Turning Thirty (30)

Wohoo!!!, soon how time flies as they say. Today I turn thirty(30) and I know you are saying I don’t look it. Well yeah, its me today at 30!.

Amazingly, I am surprise too as I thought years back this day wont come soon. It’s a mixed feeling to clock this age. #HappySad but as the Holy Bible has taught us to say “In all things give thanks to the Lord”

I thank God for seeing me through all these years, the good, the bad, the ugly, I have managed to sail through it all.

So turning 30 huh! J I have themed this new journey #FierceMe because I am riding on these pillars Energy, Power, Determination as well as Passion and Love to get through it.

And oh for those wondering why I am still unmarried at 30, ask God. He knows why. If you get to talk to Him, tell Him too that I know His ways are not man’s. No matter how sometimes I question why, I do remind myself too that He knows best. I have been through the tough times but I still haven’t given up on love though. I learnt them the hard way. When it comes knocking I will peep through before I open.

I should mention that I am not waiting for Mr. Right ooo. He knows himself and knows what to do to get to me. Until he shows up, I am pursuing other things that will make me happy.

In the coming years, I will be busy building my career in Fashion PR. A career I have built for the past 4 years. It’s time to take on new challenges and make a difference. If you find me somewhere, don’t be surprised, I worked for it and earned it.

Hopefully when I turn 40, I will have a family and tell you about that too. 

Until then let’s enjoy the 30 wai.

Tell me what you know and think about me. Don’t wait till I am late because I won’t be there to read them.

Happy Birthday to Faith Senam April Ocloo (Me)

Photography by: Ananse Photography

Makeup by PrettyTouch_gh

Faith Senam Ocloo

Fashion Public Relations
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts

Lifestyle Gallery to Host Accra Men's Fashion Week

Its all about the Accra Men’s Fashion Week coming up next weekend from the April 30 to the May 1, 2016 at the Lifestyle Gallery, Spintex Road.

I am personally enthused about this event being the 2^nd on the continent to dedicate a fashion show event solely for men. Men deserve some attention; don’t they? Let’s give them that.

Accra Mens Fashion Week, we will have models strut the runway showcasing all things menswear and accessories.

Interestingly, there will be designers from other African countries such as Benin, Togo, Cote D’ivoire and Cameroun giving us a full West African feel of what is trending within the men’s fashion world.

I am the PR lead for the event and we've had a series of media interviews to publicize the event. Our social media handles are also constantly updated on all thats happening. Follow us and hashtag us at #AMFW2016 and we will be glad to share your posts.

Grab your ticket at www.ticketdoug.com for GHS 50 for 1 day and GHS 80 for 2 days or call 0208821908.

On Viasat 1, Morning Show with a participating designer

Myself....lol

With a participating designer

CEO of Accra Mens Fashion Week  Nana Mensah (2n Right) and participating designers

Faith Senam Ocloo 
Fashion Public Relations 
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts

A day at 2nd Image International

Speaking to a cross section of the students

8th March was celebrated all over the world especially by women. For many others, it was the time to highlight and put the spotlight on women who have been doing awesome work in their chosen profession. Some were recognised and encouraged to do more whereas others were inspired to attain such feat and even more in the near future.

For me, it was an opportunity to engage girls at the 2nd Image International speaking to them about the "Importance of Public Relations to Fashion/Beauty Brands". Encouraging them to take what they learn seriously and make profitable businesses and distinct brands after school.

Interestingly, the school is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and Graduation this weekend. I wish them all the best especially the graduands. 

My team and I will be doing this often. We look forward to our next Fashion or beauty school visit.

Faith Senam Ocloo 
Fashion Public Relations Consultant
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts

Striking Work, Marriage, Motherhood and Life Balance: Kudos to the Today’s Woman

Some few months back, I sat among 2 of my female colleagues who got busy stucked in a conversation because they shared something I could barely relate to, or let me better say I am not there yet.

The conversation started when I asked why one was late to work and she said, it was because her 8 months old daughter wasn’t well that morning and she needed to stay longer to monitor her condition before leaving the house. This simple question fueled about an hour chit chat with my 2 colleagues. I ended up listening with admiration as they called out their day to day task as 21^st Century women juggling between work, marriage, motherhood and life.

What do these ladies have in common? They have both been married for a little over 3 years, have children, work 9 hours just like me and sometimes even on weekends, have husbands, have friends, have family responsibilities and social lives.

Being women, I know you won’t be surprised they talked about all these within that short period. While that conversation was going on, I sunk deep in thought and began to appreciate what they are going through. This March, I salute all women who are balancing work, marriage, motherhood and life!

Work! A today’s woman has to work or rather needs to work. She needs to earn to support the home and her husband to pay the bills and take care of the family. While at work, she has targets. She is not given less because she is a woman. She works her way up to become a woman of influence and substance in her organization. She is a today’s woman. A big thumbs up to all women who are making strides in their chosen career.

Marriage! We can all testify that marriage today is no small joke. There are lots to divorce because the institution of marriage is not for the faint and weak at heart. Once married, your husband becomes your responsibility. He needs your support in every way possible. Financially, morally, spiritually, socially and most importantly sexually. All these are necessary to keep your marriage going. In an attempt to leave one out or pay less attention to any of these could cost you severely. Good job to all women making their marriages stand tall to the admiration of others amidst all the challenges!

Motherhood! Motherhood is just another form of employment. It involves a whole lot. You start learning from the very day you get pregnant till when your child is born. You are sick when your child is sick, you are happy when he or she is happy. It’s more than just having a child. It’s raising your child the best way possible that they become responsible people. You never stop being a mother no matter how old your children grow, you will always be a mother. A big ups to all mothers putting a smile on a child’s face and supporting the young ones the best way they can!

Life! This last pillar looks the easiest but the most challenging. Beyond all these 3 earlier mentioned is YOU. Yourself! Having time for yourself. Doing what makes you happy. Taking care of your health, your inner joy, your ambitions, your personal and career goals. Amidst all these is having time for yourself to do the things that will make you happy. It could be watching movies, taking a vacation, shopping, hanging out with friends. It’s also about taking time to build yourself and learn. Your life is what you have, live it well. Kudus to every woman who has self-love and won’t let no one doubt her possibilities.

Happy International Women’s Day to all amazing women of our time!

Faith Senam Ocloo 
Fashion Public Relations 
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts

Hephie Joins E'April PR Team

Hephie Naa Dedei Armah

Its a pleasure to welcome Hephie Naa Dedei Armah to E'April Public Relations. As James Cash Penney will say it "Growth is never by mere chance; it is the results of forces working together."

Hephie is a student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). She is also the Face of GIJ and former Miss Level 100 queen and a model. She loves to write, listen to music and extend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Hey guys, join me welcome Hephie to E'April PR. I am super excited to have you with us and look forward to sharing and building a strong and fun times at E'April PR.

Faith Senam Ocloo
Fashion Public Relations 
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts

Accra Men’s Fashion Week launched for February 27-28, 2016

Accra Men’s Fashion Week has been launched to take place from February 27-28, 2016 at the World Trade Center.

The event is one of a kind and I am really looking forward to it. A weekend destination that will assemble all men's wear and accessories at one venue. New trends in men's fashion, style and grooming.

 

Nana Mensah, CEO of Fame Model Management, organizers of Accra Men’s Fashion Week has expressed his excitement at the maiden edition of this event. He added that the objective is to draw more attention to men’s fashion and accessories and grooming while promoting national culture.

I believe it's different and worth attending. Start scheduling this event on your calendar as you will also see designers from other African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin amongst others. Lets battle it out to see which country wows us on the runway.

 

Interestingly, popular Ghanaian Actor John Dumelo, Musician Nana Boro, Model Adams Abasigo; Winner of Mr. Model Ghana 2015 have been revealed as ambassadors for the event for their different roles in the fashion and style industry in Ghana.

 

If you are a designer and interested in participating, contact them via accramensfashionweek@gmail.com 

Faith Senam Ocloo
Fashion Public Relations
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts

My Happy New Year to You!

Faith Senam Ocloo (April)

Hurrayyy, I finally get to blog my first post for the year. I know you are thinking why this late. Well, that’s just simply my “Job”; The Unseen hands behind the brand you see and probably love. That’s what PR is; working behind the scene in order to position your brand image in a positive light. Anyway Happy New Year to you!

Well, well, 2016 has started with a bang! Lots of unfinished task and un-started ones have all been pushed into the new year. Meaning it’s going to be a really packed year. Already, we have started working on our PR and Social Media support for Accra Men’s Fashion Week coming up next month; Coordinating new Shop Opening for Totally Ethnik and SS 2016 Lookbook Shoot and Release; Managing and Developing Content for Daily PR Africa, news portal for all PR industry in Africa; Evangel Magazine Issue 2 Content Development and Release; Women in PR Gh Interview Series return amongst others.

Lots and lots of things to do, but I am super excited because I am driven by passion and hard work and also have a new member joining the E’April PR Team. Welcome Hephie to #TeamE'AprilPR!

We are taking things higher this year. Request for our services if you desire to take your fashion, beauty or lifestyle business a step further in 2016. Let’s position you as the best for the year and beyond.

Thanks to you all who made last year a great one. Looking forward to a much more challenging yet fulfilling year.

Happy New Year Peeps! 

Faith Senam Ocloo 
Fashion Public Relations 
Fashion I Beauty I Lifestyle I Arts