This month on our Mum of the Month series, we feature an amazing woman, not only is she a daughter of the most High God, but a transformational speaker, life and business coach, who understands that life is purposeful and transformational. Please read on enjoy and be inspired!
Please tell Us Your Name.
My name is Emily Wale-Koya, a child of God and a mum of three amazing kids who rock my world. I’m a also a wife to the one man who has been my best friend for 14 years now. I’m a transformational speaker, plus a life and business coach.
New Year Goals?
Some of my New Year goals are: be more spiritual (serve God more, love God more, serve the people He brings my way, etc), build a business that runs on auto-pilot, earn more money than I have earned in my entire life this year, amongst other goals.
ON MOTHERHOOD
How many children do you have? What are their ages?
As already mentioned above, I have three kids who look up to me daily for love, inspiration and support. My daughter is my very own look-alike; compassionate, beautiful, reserved and kind. My son is the James Bond in our home, he’s so social and blunt, most times, we get to shut him down. My last child, Olajumoke is barely 6 months, so I can’t say much about her. My husband is my husband and he’s one man I am forever grateful for and to.
I have three kids ages 7, 4 and 6 months.
Tell us about your journey to motherhood?
I had my first child in my late twenties and I would say it happened within a year of getting married. My hospital/birth experience wasn’t the best, but I thank God all went well and today I have a story which I can use to lift others up. I had a caesarean section and it wasn’t something I planned or looked forward to, so it was a nightmare for me. I never knew I would ever have a surgery in my life – I’ve always been healthy and life has always been a smooth sail. So for me, that was the first real life difficulty I had to deal with.
How has being a mum changed you?
Being responsible for other humans who do not necessarily know their left from their right is a lot of responsibility. I would say I am now more expressive of my emotions, showing love to my kids often. I mean this was something I wasn’t used to or did before motherhood. I have also become more conscious in my effort to know and serve God more, because I know it would be the greatest gift I pass unto my kids – knowing, walking with and loving God.
What support system do you have?
My husband is my biggest support in this life. If he didn’t support me that much, I wouldn’t be able to do this much at all. He overlooks certain errors from my end and each time I tell him I want to start this and that project, he always says ‘’shoot’’!
My mother inlaw too has been amazing in terms of always being around whenever the kids were born. Imagine having your mum around with you for six months… She also supports my work and anything she can do to ensure I work each day or attend a meeting or record a new online program, she does it.
I also have a wonderful maid at home who has been a blessing to my family and I. Most importantly, I work from home, this means I have time to myself and I can decide to work for just two hours today, then catch some sleep before my older kids return from school at 3pm. Working from home and running an online business that allows me work at my own pace, this right here, has been my biggest strength.
ON RAISING CHILDREN
How is raising children today different from the past?
Today’s child is very well informed and this makes information available to him or her in a way that has never been seen before. In the past, our parents would whoop us without making any explanation for why they did that, whereas in today’s world, we (parents), have to explain before / after whooping. Children of today know their rights and benefits as kids. Moreso, we as parents are raising our kids to be better than we are right? Lol*
Is your husband a hands on father when it comes to raising children?
My husband is a complete hands-on dad: he gives them baths when necessary, does school runs, changes diaper, is involved in their education big time, amongst other task he takes up.
What is the funniest thing you’ve heard your children say?
Funniest thing i have heard my children say would be – ‘’Dimeji, I’m not in the moon’’… And this was my 5 year old daughter telling my 2 year old son she wasn’t in the moon instead of MOOD. My son who just turned 4 years also told my 7 month old baby 4 days ago that ‘’she must be killing him (he meant to say ‘’kidding him’’). Lol*
ON PROFESSION/CAREER
What is your profession/career journey?
I’m a life coach and business consultant.
Tell us about Brand MBA. Why and How did you start it?
Brand MBA™ is a 4 week online training that helps individuals unleash their unique gifts and skills to the world in a way that brings them meaning, money and magic. It was founded on my dining table while I was working on my online business. I wanted to help individuals find and do work/what they love to do instead of shortchanging themselves at a job or business they hate and one that continuously depletes their energy. I wanted to help women find and live their grandest lives. I wanted to help people run smarter businesses that doesn’t have to cost an arm to set up.
So just as you get a traditional MBA (Masters in Business Administration), that’s how you get an unconventional MBA (Masters in Brand Administration). Brand MBA helps you master the brand called you so that you can start positioning yourself as an expert in your field; like Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Beyonce, Tara Feladurutoye, Geneveive Nnaji, etc. Every one of us has a unique gift and everyone of us has been designed for something distinct. Brand MBA helps you package and sell yours.
Did you always know you would do this?
I always knew i was designed to be a people person. i grew up a very shy and reserved kid, but I knew I was called to deliver a profound message to my world. I didn’t know how or what medium I would use to do this though.
What will it take for a Mum to get “Branded”
For a mum or any woman to get branded, the first requirement is BELIEVING IN YOURSELF. It is as simple and as hot as that. You need to trust that you have been shaped for more. You need to desire more. You need to have a radical quest to be a difference maker.
What does Brand MBA offer?
Brand MBA offers a four week online training in the following;
- Self Discovery
- Entrepreneurship
- Branding
- Social Media
- Wealth Creation
At the end of 4 weeks, participants in Brand MBA would be able to increase their finance, Expert status, etc. they will also own a profitable online business that brings in stable income, allowing them to live life by their own terms.
ON LIFESTYLE
How do you relax? Do you get to spend me-time?
I make time out by crook or by force to relax and have some me-time. I get to go to the SPA, visit the cinema to watch some movies with my precious husband. I also work only a few hours a week. Recently, I started taking Fridays completely off work. I read a book, listen to powerful audio messages, watch some outstanding videos and do some brainstorming. When Monday comes, I’m all set to rock n rule!
What is that one thing that makes you uniquely you?
The one thing that makes me uniquely ME would be my creative power and strategies to get out of any situation.
Tell us in one word something you believe should not be missing from every home?
God.
What do you think makes LagosMums special?
LagosMums is outstanding as it brings mums form all over in one place to learn and support one another. Being a mum is hard, so when someone or a group of people like LagosMums dedicate their time to helping other mums, I think it is powerfully unique. But very importantly, you have chosen a niche group to serve – Mums. This right here makes you special.
Mums are powerful! Mums are incredible! Mums give life and this simply makes us divine and very close to God. As we raise a family, I want to plead with us not to forget we are individuals too and a individuals, there is purpose for us. Don’t loose your purpose – the reason why you are here on earth, the reason why you breath, the reason why you wake up each day. It is beyond having kids. It is something that touches the centre of your soul and until you find what it is, don’t settle / stop.
