Why You Need To Own Your Platform

September 19, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

In the past couple of months I have been spending time gathering all of my work online – my photography, writing , digital content etc – and housing them on this site, which has always been home to my blog and a little photography but it wasn’t an accurate and detailed representation of what I do. In the past year I have slowly been pivoting towards becoming a full time freelancer and this has meant not just working with clients who I already have a relationship with but also finding new business and opportunities. What is better than a portfolio? Welcoming people into a world you created, curated and own.

How To Start

September 17, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Recently I’ve been having quite a few conversation with people I know about passion projects they want to begin but feeling like they are stuck. Don’t we all feel like that sometimes? The nerves, the endless questions in our mind, it can get quite lonely to overthink real quick.

Decriminalising Drugs

September 14, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Often times when the topic of decriminalisation of drugs come up, many debates are rooted in our own experiences and less so the detrimental effects that criminalisation has on marginalised communities, women, young people, farmers etc, not to mention that addiction is a real disorder and should be treated as such.

Black Joy Is Resistance

September 9, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Joy for a black person is political. Deciding that in spite of everything that is thrown at you, you still deserve that moment of light heartedness without guilt is an act of self love and preservation. It’s political when you don’t let the system break your spirit.

Self-Care Tips For When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed By The Feed

September 9, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s been a really tough 5 months and I don’t know what else to do than to try and put my mind to good use and be of value in the midst of a lot of noise and outrage online. Race-based trauma & stress are real. This is a serious public health issue and can trigger depression, anxiety, inability to sleep, apathy and avoidance. So I put this list together for us all to know how to take care of yourself and each other.

The Surprising Reason Why Some Women Choose to Dress Modestly

March 20, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

I came across a clip from The Real, where the hosts are discussing whether they’ve ever found themselves dressing more modestly in order to avoid being judged by other women. The discussion was kicked off by the findings of a study found in the Social Psychological and Personality Science Journal, which aimed to explore women’s intrasexual competition.

So this Covid-19?

March 5, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

One person sneezes and everyone’s faces grimace, eyes shoot daggers and all of a sudden someone has been labelled patient zero by tourists and travellers who most likely know nothing about virology, epidemiology or public health. This was the scene travelling in the past week, and it’s interesting to say the least.

The Privilege in Language #MindfulMonday

February 24, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

You’re Exactly Where You Need To Be #MindfulMonday

February 10, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

We all sometimes fall into the trap of overthinking decisions we’ve made in the past, but trust me either way you look at it, where you are right now is exactly where you need to be.

K O B E

January 27, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

None of this makes sense…it never does.

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Author: Qali Id