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Faith Oluwadare Is A Serial Entrepreneur And Owner Of House 157
- Ehi-Faith Oluwadare is a mother and serial entrepreneur who owns House 157 and will soon open Legacy 27.
- Oluwadare has experienced success and failure in various industries, learning valuable lessons in life and business from each setback.
- She started as a freight forwarder, owning her company, Faithful International Shipping, where she shipped containers, dump trucks, and commercial equipment internationally.
- Her experience in international shipping taught her resilience against misogyny and the importance of adaptability in business dealings with different cultures.
- During a personal crisis of domestic violence, Oluwadare learned the significance of having a supportive team in business to prevent personal turmoil from affecting company operations.
- After escaping the violence, she ventured into design and events, founding DE Luxury Events and later owning House 157, a successful restaurant.
- Facing challenges as a Black business owner, Oluwadare overcame pushback from locals and zoning issues, demonstrating resilience in pursuing her entrepreneurial endeavors.
- House 157 has won awards, attracted notable guests, and will soon have a second location, Legacy 27, focusing on American cuisine.
- In addition to her businesses, Oluwadare has launched a non-profit, A Mother's Road to Zion, to raise awareness about domestic violence issues.
- Despite not planning to enter various industries, Oluwadare's fearless attitude towards new opportunities has led her to success and resilience in the face of failure.
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