“I don’t believe in luck… For me luck is preparation meeting opportunities.” Oprah Winfrey

5 years ago, I was applying for a BBA at a French Business School and they asked me “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” and I replied that I see myself working actively for my continent Africa, doing my part for its economic growth.

Here I am, February 17th, 2016 creating my blog from my room in Cotonou, Benin, where I am working for Ethical Apparel Africa (EAA) and travelling back and forth between Benin and Ghana. I still haven’t done 100% but guess what, it is okay I know I’m gonna get there!

I have wanted to be there and now I am. But beyond the dream, actions need to be done! By working with such an hard worker women Jacqueline Shaw for Africa Fashion Guide, I had the opportunity to be involve in discussions with those people who wants to make a change in Africa. By working with such a great and inspiring men Chid Liberty, who founded the first Fair Trade certified apparel factory in Africa, I had the opportunity to assist at the birth of an amazing brand, UNIFORM that I’ll talk about in my future posts.

I’ve never wait on people to come and get me, I just knock on people’s door, connecting via social media, make spontaneous applications. I believe that sometimes it is better to wave at a person so that he knows you here than just wait for him to see you, that’s just my opinion.

So, get out of your comfort zone, don’t wait for luck to knock at your door, just create your own opportunities, your own dreams, your own path!