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Bonsoir Zainab

What if the key to feeling more inspired isn’t about waiting for lightning to strike,

But about investing in the things that light you up, and walking away from the things that drain you?

The Tea

For me, my inspiration lives in the simple things, my daily devotion, music (you know I can’t survive without my playlists), Conversations with people who make me belly laugh.

Those things reset me.

But on the flip side?

Deadscrolling on social media, overthinking, or even speaking negatively (about myself or others), all of that is like poking holes in my own energy tank.

So here’s my encouragement to you this week:

Pause. Observe. Take stock.

What’s inspiring you right now, and what’s draining you?

Then, invest more in the inspiring. Starve the draining.

Your atmosphere matters. Emotionally. Mentally. Spiritually.

The Coffee

Let’s gist a little about environments.

Because sometimes the real shift doesn’t come from what’s around you, it comes from what’s being nurtured inside you.

Take the Israelites after 430 years in slavery.

You’d think God would just push them straight into the Promised Land but no.

He took them through the wilderness. Why?

Because the wilderness wasn’t just about location, it was about reorientation.

Even the way their tents were structured, facing inward, toward the tabernacle, was designed so that every morning, their eyes first met God.

A constant reminder: this is who brought us out, this is where our strength comes from.

Your outside environment might not yet look like what you desire.

But the inside environment? That’s where the real transformation happens.

What Is Ife Reading...

Now, if you’ve been rolling with me for a while, you know by now we don’t play with the gist here.

Tea, coffee, juice, I deliver. (In fact, enjoy me now, before I start charging subscription fees. 😂)

But real talk, community is sweeter when shared.

So if this newsletter has inspired you in any way, forward it to a friend, a sister, a colleague.

Let them join the Gazmadu Studios community.

And if they’re not convinced yet, just remind them: events like She Rises are only the beginning. More is coming. 😉

Read The She Series Recap Here

The Juice

Zainab sing with me,

Everything na Double Double o 🎶 🎼 🎶

We’ve been looking for ways to pour back into this community that has given us so much love.

And what better way than to give you access to rooms and conversations that could literally shape your next level?

Fam, this one gets me so excited because it’s all about giving you access to the rooms that spark growth, courage, and fresh vision.

Here’s what we’re opening up:

We’re gifting two incredible members of this community a bundle that includes:

WIMBIZ 2025

2 tickets are up for grabs. These winners can choose to share within their network, so imagine pulling another sister or colleague along for the ride.

Expressions Conference by Audrey Joe-Ezigbo

1 ticket to this deeply soul-stretching, purpose-aligning gathering. Click Here to know more this conference

Yes! Both WIMBIZ and Expressions tickets will go to the same two winners.

That’s double access, double opportunities.

But here’s the thing: we want to know why you.

Tell us your story. Tell us how these spaces will help you grow, and why we should place these tickets in your hands.

👉 The form is attached below.

Fill it in, and we’ll prayerfully and thoughtfully select two people (nominations welcome).

TELL US WHY

And because we’re about opening doors, let me also point you toward another room worth being in:

Building Beyond You Conference

A power-packed event designed for founders and entrepreneurs ready to scale beyond themselves.

It’s not part of the giveaway (you’ll need to invest to be there), but if legacy and structure are on your heart, this is one conference you shouldn’t miss. Click Here to know more this conference.

Until next week,

Stay Beautiful,

Ife.

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