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Here’s Everything You Need to Know Of all the things I’ve produced in my two decades as an event planner and creative director, there is one undertaking that feels like the truest representation of my heart and soul: Fifty Four Magazine. Today, then, I’m so thrilled to share with you the news that Fifty Four […]

This book is one of the most powerful reads I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring.Centred on the idea of accessing your “divine spark,” Idil Ahmed’s Inner Glimpse is aself-help book (though that term hardly does it any justice) that encourages its readerto tap into the innate power of their mind in order to manifest, […]

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer is a richly descriptive and detailed picture of thehorrors of slavery, the deliberate practice of breaking up families and lovingrelationships, and the psychological trauma this inflicts. At the core of this deeplyemotional novel is the innately human desire for freedom, family, and love—as,through the art of fiction, it tells the […]

The Postcard is one of my favourite reads from author Zoë Folbigg, who also happensto be a great friend. It’s a sequel to Folbigg’s The Note, which is such a gentle story thatmade all of my worries vanish as I drifted into the imaginary world of its pages. It tellsthe story of a woman named […]

Meet Maleé, a Clean African Beauty Brand We’re Loving As someone who has spent my career advocating for my home country of Zambia and working to help the world esteem all of Africa in higher regard, I am constantly on the hunt for brands that share in that same passion. From home-goods companies to African […]

Join me as we explore Cape Town in South Africa – Even if you know very little about the African continent, you’ve likely heard of Cape Town. It’s a vibrant, welcoming, safe locale—teeming with beautiful beaches, lovely weather, and a thriving nightlife scene—making it an ideal spot to visit for both local Africans and international […]

Ah, I remember reading this book in secondary school—but, of course, it didn’t quite resonate with me then in the way it does today, through the eyes of an adult who has experienced life and can now appreciate the essence of the great Maya Angelou’s writing. Her recollection of how her child innocence was stolen […]

Getting Real About Guest Experience: 6 Elements that Make a Major Impact at Your Destination Wedding As someone who’s planned and produced destination weddings for nearly two decades, I can confidently say there is one thing that, without fail, makes or breaks an event: guest experience. But what exactly does guest experience even mean—and, more […]

When it comes to places to stay in Johannesburg, few can rival the privacy, amenities, and service you’ll find at AtholPlace House & Villa. Whether you’re sneaking away to Johannesburg for a restorative girls’ trip or to host an intimate micro-wedding, I have a feeling you’ll love AtholPlace and the experience it offers just as […]

How to Freshen Up Your Spring Wedding: 3 Expert Wedding Design Tips Ah, is there anything more dreamy and hopeful than a spring wedding? With winter gloom officially in the rear-view mirror, fresh flowers in full bloom, and love abound in the fresh air—I love the possibility and promise a spring wedding offers. But with […]