On the 3rd of January, 2023, I posted my first video on YouTube. This was about 1390 days ago. I don't think I fully understood what I was getting myself into at the time. In fact, I was forced into it lol. When Mr Gbenga told me I needed to go on YouTube, I argued with him. He said, 'I won't hear anything. You're starting a YouTube channel.' And so I did. Fast forward to today, and I've just published my 500th YouTube video. Five hundred videos. Sometimes, when you're in the middle of...
21 days ago • 1 min read
I spent the summer in Qatar, although now that I think of it, it is probably always summer in Qatar. I remember we had a conversation with our driver, and he said, 'Winter is coming soon.' Then we asked the temperature during winter, and he said 22-24 degrees.😂 I haven’t been to a lot of countries yet, but Qatar currently tops my chart of best countries, leading in everything but the sea. I’ll give the sea to Dakar, the first country I ever visited. Dakar, Qatar, what a coincidence lol....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
If you’ve been following my little IDEAS updates, you already know that on the 28th of November (typically in about 68 days from now), the Write Right Academy is bringing writers together in Lagos, Nigeria for our first physical event. I’ve been taking you through the process of a venue search, speaker arrangement, the itinerary, and just about everything we’re doing to make this a wholesome event for writers in different phases of their careers. I want a room where people can come in and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Good morning, Reader I feel good... Parararararararara (yes, I had to sing it to ensure I got the right number of raras) Now, you went back to count it, didn't you? 😂 Lol. Happy new week. I woke up excited. The scripture I read this morning was Isaiah 40. I was going to study just the part about soaring on Eagle's wings, but I ended up reading the whole thing. It's an interesting scripture of God literally 'showing off' lol. I liked it. It increased my confidence a lot, because helloooo this...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader This week, I had three people accuse me of being a mystery. "Why do you never tell us about yourself?" - this was their bone of contention. In my mind, I was laughing at them. I mean, they obviously weren't subscribed to my newsletter. If you've been on my VIP list for a while, then I'm sure you know a lot about me. You even learn about things before they happen, and sometimes I share things that never make it to the real world. I think of my email list as my private journal. If you...
3 months ago • 1 min read
This is one of those blunt emails where I tell you exactly what's wrong. I just got off a call with someone. He reached out frustrated and told me he hadn't found someone to write for, and I told him we should get on a call. We got on a call, and I asked him to share his search process with me... nothing. Do you put yourself out and market your offer? No Are you building a brand that shares what you do? No How often do you apply for jobs? "Well, whenever I see something I find interesting."...
3 months ago • 4 min read
I have three things to say in this email. • First, I cut my hair • Second, the Write Right Academy is currently closed • Finally, we need to pick a date. Okay, let's dive in. If you saw my post on Instagram this morning, then it's no news to you that I've cut my hair. It was truly one of the most impulsive things I've done. I got the feeling last week, and the moment I got some free time, I entered a salon and told them to take it off. lol. Don't worry, we'll grow it back. Maybe. 🙃 Now, let...
3 months ago • 2 min read
I have three things to say in this email. • First, I cut my hair • Second, the Write Right Academy is currently closed • Finally, we need to pick a date. Okay, let's dive in. If you saw my post on Instagram this morning, then it's no news to you that I've cut my hair. It was truly one of the most impulsive things I've done. I got the feeling last week, and the moment I got some free time, I entered a salon and told them to take it off. lol. Don't worry, we'll grow it back. Maybe. 🙃 Now, let...
3 months ago • 2 min read
13 hours. That's what I spent in a cafe yesterday. Everyone talks about cold emailing and client hunting, but nobody talks about what happens afterwards. I've lost count of the number of client calls, onboarding meetings, and messages I have had to attend to this week. Pheeew! It's honestly a lot, but I can't complain. Anyway, yesterday I decided to work from a cafe. I got there by 8:15 AM, just after the doors of the cafe had opened. It was quiet, but of course it was; I was one of the first...
4 months ago • 2 min read