The Story Behind Brilliantly Ivy
Ivy Kyei-Poku is a Canadian-based academic and lifestyle blog designed to empower and inspire audiences to navigate the academic space.
I also discuss attainable and inspirational details on fashion, beauty and mindful living. Brilliantly Ivy is an online destination for aspiring academicians and academicians hoping to attain succeed in academe while attaining their own form of self-expression, and elevate everyday lives.
Hey! My name is Ivy Kyei-Poku,
an Associate Professor at the School of Business Administration at Laurentian University, located in beautiful Sudbury, Ontario.
I am also an academic and lifestyle blogger, writer, and lover of all things fabulous and coffee.
I decided to become a professor because I am passionate about research and teaching and aspire to make a difference in the lives of my students. Through this academic and lifestyle blog, I share my experiences, setbacks, discoveries, and thoughts as a university professor.
This blog allows me to discuss teaching, research, and the pursuit of work-life harmony from both academic and lifestyle perspectives. You’ll also find everyday life tips related to my personal stories, such as dealing with journal rejections, sharing my beauty favorites, or rewarding myself with a luxury handbag after a year of teaching.
On Brilliantly Ivy, my goal as an academic and lifestyle blog writer is to connect with readers who are interested in both academia and lifestyle. Let’s embark on this journey together and explore how these two worlds can harmoniously coexist. Thank you for visiting!
Embrace the beauty of knowledge, the luxury of slow living, and the authenticity of being true to yourself.
Ivy Kyei-Poku
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