S2E2 Find Your Unique Flavor: How Lola Adeyemo Leveraged Her Story to Become A TEDx Speaker

The Way We Lead | An Inclusive Thought Leadership Podcast

Are you hesitant to share your unique perspective in your field? You’re not alone. In this episode we sit down with Lola Adeyemo, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and founder of EQ Mindset and the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate.

Lola shares her remarkable journey from business analyst to confident consultant and thought leader in diversity and inclusion. Discover how she overcame initial doubts to deliver a compelling TEDx talk that received high acclaim from the founder of TED himself. Learn about the pivotal moments and support systems that propelled her onto the TEDx stage, led to publishing her book, and founding a thriving community for immigrant professionals.

You'll gain valuable insights on:

• Embracing your unique perspective in storytelling and thought leadership
• Overcoming self-criticism and perfectionism
• Building supportive networks to boost your confidence
• Transforming personal experiences into impactful content

Lola reminds us that our individual stories are our greatest assets.

Whether you're an aspiring speaker, a professional aiming to boost your thought leadership, or someone with a story to tell, this episode will inspire you to find your flavor and share it with the world.

Don't miss this empowering conversation about authentic storytelling and the power of embracing what makes you unique.

Subscribe now to learn how to amplify your voice and make a lasting impact in your field!
Our Sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by the Amplify Your V.O.I.C.E. Podcast Accelerator program, delivered by co-host Gaby Acosta. This podcast launch program helps historically underrepresented leaders take actionable steps to take you from a brilliant concept to launching your first podcast season.
Resources Mentioned

• TEDx Talk: Belonging is not about fitting in.
• Book: Thriving in Intersectionality: Immigrants, Belonging, and Corporate America
• Podcast: Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast

Connect with Lola

• Nonprofits Leading Change Membership
• EQ Mindset
• Book Her as A Speaker
• LinkedIn

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