When I first saw this prompt this morning, my initial thought was to interview my wife. I even had a few questions lined up, but somewhere between catching my breath after yoga and rushing out so I wouldn’t miss my train to London, I forgot.
On my way back home, the fear of losing my 302-day blogging streak struck. I paused and asked myself, who have I really interviewed today? Looking back, the day had been nothing short of eventful.
From the first day my intern resumed, to a podcast recording with Jem of Suit’d London, three fittings with grooms getting married in September, and even a photo shoot, I realised I had been in a cycle of conversations. In one way or another, it felt like I was interviewing myself and others around me. So instead of one big interview, here are highlights from a few of them.
1. Jem of Suit’d London
Jem and I had such an engaging conversation. We traced his journey from childhood to getting into tech, and how personal style helped him stand out at work. That confidence eventually led to the launch of his own brand, Suit’d London. We also dug into deeper themes—surviving toxic relationships, vulnerability in men, and why self-expression matters more than ever.
2. Ajilola, My New Intern
It was the first day for Ajilola, a 21-year-old Media and Communications student from the University of Bournemouth. He saved the day on his very first day—stepping in, picking things up quickly, and helping me balance the moving parts of a busy schedule. We spoke about his expectations, his love for creativity, and what excites him about joining the team. Fresh eyes bring fresh energy, and his presence reminded me how important it is to keep learning from those just starting out.
3. The Grooms
Each fitting turned into its own mini-interview—what they wanted their big day to feel like, why certain details mattered, and how clothing plays into memory-making. It was less about fabric and more about identity and storytelling.
4. Lauretta
During a shoot, Lauretta asked if she could take my measurements to help. Simple question, but it reminded me that support often comes in small, practical ways. Behind every suit, show, or story, there’s a team of people quietly offering their hands to make the vision work.
Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses.
Michael Okunloro | Elevate Your Style 