Teaday Blogs (Tide) is a multifaceted Artist, Illustrator, Content Creator and Video Editor.
She uses creativity to explore self-expression, mental health, and the many layers of being human.
Born in Lagos, raised in Tanzania, and now based in London, Tea began her creative journey with a blog in 2017 – a space to reflect on life and identity through candid writing. Today, her digital presence feels like a visual journal: personal and deeply relatable, shaped by her neurodivergence, emotional sensitivity, and desire to connect with others.
Tea’s content is a striking blend of surrealist illustration, lifestyle, fashion and mental health storytelling. She brings a consistent and recognisable visual style across platforms – from bold, colourful fonts and handwritten notes that feel like diary entries, to content series’ with signature intros. Each piece draws you in with curiosity and intention, inviting her audience into her world to share in her life lessons, and musings.
At the heart of Tea’s work is a desire to understand and express both internal and external realities – from navigating PMDD and anxiety to defining creativity on her own terms. Whether she’s sharing a thought-provoking mantra in her artist flogs series, reflecting on challenging emotions through illustration, or chatting candidly on TikTok, Tea manages to be open and vulnerable without ever taking herself too seriously.
Tea speaks with clarity and compassion, and her natural presence as a presenter has seen her fronting a Vox Pop series with Love Not Landfill and talking on a panel for BBC Bitesize in schools. She’s also worked with brands including adidas, Crocs, Sky TV, ohne, Lucy and Yak, and Sainsbury’s on highly creative illustrated campaigns, modelled for River Island, and brought her imaginative editing style to projects with Active Minds and M3.
Tea is building a creative ecosystem, with community and social change at its centre, regularly bringing her audience together through workshops and live events, such as her recent Tomorrow Together workshop, encouraging others to engage in a collective vision for the future through art, reflections, and conversation. She is also the founder of Re-education – an activist platform reimagining lifelong learning and making activism more accessible.
Tea’s work is real and refreshing, showing how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing, community building, and change.
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Ana da Costa Celebrates the Relaunch of Mama Da Costa XO Sauce on Delli Marketplace Just in Time for Lunar New Year
Ana recently relaunched her Mama Da Costa XO Sauce, the much-loved condiment she crafted with her mother, on Delli Marketplace. The latest edition of the sauce is bursting with rich umami flavor, perfect for dipping, drizzling, and stir-frying. Crafted from the finest ingredients, the sauce honors Ana's Macanese heritage while elevating any dish it graces.
In celebration of the relaunch, Ana shared her excitement about spending Lunar New Year in China with her family in a collab post and short interview with Delli on Instagram. She shared the delicious traditional dishes they'll be enjoying - like savory fried glutinous rice pancakes and potstickers - while inviting audiences to share their own Lunar New Year memories. The partnership showcases the XO Sauce's versatility and encourages food lovers to incorporate it into their festive meals.
Impact
The relaunch generated buzz among Ana’s community, drawing attention to the flavorful XO Sauce and its cultural significance. The post's engagement resonated with those keen to get their hands on the sauce, creating a sense of connection and excitement around its authentic Macanese flavors.
By relaunching the Mama Da Costa XO Sauce on Delli Marketplace with new branding, Ana continues to inspire others to explore the magic of her heritage and enjoy the vibrant flavors of her family’s cooking, continuing her aim to spread awareness and appreciation for Macanese cuisine.
Collab post with Delli here
Ana da Costa Celebrates Heritage and Health in Collagen : Age Young Series
Ana has established a popular content series Collagen: Age Young, where she shares collagen-rich recipes that promote health and vitality. Drawing from her Macanese heritage, Ana highlights traditional recipes passed down through generations whilst also collaborating with fellow chefs and food creators. Each episode features a special guest who cooks a dish from their own culture, showcasing diverse culinary skills and stories while honouring the beauty of food.
In this playful and educational series, Ana invites her audience to explore nutritious recipes packed with collagen and other essential vitamins and minerals. The content is designed to inspire viewers to try new dishes that nourish their skin, bones, and muscles. Ana’s distinctive visual style and collaborative spirit make the series both informative and a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity in cooking, which her audience eagerly anticipates and loves.
Impact
The Collagen: Age Young series has resonated with audiences, frequently reaching tens of thousands of viewers. Ana’s unique approach to cooking - combined with her focus on health and wellbeing - encourages her community to embrace mindful eating and explore new culinary adventures.
By showcasing recipes rich in collagen and highlighting the stories behind diverse culinary traditions, Ana continues to inspire others to celebrate their heritage and enjoy the nourishing power of food, and powers Ana's mission to promote longevity and vitality through cooking.
Watch the series here.