ITS HERE!!! - BEAUTIFUL Xmas Mega Sales

Beautiful Xmas Sales is the first edition of Sales organised by the Beautiful team in partnership with Wetwater Consultancy and the Oxford street Mall, Osu. A 7 day sales event starting from the 18th - 24th December. 

Holiday shopping can be more than a task to cross off your to do list. Make a day or even a night out for Christmas shopping. Whether you are looking for a quirky market or a busy night out at the Beautiful sales event, you will have your Christmas shopping sorted at this event; a family friendly shopping event.  

Why not get into the Christmas spirit and pop along.  Whether you're treating yourself or looking for fantastic Christmas gifts for your loved ones, it's the perfect chance to have a bit of fun while you shop!

We've got great offers and some amazing discounts and  prizes to be won in our Make up competition, food tasting competition and many more surprises. 

There's even some fizz to go around, so there's no reason not to raise your glass and celebrate the season with us.

The experience kicks off at 9am and ends at 7pm daily, so come along, join in the fun and discover the real lifestyle experience.

7 Days of Shopping, Entertainment and Socialisation, taking place at the Oxford Street Mall - 
Fri 18th - Thur 24th December. 9am - 7pm Daily

Instagram & Facebook: instagram.com/BeautifulComGH
www.beautiful.com.gh/

BEAUTIFUL – The Lifestyle Experience.

In recent times, social media and traditional media are beaming with all sorts of contents and has made it difficult to follow, experience and indulge in real lifestyle content.

Beautiful is a project that is aimed at showcasing and promoting all  Beautiful Ghanaian  women  regardless of  their weight  or  size;clothed in  beautiful  Ghanaian  fashion:  clothing,  shoes, make up, accessories, hair and many more.

BEAUTIFUL has been designed to appeal to all fashion conscious Ghanaian ladies of all sizes whether big, small, tall or short between 20 to 45 years.

Beautiful provides unique experiences as we build our core fans and followers who will be loyal to the brand. These unique experiences are centred on both designers of the beautiful  African clothing and accessories.

Oxford Street Mall in partnership with WetWater Consultancy will launch Beautiful with a Sales event dubbed "Beautiful Xmas Sales" at The Oxford Street Mall, Osu. From Friday, 18th- 24th December.

To participate as a Vendor, Call 0208404000 to book your stand.

7 Days of Shopping, Entertainment and Socialization.

#BeautifulXmasMegaSales #Oxford Street Mall #BeautifulComGH

A make-up competition is also on going click HERE to participate.

For more information visit www.beautiful.com.gh

You can also follow us on our social media platforms:   Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @BeautifulComGH

Ese @ 25 ‪A Heart filled with Gratitude. #TGBTG

What comes into mind when anyone mentions the 7th of December? Oh yeah as a Ghanaian, or a patriotic one for that matter, it only rings a bell of an Election day. A day that can be filled with lots of mixed emotions and reactions. 

However, when it comes to the Adzimah family, which happens to be my family, its not just reminder of an election day; it is a double celebration a birthdays because, the second son, Worlanyo Adzimah AKA Prempeh II celebrates his birthday with his "kid sister"(very few will understand why i have that in "".lol) and baby girl Esenam. 

Before I share about my birthday, God been so good, i graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism on the 28th November with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication studies. My family were there to support me, they really made my day, i deserved it because yeah i made them proud. What even got me really excited was that my brother arrived home 2 days before my graduation. I was super excited

This year Ese, turned 25. A year has been a mixture of the good, bad, weird and beautiful I am excited because my Lord has been good. He has brought me far. My life is a manifestation of His blessings. My 25th birthday marks a great milestone in your life, very few people will understand this. 

Indeed I was overwhelmed by the love most of you showed me on my birthday. The calls and messages. To those who forgot or missed out, its not too late. 

Interestingly I fasted on my birthday. It wasn't just me, but as part of our quarterly fast with my new family, the date fell on my birthday the 7th which was actually a blessing. A day of thanksgiving and reflection.

On my birthday my friend Etsey Atisu left me dumbfounded.  Check it out here: Etsey's surprise

Etsey, i promised you i was going to reply to your post. I now realise how vigilant and particular you have being. There were two paragraphs in your post that got me teary...: 

"....You fall within that category because another unique feature about you is that you do not hide the way you feel about people – if you love them you do and if they don’t like you, you cope with the sincerity...."

"...And for anybody that loves family like you do, I doff my hat out to you because today, quite not so many people know the value of keeping family and meaning it as much as you do...."

These two paragraphs showed me that you havent been just a great friend but one who is particular about what his friends are up to. 

You have been a source of inspiration, you continue to encourage me to soar higher and  in a number of ways you have touched a number of hearts with your writings. Keep the fire burning man, dont let anyone dull your shine.

Thank you so much.

Cheers....this is to many more years of love, peace, joy and all the good things and better future we are all working hard towards.

Got to go now people.

Catch ya later and have a nice day :-)

AFIYO CREATIONS INSPIRES YOUNG WOMEN TO ACHIEVE MORE

Accra, 2nd December 2015- Afiyo Creations, makers of bespoke beads for women in Accra is introducing an innovative campaign targeted at young women.

The Campaign, Chains of Inspiration, which will be run mainly on social media is  aimed at impacting young women positively, and motivating them to contribute positively to the society.

The maiden edition of the campaign will feature the stories of three successful social change-makers who are inspiring their communities through community service.

The Three, Ms. Caritas Aryee is the founder of Tatas&Friends an NGO that raises funds and resources via social media to support the needy in the country; Ms. Sara Nana Yeboa of Sangy Nursing services is a corporate nurse and motivational speaker who tours the country to provide free health services to the needy, and register children on the National health insurance scheme. And the third, Ms. Enam Honya  who is also a graduate nurse, who educates the general public on Vitiligo, a non contagious skin condition that causes the normal pigment of one’s skin to disappear.

“We believe in ourselves and what we do, we also believe in our clients and their capabilities. This project is designed to showcase the best in our clients and to inspire them to make or contribute to change wherever they find themselves.” Said Ms. Anastasia  Afiyo Atiglo

The remarkable contributions of these ladies and will be shared via photo stories on social media, starting 7th December on all Facebook and Instagram platforms

The Importance of photography in the Hospitality and Industry

Photography is unique in its ability to reveal nature’s hidden secrets. Recent developments in camera and film technology have brought the diversity and splendor of hospitality and industry  within the bounds of any competent photographer.  From the sweeping panoramas taken in microscope, the technicalities of obtaining dramatic high quality images no longer depend on the ownership  of  expensive  specialized  equipment.  Hospitality  and  industry photography cannot be undertaken casually.

There is no place for the photographer who does not already have a keen interest in such a field. The importance  of  pictures  in  providing  information in  today’s  visually  aware society  is permanent.  Hospitality  and  industry photography  is  largely responsible  for  the  mediums paramount role in factual construction. Many people hold the view that hospitality and industry photography should be an objective still of people and event but in practice.

Professional photography will also help insure that you won’t have to pay a graphic designer to spend hours on end cleaning up your amateur photos when it comes time to advertise. Amateur photos aren’t often available in high resolution, which leaves you unable to use them on certain marketing mediums such as billboards and printed materials.Travelers search and compare hotels online before making a reservation and the photos create the first impression for them. 

Looking forward to a perfect holiday, attentions is paid to the following points and are usually prioritized: The views of room, the balcony or exterior areas,the lobby,  the  guestrooms,  the  restaurants,  the  recreational  areas and  finally the  local attractions and excursions.Photos of a hotel depict the style, the personal “character” and the target group of guests. Vivid imagery seizes people’s imagination and thus a professional photographer must bring out the“magic” of the hotel or the precise location, with the aim of captivating its audience. It’s also important to use quality photographs which will  provide potential hotel  guests with a clear picture of what they will expect prior to actually booking a reservation.

However, the relationship between the hotel and the guest must be interactive. Don’t forget,that online consumers are smart buyers especially nowadays with the influx of social media sites. If we present an unrealistic visual image of the hotel and we prepare the customer for something  that  is  misleading,  then we are  in  danger  of  receiving  a  great  deal  of  negative reviews.

In modern times,  new trends want people and models  to exist  in photos.  It stimulates  the imagination of the traveler who identifies him/herself  with the models and then dreams or fantasizes  of  their  upcoming  holidays,  especially when  it  comes  to  spas,  weddings  or honeymoon holidays.

A classic mistake regarding hotel and industry photography, are the shots of an empty reception area where it gives people the impression that there’s no one there to greet guests or visitors or to answer any inquiries.Photography in  the hospitality  and industry is  so important  it  doesn’t  only help the reader visualize the cons and pros of the industry but also serves as a marketing tool for the hospitality and industry.

My First DOTTS

Three days before the October edition of DOTTS (check my last post what its all about), Keren (A Colleague) walked to my desk and whispered “Ese, we will want you to coordinate DOTTS this Friday” I startled ….looked around me and came back to look at her face and asked, “why should I do it?” I startled not because I couldn’t do what she was asking me to do, but I realised I haven’t been to any of the DOTTS editions and didn’t even know how it was like. Moreover I was barely a month old with this wonderful and amazing family who call ourselves DOERS.

When Keren left my table I started to ponder. I haven’t hosted any program in ages and how was I going to do this.? Truth is I didn’t prepare until the day came. Few hours to the event, I was handed the programme outline and a BIO of the guest speaker.

At about 6:00pm we all began to head towards the venue so that our guests wouldn’t  meet an empty hall. When I entered the hall I could count about 6 to 10 people who were interacting. Before the programme began there was time for networking while guests were served with some sandwich and pastries and some drinks to gulp on if you were hungry like I was. That was just timely because most of us were tired and hungry we couldn’t help but do justice.

A lot more people trooped in during the network session as we figured it was time to set the ball rolling. I signaled the guest as I spoke through the microphone that we will begin in 5, just to prep them to be snappy about their snacks and head to their seats so we can commence.

Beginning with a prayer and a brief introduction of what DOTTS is all about, I got my audience looking and listening to me with rapt attention. The nervousness was gone and I just had to flow. I interacted with a few and smiled to the crowd which made them connect with me. Since I hadn’t been to any of the editions, I had the opportunity to make this my way and have a style that will make everyone comfortable. Before I could finish telling the audience about DOTTS, KSM walks in and I begin to feel a bit nervous. Why do I have to feel intimidated because our guest of honour is in? Come on Ese….you’ve got this!

After the introduction, he took the floor. As usual he broke the ice with a joke. There was never a dull moment through his presentation. He just had to flow with us.

KSM shared fond memories growing up and how he was always among the last in school. In fact his teacher referred to him as “Tiwee”(in his own word meaning you are dumb). His father described him as a boy who did things haphazardly but accurately (what a description). He shared with us most of what he went through growing up from how he realised he had Sickle cell, which made him not to be able to go to Mfantsipim, which was his choice for school but had to be in PRESEC for a year thankfully at that same time his father was the moderator of the Presbyterian church.

I wish I could go on and on to tell you about all that he shared with us that evening. Ahaaa….before I forget, he was in NAFTI for a year and it was there that his creativity kicked. He played a one man show playing seven characters. He confessed that he hadn’t had any show of that nature. Can you a imagine? ADONBILIVIT! One person playing seven characters. How did he do that? Trust me that must be a lot of work.

After that particular show, a man from the crowd met him and advised he furthers his education in the United States. There he studied Drama and Communications. It was in the United States that he figured a drastic change and became a higher performer.

I can go on and on and on…during his presentation he will chip in jokes here and there…of course you had to expect that from someone who has a very high sense of humor. I learnt a few things which included that: whether or not the system doesn’t favour you, you need to question the “HOW” in that case you are not limiting your creativity to knowledge. No matter how knowledgeable you are if you don’t apply it to creativity, it won’t work. We need to take more than just learning we need to apply. It makes us better people.

My first DOTTS was just amazing. I give God the glory that I made my bosses and colleagues proud. Everybody was proud of me and I was happy I "killed" it.

The next edition of DOTTS will be on November 27th. We will have Sheikh Larry Awal who will share with us The Myth about Islamic Terrorism. I cant wait for that day.

This event is free to attend. Visit http://www.xylo.mobi/ to get a ticket. 

I surely will keep you posted. 

You can follow me on the various platforms:
My Blog: Esenam's Blog
Facebook: Lydia Esenam Adzimah
Twitter: @leseadzimah
Instagram: @Lydybabes

DOTTS

DOTTS is a DreamOval foundation initiative which stands for Dreamoval Thought Transfer series is a monthly event that focuses on bridging the knowledge gap though sharing of thought through conversation and participation. 

This concept stems from one of the core principles upon which the DreamOval Foundation was founded; Knowledge creation, Sharing and Utilization.

DOTTS works to share the vision with the outside world through a series of open and frank discussions. Every month, DOTTS invites a special guest from all walks of life to speak on their work, life and experience. The DreamOval Foundation believes that in every area of work and though, there is wisdom to be gained by the whole.

Since its inception DOTTS has had a number of personalities including Professor Kofi Agyekum, who shared his thoughts on "Our language and National Development"; Emeritus Prof. J.H. Kwabena Nketia who talked about "Contemporary African folklore music and the challenges in the digital age". Others include Professor Dolphyne, Ghana’s first female professor and first female pro-vice chancellor of the University of Ghana, Her Ladyship Mrs. Justice Gertrude Torkornoo; justice of the court of appeal of Ghana and other prominent personalities.

Guess who we are having for the October edition of DOTTS? Ghana's Numero Uno, Mr. Kwaku Sintim Misa (KSM),this Friday, 30th October at Paloma Hotel,Spintex Road 

Since am late in telling you about this month's don't miss November's. I will surely fill you in as to how to get a seat at the event.

For more information about DreamOval Foundation and all the other projects embarked on,

Visit http://www.dreamoval.org/index.php

Facebook:DreamOval Foundation

Lost In My Thoughts

I can only stare at my screen for a while.....look through the transparent glass window just with a tilt of my neck over my shoulders...through the window i see the untarred dusty road.The weather is windy and dusty with a lot of hustling on the streets.

I say to myself, "...The hustle is so real". Over the last couple of days or weeks i would always get home after 10:00 pm after leaving home at 5:00 am  Isn't that my own hustle too? I come back to watch my screen and i remember i have to post something on my blog at least so you know how my day is going.

Its been a very busy morning, moving up and down. Right now i sit here with some music playing in my ears through my earphone (for once am not listening to country music) and eeerrmm i wish i had the Beats headphones. Music through those are just wow! i borrowed a colleagues and it was mwuach!

Okay so back to what i was saying...where was i? Oh yes!... i remember. You see earlier today i watched a video where Quvenzhane Wallis was interviewed. For those of you who are not familiar with the name, she was the Lead Actress in the movie "Annie".(I can watch that movie over and over again) She actually became the youngest Actress to ever receive  nomination for the Academy awards.

Yeah about her interview in the video, Quvenzhané Wallis said something that got me thinking and i quote: "Be Confident. Dont let anything get your way. And if you go for something and there is something in your way, just go around it and find your way back because trust me, you will get there"

After i heard that from one of the youngest actresses i have known....i just breathed a sigh of relief. I felt she was talking to me.

You know mostly, especially in our society we grow up with very little or no confidence until you grow up and develop yourself with the amount of confidence you probably need. Whenever we set our minds to something and an obstacle gets in our way, we get stuck, confused and begin to loose hope. Actually that makes us human you know? Until we make a decision to strive on to get whatever we set our minds to.

Today, i drew so much inspiration from Annie...i call her "Annie" because trust me i will have to rehearse her name a couple of times before i can get it right. well she said her nickname is Cue...so i can say i drew so much inspiration from Cue. Enthused with so much confidence, has her own style of expressing herself and boi she's intelligent! I ended up tearing up after listening to Tomorrow.(A song originally done by Sia but was featured in Annie)...

Wow it looks like i wasn't lost in my thoughts after all...Really that's how my days has been so far. Am glad i was able to type something after it all.

How about if you shared with me how your day went? :-)

Much Love,

Ese

Act Of Random Kindness

Hello guys, i know its been a long while. i actually have had lot to fill you in with. I have really missed you all. the middle of this year towards the end has really been a bit tough and stressful i am not able to link up and tell you all i have been up to. i promise to make it up for sure :-)

Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same, with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.

Over the weekend, a group of which i am a member of on social media, decided to embark on a donation project that we have been planning for a while now. This is actually not the first donation we have had, but this weekends, had a lot of people on board which made it very interesting, fun and fulfilling. 

The chosen orphanage we decided to visit was Missionaries of Charity, located in Tema. We all met at the Accra Mall so that it will be easier to get to Tema since a couple of guys had cars.

In short, the donation was a success and we were glad we finally were able to execute this that we have planned all along. 

God bless you all members of GHR!!!

Not rich with money, but rich in heart.

CHANGE THE WORLD BY DOING ONE ACT OF RANDOM KINDNESS AT A TIME :-)