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Hi Operator,

Running on fumes and a handful of brain cells this week, so no opining today, but if you would be so kind as to do the talking, tell me: How was your first quarter of 2025?

We all seem to have started the year on a high speed setting; I definitely expected a gentler pace by now but it hasn’t come, so its taking a lot of intention to choose rest. I encourage you to do the same — you know me, always on a soapbox about burnout — and do it unapologetically.

In lieu of perspective on the headlines, here are a couple of events you might be interested in that I also happen to be speaking at, plus a conversation with dillion s. phiri on the creativity knows no borders podcast:

• (Online this Sunday) The World Hope Forum: Hear from creative directors, photographers, artists and designers on the future of creativity in the Global South.

• (In-person, JHB, next Saturday) Conversations on Creativity: Exploring The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health through the lens of five talented African filmmakers (waitlist only, sorry, this one filled up fast)

With thanks,
Modupe Oloruntoba

Across Africa

WATCH — Google’s Hustle Academy talked to Adenike Ogunlesi about running a multi branch Nigerian and international online children’s clothing business.

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That’s all for today — thoughts?

With thanks,
Modupe