It is never too late!
Enough is enough, in 2014, 35 years old, single mum of 2 kids. I decided to pursue my career as a woodworker. Friends said what a woman was looking for in such hard work. I had my bachelor degree in economics which is not recognised here in Germany. During my apprenticeship which was financed by the government I experienced a lot of Racism which I stood against and spoke up about and still speak up against the inequality in our system. At the end of the program I couldn't make all my exams due to the stress I got from them…. So they threw me out. They said I will never make it, single mum of 3 kids so woodworking is not for me. I was so devastated and powerless. Since I could retake the exams with or without the help of the government (Sozialamt). I registered myself as a guest student in a nearby polytechnic and I turned my storage room into my workshop to practice and YouTube became my teacher. I proved them completely wrong. I passed all my exams and I discovered the uniqueness in me. How strong and powerful your determination could make you be..
Don't let any hate or people's opinion stop you from doing what you love. Believe in yourself. Due to financial problems I pick old furniture on the street and renovate or recycle them but along the line I found out how joyful I am to see old furniture turning to a new valuable piece.
Now Recycling and renovating is my choice!
I Love my palm, my work.
Olatundun Akinyemi
Great design! Handmade with joy