Soulful letters, reflections and invitations from Zahra. Join the Inner Circle

Wealth · Wellbeing · Impact · Heritage

Inspired by heritage.
Guided by grace.

An intentional space curated to nurture the whole self, hold space for community and support purpose-driven enterprises. Wellbeing, wealth, creativity and strategic impact, all under one roof.

Our houses

Four pillars, one tapestry.

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  • 01 · Honouring Divine Provision

    Wealth

    Building and stewarding resources with wisdom and intention.

  • 02 · Protecting the core

    Wellbeing

    Nurturing the whole person, body, mind, heart and soul, and the spaces we call home.

  • 03 · Purpose with precision

    Impact

    Crafting strategic, legacy-driven initiatives that create meaningful change.

  • 04 · Rooted in wisdom

    Heritage

    Honouring where we come from while creating what we hope to leave behind.

The Collective

Where would you like to begin?

Whether you're looking for a restorative sanctuary, a creative outlet or business strategy with soul, pick the thread that fits and we'll show you the way in.

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Our Home of Healing

Ilé Shifa

Where souls are nurtured.

A restorative sanctuary and a safe space to exhale. Ilé Shifa holds space for community, rest and wholehearted living, with wellbeing rooted in faith and belonging.

Our philosophy

Wealth without wellbeing is hollow.

Wellbeing without belonging is lonely.

Creativity without meaning leads to disconnection.

Legacy without intention feels superficial.

Zahra Zakariya Abdulkareem, Founder

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Meet Zahra

Obìnrin kan.
Ọ̀nà púpọ̀.

Two names. One woman. Many threads of Radiant Expression.

Zahra is a daughter, wife, mother, sister, writer, strategist and creative, and a lifelong student of what it means to live a meaningful life. The Collective is home to every thread of her work.

  • Zahra smiling at her desk in a yellow headscarf

    Zahra Zakariya Abdulkareem

    Founder · Strategist · Connector

    The founder and strategic mind behind the Collective.

  • Zahra writing in a notebook beside a cup of coffee

    Zahra Abímbọ́lá Àṣàbì

    Writer · Artist · Advocate

    The creative voice through which art, storytelling and heritage take form.

Hands holding a copy of Embrace Your Season

A forthcoming book

Embrace Your Season

A gentle invitation to stop fighting the season you're in, and to find the wisdom, possibility and purpose hidden within it.

By Zahra Abímbọ́lá Àṣàbì. Discover the book

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Soulful letters, reflections, ideas and invitations from Zahra and the Collective.

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