Tag: finding identity

Embracing the Awkward Phase of Sisterlocks: Trusting the Journey to Your Crown

October 8, 2025

As someone who has had Sisterlocks since 2018 and is comfortably into my own personal “hair goals” era, it’s only right that I keep it 100 with my friends who are considering loc’ing their hair. If you’ve recently started your Sisterlocks journey or are considering doing so, chances are you’ve already heard the term: the … More Embracing the Awkward Phase of Sisterlocks: Trusting the Journey to Your Crown

5 Key Lessons From Attending My Dad’s Funeral In Nigeria

May 22, 2025

Two weeks ago, I traveled to Onitsha, Anambra State in Nigeria, to honor my dad’s dying wish to be buried in his ancestorial home near his mother and father. It took place in his village Ogboli Olosi and I am very glad I had the opportunity to witness both his funerals (the other one was … More 5 Key Lessons From Attending My Dad’s Funeral In Nigeria

Embracing Your Own Timeline: The Power of Walking Your Own Path

March 7, 2025

Never let anyone rush the chapters in YOUR story. I’ve been shown time & time again that God’s timing is best, and even if people have opinions on your timeline, that’s none of your concern. In a world that constantly bombards us with success stories, highlight reels, and milestones achieved by others, it’s easy to … More Embracing Your Own Timeline: The Power of Walking Your Own Path

How to get PAID on YouTube: 12 lessons to Monetize FAST 

February 6, 2025

Becoming monetized on YouTube is a significant milestone, often requiring dedication, strategy, and perseverance. It’s a milestone that less than 6% of YouTube channels achieve, yet many aspire to. I launched my YouTube channel (@tiffofili) on 11/13/2023 and earned full monetization on 11/25/2024 with midway monetization granted on 9/5/2024. This to some would be considered “quick,” … More How to get PAID on YouTube: 12 lessons to Monetize FAST 

Three Valuable Lessons You Can Learn From Attending Kansas City Fashion Week

September 27, 2024

In 2024, I promised myself I would embrace my personal style, and how it can vary from day to day depending on what I have going on. From my mom uniform of running shorts & a t-shirt to a cocktail dress that same evening for a date night with hubby, and everywhere in-between, I love … More Three Valuable Lessons You Can Learn From Attending Kansas City Fashion Week

Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby

January 19, 2024

With us having eight months under our belt of being a family of four, I finally feel like I’m starting to get into a comfortable rhythm. It’s one thing to feel like you’re finally mastering the art of caring for one child, but an upgraded set of skills are required when you throw even more … More Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby

Twenty Things They Don’t Tell You About Sports Retirement

September 28, 2023

As an athlete who thoroughly enjoyed  competing and is now enjoying retirement, I hope to show athletes that walking into a new phase in life doesn’t need to be met with fear or anxiety. Here are twenty lessons I’ve learned in retirement that no one really told me: 1) Nothing can quite compare to the … More Twenty Things They Don’t Tell You About Sports Retirement

Five Ways To Encourage The Next Generation of Female Athletes

August 16, 2023

As someone who’s life was literally changed because of sport, I will always be a proponent for inspiring the next generation of athletes, especially female athletes. Sport has opened up doors for me that I never even imagined possible, and now having a daughter, I am even more passionate about encouraging young girls to play … More Five Ways To Encourage The Next Generation of Female Athletes

The Reasons For My Smooth Sports Retirement and Tips to Help Ease The Transition

January 31, 2023

I talk a lot about easing the transition to retirement after sport because I have many friends and former colleagues who struggled to do so. I’m a firm believer in learning from the experiences & wisdom of others to better position yourself on your journey. As an elite athlete, now very happily on the other … More The Reasons For My Smooth Sports Retirement and Tips to Help Ease The Transition

Four Lessons From Track & Field That Are True in Retirement

December 20, 2022

I’m coming up on one year since I made my official retirement announcement from Track & Field and life on the other side of competing has been quite the ride. In a peculiar way, so much has changed, but yet a lot has truly stayed the same. Here are four lessons that I took from … More Four Lessons From Track & Field That Are True in Retirement