The Rotaract Club of Saint Louis University held a webinar focusing on the brilliance and innovation of young entrepreneurs on Oct. 26, 2021. Headed by Club President Vanessa Valdez together with Vice President Kristi Mari Ayangdan the webinar took place via Zoom meeting and can be accessed via Facebook live. Aspiring entrepreneurs and students of SLU attended the said event with three guest speakers inspiring and motivating them.
The first guest speaker, Marvie Macatulad, a 4th year Marketing student of Saint Louis University also the owner and founder of VintageChic. VintageChic is an online fashion shop mainly operating in Instagram, it sells thrifted and upcycled items personally picked and designed by the owner. The business started way back when Ms. Macatulad was in Senior High when she decluttered her closet and decided to sell the preloved items to her close friends and social media friends. Being independent and her love for fashion are what inspire her in pursuing this business. However, just like any other business owners she also has fears, struggles and challenges. Ms. Marvie said consistency is a must in order to increase customer retention. She used sustainable materials for her packaging and that served as her Corporate Social Responsibility to use only biodegradable materials. Exploring new ideas is her way of expressing herself as an artist. Hard work pays off creating a business is not a one day plan it takes time, dedication, and perseverance.
The second guest speaker gave an inspiring story of their humble beginnings in starting a spice business called “Take Eat Out”. The couple who started it all are Mr. Jirah Macanip and Mr. Jimboy Mangsat, making it in the feared business of spices and seasoning. This couple made us realize that making it from 0% to moving forward to 100% is possible. The “Take Eat Out ” chilly garlic is made out of locally sourced ingredients helping local farmers in products they produce, this products in all natural making it by pure chilly and garlic making it a favorite for every meal. Being inspired by big business owners and social media made them start it all. Take out chilly garlic has its unique sense of embodying its customers to feel safe and clean, making them gain a lot of customers, having loyal resellers, and dominating western Mindanao. The product ensures that it makes your special meal extra special making people but over and over again. The couple ventured in trying different chilli sauces to create a perfect and magical sauce.
