And All Other Things

I guess any year can be the year of the entrepreneur, but I claim this year as my year.

I cannot work for anybody else for the rest of my life. That much I know about myself. I need to be my own boss. I will only be content being an actress and running my own business(es).

My cousin Jummy, says that I have many good ideas. I will agree that I have ideas, but it’s the execution that’s lacking. That’s why I am claiming this year as the year I execute.

I have ideas for businesses, scripts and ministry. I do not make New Year resolutions, but I plan to take all my ideas to fruition this year or at least start on all of them. I am currently in the middle of writing a business plan/proposal for one of them. Hopefully I will be finished in the next day or two.

My cousin and I set a goal for the end of this month. Mine was to finish at least two business proposals. We were interrupted before I could get hers.

But look out world for the both of us! Might be more than you can handle.

And maybe I can be featured in this masterpiece.

Just maybe.

Sometimes I think I can write. Sometimes I don’t think I can write. I reckon that March 2009 will be a time when I think that I can write. Because I’m going to be in print.

One of my friends is Dammy Ogunseitan. He is an amazing entrepreneur. He is the co-creator and the Senior Vice President of Operations of the Canada Africa Investment Promotion Agency (C.A.I.P.A.). In the past, he created a magazine (that he no longer has the rights to) and now he has created another magazine. And he has probably done a billion other things that I do not even know of.

Anyway, meet:

REACH‘s concept was inspired by the perceived need to showcase the aspirations and the achievements of young talented and little known entrepreneurs. In my opinion, Dammy should be showcased in the first issue.

But that’s my opinon.

But I digress. This whole post is to shine the spotlight on this crazily talented individual and to let you know that he gave me the honour of writing for the first issue. Yep, I am going to be in print with an article titled, “The Personality of Nigeria.” It’s about…. the personality of Nigeria.

Just look up the magazine in March (it will also have online issues for those not local) and you can read it. You will not be disappointed…. well you won’t be with the mag. If you are with the article, I apologize. Profusely. Oh, and my sister is also a photographer for the mag. And you will not be disappointed with her photos.

Oh yeah, and the on the air part of the my title refers to the radio spot that Dammy and his business partner (I think) Sharlene Mendiola did. On Hunt FM. Check out the spot.

It’s cool to be part of something that is positive and beneficial to many young people.

Even though, in comparison, it makes me feel like I’ve accomplished so little in life.

Just kidding.

Ish.