Meet Rose Caddy (BScN ’15), founder of Rocaderm Clinic.
Q: Can you introduce yourself and tell us about Rocaderm Clinic?
A: I’m Rose Caddy Nwaha, a registered nurse, a uOttawa School of Nursing alumna and a passionate beauty and wellness professional. As a business leader, I channelled my bold vision into founding the Rocaderm Clinic. Based in Ottawa, we specialize in cosmetic and medical aesthetic treatments. With over 15 years of experience in nursing, I bring together medical expertise and innovation to provide advanced laser, medical aesthetic, wellness and body contouring treatments.
At Rocaderm, our mission is to help our clients feel comfortable in their own skin through personalized, high-quality care. I want to bring beauty treatments within everyone’s reach and create a warm, professional environment where clients can build their self-confidence.
Q: What inspired you to start Rocaderm Clinic?
A: The original idea for my business was born from my deep passion and desire to create something unique. Inspired by the stories of the bold entrepreneurs who came before, I decided to turn my dreams into reality. As Steve Jobs once said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” This quote really resonates with me; it reminds me how important it is to follow my own path and seize every opportunity I get to build something that reflects who I am.
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
A: One piece of advice I’d like to give the next generation of students and entrepreneurs is this: believe in yourself and never underestimate the power of perseverance. Every lesson, every challenge and every failure are vital steps on your journey to success. You need to be curious, dare to step outside your comfort zone and surround yourself with people who inspire you.
Q: What are your future goals for Rocaderm Clinic?
A: My wish is that the Rocaderm Clinic continue to innovate, provide high-quality beauty treatments and deliver top-notch customer service. I want to make the clinic a leading authority in beauty and wellness by bringing in the latest technological advances and industry best practices.
I’d also like to continue developing professional training and mentorship programs in beauty and wellness so I can share my expertise and inspire the next generation in the field, including in their entrepreneurship dreams.
In the long term, my goal is to expand Rocaderm outside Ottawa, opening more locations and building a community where every client feels cared for and valued.
As Walt Disney so aptly put it, “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
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