TAIWO IS TYPING...
You can do hard things
Right now, I’m facing a mountain that feels like an endless uphill battle. There are days when I don’t feel like continuing, but I know you are the ultimate mountain mover. You’ve gone before me and set my path straight. Not only have you graced me for this journey, but you’ve also equipped me—so I surrender this mountain to you.
Leaving for Lake Como Tonight
I’d always wondered, what makes this place so special? What do people do here that’s different from the rest of Italy? After catching glimpses of it in Succession’s season 3, my curiosity only grew.
So after my week at the Paris Olympics, I made my way to Lake Como to reunite with my girls for our annual summer trip.
Protecting your Greatest Asset
When you remove something from its usual place, it creates a void that needs to be filled. During this time, I stepped back from social media, Afrobeats, and rooms that don’t glorify God, while focusing more on scripture study, meditation, and intentional conversations with friends.
Disentangling my Career from my Identity
Despite years of education and prestigious positions, I realized that my identity extended far beyond my job title. It's a lesson I've carried with me into my current role. While our careers are undoubtedly important, they're not synonymous with our identities or our purpose.
🟢 Is God in your Close Friends?
Have you ever been part of a group friendship where you never spent one-on-one time with the individuals in the group? That's friendship by association. Personal encounters are vital for nurturing a friendship with God.
Passenger Princess: God at the wheel
What is the driving force in your life? As believers, we immediately want to say “God.” But upon closer inspection, we may find ourselves being driven by other, less desirable forces. These "bad drivers" can take many forms…
Living Legacies: in our Abraham era
Though Abraham didn't witness the complete fulfillment of God's promises, his legacy endures. His story compels us to reflect not only on the visible footprint we leave on the world but also on the invisible aspects of our lives—our thoughts and the posture of our hearts.
It’s a posture — not behavioral modification
If you've spent time in church, you might know when to lift your hands, shout, and say amen. However, true holiness transcends these outward expressions. It isn't just a concept; it's a posture—a deliberate choice to set ourselves apart for God's purposes.
DIY the dream: the self-taught guide
Today, I find myself working alongside colleagues with impressive credentials – PhDs and master's degrees galore – and I wholeheartedly applaud their achievements. Yet, it's crucial to acknowledge that we all arrived at this destination via two distinctly unique journeys, each offering something valuable.
Why is Everybody Traveling to Aspen?
I now get why Justin and Hailey Bieber, the Jenners, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky decided to pop in this month too. Turns out, you can have mountain views, blue skies, sunshine, floor-to-ceiling windows, and billionaires casually sitting beside you—all in the same frame.
The Best Books I Bought + Borrowed in 2023
Every year, I aim to read 10 books for leisure & luxury. Some years, I manage to finish all 10, while in other instances, I've eased the pace, settling around 6 to 8 books. It's not so much about the numerical count; rather, I assign a number to maintain a steady momentum and keep the reading journey alive.
6-Figure Income without a 6-Figure Following
Earlier this year, I experienced a layoff from my tech job — that definitely wasn’t on my 2023 bingo card. Fast forward seven months, and what initially seemed like a career mishap transformed into my championship season 🏆
What you feed grows — what you starve dies🥗
But what I've come to discover is that we don't have to accept whatever life serves us. We have the power to decline the “meal”, to deliberately choose to let it wither away, to starve the elements that no longer serve us, paving the way for a more nourishing and empowering path ahead.
Making enjoyment a way of life🤸🏾
Contrary to the TikTok hashtag, my travels are not focused on chasing black girl luxury (although I can't resist looking good while traveling). Traveling, for me, extends beyond celebrating milestones or special occasions; it revolves around enjoying God’s creations all over the world, because enjoyment is a gift to us.
How many trips to Cabo?
I just got back from another weekend in the desert and have to share the deets with my tribe, because I refuse to let my people vacation in Mexico without knowing about this hidden gem that I discovered. And no, I didn’t stay at an Aman resort, but the views definitely could’ve fooled me.