Creating Empowered Beauty Through Every Thread with Alexis Ojo
• – • Johnston Group
About the speaker
For our November event on the CreativeMornings monthly theme of THREAD, Alexis Ojo shares her journey of turning passion into purpose, weaving creativity into every aspect of her business. Through the empowering beauty of her creations, she explores how the threads of culture, resilience, and innovation come together to build a brighter future for her community. Alexis's story is one of blending tradition and artistry, inspiring others to create with purpose and embrace the beauty that emerges through creativity and empowerment.
Meet our Speaker: Alexis Ojo
Upon her arrival in Canada, she noticed the lack of quality hair extensions in her city and decided to address the gap. With under $500, supportive friends, and unwavering faith, Dark Shugar was established.
Alexis Ojo, the Founder & Owner, extensively researched reliable hair factories and analyzed the hair market. This effort allowed her to grasp the needs of women seeking top-notch hair extensions. Clearly, her entrepreneurial drive stems from her mother, who successfully operates a boutique in Nigeria.
Initially nick named ‘Dark Shugar’ by a school friend, Alexis used the business as a means to support herself financially. However, it has since evolved into something much larger. Today, Dark Shugar Hair and Beauty caters to a wide array of customers locally and globally, boosting the confidence of both men and women with quality products.
Alexis believes this venture is her calling and a divine blessing. She is committed to assisting men and women worldwide in defining their beauty by offering ethically sourced hair extensions, professional services, and education through her salon, beauty academy, and partnerships with BIPOC brands.
Alexis also continues to support International students and upcoming hair stylists in pursuing their own dream through spiritual entrepreneurial mentorship and employment opportunities.
Dark Shugar continues to grow and the sky’s the limit. We look forward to a bright future with you all along our journey.
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Local partners
Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to companies from one employee to 10,000 or more. We’re a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, having held the Best Managed distinction every year since 2001. We call Winnipeg home and we believe strongly in giving back by contributing to our local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations. Over 30,000 Canadian businesses trust us with their employee benefit needs.
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New Media Manitoba (NMM) is the non-profit sector council and industry association that represents Manitoba’s Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry.
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Deal with rejections, boundaries, frustrations, and everything human about loveable, gorgeous you.
Create healthy ways to process the feelings you’re avoiding. Yes, sometimes there are tears.
Celebrate your wins & have so much fun & laughs
Build powerful forward momentum that comes from you getting comfortable with discomfort
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Additional details
**ASL Interpretation is offered at all CreativeMornings Winnipeg events!
Join us this month at Johnston Group headquarters! Johnston Group is a wonderful partner of CreativeMornings and we are thrilled that they offered to host our November CreativeMornings event.
Our general event schedule (for newcomers – everyone is welcome!): 8:15 Arrival and networking (early birds get the coffee and treats!) 8:30 Welcome and introduction to CreativeMornings 8:40 Local performer (musician, artist, improv) 8:45 Creative community engagement (something fun and introvert friendly) 8:55 CreativeMornings Manifesto and Introduction of Speaker 9:00 Speaker on the monthly theme 9:15 Q and A 9:25 Performer 9:35 Wrap up, intro to next month’s theme, and networking until your parking runs out!
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