Takeawayz

Embracing Passion Over Paycheck: Lessons from Blessing Charles on Takeawayz the Podcast

In the premiere episode of Takeawayz the Podcast, listeners were treated to an insightful conversation between Abraham Odenore and Blessing Charles, an accomplished makeup artist whose journey exemplifies resilience, passion, and dedication. Blessing’s story began in 2019 during her second year at the University of Lagos. Balancing academics, leadership, and entrepreneurship wasn’t an easy feat,…

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Art, Textile & Dreams With Eyimofe Ideh

Eyimofe Rita Ideh is a creative visual artist who has broken barriers and has seamlessly fused art and textile into a beautiful creative form that’s become her signature. In this episode of Takeawayz, she shares her journey into textile design and the steps she’s taking towards building her dreams and creating a world where cultural…

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Building Heem Walker; From Architect To Fashion Entrepreneur

There’s a saying that “Necessity is the mother of invention, the father is creativity, and knowledge is the midwife” and the Heem Walker story captures these words very accurately. The journey started from a need to get shoes and a realisation that quality was out of reach. This journey fueled by a refusal to settle…

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From Fashion Designer To Fashion Entrepreneur. The Story Of Oluwafemi Clothings

Oluwafemi embodied the transformative power of new thinking and its ability to catalyse innovation and transformation. From pursuing a career as a fashion designer with a background in philosophy to pivoting to the exciting world of fashion entrepreneurship, Oluwafemi’s story is one of constant refinement, self-awareness and a consciousness of his dream and destination. This…

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It’s All In The Detail; The Story Of Seromume Ikogho & Detail Africa

🎙From leaving his job at Ernst & Young to laying the foundations for Africa’s biggest luxury group company with an over $1.5M valuation, Seromume Ikogho founder and CEO of Detail Africa is a testament to willpower, dedication, and a thirst for more. With a background in accounting, a dream in hand, and the willpower to…

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The Selfless Journey Of An Artist With Nancy Keshinro

🎙 This week Nancy Keshinro shares her inspiring story of selflessness, a passion for art, and a love for creative expression! The Journey Of An Artist is one of self-discovery, a belief in the power of community, a desire for the growth of others, and a love for the canvas. Nancy is widely travelled and…

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Chef Moyo’s Journey & The Story Of The Atije Experience

Sometimes all it takes is a random Google search, a question a thought, an idea, a friend or even an unfamiliar circumstance to point you in the direction of your dreams and for Chef Moyo, a random Google search showed her there was a way to blend art, science and business in culinary arts. This…

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From BSc. To Makeup Artist & Beauty Entrepreneur: Blessing Charles Story Is Beyond Lipsticks & Brushes

🎙We are super excited to share the first of many episodes of Takeawayz! This Sunday’s story features Blessing Charles, a talented makeup artist based in Lagos Nigeria who became a beauty entrepreneur by accident. This weekend she shares her journey of bouncing from lecture halls to client bookings, her support systems and cheerleaders, lessons she’s…

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