In this episode, Al visits Chika Oguh, founder of My Afromania Inc., a fashion business in Ottawa that brings the vibrancy of African prints to Western styles.
Chika recounts how her love for fashion inspired her to create a marketplace supporting artisans from both Africa and Canada. She candidly discusses the financial and emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and the role her family’s entrepreneurial spirit played in her journey.
Listen now to learn how Chika overcame setbacks, and built a thriving business from scratch.
Listening back to this podcast still feels surreal. Sometimes I shy away from sharing my story …maybe because it often feels like wearing too many hats at once. But I’m truly grateful to Allan Grego the incredible host of “Yes, We Are Open” for creating such a safe and thoughtful space to tell it.
— Olga Oguh, Founder of My Afromania Inc.
Allan, you were such an incredible host, asking the tough questions, guiding the conversation with empathy, and helping me reflect on how far we’ve come.
You can learn more about My Afromania Inc. at MyAfromania.com.
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