We were lucky to catch up with Uwaila Osemwota-Oronsaye recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Uwaila, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
I can definitely say that I get my resilience from my parents. My immigrant parents migrated to America seeking a better life for themselves and for their future kids. Their unwavering determination, facing adversity in a foreign land, has become the backbone of my own resilience. The sacrifices my parents have made has also been a prime factor for my perseverance, reminding me that challenges are conquerable, and dreams are attainable.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a Pharmacist that believes in the power of combining nature with science. I love all things beauty, health, and science. I previously struggled with my own skin issues which included acne, scarring, and hyperpigmentation. Looking for products and resources that could cater to my skincare concerns, while also gentle and effective for my melanin-rich skin, I found to be extremely challenging. This is what led me to becoming the owner and formulator of Fazed by Nature, a clean, green, and indulgent skincare line for brown skin. Over the years, I have been able to get rid of my acne, and keep my hyperpigmentation at bay, after many trials and errors, We do not have to use harsh ingredients to have clear beautiful skin.The mission of Fazed by Nature is to nurture and restore brown skin with nature-powered, naturally clean, effective skincare and flexible routines. Fazed by Nature has a vision to make brown skin uncompromisingly pampered and protected. We promise to provide conscientious brown-skinned mavens with clean, effective, & botanically-powered products that inspire blissful, confident, and indulgent skin experiences. Although our product line targets melanin skin challenges our products are effective for all skin colors. Currently we have 3 products available, Glow Blossom Brightening Serum, Vita B Revitalizing Serum, and our Super GreenT HydraBright Toner. Each product was formulated not only to work great alone but even better together. These products were perfectly designed to complement one another to give awesome results. I am also excited to share that we have a new product launching very soon! To get more information, please make sure to stay up to date on our social media.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
In my journey, adaptability has been very important not only in business, but in life as well. Being adaptable has allowed me to navigate unforeseen challenges with an open mind. Creating a plan of action has also been a skill that has allowed me to complete any goal that I want to accomplish. I have come to realize that a plan of action for my goals, big or small, is a must to be successful. Lastly, continuous learning is a skill that has kept me current, I am always learning something new and applying it. It is impossible for me to know everything! There is always something new to learn that I can apply to my business or my life overall.
Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?
I have learned that I can be very ambitious when it comes to tasks that I want to complete for the day. In the past I would overwhelm myself by having so many tasks on my to do list and would not know where to start. I have come to realize that less is more when it comes to getting things done. Instead, what I do is list the top 3 things on my to do list that I would like to get done for the day or by a certain period of time. This has been so helpful for me! I make sure to write my tasks down so that I am able to focus on them. It is also very satisfying to cross out or check off each task that I complete!
Contact Info:
- Website: fazedbynature.com
- Instagram: @FazedByNature
- Facebook: facebook.com/fazedbynature
