At PepTalkHer, we’re on a mission to empower YOU to know your worth and to understand your value in the workplace. And what better way to start than by asking our favourite women in business?
We chatted with Musemo Handahu of Miss Lion Hunter about her career journey! Musemo is a fashion designer and entrepreneur with a distinct and bold style. Without further ado, let’s get started!
Meggie: Hey Musemo, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us! To start, how would you describe yourself in one sentence?
Musemo: A badass woman with a great eye for style!
Meggie: Love it! For our next question, can you tell us about the days that have been the most memorable and rewarding from your career journey?
Musemo: I work from home and am pretty glued to my laptop if I am not attending events or shooting content! The best days are always the ones I open my email and find out that a brand wants to work with me. A highlight to share wasn't a work opportunity but hearing from Instagram HQ that they wanted to use my immigrant success story as a way of saying Happy Canada Day to Canada!
Meggie: That’s amazing, congrats! Okay, next question: What advice do you have for anyone looking to build their own brand?
Musemo: Figure out who you are and what your aesthetic is. Be inspired by others but don't fall into the trap of creating a look because you see it working for others, especially if isn't in line with who you really are! You'll get exhausted fast trying to emulate something that really isn't you. So figure it out and what naturally comes out of you will be the driving force of your brand and it will never trap you!
“Be inspired by others but don’t fall into the trap of creating a look because you see it working for others”
Meggie: Some great advice! Shifting gears a bit, how do you prepare for negotiation conversations? We'd love to hear all your hacks & top tips or awesome advice you've received!
Musemo: I do my research to make sure that I know that I am quoting what I'm worth. I also remind myself of my journey and how much I have invested in myself and what I bring to the table! The healthy self-talk prepares me to be confident in the way I speak and to also be firm in what I am willing to do!
“I also remind myself of my journey and how much I have invested in myself and what I bring to the table! ”
Meggie: Sounds like a solid approach! Thank you again, Musemo, for chatting with us today. We appreciate your time and your insights!
To see more from Musemo and her company, check out @misslionhunter on Instagram and visit her website.