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| Esther in her workshop doing what gives her joy |
Esther
Michael is a busy youth. So creative and versatile, Esther is a
Journalist. She does a lot of freelancing for several media platforms.
Beyond that, she is a proud shoemaker. Esther is never afraid to tread
where others dread. As a female, she told us that she is never
intimidated by her male counterparts who dominate the shoemaking
industry. Besides, Esther, believes strongly in the axiom: "There is
dignity in labour." Guided by that, she is never shy even as a graduate,
at doing what she does in order to have multiple flow of income to
expand her cash bank.
Though very hardworking, Esther believes that she is not accomplished yet. She still needs to acquire some machines which cost great fortunes for her shoemaking factory. She will be the happiest youth ever if the government, viable organisations or individuals lend a helping hand to enable her acquire the needed machines to expand her factory.
Though, an indigene of Akwa Ibom state, Esther lives and works in Abuja. In this interview with GLOBAL ACHIEVERS, Esther Michael speaks about her background as well as her experiences in the shoemaking industry.
GA: Can we meet you?
ESTHER: My name is Esther Michael, from Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. I am the third child and I have four siblings (2boys and 2 girls) . I attended Cardinal Ekanem Nursery and primary school, Abak, Cornelia Connelly College, Afaha Oku, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria and Sikkim Manipal University, Accra Ghana, where I obtained a degree in Journalism and mass communication.
GA: What really do you love to do?
ESTHER: I studied Journalism & Mass communication. So, I love to write and surf the internet for latest development.
GA: Are you a practicing Journalist?
ESTHER: Yes, I am. I do freelance jobs. And I am currently working on having my own TV show.
GA: Can you tell us about your foray into shoemaking?
ESTHER: (hmm...mmm) shoemaking is part of me. I love creating things with my hands.
GA: Do you derived any satisfaction from shoemaking?
ESTHER: oh yes, I feel happy when people call to say my work is the best they have seen so far. Those words encourage me everyday. I feel satisfied.
GA: Do you feel intimated by your male counterparts in the shoemaking industry?
ESTHER: Initially, I do feel shy whenever I go out to shop for materials. Some male shoemakers will say " babe leave this work for us na"
GA: What is your greatest challenge in the industry?
ESTHER: The greatest challenge for me has been sourcing for materials. It is the only challenge am facing right now. There are some designs I get from my customers but getting the materials for it is the problem.
GA: What is your seeming weakness?
ESTHER: Just leave me with your wifi on, Instagram has me.
GA: Can you share your favourite food and music with us?
ESTHER: I love Okro soup (salivating) and it's my favorite for now. For Music (thinking), I enjoy cool music.
GA: What is your marital status?
ESTHER: This girl is single.
GA: Are you seeing someone?
ESTHER:(Smiles) yes!
GA: What are his thoughts about your shoe making enterprise?
ESTHER: He was the one who encouraged me to go for the training. He loves my designs.
GA: What advice do you have for other young females?
ESTHER: Get up and work.
GA: What do you want to be remembered for:
ESTHER: The baddest Akwa Ibom female shoemaker.
GA: Thank you for granting us this interview.
ESTHER: Thank you.
This will inspire other youths in our society.
ReplyDeleteSuccess is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Great work Global Achievers Media, this is an encouragevent to young women,POWER should come in and other NGOs and encourage here
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Global Achievers Media for this great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteReally great. I always admire this right from unset.So creative, industrious and simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up girl the sky is where you belong✌💞😘
There's dignity in labour, yeah, anytime, anyday!
ReplyDeleteThe greatest joy on earth is achieving ambitious goals! Just happy for you anyway. Keep it up... I'd urge you to share your activities throughout every social media platform possibly, so as to make every lady out there to understand that they don't have to wait to get a man in their lives before they can become who they want to become, thereby relying on the man to do everything for them. I raised this point mainly because of young ladies out there that don't have confidence in their selves in terms of aspiring and working towards to becoming thew person they've dreamt to become in the future simply because they believe that it's only when they get man in their life before they can move on base on the support the man will e to them, it is clear and understandable that a real man should support his woman to achieve her dream but this is so in the case of real men, yet, those ladies fail to realize that; no man wants a woman who is a potential liability, still, it is advisable for every woman to sucide in carriers or better still make sure their life is working before engaging in a romantic relationship that certainly will lead to marriage, this is because as a woman, if your life isn't working now marriage will certainly complicate it, it can only become a fortunate one contrary to complicating the woman's life only if she found a real man that believes and have value for someones dream. I just want to use this opportunity to say: "am very impressed about the ambitious profile of this very noble and creative woman". Keep it up damsel... You are truly awesome. Cheers! From 'Colorful Crown A.K.A Golden Pink'.
ReplyDeleteGreat write up Golden Pink
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