#TEFforum2016. My journey to lagos.

Hello,
It's no more news that I, through my company, My Figure 8 wellness and events, have been chosen as a Tony Elumelu entrepreneur for the class of 2016. So on thursday, 27th of October, I joined others from 54 countries in Africa to conclude what is the last step in the 7 pillars of the Tony Elumelu foundation, the entrepreneurship forum.

Lateefah from Lagos, Dennis from Zambia and I

We arrived in time for dinner. I had jollof rice, coconut rice and fish.

Dinner at Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship forum #tefforum2016

After dinner we were treated to a fashion show by the Fashion entrepreneurs.

We started bonding immediately!

My roomie, Chioma got a free neck piece for being bold enough to come out and dance.

Then came the days. 

Much as i want to give you all the gist, I'm sure i won't do justice. The videos are o YouTube. Just search for Tony Elumelu foundation and watch as many as you can.

I'll just leave some pictures here, and do some follow up posts soon by God's grace.

In all it was a wonderful experience, I met new friends from countries I had never heard of, and was inducted into a community of entrepreneurs in Africa. 

If you have an idea and you need training, mentoring and seed, please apply as soon as the clock hits January 1st 2017.

Peace I'm out!

xx

Olubunmi

My friend from the Gambia! I love her dress.

When you are inspired by young people moving stuff

Day 2.

He is from Djibouti!

And then there was some drama. lol

Niger, Ibadan and Accra represented

My Certificate!

Omoni Oboli

WIMBIZ Ibadan roundtable

Hi
How have you been?
Great I hope?
How are you treating the economy?
I'm full of questions today right?

Okay, I'm done with that...for now. I have news for you.
One, my businesses are merging, I'll give you gist soon.
Two, I went for the #wimbiz Ibadan round table lunch today and it was great!
I was the last one too (I talked about it here), but I particularly enjoyed this one cause there were more young women there than at the last. (Not tat I have a thing against older women o, I just like to know there are people like me).

"Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), a Nigeria based non-profit organisation was formed in 2001 by 14 individuals. WIMBIZ has an overriding vision “to be the catalyst that elevates the status and influence of women and their contribution to nation building”. Our programs are also geared towards increasing the success rate of female entrepreneurs and the proportion of women in senior positions in corporate organizations. We are also a volunteer-based organization, funded largely by donations and contributions by members and participants."

Wimbiz annual conference comes up this year on the 3rd and 4th November. Register here.

Back to the event. We had two speakers, first was soft spoken Adeola Layade, CEO of Exquisito confectioneries. She spoke about passion in business, gave us examples o women who are leading through passion, and also talked about niche identification, brand positioning and scale up strategies. Her parting words were perhaps the loudest:

Adeola Layade, Exquisito confectioneries

"Do not share your thoughts with people who have different from yours. Sometimes their negativity and fears can throw you off course".

The second speaker spoke with so much passion, I could see women empowerment was a thing for her!

Mrs Tinuke Smith of Datina designs started from where the first speaker ended.

Mrs Tinuke Smith of Datina designs

"Passion is not enough!" 

To passion you must add compassion and knowledge.

She also talked about how we as women entrepreneurs need to have apurpose, plan, collaborate with each other (somebody say amen to that!), differentiate our brands, be flexible enough to make changes or quit when there is need.

During the Q&A, Aunty Femi Olayebi of My world of bags said something profound. "Don't strive for perfection, strive for excellence". 

And then there was a surprise cake for Faramola from her MIL to be... Isn't that just cute?

Faramola blushing beside her BFs mum

More pictures below:

Olubunmi Obanise SHB, Protege

Jumoke Deniyi-Balogun, Programs coordinator, WIMBIZ

Mrs Awodewu See the world travels and tours

Moremi Asoofi

Aunty Femi Olayebi MWB

Olubunmi Fajuyigbe MF8

Aunty Tinu Datina and Tayo Nsoleke

My Figure 8 and Datina bosses

Grace Shanyi organics

Passion to profit online business seminar

passion to profit online business seminar.

 to connect with people from all over the world. 

I was invited by Oluwaseun Akinlotan to facilitate at the 2 weeks ONLINE passion to profit workshop for business owners and I'm so excited, and it's not because I'm facilitating, it's because I'm going to learn so much from the secret Facebook group that will be created and the live webinars, plus I will also get

I'll be talking about "the you in your business: matching your personality with your business and taking care of you while running your profitable business. 

For a long time I struggled with following up on clients, having to spend time with people and all (when all I wanted was to be alone, strategizing, writing, reading.... Alone! And then come back to share what I learned) I love my clients though, but some things are just not me. #sigh😞 needless to say, I became really stressed.

I discovered a way, and now I'm going to share it, and like I said, I'm excited!
To register, please go to  the link and mention that you heard about it from me so she can know I have a tribe and they are ready for profit!😀😀😀💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

xx

Olubunmi

When I became a geek (or not!)

Hi people, how have you been? I spent time some weeks ago at the Geek girls' collaborative camp which took place at the Computer science department of the University of Ibadan. This camp was actually organised for secondary school and University students but I was fascinated, applied and was chosen to attend as a Teacher, and it was free, snack and lunch inclusive!

Kudos to the chief organiser, Dr Yetunde Folajimi and her able team.
The event featured game programming using two platforms: Scratch and Unity. I passed my boundary (lol) by choosing to go with the Unity class (it's more complicated and requires some level of coding, and cramming which i totally abhor!) I really enjoyed other sessions though like when Dr Yetunde taught us about google and its advantages.

Dr Yetunde (standing) with a Teacher and a Sec School student

Watching the high school girls code and all shows that there really is hope for this country o!
Let's encourage our girls to break through every glass ceiling and reach for their goals.
So I ended up creating a simple game of catch using Scratch programming for my babies much later.

my game's interface. I tried na!

If you know any secondary school student or undergraduate who is techy, please make sure you encourage her to apply for next year's edition here when it's time.

Also, this type of organisation could do with major sponsorship. If you'd like to sponsor, please reach out to Dr Folajimi via the website or send her a message here.
Enjoy the pictures below (more on the links above)

xx
Olubunmi

With ehr brother, who happens to also be a graduate of geology from UI like moi!

yours truly in my uniform..lol

You are beautiful 2.0 by Olusewa Oluyemi

Hello all, remember last year I wrote about an event organised by a dear sweet lady, Sewasimilara Oluyemi? If you don't read the post here.)
Well, it's time for the second edition. And It's this Saturday!

In her own words- "Good morning world, it's another edition of "You are beautiful". I believe every lady has a story to tell and share, in life the first step to complete recovery is sharing that experience. Please make it a date August 20, banquet Hall, jogor center, Ibadan. Invite every lady you know. It'll be mind blowing"

HOT SUMMER SALES AT BEE'S SIGNATURES BEAUTY SHOP

Hey yo!

It's summer, the heat is on, though the weather here in Ibadan, Nigeria is quite cool. But we are bringing the heat in our HOT SALES throughout August.
Go to the Beauty shop page on www.beessignatures.com now to enjoy the unbelievable discounts available on limited stock.

Let's get it on!

Something's moving, something's changing!

Hello

Missed me like i did you? I've been busy with a lot of things. Studying and receiving instructions.  I recently completed a certification in wellness coaching from the Institute of wellness education and it was really eye opening. Also, i was privileged to be a part of a 12 week business startup training program which opened my eyes to so much! (I will share more on this soon)

Now to the shift, something is happening world wide, power is changing hands, the old are becoming older, the older are going home. The people that are going to take over need to be well equipped physically, mentally, intellectually, socially and most importantly spiritually.

You and I cannot afford to be caught off guard.

What are you doing at the moment that is making you a better person in any of the areas i mentioned above?

What plans, goals do you have to share your gifts and talents with others?

Are you really prepared or preparing for the opportunities you seek?

If you got what you've been working at and praying for right now would you know what to do with it?

Would you be able to handle it?

I sat under the ministration of Rev Julian Kyula of the Purpose church Kenya at Global harvest church, Liberty road these past couple of days and he was just confirming and making clearer all that my husband and I had suspected for a long while now. (whatever grace has been bestowed upon you is not for you, but for others, a pipe that is constantly giving is always wet)

If you'd like to have a copy of the CD please request it here 

Start preparing, the shift is here!

XX

Olubunmi

FAITH