Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode, How She Built a UK Fashion Brand While Working Full-Time
I sit down with the incredible founder of Olive Republic; a women's wear fashion brand that creates sophisticated designs for the modern woman.
Formerly an economics lecturer, she shares how she transitioned into entrepreneurship, launched her brand during a challenging season, and continues to grow her fashion business β all while holding a full-time job in the UK finance sector.
We talk about:
πΌ Balancing a 9β5 and a business
π Leaving academia for fashion
π¬π§ Running a fashion brand from the UK
𧡠Building Olive Republic from the ground up
π₯ What kept her going when she almost gave up
This is a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and building a brand that matters.
π Donβt forget to like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you!
π§ Listen on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/4lOnVDtPHknjRCmLBETUwO?si=_pI4ww8ET-iAvzXF9p1qaw
πΈ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial
ποΈ Check out Olive Republic: instagram.com/olive.republic
Podcast recommendation of the week youtube.com/@BuildingWealthWithoutBorders/videos
Video starts at 00:00
Introductions 01:30
Earliest memories of fashion 05:19
Did your upbringing influenced your creativity 08:24
How did you get into fashion 10:43
Working as an Economics lecturer 20:44
Struggles of running a nigerian fashion brand 28:40
Balancing creativity and profitability 41:23
Building a community is important 48:50
The future of Olive republic 59:59
In this episode, How She Built a UK Fashion Brand While Working Full-Time
I sit down with the incredible founder of Olive Republic; a women's wear fashion brand that creates sophisticated designs for the modern woman.
Formerly an economics lecturer, she shares how she transitioned into entrepreneurship, launched her brand during a challenging season, and continues to grow her fashion business β all while holding a full-time job in the UK finance sector.
We talk about:
πΌ Balancing a 9β5 and a business
π Leaving academia for fashion
π¬π§ Running a fashion brand from the UK
𧡠Building Olive Republic from the ground up
π₯ What kept her going when she almost gave up
This is a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and building a brand that matters.
π Donβt forget to like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you!
π§ Listen on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/4lOnVDtPHknjRCmLBETUwO?si=_pI4ww8ET-iAvzXF9p1qaw
πΈ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fabricofsuccessofficial
ποΈ Check out Olive Republic: instagram.com/olive.republic
Podcast recommendation of the week youtube.com/@BuildingWealthWithoutBorders/videos
Video starts at 00:00
Introductions 01:30
Earliest memories of fashion 05:19
Did your upbringing influenced your creativity 08:24
How did you get into fashion 10:43
Working as an Economics lecturer 20:44
Struggles of running a nigerian fashion brand 28:40
Balancing creativity and profitability 41:23
Building a community is important 48:50
The future of Olive republic 59:59
