Hey peeps how are y’all doing? It’s been a long week yet very short. Although I was a bit tired today but I was able to do my radio talk show (TGIF on Roots Radio) and it was exciting as usual. #LifeOfAnArtiste
Okay back to business…
As y’all know I interview interesting people on this platform occasionally; I was able to corner this ‘wordsmith’ for a little chit chat. The person I’m talking about is no other than the voice on Lavomine, Bunmi Babs. Enjoy…
For the benefit of this interview, could you please tell us your name and what you do?
My name is Bunmi Babs, a lovechild of a love God. I am a communication professional.
Could you please tell us about your background and education?
I have an HND in Mass-Communication from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Nigeria. I’m a daughter, a sister, a mother, a friend, and an occasional bitch, lol… I grew up like every other person, even if my sojourn took me on a different, more interesting yet purposed route.
I know you are a blogger or a “Wordsmith” as you call it (smiles), what other job do you do aside blogging?
I’m a Clients’ Service executive with a media consultancy, and on the side, an entrepreneur. I do a little karakata… Hehe. I’m also a corporate event compere. Every now and then I get invited by younger people for some ‘girl coaching’, motivational gig, which I don’t refuse. I do voice overs too. I really am a wordsmith, *smiles* words are my tools of trade. I could be a pastor for all you know…hehe.
What exactly do you blog about?
Personality profiling and female motivation majorly. Suffice to say I’m a publicity/lifestyle blogger.
I remember you used to work with Eko Fm as an oap, why did you leave?
I worked there as a youth corper, it was my place of primary assignment. And when it ended, I was glad to leave, even though I enjoyed the ‘party’. My destiny is bigger than Eko fm.
Do you intend to go back into showbiz at any point in time?
Errrm, maybe, maybe not. I’m really not one for the ‘noise’, I love the industry, but I like my privacy, which is why radio is my one love, I can do plenty things without being seen. So maybe I’d get into showbiz…when I get a radio gig (preferrably when my son is bigger), or as a publicist.
How is it like being a mom and a career person?
It is grounding. I always knew I ain’t gon’ be one of ’em siddon there moms anyway. Being a working mom gives you a kind of drive that only mothers have, you just want to make your world more beautiful for your kid. It gives you defined goals and purposes. It is a bit hectic, but I have a fabulous support system.
When did you start blogging officially?
In August 2013, on the 16th to be precise. I remember the date because I’d just got back from trying to land a job at radio continental…for the third time, and I told myself if I didn’t get a call back, I wasn’t going to go hunting for a job for a while yet, so instead of ranting on facebook, I decided to start a blog on which I could talk about things almost everyone can relate with. Some weird reason, ei?
Is blogging your hobby, or a full time job?
It’s a part of both. More of a hobby though. It helps me let out steam.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
In five years, my brand, Lavomine (www.lavomine.com) would be a trusted name in PR and communication generally. In five years I’d be changing lives, living the dream.
Is there anything about you that I did not ask and you want people to know about?
Nah, I think you pretty much covered it all…except you wanna take a peek into my sex history? lol. Thanks a lot for this. Good job!
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