Modern African Woman

  In My Exe’s DM   If you have followed me for a while, especially my “stories” you’ll see that my witty down- to- earth persona always shines through, I so love a good hearty laugh! Whether I’m sharing my convictions, lessons, blessings, short comings, new experiences or exploring a new project, you will hear this in my message.                                                                                                              ...

  Talent Is Never Enough Competing in a beauty pageant can be a life-changing experience, but it helps to have some winning insight. At the age of 18, I competed in my first pageant as an adult and won the title of Miss Madonna University. I’ve since competed in a number of beauty pageants including on the national level. In nearly all of these competitions, I’ve snagged the title and crown, eventually moving on to direct my own platform. You can bet that over these years I’ve learned a thing or two about competing successfully in a pageant and trust me you can personalise these principles and apply them to your career path or businesses. Here are some tips I hope you’ll find insightful.   Learn To Take Initiative: Whilst having a queen who is beautiful and regal is great,  organisers also want a queen who will take initiative in different situations. Make sure you know the agenda for the competition and follow it diligently. This means being proactive, punctual fo...

DREAMS ARE GOALS WITH DEADLINES There’s a sticker note by my side which reads “One day or Day one”, it is an absolute reminder to stop procrastinating… Motivation and discipline are two concepts that are often used interchangeably when we discuss personal achievement and success, but they are actually quite different. Experiencially, I have come to understand the difference between motivation and discipline, which has been helpful in developing strategies for achieving my set goals. Motivation is a feeling or state of mind that drives you to take action. It is the internal force that propels you towards your goals, and it can come from a variety of sources, including inspiration, passion, desire, or the prospect of reward or recognition. Motivation is often fueled by external factors, such as praise or positive feedback from others, and it can fluctuate depending on your mood, energy level, or circumstances. Inspiration: Inspiration comes from external factors that stimulat...

More Than Rhinestones What is the first thing that comes to mind, if you were ever asked to define a beauty pageant? A competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants? An organized display of young women like newly designed season apparels or maybe a sham were vulnerable, naive, passionate, young women seeking to express and showcase their talents get all dreams and aspirations shattered and realize you have nothing more than a sash title, a crown, if you’re lucky, regrets and lessons!.  Most pageants have proved to everyone that they turn sweet, innocent young girls into crazy, competitive beings, getting dressed up and being judged  on how pretty or ugly they are, young girls become insecure and it causes them to become obsessed with their appearance and later suffer from anxiety, eating disorders, depression, etc. Mental health experts emphasize the fact these platforms have the effect to sexualize girls. In other...