Check Out Toyin Ogunsola’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Toyin Ogunsola.

Hi Toyin, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.   
I remember it being the year 2020. I remember saying this is my year of vision. It was a still moment. At a time of COVID everything shut down we were. In our homes, isolated, quarantine. I remember reflecting on my life. I never thought I would live to see the world like this. like I’ve never thought I would see the world stand still & me being still in the moment. I remember asking God like this can’t be it, having this desire for more. So I started my pursuit. I started writing down scriptures and coming up with concepts.

I remember feeling like ok I got my phrases and concept now what? I probably came up with 20 lines of phrases. But I had no idea what my brand/line would be called. All I knew my background was spiritual and I love God. But I didn’t know exactly where I was going with this but I knew I was going. Amid my brainstorming. I fell asleep. I remember having a dream and while having the dream I heard the name “be original”. After waking up I was like Be Original. I remember asking God like, why would you give me the name “Be Original”. And I remember him talking back to me, saying you might have the same name. But they don’t have the same purpose. I was like God you are the real GOD.

So I began to take that personally. I incorporated myself into the brand. So I reflected on my life and decided to give my testimony. I dug deep. Things I’ve overcome and how God brought me out of with me having this. Issues with friends’ relationships and everything else, and then it was like I wasn’t pleased I wasn’t fulfilled. I was cast out by men. I was talked about by men, humiliated by men, and then I realized the only person. I can go to it. Who accepted me for me was God. But the deepest root was rejection. I added the tagline, Be Original Rejected by Man, Accepted By God! That is how it became a modern-day clothing brand.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not been a smooth road. It’s hard not to be so churchy. It’s hard trying to get people to relate without being judgmental of who is presenting the facts.

Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. My goal is to try to get as many people to support anything faith-based. I also want to know being a believer is cool and that you can be your true authentic self. True acceptance comes from God.

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
I learned to love myself. I learned to take care of myself more. Do things I enjoy doing and love those who love you.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.beoriginal429.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beoriginal429/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be-Original-101652224959488/