How I Built My Business Back From Scratch

Meet Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, a veteran interior designer and manufacturer who started running a business from car after her partnership of 25 years crumbled. Within 10 years, she built the DO.ii Design brand and now has a 1,300m2 outlet on fours floor in high-brow Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria.
Watch Ifeyinwa's to hear about her entrepreneurial journey and be inspired.
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[@delightie]

Starting all over at 52? This is so inspiring.

[@joannaharrison7577]

Wow....absolutely phenomenal wombman ❤ I am 53 yrs young. Domicile in the UK.
I have just made my first skirt and am excited to create more garments.
I also love creativity ❤ . To hear your starting over again at 52 and now your 10 years later thriving is a true inspiration.
I love the fact that you aspire to give the future generation true education and wealth by investing in land so you have your own properties. Self sustainable assets is important for generational income.
Have a Uplifting day.

[@SeedDiaries]

Wonderful! Wishing you great success as you make those garments. How did the skirt turn out?

[@olannachi4507]

I was privileged to be a part of the transition ,your apartment was an excellent show room for the upscaled clients.

[@marycynthia8392]

Tnk u so much for this opportunity

[@valentinechigbo9242]

Clearly a lady of Timber & Calibre, Excellent role model and my Number 1 Cuz !!!

[@chukwumachigbo6716]

My elder (only) sister in whom I am well pleased. I was part of this amazing story. Congratulations 🎊

[@resourcitateeducational9774]

The fact that you started again at 52 is a wow. So inspiring.

[@SeedDiaries]

We are inspired

[@zhukkiiMama-rz2gq]

I am glad that I am watching this.. I am 50 plus and starting all over again

[@junonzephyr3713]

Young lady you look fabulous.
Your skin and your outfit scream greatness.
Keep on doing what you're doing.
Wish you continued success.
From a sister watching you from the States.

[@SeedDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@ifiaba]

So right, human capital is terrible, hand holding, talk talk talk, get fed up and end up doing it yourself....nightmare..
Always wondered what happened to Design Options, used to stop by when they were on Ajose Adeogun, got a couple of pieces. Starting over at 52 is so inspiring....all the best Ify & fam.

[@tholyndlovu9912]

Empowering your staff is a great investment for reaching highest milestone in your business. I admire your philosophy, expertise and strategy. May God elevate you more 🙏🙏👏👏❤️

[@SeedDiaries]

Well said!

[@thelifeinmeempire5383]

52 years 10yrs ago and you look like ice cream even now ? Wowww..., thanks for the wisdom ma. I love your look also😍

[@folukebady5573]

I love this Sistar! She is so encouraging, determined and joyous all at the same time. I’m so appreciative of how she supports and is concerned about her staff as well as how she is incorporating the next generation to successfully move into position of the business.

[@bettytheladygod7899]

I am 42 single with no income or job but just today the light bulb turned on! And now I'm delighted cause I'm going into child and adolescent counseling to get trained professionally for this has been my passion and I'm so excited 😁

[@SeedDiaries]

We are rooting for you!

[@bettytheladygod7899]

@@SeedDiaries thank you 💕 so much 🥰

[@stellacharlespedersen5995]

Ifeyinwa is a woman to be admired ❤

[@kellybawhyte7724]

Thank you. Cos zi am virtually in the same situation.I am starting all over from paid employment and consultancy to farming. I am encouraged and by God I will succeed Iam 53yrs

[@nwamakaokoye]

Yes you will. Proceed with courage.

[@blessingmomoh-iyamu4413]

This is my DO.II🙌🙌❤️❤️ Welldone Mama🥰

[@tegaedwards]

Very lovely session. Thank you so much, we appreciate you both! ❤❤

[@estherjolugba]

This is so insightful and inspiring.

[@sanctuaryofhopeministries5438]

Beautiful garments, beautiful women ❤ 😍

[@reniamoussa8021]

So grateful to have been impacted by these two amazing women.
God bless you both 🙏🤎

[@linmueltrading4335]

Very inspiring madam and very beautiful considering your age May God bless you more

[@mlionea]

Life giving content

[@SeedDiaries]

Thank you. Please share our link to your friends

[@naturalgirldiy]

This was an excellent interview. Loved it.

[@ogochukwuchigbo911]

Amazing as always!!!🙌🏽👌🏽

[@dare_adegbola]

We need more of this. We need more entrepreneurs with businesses in Nigeria to come tell their story.

[@SeedDiaries]

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[@gailzsplurge4046]

I totally agree!

[@nwamakaokoye]

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[@tholyndlovu9912]

Wow! What a great and encouraging conversation. Thank you for sharing, this is amazing. Age is not a determination factor for starting afresh, pursuing one's vision, dream and success 👏👏👏🙏❤️

[@SeedDiaries]

Well said!

[@gloriaosafemieidiahi8827]

Highly inspiring!This was all we needed to hear for the next push. We can always start all over and stand strong.Thank you ma'am for laying it all out.

[@SeedDiaries]

Absolutely!!

[@louisawambui4475]

Amazing personality

[@rosandybutts9162]

A beautiful and in-depth interview

[@nwamakaokoye]

Thank you

[@violetmatabaro8656]

Admirable..great job. Blessings

[@SeedDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@prisoner_of_hope8386]

This episode resonated so much with me. Excellent interview. Very inspiring.

[@SeedDiaries]

Thank you. We are working on bringing you more stories.

[@halimaadeoye1809]

Inspiring! Well done madam

[@doreenonekalit9888]

New Sub

[@SeedDiaries]

Welcome aboard!

[@lightblessing981]

Wow!! I'm so inspired by this woman. First glance of both women and deeply impressed. Great interview. Although I'm a medic and not an interior designer but you ma'am Ighodalo are my newest role model. Just subscribed to the channel. Blessings

[@SeedDiaries]

Wow, thank you!

[@temmyojey]

Inspiring story. Thanks for airing!

[@SeedDiaries]

Thanks for listening

[@Thisisbisola]

Such a gorgeous woman 🥰❤️

[@rolekventurestv6312]

My mummy ❤❤❤

[@ofunmilayoo1362]

I love this 😊
Give us more of this. Thanks

[@SeedDiaries]

We will!

[@Abimbola.Abioye]

Such a pleasant soul. Super inspired to push harder where my business is concerned. Thank you!

[@SeedDiaries]

You got this!

[@obiwuruchisom]

👏👏👏👏

[@temidayoodeniyi4925]

I have an question and anyone can answer please.
Is it only while working in a ‘structured’ environment that one can learn about structure?
Is it impossible to learn about it maybe from a course and then coupled with the experiences in the distinct business create a structure?
Thank you

[@nwamakaokoye]

Hello Temidayo. We have free training for entrepreneurs called Start-Up Impact Training for Entrepreneurs. There are also other business training courses available, there is the Seed Spark, and others. However, I would highly recommend working in a structured environment. Even if you have to volunteer. It is more efficient than figuring put on your own. Kindly reach out for more information on the above.

[@gloriaosafemieidiahi8827]

Highly inspiring!This was all we needed to hear for the next push. We can always start all over and stand strong.Thank you ma'am for laying it all out.

[@kuceliadetunji1086]

You sometimes never really know the challenges that exist and eventually birth dreams and legacies. Thank you for sharing and for personifying STRENGTH and HOPE...especially to us women... (who aren't youth...but are still youthful!).

[@SeedDiaries]

You are so welcome