#132 - Oluwapelumi Ashani - Building a Legacy While Raising a Child — The Real Grind

Oluwapelumi “Percy” Ashani is a driven entrepreneur, artist, and devoted young father who is building a multi-brand fitness and wellness empire rooted in innovation, creativity, and purpose. Whether launching business ventures or stepping in front of the camera, Percy brings unmatched passion and authenticity to everything he touches. With a background in acting and modeling and a deep commitment to personal growth and legacy, he uses his story to inspire others to dream boldly, act courageously, and lead lives that reflect their highest vision. His journey is one of resilience, clarity, and the unshakable belief that success is not just about making money — it’s about making impact.Percy’s entrepreneurial journey began with a spark ignited by watching his father run his own business — a powerful example that taught him the value of ownership, freedom, and impact from a young age. As a father himself now, Percy balances ambition and responsibility with discipline, structure, and purpose. Even during his lowest moments, like facing financial strain while building his business, he leaned into faith, community, and small consistent wins to keep moving forward. His experience has taught him that building a multi-brand empire isn't just about ideas — it's about executing with clarity, making hard decisions, and staying ruthlessly focused on what truly matters.Percy’s passion for acting and modeling started in childhood, with early roles in South Africa that planted the seed for a creative life. Years later, he followed that creative spark to Vancouver, immersing himself in opportunities to model and perform. What keeps him passionate is the depth and range both industries offer—acting challenges him to explore human experiences, while modeling lets him express emotion and identity without words. His entrepreneurial mindset gives him a unique edge in entertainment: he shows up as both talent and visionary, thinking beyond the audition to the bigger picture of brand, legacy, and storytelling. Memorable moments like sharing sets with icons like Idris Elba and Pedro Pascal, or appearing in The Last of Us, have not only validated his path but fueled his drive to keep growing creatively.Oluwapelumi “Percy” Ashani is a living example of what it means to lead with passion, balance personal purpose with professional ambition, and use every platform—business or artistic—to tell a deeper story. His journey is still unfolding, but one thing is clear: he’s not just building brands or collecting credits—he’s building a legacy defined by courage, creativity, and the drive to uplift others along the way.KEEP IT LONG TERM!