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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Build Your Own Business, Hachi sits down with Tayo Owoeye, CEO of Mode by Tantish, a ready-to-wear fashion brand known for chic, African-print inspired dresses.Tayo’s journey is a powerful story of reinvention. After years of working at Access Bank, she walked away from the security of a 9–5 job to pursue her true passion: fashion. What started with selling clothes and accessories back in university has now grown into Mode by Tantish, a brand known for stylish ready-to-wear outfits that blend creativity with African culture.Her path wasn’t smooth. Tayo faced disappearing tailors, betrayal from trusted staff, and the challenges of staying consistent while raising a family. But with persistence, creativity, and the courage to put herself in front of her brand, she transformed her passion into a thriving business.You’ll learn:How Tayo transitioned from banking into full-time fashion entrepreneurshipWhy fashion school gave her the knowledge to succeedThe pitfalls of managing tailors and how to stay ahead of challengesHow modeling her own designs changed her brand’s trajectoryThe viral Instagram post that earned her 4,000 followers overnightThe lessons she learned on trust, resilience, and consistencyWhy “knowing your craft” is her golden rule for new entrepreneurs⏱ Timestamps03:32 – Selling clothes & accessories in university04:17 – From fashion school to a banking career07:52 – Getting startup capital from her husband09:31 – Selling her first collection on Instagram11:41 – Pregnancy, pandemic and taking a break14:59 – When tailors show you “premium wahala”18:59 – Putting herself front and center on social media20:37 – The turning point: modeling her brand herself23:37 – Going viral: 4,000 followers from one post27:59 – Lessons learned: trust, consistency & knowing your craft🔗 Links & ResourcesFollow Mode by Tantish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modebytantish/ Visit Oze: https://bit.ly/ozespDownload the Oze App: https://oze.app.link/COLCczTe2Vb Oze Business School: https://bit.ly/spobs👉 Thinking of quitting your 9–5 to start a business? This episode gives you the honest truth — the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the lessons that can help you build your own brand. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories from African entrepreneurs.
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