Samuel Alebioshu
Samuel Alebioshu
Graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Managing Director of emerging clothing brand Imagine and Inspire (i&i) alongside music artist Infecta. Trustee at 198 Contemporary and Learning and Co-Founder of HustleBucks an award winning youth led social enterprise under the same umbrella. Founder and Creative Director of Branding & Communications company We Are Grounded. My passion is social change.
Whilst at HustleBucks I helped a number of young people gain experience and job roles. Helped 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning secure JP Morgan as a partner for HustleBucks to help develop the business as well as target and increase the employability of youths in the Loughborough area of Brixton through a two year Apprenticeship programme. I also helped to secure funding from Starbucks Youth Action for a Fashion Show in Brixton Village and Our Place Community fund to further develop the current model into an Arts Factory, bringing several local organisations together under one roof.
Over the years as a Social Entrepreneur I have facilitated workshops and delivered talks nationally and internationally, with my experience in enterprise I have spoken at The European Parliament in Lithuania, The RSA, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and addressed MP’s Chuka Umunna and Dame Tessa Jowell at The House of Commons as well as work with the Museum of London, Goldsmiths, Momentum World and The British Council.
In 2005, I was awarded the Youth Ambassador for peace by the Universal Peace Federation for my contribution to my local area and positive influence in my church Unity Faith Outreach ministries where in 2009, I was ordained as a Deacon before moving on to serve as a minister at my current church RCCG - Open Heavens London.