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Project Smile: Part 2

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" We started out the project with a goal to put smiles on the faces of the children, we ended the project having smiles also on our faces... " Above is a cut out of the messages I sent out to those who partnered with us for Project Smile.  exciting interaction As the day approached, we knew we need to capture moments, and Lodade Sowole of Never too Glam , was just a call away. She came out in her stylish self, adding more colour to our outing, not forgetting also capturing moments. We would have a mini fashion show and we needed finger foods... Ada Faith Alisgwe was all in, ensuring all the food we needed was available before we set out. We needed people who were partnering with us to see the progress we had made as regards the clothing, and Sarah Isaac, was our in-house photographer, taking pictures of clothes that have been made. Sarah was also our DJ, we knew we did not want any dull moment, and we needed some high vibe music. She ensured we ha

Project Smile: Part 1

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How does it feel when you start the year accomplishing your goals? As I type this blog entry, it is exactly two weeks since we executed Project Smile, and the smile on my face, as I remember details of the event ... is real. This is a goal we have had for over three years. I remember telling one of my customer / friend, that we would be executing the project in February, and her response was "you haven't done it yet?" I as a person have had to question my motive. I knew I wanted to do this, via the vehicle of Osas Olumese, and OOTI, but why? would I want to do this? Reliving the event that led to the execution: Changing project managers Changing execution tactics Changing production style Requesting Partnership from other businesses Asking for partnership from inner circle ... the list goes on, and on... It was an intense growth period. I did things that did not come naturally to me without even over thinking it. Ah.... Yes the Proj