Instagram story viewer> @missjunaid> Tagged

Dámi | Solo Travel & Lifestyle | TCK 🇳🇬🇨🇦

@missjunaid

1.2K

followers

576

following

💬 Travel | Career | Mindset | Lifestyle
📍🇳🇬>🇳🇪>🇬🇧>🇺🇸>🇨🇦>🇬🇧
💡Sharing how I navigate change w/o losing myself
🫠 6th country move from Toronto 🇨🇦👉🏾UK 🇬🇧

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Walking into my birthday month like ✨️🔥

Enjoyed every moment of walking the runway for @taloje by @missjunaid in @fashionarttoronto last month.

May was full of new and exciting first experiences - excited to see what June has in store for me 🤩

Dress/Concept: @taloje | @missjunaid
MUA: @ehhaprofessional
Hair: @blondecwood_kathrine & @stylesbymich
Event: @fashionarttoronto

166

25

We are so proud of our friends at @taloje headed by @missjunaid for their successful showcase at Fashion Art Toronto 2022!

Talojè’s values embrace diversity, celebrates differences and believes that you are not defined by one single thing but are an amalgamation of different cultures and experiences.

Now that is something we can stand behind.

Congratulations @missjunaid for empowering us to exercise the freedom we have to be ourselves.

#fashionarttoronto

14

5

#TBT to Taloje model fitting for FAT. Our models are excited!✨Are you excited to see us on the runway come May 7?!
.
.
.
.
.
#ModelFitting #Taloje #FashionArtToronto #DailyReels #FashionReels #FashionDesigners #TalojeBTS #BehindTheScenesVideo #ReelsCanada #BlackDesigners #TorontoDesigners #FashionShows #AfricanPrints #AfricanPrintsInFashion #WomensFashionStyle

177

16

Hi, I’m Dami and I’m the founder of Talojẹ́.

I'm a Third Culture Kid (TCK) who was born in Nigeria but have also lived the majority of my formative years in Niger Republic, England, USA, and Canada.

As a TCK, I’ve experienced an identity crisis while navigating the idea of home, which feels like it’s both everywhere and nowhere. When I’m in Nigeria, I’m considered as not Nigerian enough, and when I’m in the West, I’m also not considered Western enough. As a result, it feels like I don’t truly belong anywhere. At the same time, there is an expectation and idea of how I should show up in the world and be defined, which feels like I'm being constantly placed in a box. Can you relate?

So whenever I've made unorthodox decisions like taking a career swerve (choosing Business school over Medical school) or exploring interests (e.g. fashion) that are contrary to what I’m known for, it has come with its external resistance. My response has been to honor my intuition and confidently embrace and accept my growth. This has enabled me to curate my ideal career path, define and hone in on my strengths.

Talojẹ́ was born out of a desire to break out of expectations and provide an avenue for individuals to confidently embrace their evolution and own the authentic expression of their identity, despite outside voices. I’m using fashion as a lens to express an acceptance of myself fully even if it seems fragmented and not enough to the outside world.

Similarly, by choosing to confidently express yourself through a Talojẹ́ piece, it's your way of saying you are enough in who you are and becoming. Even if your change or swerve may scare others, it’s not about them. It’s about your commitment to show up and allow the full expression of your authentic self, even if it brings others discomfort.
.
.
.
.
.
#Taloje #StoriesMatter #TalojeStory #FemaleFounders #CelebrateYourDifference #TCK #TCKLife #AuthenticityMatters #LimitingBeliefs #MindsetMatters #RadicalSelfAcceptance #AcceptYourself #CanadianDesigner #CanadianFashionDesigner #HappinessIsAChoice #IAmBecoming #InspiringWomen

28

2

What’s your Talojẹ́ story?
.
.
.
.
.
#Taloje #DailyReels #ReelsCanada #FashionArtToronto #InspiringReels #BelieveInYourDreams #CommitToYourself #AtomicHabits #VisionBoard #WriteTheVision #TalojeStory #YourDreamsMatter #FemaleEntrepreneurship #BlackFounders

67

8

⚫️ 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 🟡

Ayimach Horizons @ayimach_horizons
Miaswimwear @miaswimanddancewear
Taloje @taloje
Yael Amouyal

155

4

Well traveled, entrepreneur @missjunaid is definitely blessing us today *heart eyes* She’s also the founder of The ARISE Africa Foundation @theariseafricanfdn 💕
.
.
.
.
#paid

389

4

✨ GIVEAWAY ✨

We figured at the height of picnic season a Summer Picnic Giveaway was just what the community needed! Click the link in our bio or the ‘Summer Picnic Giveaway’ post at @cottagecoreblackfolks to enter up to TEN submissions for the #CCBFSummerPicnic Giveaway! That’s right! You can earn up to ten submission into this giveaway! Just follow the instructions in the caption under @cottagecoreblackfolks ‘Summer Picnic Giveaway’ post!

1k

6

✨GIVEAWAY WINNER: @obiwannatravel ✨

As you all know, we at CCBF are OBSESSED with cottagecore picnics! So we decided to partner with four black owned brands to give one lucky winner the perfect picnic gear! With brands like Black Girl Sunscreen, Beauty Marked Vintage, Third Eye and Mental Gardens this is a one of a kind giveaway you can’t afford to miss out on!
-
TO ENTER
1) Like this post
2) Tag three friends
3) Follow @cottagecoreblackfolks @cottagecoreblackbusinesses @noemieserieux @iiirdeyeview @missjunaid @blackgirlsunscreen @mentalgardens @beautymarkedvintage
-
PRIZES
1) CCBF Picnic Blanket
2) CCBF Wine and Cheese Backpack
3) Black Girl Sunscreen (Matte 45 & SPF 30)
4) Third Eye Francis Sunglasses

+ a secret prize from Mental Gardens Jewelry 👀
-
But we’re not done yet! We wanted to make this giveaway special by giving everyone as many chances as possible to enter. So we’ve put together some special tasks you can complete for up to TEN extra submissions into the CCBF Summer Picnic Giveaway!

Share this post to your story (1 extra submission)

Fill out the form in our bio “Extra Submission” (2 extra submissions)

Use hashtag #CCBFSummerPicnic on your own cottage core picnic photoshoots (3 EXTRA SUBMISSIONS)

Support CCBF! Did you know that 95% of CCBF features are non-profit? Donations mean a lot to us and help this account continue to stay not only ad free but authentic. A donation of any amount will give you three extra submissions! DM @cottagecoreblackfolks to make and confirm this submission

Duplicate entries will only count as one. This includes duplicates of the extra submissions. The only way to increase your chances is by completing one of the tasks mentioned above once.
-
This is an international giveaway! Anyone can enter! Giveaway closes at midnight on Friday, July 23rd ❤️
-
Per Instagram’s rules: This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18 years of age or older. Release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

240

74

My first guest on the podcast is entrepreneur and TCK Uzo Chima (@uzochukwuchima). In this episode, we discuss suffering and how best to mitigate it while navigating life abroad.

Listen to the full interview on the website (link in bio) or on any podcast platform.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#TheAdultingNomad #AdultingIsHard #LivingAbroad #Suffering #RefinedByFire #BlackEntrepreneurs #TCK #WhyAreWeHere #SpiritualIntelligence #SpiritualQuotes #WhoAreYour #SuccessTips #GrowthMindset #PerspectiveIsEverything #ThirdCultureKid #TCKReality #TCKPodcast #Multicultural #GlobalNomad #WorldTravelers #BlackPodcasters #FemalePodcasters #NigeriansAbroad #BlackExcellence

9

1

Unboxing of the Damali Bonnet by @eni_wuragold

Bonnets are used to prevent friction while sleeping, reduce frizz and moisture loss.

#HappyCustomer #TalojeLadies
.
.
.
.
.
#Taloje #TalojeDesigns #WhoAreYou #HairProtection ⁠#HairBonnets #AnkaraBonnets #MadeInNigeria #NightRoutine #AfricanFashion #AnkaraPrints #BlackOwnedTO #TorontoModels⁠
#BeAuthentic #LoveYourself #EthicalFashion #AfricanPrints #AfricanPrintsLovers #AfricanPrintsInFashion #WomensStyles

18

0

Representation Matters

Models: @samantha.s.dixon @missjunaid
Photographer: @conqueringryan
.
.
.
.
.
#RepresentationMatters #InclusionMatters #Taloje #TorontoModels #IAmNotAMonolith #LaceFabric #EveningGown #AfricanFashion #Intersectionality #FashionWithACause #FashionStatement #Taloje2021 #AsoEbiBella #MadeInNigeria🇳🇬 #MadeInAfrica #AfricaToTheWorld #BlackDesigners

32

2