Joycee Awosika wasn’t always an entrepreneur; she transitioned from the energy sector in the United States to the public sector in Nigeria, and then, based on her fascination with natural ingredients and their healing and transformative powers, she started ORÍKÌ. Awosika says an entrepreneur goes through many seasons of stretching and that people often see the awards, the beautiful spaces, and the expansion, but they don’t see the weight behind the wins. As an entrepreneur, she has navigated challenging phases, coming to realise that growth often requires pressure. According to Awosika, she hasn’t met anyone who has built something great without going through a season of stretching. For her, that stretching has produced strength, wisdom, and grace that no textbook could ever teach.

When it comes to balancing family with ambition, Awosika has come to understand that life happens in seasons, and each season carries its own rhythm and priorities.

Read Joycee Awosika’s story on pages 8 to 10 of this issue.

Nothing beats a neutral capsule wardrobe when it comes to dressing stylishly and stress-free. Not only does it reduce clutter and save time, but it also makes daily dressing a lot easier, plus you’ll own pieces you actually wear. Our fashion pages guide you through the steps to take to help you build a neutral capsule wardrobe. You’ll find this on pages 4 and 5.

We have a feature interview this week in which we interview Akunnaya Ukeje, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)at Nathan’s Finance Limited. Read her story on pages 13 and 14.

Scroll on to our movie review page to download the playlist and read the movie reviews. I promise you will love them.

Until next week, enjoy your read.