Partner SeriesNovember 17, 2025

Bringing Heart Back Into Gifting: How Busola Akinpade’s OMG Gift Is Redefining Thoughtful, Elevated Holiday Boxes

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With the holidays approaching, we couldn’t think of a better time to spotlight OMG Gift and the woman behind its beautifully curated magic. Busola Akinpade has built a brand around intention — gifts that feel personal, high-quality, and deeply thoughtful rather than generic or mass-produced. From custom corporate collaborations to premium, sustainably sourced items and unforgettable unboxing moments, Busola is on a mission to transform how we give and how we make people feel.

Busola is also a content partner. Content partners help Voyage in so many ways from spreading the word about the work we do, to sponsoring our mission and collaborating with us on content like this.

Hi Busola, thank you so much for joining us today. With the holidays right around the corner this is a great time for our audience to learn about OMG Gift. What makes an OMG Gift stand out from a typical holiday box, and how do you make sure every gift feels personal and thoughtful?

An OMG Gift stands out because it’s personal, thoughtful, and high-quality not generic.

Key elements:

Personal Touches: Reflects their personality, hobbies, or inside jokes.
Quality Over Quantity: Fewer, well-chosen items that’s special and intentional.
Handwritten Note: Adds warmth and connection.
Beautiful Presentation: Packaging that feels like an experience to open.
Surprise Element: Something unexpected that makes them smile or say “Wow.”

You mentioned wanting to work more with corporate clients. What does that collaboration look like — and how do you help companies create gifts that really reflect their brand and values?

Working with corporate clients means helping them move beyond standard swag to create gifts that genuinely reflect their brand, values, and culture.

Here’s what that collaboration looks like:

Discovery: We learn about the company’s story, goals, and audience what they want recipients to feel when they open the gift.

Custom Curation: Every box is tailored to match their brand personality from product selection to color palette, packaging and more

Quality Presentation: We source premium, meaningful items (often from small or local brands) that align with their standards.

Personal Touches: Handwritten notes, custom branding, or themed storytelling make each gift feel thoughtful, not mass-produced.

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What trends are you seeing in corporate and holiday gifting this year, and how is OMG staying creative and ahead of the curve?

Top 2025 gifting trends include:

Personalization: Gifts tailored to each recipient, not just branded.
Sustainability: Eco-friendly, ethical, and purposeful items.
Experience-based gifting: Combining physical gifts with digital or memorable experiences.
Premium presentation: Elevated packaging and storytelling.

OMG stays ahead by curating thoughtful, on-brand gifts with modern design, personal touches, and a focus on quality, sustainability, and unforgettable unboxing moments.