PROOF OF LIFE: Ep. 01 — “I Just Want to Sleep and Make Bomb Outfits” ft. Esa of StylHive
“A typical day in my life? My head is jamming, cos there's a lot of creative work to doooo and I probably just want to sleep.”
Hey everyone!
If you’re receiving this, chances are you’ve been loving our “Share Your Random Thoughts” short videos on Instagram. Well, I thought, 'Why stop there? I want to get to know the brilliant (and sometimes beautifully chaotic) minds behind those thoughts a little better.
So, welcome to the first installment of the Proof of Life interview blog. (Yup, you know why we choose this name)
Today, we’re catching up with Esa —a recent NYSC graduate and the creative engine behind Styl Hive. There’s something incredibly refreshing about hearing someone speak honestly about where they are in life—no filters, no flexing. Just real, raw, and relatable.
From navigating creative blocks to chasing big business dreams, Esa gives us a glimpse into the messy magic of making it. Passion meets chaos, and somehow, it all works.
Enjoy her words.
What do you love most about what you do?
“I love that what I do allows me liberty to express myself. I enjoy putting my brain to work and bringing thoughts to life, and what I do gives freedom for that. This, I love.”
What moment in your life made you pause and rethink things?
“Turning 25 made me pause. I knew that I had turned the age where I had to sit up and work really hard for the life I want. I pause every day when I remember my age 😂😂.”
What is something you'd do differently if you could start over?
“I’d be so brutal with my association. I’d be extremely picky with the people I call friends. I’ll ensure every company I keep is in alliance with the future I want—no emotions, no sentiments.”
What are your thoughts on first impressions?
“First impressions matter and also don’t. To judge character well, you need to see consistency. Being good for a day doesn’t make you a good person, same way a bad day doesn’t define you.”
What does your perfect soft day look like?
“I’d sleep, workout, eat and read fiction. Literally.”
(We need this day too, honestly.)
If someone dropped $20,000 in your account today, what’s the first thing you’d do?
“Osalobua! I’d breathe first and call my business advisor. The first thing I’d do is hire—the best hands I can pay. Every other thing I’ll learn on the job.”
What’s currently limiting you from doing business the way you want?
“I’ve always been on the move sha. But the one thing holding me back is fundsss.”
And finally, what does ‘Proof of Life’ mean to you?
“No deep meaning o. Just a slang people use when they want to feel scarce and important. Like ‘I’m backkk’—abeg, abeg.”
3 Random Thoughts & 1 Business Idea
Because madness is free.
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Love it and rooting for Esa