About

Meet Jamila

As founder and principal consultant of this platform, her work is rooted in exploring, celebrating and elevating both people and brands across various cultural boundaries. Jamila’s storytelling expertise is featured in the book The Joy Conspiracy by Amber Kendall. Her past work has been published in Explore Waterloo Region, The Community Edition, Downtown Kitchener’s Own It Magazine, and more. She has also been featured on CHCH Morning Live, Rogers TV, and Essence.

Hello, My friend!

How can I help you
achieve your goals?

I’ve always been captivated by storytelling, the written word, and learning how to connect with people—fast, authentically, and in style. This experience has given me a front-row seat to what makes messaging magnetic. So I’ve taken that knowledge, enriched it with years of strategic communications and marketing experience to help brands craft compelling messages and an experience that doesn’t just land—but resonates.

Being a seasoned communications expert with over a decade of experience and an extensive, diverse portfolio, I excel as a storyteller and content marketing professional. Core competencies include branding and copywriting. Just powerful communication that cuts through the noise. My results-oriented approach shows that I am well-versed in crafting creative narratives to trigger attention while generating “buzz” for clients.

On the blog, my aim is inspiring you to live vibrantly — whether that means communicating with brand clarity, embracing African expression, reconnecting with cultural identity, or cultivating a joyful, intentional way of life. I use writing to explore and showcase the unique, contemporary, and global appeal of traditional African and Black design aesthetics in fashion and lifestyle. Notably stylish, this rich aesthetic resonates with both Indigenous and cosmopolitan experiences – helping others to connect with the earth, yet transcending all other global and cultural landscapes.

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Get to know me


hot beverage

African Chai Tea, half sweet

I recently read

Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende

on weekends you’ll find me…

Reading a book, cooking my meals, or working

I couldn’t live without

A cup of hot tea first thing in the morning

Morning person or night owl?

Both! Give me all the caffeine.

Currently binging

Nollywood movies on YouTube

favorite travel destination

Lagos, Nigeria

Best piece of advice i’ve received

Perfection is the enemy of progress — Winston Churchill

Let’s collaborate

interested in a collab? I’d love to connect!

FAQ

I’ve spent 10 years in blogging before turning it into a business.

Sure. Please refer to my blog posts on this topic.

I use a few creative tools that include Adobe photoshop or Canva for graphics and Inshot for videos.

I shop my clothes from African fashion brands and thrift stores across my city.

Send me a direct email via the contact form and let’s get started.