Hello Zainab,

These last few days have been so surreal that I don’t even know where to start.

My ‘overwhelmed’ is just… whelmed. But let me start somewhere.

When people say ride or die, Gazmadu Studios Community should be added in front of it.

Lookatchu, Zainab, making a grown girl cry. 😭

The She Rises Project started as a dream 4 years ago, born from a season that felt like we had hit a ceiling. And this ceiling wasn’t glass.

So we did what we knew how to do best. We told stories.

We found ten women. Powerful. Tender. Honest. Women whose stories echoed the whispers in our own hearts.

And just like that, one story at a time, light and darkness began to separate.

We began to see again. Differently. Boldly.

On July 20th, we hosted the SheRises event to kickstart the launch of the She Rises Campaign: The Courage and Conviction to Reinvent YOU.

For the first time in eleven years, we hosted a LIVE event.

And wow! 40+ women. One room. One collective heartbeat.

Now, let’s raise a glass (of cold Zayith, preferably) to the people and brands who didn’t just sponsor, they showed up with intention and left a lasting impression.

Five28: Our Show Up and Shine booth wasn’t just cute. It was a vibe. A statement. A mini stage that made every woman feel seen and celebrated. You stepped in nervous. You stepped out empowered. Thank you for helping our guests step into their light, literally and emotionally.

Teelonis: If gifting was a love language, Teelonis speaks it fluently. She didn’t just curate gift boxes, she curated moments. The “Enjoy The Little Moments” segment was a soft pause in our event’s rhythm, and every item inside whispered: “You’re worthy.” It was thoughtful, classy, and absolutely Gazmadu.

Mara Cruiz Organics: If softness had a scent, it would be bottled in a Mara Cruiz jar. From their herbal-infused hair butters to the edge tamers that actually tame, their products are what your strands have been praying for. Black-owned. Woman-led. And rooted in the power of nature. They didn’t just give us products, they gave us confidence in curls.

Jagabeauty: Jagabeauty didn’t just bring skincare; they brought a movement. From their acne control line to that glow serum that’s probably what angels bathe in, they reminded us that showing up luminous isn’t vanity — it’s testimony. Every woman who walked through the She Rises doors left a little shinier, and Jaga was part of that sparkle.

Zayith Yoghurt: One taste and you’ll understand why we had people sneaking extra bottles like secondary school kids at a boarding house canteen. Zayith isn’t just yoghurt, it’s thick, creamy joy in a cup, made with zero preservatives and 100% love. The Strawberry flavor? Dangerous. Handle with care.

Oludidit: Where do we even start? Oludidit didn’t just create personalized gifts, they designed experiences. They gave texture to our vision and left no detail untouched. Every piece had presence, purpose, and polish.

Let’s be clear, Zainab.

These brands didn’t just show up. They made magic with us.

Please check them out. Support them. Tag them. Buy from them. They are us.

But before I let you go…

The celebrations aren’t over.

Our Founder, the visionary behind this movement, just marked her birthday on July 19th.

And in her usual fashion, she’s turning the spotlight back to YOU.

We’re soft-launching something special for Founder’s Day, a limited-time offer to help you step into the next version of yourself.

*whispers* I heard a rumor that she’s going extra this time and the offer is over N300,000 off!

I didn’t tell you anything! Okay?!!😉

👉 Click here for the real gist.

From She Rises to Founder’s Day, this community is our heartbeat.

Let’s keep rising, together.

Stay Beautiful.

Ife.

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