Dear Ephy the Social media Manager

12/07/2025

The Intro Nobody Asked For” is the unfiltered, slightly awkward, and absolutely authentic opening to Dear Ephy’s Podcast.

Trust me, it might just be the cringiest podcast episode yet😂😂🥹

Dear Ephy's most chaotic intro

14/05/2025

Social media was supposed to connect us, but for many of us, it became a battleground for comparison. It didn’t just knock at the door of our minds; it came in uninvited and took over.

I can’t count how many times I was having a good day until I scrolled.

Just one post from a friend showing off their new house, another person landing a major opportunity, or someone younger than me living out 𝒎𝒚 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆.....

Suddenly, all my gratitude and contentment would vanish.

The truth is, social media isn't the problem.
The real danger is in what we allow it to trigger inside of us.
And if you’re a personal brand, the danger is even greater.
You stop showing up.

Or worse, you start mimicking other people just to keep up.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

When you build your brand on comparison, you slowly lose your unique voice, trying to sound like someone else.

And you can’t communicate confidently from a confused identity.

That was me. Confused, inconsistent, and exhausted.

So I took a bold step.
I cleaned out my feed.
I unfollowed the noise.
I stopped scrolling out of habit and started posting out of purpose.
Most importantly, I began showing up in a way that reflected who I was becoming, not who I was trying to catch up with.

So here’s my challenge to you:

Who are you following that constantly makes you feel less?
What kind of content do you consume that drains your creativity or confidence?

It’s okay to mute.
It’s okay to unfollow.
It’s okay to take a break.

Your confidence is more important than your curiosity.

Today’s task:
Audit your follow list.
Curate your digital space intentionally.
Ask yourself: Does this inspire my growth, or trigger my comparison?

Say it with me:
𝑰’𝒎 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏.

12/05/2025

Okay, who gave you all the right to make me cry like that? 😭😭😭
I’m still recovering from the love overload!

Thank you for making me feel like the main character, because let’s be honest… I am her 😇😇

But it hit differently when the whole world joins the celebration.

I’m grateful for every message, every gift, every hug, and every “I love you.”
You didn’t have to, but you did, and I’m keeping receipts 💖

Cheers to another year of becoming me.
Thank you for dancing with me into this new chapter 💃🏾

09/05/2025

Thank You beloved Family 💖

Happy Birthday, dear Dear Ephy the Social media Manager

Thank you for saying yes to writing this gospel.

In this year of Completeness, you shall excel beyond all imagination as you do the unimaginable. It's a glorious realm of surplus grace, and divine wisdom.

We love you dearly. 💖

08/05/2025

Today is different, today is mine.

Every day for the past year has been part of a journey, a slow, sometimes loud, often quiet unfolding of me.
Not the version that everyone applauded or advised,
but the version I’ve learned to love when no one was clapping.

This birthday isn’t just about cake or captions (though I’ll take both, thank you very much).
It’s about pausing to see how far I’ve come, and smiling, not because it was easy,
but because I kept showing up.

There were days I doubted, days I didn’t feel “on brand,”
days I wanted to hide behind old patterns.
But here I am, living proof that becoming doesn’t need perfection, just persistence.

So today, I celebrate the wins you don’t see, the prayers I whispered, the boundaries I finally enforced, the tears I wiped in silence, and the dreams I didn’t give up on.

This is me, becoming. On purpose, in grace, in power.

Happy birthday to the woman I am, and the one I’m still meeting.

07/05/2025

There’s something about being on the edge of a new age that stirs everything at once.

I’m nervous. A little uncertain, wondering what this next chapter will hold.

I’m also curious about who I’ll become, what I’ll do differently, and how much more of myself I’ll grow into.

But most of all, I’m grateful. So, so grateful.

For the lessons, for the love, for the strength I didn’t know I had, for the growth that didn’t always feel good but made me better.

Grateful for the many versions of me that walked so I could stand here today with this much clarity.

I don’t have it all figured out, but I’ve never felt this ready to become.

And even though the future still feels like a story being written in pencil, I’m holding the pen with steadier hands.

Tomorrow is my birthday, and I am more than excited to turn a new age and welcome another version of me😘😁😊
Thank you for being here.
Let’s see what the next chapter holds.

06/05/2025

It’s easy to say “I love myself,” but the real proof is in the practice.

When you skip meals, wear anything just to get by, or treat your body like a machine instead of a home, what message are you really sending to yourself and to the world?

You can’t build a personal brand that commands value when you don’t value your body first.

This isn’t about luxury, it’s about intention.
Eat meals that nourish you, even if it’s simple.
Exercise a little, walk a little, stretch your limbs.
Wear clothes that make you feel something.
Spray that cologne.
Smile more, yes, that too is part of your brand.

Because here’s the truth, no one will take care of you the way you can, and if you don’t start, they won’t even know how.

And oh, forget that tired line, “Na money be fine bobo.”
You can start with what you have and show up as someone who thinks they are worth showing up for.

You don’t need a new life to treat yourself right; it's just a decision.

✨ It’s 2 days to my birthday and I am so excited🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

05/05/2025

Dear Younger Ephy

You didn’t know it yet, but you were always enough.

I remember you, back bent under the weight of heavy school bags, thinking that maybe if you stood straighter or smiled wider, you’d look better in your clothes.

I remember how awkward you felt in every outfit, like your body just didn’t cooperate with beauty. You blamed your posture, your frame, even your reflection, not knowing that your body was doing its very best to carry you through.

You thought your walk was wrong, your nose too wide, your fingers too thin, your jaw too long. You believed your body was a collection of things that needed fixing.

But oh, sweet girl, there was never anything wrong with you.

The mirror didn’t lie, but your mind, shaped by quiet comparisons and unspoken insecurities, told a different story. One that made you shrink when you were born to take up space.

I wish I could show you now, how you’ve grown into someone who doesn’t just accept herself, but loves herself. How that walk you once hated carries you into rooms you once dreamed of. How your smile has become your signature. How your confidence is no longer borrowed but owned.

You’re strong, you’re soft, you’re steady, you’re still becoming, and it’s a beautiful thing.

Thank you for surviving long enough to become me.

Love,
Dear Ephy

01/05/2025

𝓛𝓞𝓥𝓔 𝓨𝓞𝓤𝓡𝓢𝓔𝓛𝓕: 𝓐 𝓛𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓜𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓜𝓮 (𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓜𝓪𝔂𝓫𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓣𝓸𝓸)

It’s the first day of a brand-new month.
A few days before my birthday.
And as I reflect on my journey, one phrase keeps echoing in my heart: Love Yourself.

Learning to love my body didn’t come naturally.
In fact, it took years of quiet battles, invisible bruises, and awkward mirror moments.

It started with hating my nose.
Then, I disliked the way I walked.
I felt my jaw was too long, my fingernails odd, and my hair? Let’s not even go there.

Nothing about my body felt admirable to me.

Fast forward to now...

I’ve learned to see beauty through new eyes—mine.

I found out my nose isn’t the worst in the world. My fingers, my walk, my jawline, even my hair—they’re all uniquely mine. And if I didn’t love them, I’d keep creating an atmosphere around me that dims my light and my confidence.

So, in the spirit of my birthday season and the start of a new month, I’m choosing love.
Self-love. Unapologetically. Boldly. Joyfully.

Because loving yourself isn’t vanity, it’s sanity.
It’s how you show up for the world.
It’s how you build a brand that’s honest and powerful.

I’m building mine, not just on aesthetics, but on truth, confidence, and purpose.

And if you’ve struggled to love your body or your story, maybe this is your cue:
Start. Today. With grace.
The best version of you is waiting on the other side of love.

With love,
Dear Ephy

30/04/2025

IMPOSTER SYNDROME IS A BRAND KILLER

You’ve got the skills.
The ideas are solid.
You even have results to show.

But somehow… something keeps whispering, “You’re not enough.”
That something is called Imposter Syndrome, and trust me, it’s more common than we admit.

I battled it for years.
Not just a little self-doubt. It nearly sabotaged my entire personal brand.

Here’s what Imposter Syndrome does, especially when you’re trying to build a brand:
📌It delays your launch.
📌 It makes you second-guess every post, every idea.
📌 It convinces you that others are already doing it better.
📌 So you stay quiet. You stay hidden. You stay inconsistent.
And that is where your brand begins to die, not from lack of talent, but from lack of self-belief.

I remember staring at my content calendar for months. Everything was ready…
Except me.
I didn’t feel “expert” enough. I thought, Who would even listen to me?

But here’s what I learned the hard way:

Branding doesn’t thrive on perfection; it thrives on authenticity.
People connect with YOU. Your story. Your perspective.
Not some polished, filtered version of you. The real you.

So, how do you beat Imposter Syndrome before it kills your brand?

1. RECOGNIZE it:
Call it what it is. Imposter Syndrome feeds on silence. Once you name it, you weaken it.

2. REFRAME it:
Instead of thinking “I’m not ready,” ask: “What value can I give with what I know today?”

3. REINFORCE your story:
Keep showing up. Consistency builds confidence.
Your experience, pain points, wins, and even failures are part of your unique brand voice.

If your brand is to thrive, your voice must be louder than your doubts.
You’re not faking it—you’re becoming it.

Let this be your reminder:
📌 You’re not behind.
📌 You’re not too late.
📌 You’re not unqualified.

You are becoming, and that’s a powerful brand in itself.

Have you ever battled Imposter Syndrome? Let’s talk about it and grow together.

29/04/2025

The relationships you cultivate play a huge role in shaping who you are. Whether personal or professional, the people you surround yourself with have the power to influence your mindset, your success, and your growth.

Positive relationships provide support, encouragement, and challenge. They push you to be your best, to step out of your comfort zone, and to embrace new opportunities. These relationships are not just about what others give you, but about what you give to them as well. When you invest in others, it creates a ripple effect that ultimately benefits your own personal growth.

Have you ever noticed how your mood or perspective shifts when you’re around people who inspire you? Or conversely, when you're surrounded by negativity, how it affects your energy? It's essential to evaluate the people you spend time with and ensure they contribute positively to your life.

Take a moment today to reflect on the relationships that shape your life. Are they uplifting, motivating, and empowering? If not, it’s time to seek out relationships that inspire and encourage you to grow.

Remember, you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Choose wisely. Surround yourself with individuals who help you become the best version of yourself.