Everyone has a story about that one special gift they’ve received. For Mayomi Ogedengbe, Founder of Meeyas Link, this story is much more than just about a gift. It is a story of passion, creativity, and a bond with her mother who mentored her to become the successful business mogul she is today.
In the 90s, on the bustling streets of Lagos, a fashion scene was being set, filled with extravagant clothes, and even more extravagant jewelry, adorning the necks and wrists of flamboyant Lagos women. As a child, Mayomi watched her mother dress the most iconic women of society who had the pleasure of hand-selecting the most exquisite stones, using a unique bespoke service her mother employed. Mayomi studied her mother’s tastes, flair, style and inspiring business ethic.
She learnt from her mother that the jewelry business is more than simply buying and selling. It is a courtship, building relationships and catering to the emotional needs of clients – their need to stand out and captivate any room, while carrying an air of prestige. Diamonds were ingrained in Mayomi’s life.
However, it wasn’t until she turned 12 years old that she fully understood their allure, when her mother gave her a big shiny stud. In her words, “I felt like I’d arrived.” It is while she was in the university that Mayomi felt the overwhelming pull to return to her roots.
On some weekends, she left campus to take quick trips with her mother, attending jewelry shows and exhibitions. These trips deep.
