Food is bae, this can't be over emphasized!! . And when you meet someone who shares this philosophy.. Issall over jackie!! Lol.
Today's post is on SAE!
Sobechi isn't your regular type of chef, she's going to be a barrister (just watch that space) *wink*, she's adventours, fun and edgy, a lover of God.
(P.S: her wife material isn't sold on earth )
I just had to find out more about her:
I just had to find out more about her:
*What brought about SAE?
Cooking is my passion, I have always loved to cook, and so I kept wondering how I was going to start something different in my environment, that would make an impact, and as a student, we were just limited to rice, and more rice, students barely ate meals that were balanced, and rarely ate fresh healthy vegetables, and it was not scarce, and this I think is an important aspect of learning and growing, eating well.
So I sat down and brain stormed and asked for divine guidance from GOD, I actually started working with SWF (Sobechi With Food) but it still did not settle well, and so one day I stumbled on my sisters copy of PRAYER OF JABEZ, and I read it and just meditated on the words and wisdom of the little book, and prayed, and before I knew it God answered my prayers, and SAE was created.
Cooking is my passion, I have always loved to cook, and so I kept wondering how I was going to start something different in my environment, that would make an impact, and as a student, we were just limited to rice, and more rice, students barely ate meals that were balanced, and rarely ate fresh healthy vegetables, and it was not scarce, and this I think is an important aspect of learning and growing, eating well.
So I sat down and brain stormed and asked for divine guidance from GOD, I actually started working with SWF (Sobechi With Food) but it still did not settle well, and so one day I stumbled on my sisters copy of PRAYER OF JABEZ, and I read it and just meditated on the words and wisdom of the little book, and prayed, and before I knew it God answered my prayers, and SAE was created.
*When did you start?
I actually started really small, by being present at various events and dinners in 2013, because I was still in school, so when I graduated in April of 2015, I asked my parents for permission to have a test run of the business idea, before I was posted to Law School, and so officially I started SAE in JUNE 2015, and it has been great, so great, beyond my expectations. Bless God.
*As much as food is important, I'm sure you've had some challenges. Can you shed some light?
I actually started really small, by being present at various events and dinners in 2013, because I was still in school, so when I graduated in April of 2015, I asked my parents for permission to have a test run of the business idea, before I was posted to Law School, and so officially I started SAE in JUNE 2015, and it has been great, so great, beyond my expectations. Bless God.
The usual challenge with starting a business is always getting capital, and funds, that was my major challenge, because I wasn’t so sure of how people would respond to the business idea, and taking a loan might have been risky, so once again I prayed, and decided to work with money I had saved up from university, and my sisters came through for me, and my mother willing gave up her kitchen.
Another challenge was delivery, I wanted to make sure the meals got delivered in perfect conditions, so I delivered myself, that was a huge challenge, I also worked solo, had no one assisting, because I wasn’t so strong on delegating duties, but by the grace of God I have been working on it, and gradually getting better.
Another challenge was delivery, I wanted to make sure the meals got delivered in perfect conditions, so I delivered myself, that was a huge challenge, I also worked solo, had no one assisting, because I wasn’t so strong on delegating duties, but by the grace of God I have been working on it, and gradually getting better.
*The journey so far?
It hasn’t been so smooth, but I am so determined to make sure my dreams become a reality, most importantly I have been able to learn a lot about the real world and dealing with people, it’s a great skill, and they don’t teach anyone that in school, so I am grateful for that. It has also had a positive impact on my self esteem and helped me be more confident of the fact that anything I put my mind to I can achieve. This trial run has been a huge success.
It hasn’t been so smooth, but I am so determined to make sure my dreams become a reality, most importantly I have been able to learn a lot about the real world and dealing with people, it’s a great skill, and they don’t teach anyone that in school, so I am grateful for that. It has also had a positive impact on my self esteem and helped me be more confident of the fact that anything I put my mind to I can achieve. This trial run has been a huge success.
My passion for one, and also I just want the whole world to have access to really great food, food that looks just like the pictures we put up, and twice as nice, at really reasonable prices. I want people to embrace eating well.
*What distinguishing mark do you think SAE has over other chefs?
Well, I think my passion for it will eventually do so.
*Do you ever feel like giving up?
Well, I think my passion for it will eventually do so.
I have never felt like giving up, more than anything, I love to cook, its my God given talent, and this is only the beginning, but I do get really tired, but after a good rest, I cant wait to get back in and cook up a storm, but if there ever comes a time that I feel like giving up, I will just keep reassuring myself with the prayer of Jabez and of course speak to people who have best interests at heart about my troubles, and work through it.
*Any advice to up and coming youngsters?
I can't really say much, because I am just starting off myself, but one thing I know for sure is that determination and courage, backed up with amazing family members and the protection of the Almighty God can take you to heights you never imagined, so never forget where you are coming from, call on God during the good and bad times. And most importantly put in the work, once you have a solid foundation you can build anything on it.
Always put in the work and be determined.
I can't really say much, because I am just starting off myself, but one thing I know for sure is that determination and courage, backed up with amazing family members and the protection of the Almighty God can take you to heights you never imagined, so never forget where you are coming from, call on God during the good and bad times. And most importantly put in the work, once you have a solid foundation you can build anything on it.
Always put in the work and be determined.
'Object' your palate to a legalized tasting in her court of meals. (See what I did there?? *smiles sheepishly*).
She can be reached via:
Phone number: 07082806916
Email: Sobechie.a@gmail.com
Instagram: King_sobechie
She can be reached via:
Phone number: 07082806916
Email: Sobechie.a@gmail.com
Instagram: King_sobechie
With love, theInspiredCutiee
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