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SAMUEL ADE

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Son first before anything else. A life filled with purpose. @ilana.uk @descglobal @artfaithconvo. Heart of a servant, mind of a King.

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Not everyone will get the vision, thankful for those who do. A big thanks to @itsvexfilms and @goulielmos_dermon for helping to realise the vision of our latest Ad for @ilana.uk and to @slfventures for capturing the BTS. by @samuelade_

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Working with great people produces great results. Honoured to have worked with some of the best talent in the film and media industry. A couple of months ago I was approached by @goulielmos_dermon who said he will love to work with @ilana.uk as one of 5 brands to produce an exceptional advert for us that they can use in the @itsvexfilms portfolio as a case study for free. As we turned 3 years last month the timing was perfect.

After months of planning and a trip to Beaconsfield for a full day of shooting they delivered something special. An Ad that I am so proud to share with you.

We exist to make the dreams of fashion designers come true. This is Ilana and we're creating a pathway and future for designers.

Clothes: @seemkhastudios
Models: @davinaagracia @damibanjo
MUA: @mel.makeup.london

Director: @goulielmos_dermon
DOP: @an.toni.a_dop
1st AC: dan.hempenstall.ac
2nd AC: @jessiejinnnnn
Gaffers: @solar_buckler
@alexiakerwat
Grip: @jaferacer
Composer: @diogochavees

A big thank you to everyone involved. by @samuelade_

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Today marks 20 years walking with Jesus, learning to understand His ways, discern His voice and remain faithful to His will. What a journey it's been. Thankful He kept me. As I reflect on the many prophesies recieved over the years, this one is one of my favourites because it came at a time I least expected it from people I didn't expect and spoke to the core of who I am. Knowing your called to be different comes with constant doubt, the burden of opinions and an unimaginable loneliness. Through it all God remains faithful. Still just a broken man in the hands of a faithful God.

I am confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in me will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. - Phil 1:6 by @samuelade_

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Great speaking at @sylacademy Achievement Day a few weeks ago about my journey and the attributes of character and leadership. Thank you for having me. by @samuelade_

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Awesome time speaking at the @britishlibrary for The Legal Storyteller event by @nkemekwukoma yesterday. Grateful for the rooms I get to speak in and the places building @ilana.uk has lead me. by @samuelade_

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It was great judging the Project Pitch Fashion Business at @graduatefashionfoundation Week 2026 earlier this week. The quality of submissions was incredible and congratulations to @olivia.baddoo who won after Pitching Threads of Opportunity which is a charity to help the disadvantaged get into fashion. To my esteemed colleagues @lucykebbell and @goncalvessteph it was a pleasure and a big thanks to @giovannavieiraco for the invite. by @samuelade_

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It was an honour to share at the Kingdompreneurs Move and Go Forward conference last Saturday on the Men, Faith & the Marketplace Panel with @tunjiolujimi @emmanuelanthony @sdonamusi @drdapaah @actionjacksonlive. A blessing to be amongst inspirational men and women in the room and glean from their wisdom. by @samuelade_

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@samuelade_ has been building Ilana for five years.
No big exit yet. No overnight success.

Just faith, purpose, and the decision to keep going even when things get hard.

Samuel told that if any founder tells you they have never felt uncertain, they are not being honest with you.

The hard moments will come. What you have underneath you when they do is everything.
For Samuel that is his faith. Twenty years of it.

Full conversation on ChaiNet. Link in bio.

#FounderMindset #FaithAndBusiness #PurposeDriven #ChaiNet by @samuelade_

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Today I wanted to publicly thank my friend and inspiration that is @leniquelouis for the blessing she is to me personally. If not for her I may not be here, in one of the most darkest seasons of my life in 2024 she spoke life into me and encouraged me to keep going. A kairos moment. Over the course of many years whenever we would speak, she would always speak life and remind me of who God has called me to be. Everyone needs someone like Lenique in their lives. Someone who truly sees you for who you are and calls it out. In a world full of critics we need champions. Although it isn't her Birthday and she will unlikely see this anytime soon, thank you for always believing in me. by @samuelade_

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My friend @oyinadebayo_ started her Business at 14 years old and scaled it to seven figures by her 20s. Next month she will be joining me to deliver a free Creative Business Foundation course with @capitalcitycollege. Register today via link in bio by @samuelade_

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Decided to re-upload this vid. One of the best conversations I have to date on Faith, Creativity and the Courage to build.

A big thanks to @rvmatthogg @ashleyandrewpresenter and the @strongernetwork network for this interview. Link to the full interview in bio. by @samuelade_

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