As a creative mentally ill girlie, finding an outlet for my creativity has not been easy. It wasn’t, at least till I found activism.

Feminist activism in particular. I’ve always been very passionate and although depression almost took that away, I survived. Even with all the tears, pain, and sadness, feminism gave me a reason to keep on living.

A reason to survive.Because, as far as I’m concerned it’s easy to not want to live for oneself anymore. That feeling of seeing the world in black and white is very real.

But living for other people does something to you. It awakens something in you. And I don’t mean being a people-pleasing, mindless robot. I mean living for humanity.

That’s what feminism gave to me. I know a lot of people don’t get why I’m always on other people’s matters, especially on women’s matters but what they don’t know is that that’s what keeps me alive.

Knowing that my existence has a purpose. That people are benefitting from my being alive in a huge way.

And so, feminism is not just a movement to me; it's my lifeline. It's what gives purpose to my existence, a reason to face each day with unwavering determination.

I know a lot of people don't quite grasp why I'm so passionate about standing up for women's rights, especially given the privilege that has always surrounded me. I mean my parents are educated, and they believe that girls should be educated. I’ve never been sexually assaulted or raped and well my family doesn’t treat me like I’m less of a human being. So, yeah, I would say I’m pretty privileged. I remember always feeling guilty for not having gone through anything serious and still feeling sad and in pain.

Whenever someone found out that I was sad they would always ask why. I never did have an answer. It just intensified my pain and feelings of guilt. Then I discovered feminism. I realized that though I wasn’t going through shit other people were.

Feminism made me realize that some people still think boys are better than girls. Feminism made me realize that a lot of girls and women get cut in their vagina every single day.

Feminism made me realize that women were suffering and in pain. And so I decided, enough with the guilt. Let me use my privilege for good. Let me use my platform for others who don’t have the opportunities that I have.

Now you may be wondering what exactly is my platform and how exactly I go about doing my online activism. Well, let me introduce you to Feminist Inc. My online media brand comprises my blog my podcast and my online community.

We’re small, but we’re growing. I started Feminist Inc. as my response to the need for a platform to amplify unfiltered voices. And the fact that I didn’t know any other Nigerian feminists at the time. Now I know quite a handful. But Nigerian-ness and feminism are not something that mixes well.

Omo! The whole activism thing and managing Feminist Inc. has been one hell of a ride. I remember the first episode. I didn’t have a mic or a setup and I still don’t have a setup. I remember talking about common misconceptions people have about feminism and feminists. and it was so cathartic because I could be raw and vulnerable and just be me.

I remember the excitement I used to have from recording and editing and doing research and all. Everything that had to do with putting my voice out there. It was like giving birth to a baby and then watching the child grow and blossom. You know that feeling of pride and accomplishment. Like, I did this. Thats how it felt putting out content week in, week out.

I remember the time I had someone I didn’t know tell me that the work I was doing had impacted her.

“So um I showed someone Feminist Inc. and she was hooked already. She said she particularly love one of your podcasts where you talked on people being feminist but they don't like the label”

“They don't like being called feminists.I really love the difference you are making out there, Lase and how you are talking on matters people rather not reveal. Good job”

I was so touched like damn someone other than my family members thought I was making a difference.

There was also this time when one of my friends said that she had begun to understand feminism more and had become an ardent feminist because of me and my work. That was a moment I will never forget.

The thought that people were being informed and educated because of my work left me with a warm fuzzy feeling.I was so proud of my baby and with each new subscriber, each new listener, and each new reader, all I felt was joy, joy, and more joy. Till the joy began to dissipate into reality that damn! this is hard work.

I have dealt with a lot of challenges running Femnist Inc. The sheer work involved with running an online media brand alone was a lot to handle. I couldn’t cope.

Added to the whole stress was the imposter syndrome. The thought that I wasn’t good enough to be educating others, that I was a pretender and a hypocrite. It affected me and I stopped putting out content for a while.

Imposter syndrome is a bastard but what I do to combat it is remind myself that this isn’t about me. I read more and educate myself more so that when those evil thoughts come I can tell them that nope, not today. I've read and listened and observed and opened my eyes and my ears to different perspectives so there is no possible way I can be an imposter.

I also talk to friends and my fans (yes, my fans😏😏) and they remind me that my work is making an impact though I may not be the most qualified I am trying and I am passionate about what I do and that is more than enough.

I coped with the whole stress of creating content for my socials and releasing blog posts and podcast episodes by delegating. I onboarded team members and started paying for a graphic designer. And boy has it helped.

So far, I’ve talked about my unfiltered voice. But it’s not just me that has had their voice heard on my platform. My platform is a space for all girls and women and people to air their voices and speak their truths. To be unapologetically them and you know just breathe.

From older women to my age mates, I have given and I am giving women a chance to tell their stories. I hope that one day, you can become a part of the Feminist Inc. narrative. Because I believe that everyone has a story to tell.

I have high hopes for Feminist Inc. in the future. I see it developing into a thriving community, a haven where women from all backgrounds may celebrate their raw realities, find their voices, and share their tales. God-willing, it will go beyond the internet to interact with real-world women and have a much greater influence on the feminist cause.

The honor of telling tales that speak to women of all ages is among the most amazing parts of running Feminist Inc. Every voice adds something meaningful to our story, from the experienced elder women who have survived life's storms and have great wisdom to share, with my classmates who are juggling the intricacies of the modern world.

It is important to never undervalue the power of storytelling since it inspires, builds community, and promotes change.

I would like to use this opportunity to thank every person who has supported me along the way. I express my gratitude to my loyal teammates, my steadfast friends, and my beloved supporters. You have served as the rock of stability, the voice of reason, and the inspiration.

Your confidence in me and Feminist Inc. gives me the drive to keep pushing against imposter syndrome and reaching new heights.

Finally, I would like you to get involved in Feminist Inc. Take part in the lively discussions, read our blog, and subscribe to our podcast. We are a community committed to elevating the voices of women, not just a media brand. Everybody has a story to tell, in my opinion, and I hope you can join the Feminist Inc. narrative at some point.

Come along with us. By working together, we can make a world in which the voice of every woman is respected, heard, and honored.