Tag: Doyin Olorunfemi

  • Appearance : ‘ABC of Standing Out’ Series

    ABC of Standing Out

    Have you ever wanted to stand out; to position yourself in a way that your intelligence is appreciated and your value is evident? Do you sometimes wonder why some very intelligent people never really make that big break? I too have asked this question a lot lately and this prompted me to research successful people and how they got their break amidst the vast array of talent which this world has to offer… (more…)

  • Value : ‘LIVE’ Series

    Value others and things around you

    Picture 2 scenarios – a diamond wrapped in an old newspaper or the same diamond displayed elegantly on a black velvet, draped on a stool…. I got your mouth watering there didn’t I? We would all agree that the value of the diamond didn’t change but my attraction & desire for that diamond was definitely be influenced by my perception. Truth is we might never have been able to benefit from the value of that diamond simply because the presentation of the diamond watered its value in our eyes. (more…)

  • Learn : ‘LIVE’ Series

    There are two definitions of learn, which I absolutely love
    – to acquire knowledge of, or skill in, by study, instruction, or experience:
    – to gain (a habit, mannerism, etc.) by experience, exposure to an example

    The 1st definition applies to what most of us did in school. It is more attuned to the art of education. Some will argue at the effectiveness or use of this method of learning and if you’re anything like me, wonder how igneous rocks; geometry; or 5yrs studying Computer Engineering make me better in my vocation as a Beauty consultant ☺. (more…)

  • Swans of Our Time

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    At 8.34am on Saturday 2nd of May, a new princess was born – Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana; she immediately became 4th in line to the throne and throngs of people celebrated…
    Amidst the celebrations, what had the biggest impact on me was the picture of Kate Middleton on the steps of the hospital as the little princess was presented to the world. How did Kate manage to look so good – with impeccable makeup, a beautiful smile and heels less than 10 hours after the birth of her 8lb+ baby? Being a woman too and with the experience of having big babies, I know the only thing on most women’s mind in those hours after birth is just to lie down, do nothing and have no care what everyone else in the world is going through… (more…)

  • Mary Kay Ash : ‘Success after 40’ Series


    Mary Kay Ash

    Mary Kay Ash was at a very young age when her father became ill, so her mum had to work extremely long hours and this required Mary Kay Ash learning to cook and fend for herself from as young as 7. What Mary Kay Ash didn’t realise was that the independence she learnt at this time would eventually be the cornerstone of the person she was created to be.
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  • Colonel Sanders : ‘Success after 40’ Series


    Colonel Sanders

    The 1974 autobiography of Harland Sanders (aka Colonel Saunders) listed him as having been

    • a sixth-grade dropout
    • a farm hand
    • an army mule-tender
    • a locomotive fireman
    • a railroad worker
    • an aspiring lawyer
    • an insurance salesman
    • ferryboat entrepreneur
    • a tire salesman
    • an amateur obstetrician
    • an (unsuccessful) political candidate
    • a gas station operator
    • a motel operator and finally
    • A restaurateur

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  • Henry Ford : ‘Success after 40’ Series


    Henry Ford

    The first clue to his talent was when his father gifted him with a watch at the age of 17. All who knew him were astonished at how quickly he was able to dismantle and reassemble the watch – giving an idea of his Engineering inclination. Many were so impressed, they entrusted their watches to him, earning him his first reputation as a watch repair man. (more…)

  • Vera Wang : ‘Success after 40’ Series


    The Vera Wang story

    How many times have you felt the need to let go of your most heart-pounding goal to settle for what life offers…As we celebrate the beginning of Spring, I thought it would be a great time to revisit stories of people who never gave up on their dreams. In particularly we will be focusing on those who didn’t even begin until they crossed the age of 40. My hope is that by the end of this series, a desire to pursue your dreams would have awakened in you. Let’s go! (more…)

  • Work to PUSH the baby out : ‘GROW’ series

    Which mother doesn’t remember this interesting phase of pregnancy? All I can say is whoever named the rooms ‘Labour ward’ knew exactly what they were saying. At some points in the process, I wasn’t even sure if I was on earth or heaven (in fact thinking about it, I must have been mid-way most of the time). Many times during the process, I gave up in my heart and only recommitted to the task, thanks to my amazing midwife and the ultimate desire to see the reality of my dreams. (more…)

  • Observe & Align : ‘GROW’ series

    One thing I also remember from those pregnant days is the scans. This was all so new to me but exciting. I remember the anticipation at my first scan… my grandmother had multiple sets of twins and I wondered if I was having 1 baby or 2 babies…. Then I remembered as the foetus grew, the scans were now designed to check if there were any abnormalities I needed to be aware of. (more…)