The entrepreneur and TV host says intentional appearance and professional packaging can transform opportunities, income, and how people perceive your value.
Nigerian entrepreneur and television host, Tope Mark-Odigie, has stirred widespread conversation online after sharing a compelling message about the power of personal presentation and intentional self-branding.
In a video posted on Instagram via @tmospeaks, the real estate executive revealed how upgrading her appearance and showing up with purpose played a key role in shaping her career trajectory.
Sharing a personal story, Mark-Odigie recalled auditioning for the role of Head of Makeup at TVC early in her career. According to her, she didn’t rely on skill alone she showed up with intention. She borrowed a professional three-layer makeup box from a colleague, Tolu of Tint, and when she eventually got the job, she asked friends to gift her clothes so she could look like the elevated version of herself she envisioned.
“I dressed like I was resuming in a bank even though I was a makeup artist because I refused to be treated casually,” she said in the video. “Sometimes, the shift you want in your income starts with a shift in your appearance.”
She highlighted several lessons she learned along the way:
• People treat you based on what you project.
• Dressing well is a strategy, not vanity.
• You don’t need a big budget — use what you have and ask for help.
• Excellence has a look; show it before you become it.
• Packaging and competence must walk together.
“Your look is a seed. Plant it wisely,” she added, encouraging viewers to keep growing and evolving.
Tope Mark-Odigie, who is also the CEO of REB360 Limited, a Lagos-based real estate development firm, has built a strong reputation for inspiring career professionals and young entrepreneurs through her media presence and motivational content.
Her message has continued to resonate with thousands online, sparking discussions about self-investment, professionalism, and the role appearance plays in unlocking opportunities.
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