Molehin

Morenike Molehin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oak and Teak Interiors, one of the fastest growing interior design companies in Africa. Over a period of ten years, Molehin has successfully positioned the company as a leading interior design company with expertise in delivering on the most complex design projects including five-star hotels. Through her focused leadership, the company has continuously expanded within and beyond the shores of Nigeria by delivering world-class services to clients in Dubai, Rwanda, and Ghana. Molehin recently led her team to set up operations in United States to cater to the global demand for her services.

She holds a first degree in Industrial Mathematics from Covenant University and a second degree in Financial Mathematics and Computation from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. As a testament to her entrepreneurial leadership, her company emerged as the winner of an international award for Best Luxury Residential Interior Design Company in Nigeria in 2022.

Beyond her business endeavours, Renny, as she is often referred to, is the convener of Grow With Renny (GWR), a free mentorship initiative where she grooms and mentors pre-selected young ladies across various spheres of life including spirituality, business, career, marriage and relationship. Given the high demand to participate in the GWR mentorship programme, and has successfully hosted two editions of her GWR Conference in Lagos. Molehin has received entrepreneurial nominations and awards and is a frequent speaker at entrepreneurship and empowerment seminars.

She also set up The Oak and Teak Foundation, a non-governmental organisation where she executes strategic corporate social responsibility initiatives. She is particularly passionate about providing relevant interventions in the areas of education and healthcare. In this interview with IJEOMA THOMAS-ODIA, she speaks on equipping young women with key skills to navigate the evolving economic landscape and thrive in a competitive world.

Delegation is also very important. I have found that a lot of people think they have to always handle everything themselves but this will simply lead to burnout. As my business has grown, empowering a talented team has been crucial. I delegate tasks effectively, trusting my team’s expertise while providing guidance and support. This frees up my time to focus on strategic initiatives and creative endeavours. I also actively compartmentalise and maintain boundaries. While I’m always connected, I strive to compartmentalise my focus. When I’m with my family, I’m present and engaged, putting work aside. Similarly, when mentoring young women or leading my team, I give them my undivided attention. Finally, taking care of myself is non-negotiable. Whether it’s getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, or taking time off to travel with family and friends, I prioritise activities that recharge my batteries. A well-rested and rejuvenated me is better equipped to handle all my responsibilities effectively.

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