Rules of wealth (ermm) #5: You can make money from your hobby! Whatever your hubby is, painting, talking, driving, walking dogs, designing, singing, playing the piano etc . Find something you’re passionate about, something you enjoy, and find a way to make money from it.
Dear readers,
What’s your definition of success? What does it mean to you and how do you measure success?
I would love to read all your wonderful definitions and opinions and may the lord grant us wisdom to understand and work towards being successful in every aspect life.
Many talk about being successful, but what is success?
I hear it all the time! Some folks want to have a successful career, some want successful relationships; some want successful businesses. But I rarely hear people talk about wanting a successful relationship with God. Many dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it. I believe that before you can become successful you have to understand what it is. In my honest opinion success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.
I want to be successful in every aspect of life! I’ll be damned if I give up every time an obstacle is throw my way trying to prevent me from moving up. I have this quote glued to my PC at work “unless you are willing to drench yourself in your work beyond the capacity of the average man, you are just not cut out for positions at the top”. Then I say to myself, FollyKay doesn’t do mediocre, she aims for the top and she will get to the top! In order to do what you love, you might have to do things you don't love as much, but as you look at the big picture, you'll love them because they're taking you where you want to go. -MCU
In a nutshell B’dvine Enterprises is a professional service and product provider in the UK. They currently specialise in bespoke wedding dresses and provide professional makeup services without the high end price tag. B’dvine recently launched a new line of cosmetics.
60 Sec Interview with the Founder & Director of B'dvine Enterprises
FollyKay – Thank you for taking the time to meet with the Glam squad and congratulations, your one year wedding anniversary is fast approaching.
B'dvine – Thank you for having me, and giving me this opportunity. It’s great to be here! Hard to believe that this time last year I was walking down the Aisle. To God be the Glory!
B'dvine - B'dvine Enterprises is a professional service and product provider within the UK. We specialise in bespoke wedding dresses, cosmetics and professional makeup. At school my best friend came up with a sassy nickname B'dvine. B short for Bola and divine was just a name which she saw fit due to my character and virtue.
FollyKay - How and when did you start out in fashion design and bridal wear?
B'dvine - November 2008 to be precise! I had the gut feeling my boyfriend at the time was going to propose, so I started searching for the perfect dress. After sourcing through the internet, making contacts with bridal companies, attending bridal shows I was able to network and build a portfolio of contacts for myself. I can be very picky, and I knew if my boyfriend proposed the only thing that could stop us from getting married within a short space of time was my indecisiveness! So I decided to design my own dress. I didn't have the patience to try on many dresses and I am very in tune with my body shape, so I designed something that suited my figure. When my dress arrived I was overwhelmed with joy, from a mere sketch to this beautiful piece that was my inspiration! From there I figured I wanted to create bespoke dresses, for every bride at a reasonable price.
FollyKay - What’s your bridal wear signature style?
B'dvine - My Bridal wear signature style is contemporary with a twist of the clients taste or idea. We offer bespoke dresses, so it’s solely based on what client wants.
FollyKay - What and who motivated you to create the brand?
B'dvine - This may sound funny, but my husband motivated me a lot, he pushed and pushed and even showed me how to create a website. I would sit for hours in a day putting together the website. There are so many aspects of designing and although I liked drawing and sketching but I had to learn to sketch as a fashion designer. I knew I wasn't going to be Picasso or Banksy, but I motivated myself. God has also been my most determined motivator, he created an avenue and I walked through it.
FollyKay - What motivates you when it comes to designing? Where do you seek your inspiration/what inspires you?
B'dvine - When designing I look at the current trends, but most importantly I listen to clients requirements when they come and see me after all my aim is to please them. B'dvine is all about taking the idea from your head and putting it on paper, it’s about making your dream dress a reality. I have also been to a few fashion shows, and I get inspired by what I see on the runway. Fashion shows premiere the next season’s collections/Trends so I get to see what's out there and what will be out in the following season.
FollyKay - Can you provide a retail price guide for your bridal wear?
B'dvine - trying not to sound too technical it all depends on the requirements, Prices range from about £250 - £1500 or more for a wedding dress. Bridesmaid dresses range from £80-£200 or more again depending on the requirements.
FollyKay – You participated in the mahogany bridal show, how did that go and what did you learn from the show?
B'dvine – The Mahogany Bridal Show was fantastic; I mean it’s a great platform for anyone looking to get into the industry. I enjoyed myself, the models were great to work with and I tell you now, my collection was well spoken of! I connected with so many people, and built great networks. I met some really great people in the industry and would definitely participate in something similar or bigger in the future so watch this space.
FollyKay – Where can we see samples of your work and how can people contact you?
B'dvine – Visit the website www.bdvinebridal.com
FollyKay – Once again thank you for your time.
B'dvine – Thank you FollyKay and remember B-u2 da ful, B-unique, B'dvine!!
http://www.bdvinebridal.com/
success can be measure by erm what uve actually achieved at being successful (oops did i ust say dat)
ReplyDeleteanyway, commonly measured by d size of ur bank account, investment, assets (faaaat crib, cars and chicks for some lol)
but ultimately success = money
Success to me is making an impact where people can definitely connect 'something' to your name. That 'something' is the area you chose to focus on. But I'd need to be at least comfortable financially as well :)
ReplyDeleteHmm I had to think about this one.
ReplyDeleteAnother great topic and yet again I am inspired! Keep it up!!!
Contrary to the belife of others I believe success is not the end goal its the journey of when you are trying to turn your dreams to reality. Actually doing something that makes you HAPPY, whether making a stronger relationship with God, establishing a meaningful relation with a partner (who was once a stranger) friends or stronger bonds with your family.
I remember a quote I heard recently coming to fame or money (infact anything in life)should take time if not it will be gone before you can say jack robinson( not the exact quote but you get the jist)
Anyway before I run off tangent... success to me is the journey, the falling and the picking yourselves back up... ITS THE FIGHT
Like that Rihana song says... keep moving, keep doing until the clock stops... the money, the joys, the tears (cause you cant have it all) are what makes the end goal worthwhile.
Success to me is when at the end of ones life you can say wow i really lived my life the way I WANTED TO... and the occasional tears, slamed doors in my face on the way made my smiles even greater!!!