Why ‘Mestiza Beauty’ Still Dominates in the Philippines — and Who It Leaves OutWhat happens when a child first learns that their natural skin isn’t considered beautiful?May 17May 17
Stop Blaming the West — Start Reclaiming Your PowerToo often on social media, young Africans echo the same tired line: “The West is our problem.” Influencers like Wode Maya and others…May 16May 16
You’ll Never Be Free Until You Care Less What They ThinkLet’s be honest — there are days when one random comment from someone you barely know can wreck your whole vibe.May 12May 12
The Hard truth We Need to Hear: Africa’s Fight Is Not Just ExternalToo often, it’s misunderstood when we speak of self-accountability on the African continent. Some think it means blaming our people or…May 9May 9
The Hidden Reason You Keep Failing at the Things You Want MostYou plan it all out. The new habit. The big goal. The fresh start. You mean it this time.May 5May 5
You’re Not a Project — You’re a Person: How to Stop Trying to “Fix” Yourself and Finally Start…You wake up with a plan: journal, meditate, drink more water, work harder, talk less, be more assertive — oh, and don’t forget to manifest…May 4May 4
24 Hours in Manila: What This City Taught Me About Truth, Beauty, and Being AliveI landed in Manila expecting traffic, noise, maybe a cheap bowl of pancit. I didn’t expect to cry on a park bench at 2 p.m., or feel…May 3May 3
You Didn’t Lose Your Confidence — It Was Taken. Here’s How to Get It BackSome wounds don’t bleed. They don’t swell or bruise. They echo. Confidence doesn’t vanish overnight. It erodes slowly — chipped away by…Apr 30Apr 30
You’re Allowed to Say No — Without Explaining, Apologizing, or Feeling GuiltyYou know that feeling — you say “yes” when every cell in your body is screaming “no.” You overcommit, under-rest, and then lie awake…Apr 30Apr 30
You’re Not Just Burned Out — You’re Disconnected. This Place Helped Me Come Back to LifeWhen I booked a flight to Palawan, I wasn’t chasing adventure — I was chasing escape.Apr 30Apr 30
