 🔥🌟 Thanks to everyone who attended our sold out talk 🙌🏾 A time was had! Get our books, including @bitterhoneybook 🩷💛 Makeup 💄 @blended_not_bland 🙏🏽❤️ #booktour #booksbooksbooks #lolaakinmade #bitterhoneybook #bookrecs
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