About Me

Hi, I'm Ivana John - a student and a writer in the making. This blog is my safe space to share the thoughts in my head. It's not perfect, but it is raw and genuine, combining layers of stories of all empowered women I know - including mine. I write from my perspective, my experiences, in hopes of uplifting someone.
Thanks for being here. Let's be the women who enable and empower, one post at a timeđź’—

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