by zaakirahnayyar | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, The past year, and particularly its final three days, brought a loss that has profoundly changed me. You likely saw the headlines regarding British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua. After a triumphant match on Netflix, he returned to Nigeria for the...
by zaakirahnayyar | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, Can you believe it’s the Final Friday of December? We’re standing at the edge of the year now. Not fully finished, not yet begun — just aware. This is the time of year I pay attention to what’s still echoing: the conversations, the risks, the...
by zaakirahnayyar | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reader, Twas’ the day before my birthday and it is always a private party. It’s a pause — a moment to look behind me before launching forward. While I get ready to celebrate with cake slices, sparkling juice and rom coms, I wanted to send a snapshot of the...
by zaakirahnayyar | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reader, We’re officially 8 days until my birthday, and this year feels… different. Some years/birthdays ask you to celebrate. Others ask you to lock down and lock in because change is coming. This is one of those years. The last two times I felt this exact shift were...
by zaakirahnayyar | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, This season has been full of pivots, clarity, and unexpected blessings. We’re closing out the year with intention, coherence, and community and I want to make sure you don’t miss the opportunities unfolding this month. I put back on my live streaming...
by zaakirahnayyar | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reader, That reflective season where ideas, patterns, and unfinished dreams rise to the surface is here. Whatever themes have been repeating for you… Whatever creative idea won’t leave you alone… Whatever story you’ve been called to tell… Pay attention.2026 is the...
by zaakirahnayyar | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, It is officially the most wonderful time of the year and understandably that time of year where you want to start winding down and reflecting. It begins, the 30 day countdown until my “Jesus Year” birthday, — a milestone symbolizing...
by zaakirahnayyar | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, At the time of sending this email, I’m on my way to New York City, and it feels like a complete full-circle moment. Just a year ago, my mother and I boarded our first nonstop international flight together to Kenya, leaving behind the hustle and...
by zaakirahnayyar | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, This month has been heavy for us, with the passing of many including actress Diane Keaton. The passing of singer D’Angelo hit me in ways I didn’t expect. He was just one year younger than my maternal grandfather who also passed away from pancreatic...
by zaakirahnayyar | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Greetings Reader, September is a month of many beginnings. Every season has reinforced that storytelling — in all its forms, is what connects us, heals us, and creates impact. This month has been such a reminder of why I do what I do. I’ve been reflecting on my last...
