Geegpay June Monthly Roundup

We know this has been a challenging time for our friends in Kenya. We've seen the protests and the concerns about tax increases and the new government. We want you to know that we’re thinking of you and sending strength your way. 

On a lighter note, did you make it to #Chivido2024? It was like a Nollywood movie come to life, complete with glamour, drama, and love. Bella’s invite must have gotten lost on the way, but she was partying hard on Twitter with the newlyweds.

Now, back to business. There are two main reasons why we do a round-up every month: to keep you in the loop about everything we’re doing so you don't miss out on anything that could enhance your experience with Geegpay, and to stay connected because you’re such an important part of our community.

We’ll circle back to that community part later, but first, let’s dive into all the exciting things that happened at Geegpay this month!

Heartwarming Love

It all started with one freelancer's tweet about his $10,000 Upwork milestone, and our social media manager’s reply saying congratulations. Soon, more users were tweeting about their milestones and how Geegpay has made it possible for them to receive payments for their gigs (see here, here, and here). 

What began with a few tweets turned into an outpouring of love, with many of you sharing your Geegpay experiences. Some customers even made videos like this, and Bella got a shoutout! Your feedback is incredibly heartwarming and reminds us everyday that we’re one step closer to our vision. Please take a moment to leave us a review.

Geegpay Diaries Episode 6: Precious shares her journey to $20,000 on Upwork

We sat down with Precious Ahwuri Obuzor. She’s a long-time Geegpay user and a freelancer who’s earned $20,000 from just three gigs on Upwork. Her tweet about Geegpay helping her process those payments caught our eye, so we invited her for a virtual chat to share her story. You can catch the whole conversation on our blog. It’s definitely worth a read.

Twitter Spaces with Precious

Wanting to go deeper into Precious’ journey, we hosted a Twitter Spaces event where she shared more about attracting clients, upskilling, sending out proposals, and so on. Thousands of you tuned in, and she was happy to answer your questions and share her insights.

Boost Your Earnings with Selar x Geegpay Workshop

It seems like this month was all about boosting earnings. Our free workshop in partnership with Selar took place on the 28th, focusing on how to earn more using the skills you already have. We had three amazing guests speaking, and it was a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and get insights on creating and selling digital products.

New Toolkit Additions

Have you been enjoying the resources in our toolkit? This month, we added two new ones:

1. Freelance Rate Calculator: Wondering if you're pricing too high or too low? Our calculator can help you find the sweet spot.  Get it here.
2. Winning Upwork Proposal Templates: Precious shared her tried-and-true templates for writing proposals that get you noticed by high-paying clients. Check it out.

Last Call for the Geegpay X Fez Delivery Discount

Our special partnership with Fez Delivery, offering 15% off international shipping when you shop from global stores and pay with your Geegpay virtual dollar card, is ending soon. If you haven’t taken advantage yet, use the code RAENEST15 when requesting shipping with Fez Delivery to enjoy the discount. Get your Geegpay virtual dollar card and start shopping before it ends. 

Must-Read Content

We’ve shared a bunch of helpful tips, how-to guides, and more content from our Versus series on our blog this month. If you’re looking for some weekend reading, check it out and gain some new insights.

Exciting Product Updates

We’ve been hard at work making the app and website better for you. We’ve also got something exciting coming soon: Geegpay’s Referral Program! 

Here’s a sneak peek: when you refer a friend to Geegpay, and they complete their onboarding and make a transaction, both of you will get rewarded. It’s our way of saying thank you for spreading the word. Stay tuned for more details.

Save the Date: Community Event

Remember when I mentioned community in the beginning part of this letter? We’re planning our first-ever community mixer in August, and we’re so excited to meet you all! It’ll be a day filled with fun activities, remote work and freelancing conversations, we'll hear from the guys doing big things on Upwork, and of course, we'll party till we drop! This event will be in Lagos, and tickets will be free but limited, so keep an eye out for when registration opens.

Unwind with Bella

Here are Bella’s top content picks for the month:

1. Movies: Trigger Warning, Shina, I AM: Celine Dion, Oppenheimer
2. Shows: The Diplomat, The Boys, Oloture: The Journey
3. Playlist: Check out The Superstar Playlist. Press PLAY.
4. Favourite Quote of the Month: “Life is usually right there, though, ready to knock us over when we get too sure of ourselves. Fortunately, if we have learned the lessons that years of practice have taught us, when this happens, we endure. We fail better. We sit up, dust ourselves off, and begin again” -- Dani Shapiro

Thank you for being part of our community. Can’t wait to catch up next month.