How Gbemi Okunlola built million-pound empire

By Juliet EbirimFrom teaching herself to sew at 18 to generating £1.4 million in revenue by 2024, Gbemi Okunlola’s journey with Alonuko Bridals is a testament to passion and perseverance.Okunlola’s story began from her mother’s home sewing and a teenage knack for repurposing thrifted fabrics. With a £15,000 nest egg from custom sewing, she officially launched Alonuko Bridals in 2015, later boosting her startup capital to £30,000 through crowdfunding.Her break