In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Temitope Kayode-Ojo, founder of Lavish (formerly Lavish Bridal), to unpack her incredible journey from a 9–5 in wealth management to becoming one of Nigeria’s most sought-after bridal stylists.
Temitope shares how self-awareness and quiet reflection helped her find her voice as a creative, why she was intentional about building her brand slowly, and how she has navigated cultural pushback, client education, and market expansion.
If you’re a creative or business owner finding your lane, you’ll find this one relatable and grounded.
What You’ll Learn
- Why stillness is essential to self-awareness
- How Temitope transitioned from wealth management to bridal styling
- What it takes to create a new niche in the Nigerian bridal industry
- The role of culture and family in fashion decisions
- How Lavish expanded into women’s ready-to-wear
- The power of personal branding.
Chapters
00:00 Episode Trailer
01:33 The Journey
04:53 Importance of Self-Awareness in Creativity
08:43 The Birth of Bridal Styling in Nigeria
12:56 A Lifelong Passion for Fashion and Weddings
17:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Creative
26:09 Taking the Leap: Starting Lavish Bridal
32:21 Building Trust and Advocacy in Bridal Styling
35:27 Cultural Custodians: The Role of Mothers
36:03 Expanding Lavish: From Bridal to Women's Fashion
38:07 The Vision Behind Lavish: Empowering Women Through Fashion
41:57 Creating Accessible Fashion: Meeting Women's Needs
46:44 Personalized Fashion: The Unique Approach of Lavish
47:41 Future Aspirations: Scaling Lavish and Expanding Offerings
49:59 Advice to the Younger Self: Embracing Hope and Resilience
55:45 Seasons of Life: Balancing Work and Family
01:06:37 Becoming a Better Version: Growth as a Businesswoman
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