Nigeria, July 27 -- Toks Aruoture, founder and senior interior designer at The Baby Cot Shop, has built a luxury brand rooted in creativity, resilience, and purpose. From career setbacks to international recognition, she has remained committed to designing not just beautiful spaces, but a new kind of leadership led by authenticity and impact.

In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mrs Aruoture reflects on her journey from rejection to reinvention, how women can lead without losing themselves, and why true power lies in owning your story.

PT: Can you tell us about your professional journey and how you became a CEO?

Mrs Aruoture: My journey to becoming a CEO wasn't linear; it started out by accident, and I became intentional along the way...