Temi Otedola Reflects on 10 Years of Success in Fashion, Film, and Beyond
Temi Otedola, the model, actress, and influencer, recently marked a significant milestone in her career: the 10th anniversary of launching her fashion blog, jtofashion.com. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the 28-year-old took time to reflect on her journey, sharing the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned over the years.
The journey began in 2014 when Temi, then just 17, started building her fashion blog while balancing university classes and photoshoots. She expressed how uncertain she was about where it would all lead but how determined she was to make it work. “I wish I could hug that girl and tell her all the hard work would pay off!!” she wrote in her post.
Since that early start, Temi has achieved a wide range of accomplishments, from fashion blogging to becoming a model, actress, event host, and even a podcast host. Her career has expanded beyond her initial fashion focus, with ventures in writing, creative direction, stage acting, and even film acting. Temi admitted that the journey wasn’t always glamorous and came with plenty of setbacks.
In her post, she acknowledged the struggles she faced, including moments of imposter syndrome, failed projects, many “bad outfits,” and countless “NO’s.” Despite these obstacles, Temi’s resilience and tenacity shone through. “What started as fashion blogging turned into writing, presenting, event hosting, modelling, creative direction, stage acting, film acting, singing, podcasting – I took every opportunity I could!!” she wrote, showing the many facets of her career.
Temi also gave herself credit for her persistence, something she doesn’t often do. Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “I’m proud of myself for never giving up on my dreams and staying consistent throughout my 20s.” The post highlighted the numerous photoshoots, rehearsals, auditions, and early mornings that shaped her career, and she expressed pride in having stayed true to her vision despite the many challenges.
As she enters the new year, Temi’s reflective post serves as a testament to her hard work and determination. With successful ambassadorial deals with iconic global brands and notable roles in Nollywood films, Temi Otedola’s story is one of growth, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams. As she continues to build on her diverse career, there’s no doubt that her journey will inspire many more.
