The desire to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle inspired my Brand - CEO Omnutri
By Kemi Mobuse - Tuesday, April 26, 2016
If there is one thing, i can say for myself, its that 'I Love Milk'. Everyone close to me, knows this fact, and has learnt to keep their milk at bay, whenever i'm around. Else, il just grab a spoon and start licking away with relish! hehe! I just can't help it.
You can just imagine my delight, when i was opportune to come across a beautifully packaged bottle of milk on Instagram. My special antennae went into overdrive and i quickly delved deeper to uncover the brain behind the brand, and i got lucky to grab an exclusive with her...Excerpts below:
KMB: Can We Meet
You?
Hi! Yes, my
name is Mena Imasekha.
KMB: What Do You
Do?
I’m an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the
Founder of Omnutri a healthy lifestyle brand that makes raw organic almond mylk
and raw vegan brownies.
KMB: What Inspired
Your Business?
A couple of
things: a passion for health and wellness, the desire to see people afford
yummy healthy snacks, the desire to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle
and the people around me doing their own thing.
KMB: What Is the
Name of Your Brand and How Old Is It?
Omnutri. We
are almost 1 year old.
KMB: What Benefits
Do Your Drinks Offer?
Our almond
mylks offers so many benefits that I don’t know where to start. We created each
flavour with special abilities in mind. For instance, the Cacao is great for
pregym/post gym workouts. It’s made with raw cacao powder, which has so many
antioxidants that it’s actually classed as superfood. It also contains Maca
Powder, another superfood, which boosts your stamina/endurance and energy
levels. An added plus is that our Cacao mylk is also anti-aging and
beautifying. Our Matcha mylk is made with Grade A Japanese Matcha Green Tea and
one bottle is the equivalent to several cups of green tea. So, not only does it
boost your metabolism, it also increases the rate at which stored fat is used
for energy and because of its chlorophyll content it also has a detoxifying
component. Our Vanilla mylk is simply the sweetened version of our Plain
Almond mylk. It’s made with real vanilla bean pods, which gives it this really
lovely smooth flavour. It’s beautifying and energizing and great for people who
don’t want to add sugar to their cereal because it’s already sweetened with
dates. We made our Plain Almond mylk the best it could be, free from additives
and preservatives, with simply raw organic almonds and spring water, which is
what gives it its super refreshing taste. This mylk is good for your heart.
It’s also a great alternative for those who are lactose intolerant.
KMB: Are They All
Naturally Made, or Contains Additives?
All our
products are free from additives and preservatives. We wanted people to
experience the beauty of nature in our foods, free from contaminants and not so
good for you chemicals.
KMB: Do You Have an
Outlet, or Strictly Made to Order?
We currently
stock at the Simply Green Juice Bar on Musa Yar’adua and Aima’s Organic Box in
1004 Estate all in Lagos. We are also available for pre-order at L’epicerie and
will be stocking at the Supermarket on Cameron
road soon.
KMB: What Major
Challenge Have You Experienced and What Did You Learn From Them?
It was pretty
hard doing everything by myself when I first started, after the first 6 months
I think I might have almost died, just kidding, but I was very exhausted. But
then, I made the decision to expand the team and that freed up my time to chase
other company goals and balance my life and energy, which is really important
in the long run not only for oneself but also for the future of one’s company.
KMB: Any Other
Products We Should Look Forward to In The Future From Your Brand?
Well more flavours of almond mylk for one.
Secondly, we are looking to be a holistic source of wellness, which means
expanding out of the snack section into other areas. We can’t say too much
right now, but it’s very exciting.
KMB: Any Advice
for Future Entrepreneurs?
Yes stay true
to your dreams and yourself. Also, be your own champion because sometimes
people won’t see your vision until it becomes great. Lastly, surround yourself
with the right kind of people to support you, as you will need it along the
way.
KMB: How Can You
Be Contacted?
We can be
reached by email: askus@omnutri.com or by phone 08188675296
Instagram: @omnutri
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