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Top 30 Millennial Bajan Entrepreneurs Under 30
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clients. I set out to be a good artist. I did not set out to start
a business.
It became more and more clear that alot of other people
could benefit from my ability to speak all those languages.
Having worn so many different hats and walked in so many
different shoes, I developed a relatively unique skill of “vibe
architecture” - designing landmark projects/brands that have
both “curb appeal” and structural soundness.
I realized that an artist having a Vibe Architect on their
projects would make a huge difference to their cohesion, im-
pact & longevity.
3.) What are some of the tangible results that you have
seen since starting your business?
Camille ‘Adaeze’ Evelyn
1.) Who is Camille ‘Adaeze’ Evelyn in business (describe)
?
I operate alot based on vibes & I tend to play the long
game. My field of business requires alot of personal con-
nection, and so I’m very cautious about the kind of energy
I attach myself to. As a creative all-rounder, I’m the kind of
person who only pursues projects/opportunities that allow me
to exercise as many muscles as possible, with as many wins
as possible - alot of cross pollination.
I try to remain a student, network globally, interact mean-
ingfully with my clients & followers & as a new business per-
son, I try to tick as many boxes of professionalism as possible.
Whatever I do, I try to leave my mark on it!
2.) What inspired you to first start your business?
My business started out of my own necessity as an artist
to have a team behind me. I became my own team - learn-
ing the basics of photography, videography, graphic design,
music production, music business, artist development, artist
management, branding etc. I became these roles for my-
self and performed each of them with my own vibe. As time
passed, other creatives became attracted to what I was doing
& those people eventually became either team members or
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My idea grew from me on my laptop in my bedroom at my
parent’s house, to a beautiful studio (the only one of its kind)
called House Of Dae. My partner & I have been developing
House of Dae & it’s where most tangible results are re-invest-
ed - designing the physical space to accommodate all of our
clients’ needs.
Other than the studio/office, I’m currently building an
online store, based on heavy demand from my personal fol-
lowing. What was just supposed to be limited “Dae 1” album
merch became coveted articles of clothing (this really caught
me by surprise), and so I’m working on developing the store
with additional products & international shipping. Everyone
who wears DAE is dope & on a special vibe, but some public
figures who’ve loved it & worn it include Aisha & Nandi of Rid-
dim Tribe, Machel Montano, DJ Puffy, Ding Dong and so on...
4.) What in your opinion are some of the main differences
between Millennials and previous generations as it relates to
doing business?
I’m not sure I know enough about business to intelligently
comment on this, but based on my limited knowledge I would
say “the internet”.
I conduct business with people all over the world, who I’ve
never met and may never meet. I can ask Google most things
I need to know without having to go to a library or without
knowing someone who knows someone.
I can conduct business 24/7 , 60% on my cellphone.
There are endless marketing tools on the internet and
distribution options that require 0 capital.
I can make money doing just about anything and letting
people watch me, thanks to Youtube.
Millenials have an endless amount of options and for this
reason, we can afford to say “no” to good opportunities & be
as weird & niche as we’d like.
None of this was the case for my father.
Also, like me, alot of millennials choose to have many
hustles. They no longer believe that they have to “choose one
thing”.
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