I never set out to be a serial entrepreneur. I didn’t grow up with girl boss role models (although the Sophia Amoruso era was an early 2010s moment) or a playbook for building businesses. What I did have was hustle, drive, and ideas that never left me alone.
By definition, an entrepreneur is “a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.” Most people hear that and think financial freedom, luxury lifestyles, and building empires. For me, it’s been more about creating, connecting, and chasing ideas that won’t let me sleep at night. Somehow, every season of my life has pulled me into starting something new, whether it was a PR agency, a nonprofit, a children’s book, or now, socks. Each one came from a real place in my life and ended up becoming bigger than me.
Act I: PR Dreams
In undergrad, my final project was “The Fashion Capital,” a luxury PR agency and showroom in the heart of DC. My professor was blown away the presentation, and maybe that was the first seed. After graduation, I ran in heels for some of the biggest PR agencies in New York. I trained people who got hired while I didn’t. I watched my white and Asian peers land roles I couldn’t touch. Eventually, I got tired and opened my own PR agency, Osei PR. Since then, I’ve launched fashion and beauty brands, dressed celebrities, and built campaigns I’m proud of. The agency is still lit and open to the right clients (with a big budget. Sorry, not sorry).
Act II: Motherhued
Running a nonprofit was never on my bingo card. Yet District Motherhued is now nine years strong. What began as a party for 50 Black millennial moms has grown into a nationally acclaimed community of more than 45,000 women. It also birthed The Momference®, the largest celebration of Black motherhood, and inspired likeminded communities nationwide. What started as a need in my own life became a movement.
Act III: Motherhood on Paper
Becoming a children’s author wasn’t on the bingo card either. I co-wrote Boobies Go Bye-Bye, a weaning story and the first of its kind to feature Black characters written by Black authors. It came from my own journey with my daughter, but it has since helped hundreds of families navigate a tender transition with dignity and joy. I'm hoping for a second edition with a large publisher to increase our reach (and coins). It will happen!
Act IV: Socks, Seriously
And now? Socks. Definitely not on the card. Step Sisters started as a small gesture for my step sisters in Xtreme Hip Hop. I made a handful of pairs, and they sold out immediately. What started as a fun keepsake to celebrate my 40th birthday with my girls has now become my newest venture. My life is random, I know.
And if we’re talking about “life’s bingo card”? Plot twist: I actually worked at a commercial bingo hall for six years. That’s a book of its own one day. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back to the metaphor — so much of what I’ve built was never on my card, yet I keep hitting unexpected squares.
People say I’ve lived nine different lives, and most only know three of them. Some even ask when I’ll write an autobiography. Maybeeee one day. But that tea is too hot for now.
So, am I really a serial entrepreneur?
I guess so, but honestly, I don’t think I’m that great at it. Sure, I'm doing it; going through the motions. I have ideas, brands, communities, businesses (I supppose a holding company is next), business bank accounts, accountants, partners, teams, all the things. People often equate entrepreneurship with financial freedom, but truthfully none of my ventures have been wildly lucrative. What I have done is create, cultivate, and connect. I’ve brought ideas to life that became movements, put brands on (by trade), co-authored a book that's helped hundreds of moms and counting, and now, I'm selling socks lmao. My husband is so tickled (and annoyed) by my shenanigans, but also inspired, which is why he has no issue investing.
So maybe entrepreneurship isn’t just about chasing millions. Maybe it’s about leaving an impact through ideas that change people, movements that shift culture, and work that inspires the future. If that’s the case, I’ve been winning all along.
But still…God, I’m waiting on that multimillion dollar download so I can start building real generational wealth. I know you want that for me, because you continue to deposit these ideas. So let's get to it, please and thanks. I'm ready to ship my work laptop back to sender.
Until then, consider me a PR & communications pro, nonprofit founder, unofficial influencer, children’s author, and now, proud sock slinger.
And if you made it to the end of this blog, go ahead and buy a pair.
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