MY FIRST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT MUMMY!

MY FIRST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT MUMMY!

'Tis the season of great Joy. Hope everyone has had a fun christmas so far. I have had a bit of fun and i am just sitting pretty waiting for the 31st night for two reasons; 1) its my dads birthday on the 31st and 2) i just cant wait for 2016 to be over.
Wow!! what can i say about 2016? first of all, this is my first christmas without my mummy :(, a lot of thoughts and tears have gone down most especially for my dad and how he would be feeling this period and remembrance of how it used to be, but i thank God for strength. I feel i could write a book titled 'Obsy's 2016 Journal' just like Toke Makinwa did lool and i would have something to say about each month of 2016 from January till now being December. I feel God used this year to teach me a few things about life and i don't think i have experienced the most or the worst in life I just want to use this platform to share a few lessons, it could be an inspiration to you, but you make it what you want it to be :).
Truth be told, whatever i have experienced in the past months has been nothing but pain, from death of my uncle to here-says affecting my friendships to my dearest mum who was my best friend falling ill for 4 months and eventually her death. I had to swallow all these emotional drama/trauma all at once without breaks and i am even surprised that i am still standing and not depressed. I almost gave up on God, i mean i still believed God was alive but i couldnt believe that i could pray that much from the depth of my heart and still nothing was done, in fact it's like things were getting so much better and then suddenly my world crashed on me without prior notice. Like i said, i'm sure someone has experienced worse situations. I'm not the first to have lost a mum and i wont be the last but best believe i know how it feels and it's definitely not a good feeling. At this point my focus is just to do her proud however best i can because her wish for me was to be the best i can be and so i wont stop at anything to be the best. That is how Deluxe Hues came to life. She is my inspiration and driving force. My mum was an Educator and a very hardworking woman, i dont know how she did it but she would never stop at anything to be what she wants to be. She is a perfect role model even in death. One thing is for sure, you never know what anyone is going through, just because he/she is smiling and all happy doesn't necessarily mean all is well, so it is your duty to be careful how you affect the lives of people around you because you could be making them feel better or worse. Please dont add your headache to another person's migraine, you wouldnt want to be remembered for that.
The next lesson would be to start being. What do i mean? i believe everyone has a dream to be something in life. Start taking the steps to be what you want to be no matter how small or little they may seem. You dont want to wait till the last minute and you would look all jumbled up in a mess. Whatever thought you have, put it down on paper and act on it. On that note, if something bad happens tomorrow, you will be remembered for those little achievements you were able to accomplish before death comes in the way.
In summary, this post is just to let you know that no matter what you are going through, it might feel like the end of the world but just remember that the brighter days are just around the corner. I spoke to some friends last night and they may not know the impact they had in just a few minutes of deep words and i learnt soo much. God will not give what he knows you cant handle and he only allows certain things happen for a better tomorrow, we dont need to understand his ways but have Faith that it will be good at the end. Until next time, Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in advance and remember NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!

xoxo
Obsy P!

THE STORY OF FLO-ROSE.

THE STORY OF FLO-ROSE.

Hello everyone, welcome to todays post. Hope the weekend was great? Since it is the beginning of a new week, i have decided to give a little story that could motivate you. I was opportuned to have a short interview with a deluxe creative-like minded person who is also a very good friend of mine; Miss Freda Igbre. In this interview, you get to find out just a tad bit about her and how her business came to life. You also get to find out some of the challenges she has encountered throughout the journey. At the end of this post, i will let you know what i have learnt and how her story has impacted in my life. i hope you can also learn a thing or two from her story. Enjoy the read.:) 

Who would you say you are? (your brand)

I'm still a work in progress. Im a 25 year old medical student with equal passion for healthcare & entrepreneurship. I currently co-own a ready-to-wear women's clothing line with my 2 sisters called Florence & Rose. It is an African inspired women's wear brand.

When did you start? 

we started in 2014.

What inspired you?

I grew up in a fashion house run by my mum and my dad, a civil engineer also runs multiple businesses. So i have been pretty much surrounded by business and fashion my whole life. Also to make and save money. :)

Are you still in school? and if yes, how are you able to combine with school work?

Yes i am. The key really is time management. Combining the vision we have for the business with school means we have much more work on our hands but what's a little less sleep doing something you love.

Are your parents supportive?

My parents are very supportive. They always emphasize on the importance of education as a priority but at the same time have also encouraged me to explore my other interests.

How were you able to raise capital?

Myself and my sisters put in all our savings and also got our father to invest.

What are your strong and weak points for your business?

Strong points will be my passion for the business and its vision. Its the driving force. Weak points will be fear of taking risks and also putting myself out there.

What are the challenges that you face being a student and an entrepreneur and how are you able to overcome them?

The challenges are a lot considering all the garments we produce are handmade in Nigeria. We are currently implementing strategies to help us progress and evolve as a brand.

Are you satisfied with how far you have come? What is your ultimate goal?

Yes i am, i'm glad to say i have a chance to do the things im passionate about and on the right track to the ultimate goal which is running a fashion, health and lifestyle company.

Based on your experience, how can you advise a student who would want to make a name for themselves or start a business.

i would say find something that you are passionate about or good at and master it. With how much work it's going to be, not having real interest in what you want to establish is a rocky foundation to build on.

If you had to name one thing that really makes your day, what would it be?

An all expense paid trip to Greece.

Whats an accomplishment you are really proud of?

Starting and running a business that i've been wanting to for a long time.

What do you do when you feel like giving up?

I pray, sleep, watch a little TV and get up. Giving up would mean it was all for nothing and that would be an even bigger regret.

What's something you wish you did more often in your life and less often?

I wish i socialized and networked more. I wish i would be less pessimistic.

What is one fear you know is holding you back?

The fear of not being enough or living up to standard.

Optimist, pessimist or realist.

Reformed Pessimist.

Read anything interesting lately?

Havent read anything outside medical books in a while.

If you could be any animal in the world, what animal and why?

Dog. I really want to know how their minds work, how they perceive the world and if they actually communicate. (LOL. I sound like such a weirdo)

What is an ideal holiday gift you would love to receive?

A fitbit or polar watch

So if you read up to this point, i should believe that you have learnt a little thing that you could apply to your life to make a difference. I personally would say that i learnt that its the passion that keeps me going. Making a name for yourself is never as easy as it sounds, so perseverance is key. Keep going and celebrate every little effort and every little result, also take time to reflect back on when you started and compare it to where you are now. This will motivate you to keep pushing. Nothing good comes easy, so you need to work hard to get to where you want to be. You might have fears just like Freda, but let those fears have a positive impact on you rather than negative. if your fear is being broke, because you never want to be broke, put in that extra effort to always have money anyway possible (of cus not blood money or making money illegally lol). It could be through saving from pocket money if you are a student or from your salary if you earn an income. Start up a business in line with your passion, then you make money off doing what you love. But the first step is to discover that one thing you love. Until next time remember that no dream is too small or too big, start now and believe that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!

xoxo

Obsy P.

WELCOME!!!

Welcome!!!

Hello everyone, i hope everyone is having a fab week. I would love to use this first blog post to welcome everyone and give a little insight on the essence of this blog.
Anyone that knows me well would know i love anything thats inspirational and advisory. From inspirational books to inspirational videos and so on. It is safe to say that this blog was born out of passion for success if that makes sense. i am one person that loves to see or hear of the beginning days of successful people, it makes it more interesting and believable to me because then i can easily say to myself, "if he/she did it, then i can do it". I have been meaning to start this blog for so long, but you know those rigmarole thoughts of if people would take out time to read it, or is it going to inspire anyone etc. There's a saying that goes, "if you think about it a lot, then do it!'. So i said to myself, why not give it a try after all, what do i stand to lose? nothing :).
That being said, i will be posting different stories and interviews of young career driven individuals  using this platform to inspire those who would want to start something for themselves but dont know how to or would need that extra motivation to be all that they have dreamt to be. i dont know how far these stories or advice would go, but i believe i personally would be inspired and if i can be then you can to. I would also love to urge everyone to keep an open mind while reading this blog and understand that no one is perfect and every step of the ladder is a learning point. We are all trying to make an impact in life in whichever way we can because after all we have one life to live and all that counts is what exactly you would be remembered for. Anyways, let me not start getting too deep lol. Stay tuned for future posts and get ready to be inspired, until then remember NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!

xoxo
Obsy Pee.