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Olawale Mubarak Showemimo, Nigerian Based in the US is a force to reckon with in the fashion and design industry, in this brief chat with TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) Adebayo Animasaun, he extensively spoke on how he weathered the storm to rise with little or nothing in a business venture that required heavy capital as a teenager, excerpts.
What motivated you to establish your clothing line?
I’ve always been into fashion since I was a teenager and growing up, I got exposed to personal development. So It made sense to start a clothing brand to inspire and empower people to do more and be more.
How did you source for capital to kickstart?
I had a part-time job at a clothing store, so I took my first pay-check which was also my last to buy 10 t-shirts to start up my own brand.
Where did the name Quest and Balance originate from?
The name originated from my ex-girlfriend and I, as we both were on a path to finding our purpose and balance in life. So we came up with the name QUEST x BALANCE.
What’s your goal in Life?
My goal is to impact the lives of 1 billion people in a positive way
Any form of discouragement from family?
For the most part of it, my family has been very supportive, but my dad doesn’t see the vision just yet so I have to bring it into reality
Any changes since you left Nigeria?
Not much has changed since I left, there are more people out in the streets with fewer jobs. I see more people are just looking for different ways to make money and put food on the table.
Do you think the Nigerian market will be favorable for your brand?
Yes, I know the Nigerian market will be favorable for the brand because we will deliver modern, great-quality clothing while giving back to the community.
Are you a graduate?
Yes, I graduated with an associate degree in computer sciences but I left all of that behind for entrepreneurship
Have you ever been intimidated in any form by being a black residing in the U.S?
I have experience of racial discrimination being black living in the US, but I try not to let that get to me because I understand that all I can do is speak up about it in the hopes of trying to help them see things differently.