The inevitability of change

It’s been a while since I last sat down to blog. A function of new projects and a new company (more on that later)  swallowing up my time. As well as a hesitance to put down anything for the sake of it. I logged into my blog admin today and I found a quote left in my comments section from this article that was such an inspiration:

"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success . . . Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything."
― Nikola Tesla

Aren’t people on the internet awesome?

Almost two years since I started writing here and so much has changed. As those of you who regularly/occasionally  read this blog know, I’ve been running Deviate as a sole proprietor for close to two years. However, I recently sold shares to include two more partners who I feel can drive the company forward as well. I am determined that it must outlive me and see many SME’s grow into more successful long term companies as well.

My passion for creation and the betterment of local and regional business, however, does not stop there. I recently partnered with some friends on a fashion line, but as time went along we found our ideas -though all good – did not meet. Nothing worse than differing visions so we split. But I am still enthusiastic about the Kenyan and African fashion scene so I started Nine by N. The goal of this company is to outsource labor and supplies from local suppliers to develop unique designs that expand their market base. So if you know any awesome artisans and tailors who operate from a Kenyan market (yes any) holler! And if all goes well it will also be an employer and economic driver just as Deviate is in its own way. So far the response has been fantastic, and over 5 shops within Nairobi have agreed to stock my product. Not to mention the amazing individual clients who have purchased and WOMM’d my line amazingly for me.

So a few changes will be happening on the blog to reflect all of this, as I still do wish to share anecdotes, lessons and ideas here. I will be changing up the look, feel and site navigation so that people are better able to select what areas they wish to read. As opposed to the current format that is just a looooooonnnngggg scroll down. I hope that will be more enjoyable.