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How I Set Up a Crowdfunding Campaign in 5 Days That Raised $35,000

My campaign turned everything I knew about fundraising on its head — namely that you have to spend 30–60 days planning before launch.

Aug 12, 2021

How I Set Up a Crowdfunding Campaign in 5 Days That Raised $35,000

Aug 12, 2021

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Akwa Ibom Nigeria Ibibio Culture History

In Christmas 2019, I boarded a flight to Nigeria, by way of Cairo, to visit family. It had been a few years since I’d seen them, and of…

Mar 17, 2021

Akwa Ibom Nigeria Ibibio Culture History

Mar 17, 2021

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Relaunching Myself, and My Business, in a Pandemic

How the best plan is sometimes the one you can’t think up.

Dec 25, 2020

Relaunching Myself, and My Business, in a Pandemic

Dec 25, 2020

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How to Raise $100 in 1 Hour — Without Setting Up a Crowdfunding Campaign 🎯

So you need to raise money, but you’ve been watching from the sidelines. It’s time to get in the game.

Dec 6, 2021

How to Raise $100 in 1 Hour — Without Setting Up a Crowdfunding Campaign 🎯

Dec 6, 2021

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Nafissatou Diallo and DSK: the #MeToo Case Before the Movement, 10 Years Later

The #MeToo movement came very close to being started by a low-wage woman’s complaint—but few believed her. 10 years later, we find out why.

May 15, 2021

Nafissatou Diallo and DSK: the #MeToo Case Before the Movement, 10 Years Later

May 15, 2021

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Marya Jan Scam

I paid Marya Jan hundreds of dollars for an online course. In the end, I got nothing back—not even a refund.

Oct 23, 2020

Marya Jan Scam

Oct 23, 2020

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My NYC Stay-At-Home Diary: Day One

The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping our lives, relationships, and world. How is it changing yours?

Mar 24, 2020

My NYC Stay-At-Home Diary: Day One

Mar 24, 2020

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Your Wonder Year

What’s the one thing that, if you achieve it, would totally transform your life in 2020?

Feb 21, 2020

Your Wonder Year

Feb 21, 2020

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Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Crowdfund Your Dream (But Should Anyway)

The top 10 fears people have about crowdfunding, and why you should try it anyway.

Mar 15, 2019

Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Crowdfund Your Dream (But Should Anyway)

Mar 15, 2019

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How to Make a Living as a Creative in NYC — Part II

Results from a survey of 100 brave artists and creatives.

Mar 6, 2019

How to Make a Living as a Creative in NYC — Part II

Mar 6, 2019

Iquo B. Essien

Iquo B. Essien

Writer, creator, and consultant to artists and entrepreneurs. NYU Film & Stanford alumna. Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/iquoessien

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