Celebrating August: Closing the Gap Between Talent and Opportunity for Women in STEM - 069

African Women in STEM founder ⁠Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠ reflects on August as Black Business Month, celebrating successes and outlining opportunities for women in STEM. Key programs highlighted include Women in STEM AI Roundtables, the new Restore Wellness Program, and the upcoming Ascension Conference in Atlanta. This podcast garners top 5% global ranking, offers networking, mentorship, and actionable strategies.Who Is This For?This episode is for:Women in STEM, particularly African women and women of colorMid-career and senior professionals looking to move from expert roles to impactful leadershipEntrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, and executives interested in community, access, and career growthAnyone passionate about supporting Black businesses, Black Business Month, and expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEMListeners seeking inspiration, practical strategies, and networks for career advancementKey Moments and Timestamps00:00:00: Introduction to the podcast and solo reflection format00:01:29: Discovery of August as Black Business Month and celebration of Black businesses00:04:00: Mission of African Women in STEM—bridging the gap between talent and opportunity00:05:26: Celebrating community wins: job offers, compensation negotiations, mentorship, and support00:09:00: Reflections on growth, fail-forward mindset, and programming redesign00:09:35: Launch of Women in STEM Roundtable Series focused on AI and career advancement00:11:14: Emphasis on wellness programming to support sustainable careers00:12:26: Announcement of the Ascension Conference for professional women (November, Atlanta)00:14:00: Growth of the podcast—top 5% ranking globally and community impact00:16:20: How to support/engage: membership, partnerships, attending events, and sharing the podcastFAQsQ: What is the main focus of African Women in STEM?A: To close the gap between talent and opportunity by providing access, mentorship, community, and career advancement for women in STEM.Q: What special programming is offered this year?A: Women in STEM AI Roundtables, Restore Wellness Program, and the Ascension Conference focusing on relationships and opportunities.Q: How can I get involved?A: Become a member, partner with the organization, attend events, join the email list, and share the podcast.Q: What are some achievements of the community?A: Members have landed multiple job offers, negotiated multi-six-figure packages, built strong relationships, and found new leadership roles.Action StepsSubscribe to the podcast to receive episodes with actionable leadership and career growth advice.Join the African Women in STEM community—membership for mid-career/senior professionals is open.Attend upcoming events: AI Roundtables, wellness workshops, and Ascension Conference.Partner as an organization, investor, or brand aligned with the mission.Share the podcast and community with your network to support and amplify opportunities for women in STEM.Connect with Adaeze Iloeje-Udogalanya on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and build your network.⁠Leadership Edge Diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Strategy Call with ⁠⁠Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the African Women in STEM Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the African Women in STEM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEDX Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠