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Embark on a journey of intellectual curiosity and personal growth with Brilliantly Ivy, your go-to academic and lifestyle blog. Discover thought-provoking academic insights alongside relatable lifestyle musings, curated to inspire and engage.



Hi, I’m Ivy.
Associate Professor by day and Luxury everything enthusiast by weekend.
I created Brilliantly Ivy to share my experiences, hold-ups, and thoughts as a university professor. This academic and lifestyle blog is a space where I express my opinions on teaching, research, maintaining an academic career, and doing life meaningfully. Additionally, I love showcasing my style through my lens. My style is pretty simple and classic. I enjoy a well-curated closet, a good handbag, and an americano… or iced coffee. On this academic and lifestyle blog, you’ll read about journal rejections, my beauty favourites, and my handbag wish list. Brilliantly Ivy reflects my belief that academia is a brilliant and fulfilling career choice and can be more gratifying when you relate with the right mentors who guide, being authentic in what you are looking for in academia- our journeys are different.
Get ready to embark on a journey filled with academic wisdom, lifestyle musings, and the occasional farm adventure on this unique academic and lifestyle blog.

Live a fulfilling life by embracing your authentic self, living intentionally and finding meaning in every moment.
Ivy Kyei-Poku
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