EP11 TOLULOPE OKE :Be at the forefront of powerful conversations - Driving change in the DE&I Space

Episode 11, My next guest is Tolulupe Oke @tolzfwaf , 10yrs experience in the DE&I industry , a career that started in management consultancy , and fast forward 2023 she has lead the end to end scoping and delivery of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity programmes across Europe, Middle East & Africa, Collaborating with customer C-suite executives to envision a more equitable future for all.Her mission is to be at the forefront of the conversations in DE&I that need to be addressed now ! Tolu has also been nominated and won numerous industry awards ,most recently Black Tech Achievements Awards , a testament to her passion and dedication in a sector and industry which needs trailblazer women to lead in Diversity , Equity and inclusion .Tolu is definitely one to watch ! A list of achievements and awards : Black Tech Achievement Awards Winner 23 @btaawards | Burberry British Diversity Awards Finalist 23 @britdiversity| Women in IT Diversity Lead 22 | WISE D&I Award 22 | FREDIE Lead 22 | BBBA Finalist 22 Please listen to this podcast where we delve into what makes Tolu an trailblazer in the diversity ,equity and inclusion space , a clear mission and vision for her career and value proposition . We discuss how she adds value and her mission to leave a work legacy through establishments of programs and initiative with longevity and impact , Life lessons and some Trailblazer Tips were shared to guide you in your career journey . 0:00 Introduction to my amazing guest Tolulupe Oke 5:11 What is Tolu day job , a day in the life of a DE&I Customer Engagement lead : Thought leadership , Executive engagement and collaboration through DEI , Community Engagement 8:14 Key Projects i am proud of in my career -Autism at work , International Women day Event 14:11 Discussing core values - reputation & integrity 17:54 the DE&I space - what i am passionate about DE&I and ESG 21:23 Many layers to my close circle , especially as a 1of 4 (quadruplets) , the women i look up to learn from and my friendships some seasonal or situational 26:35 work-life balance and self-care ( its the little things 30:32 Walking meetings as part of your work/life balance routine 34:10 Career challenges and overcoming them - spilling the tea ! 40:30 How to overcome and push through the challenges in the workplace - formal and informal 41:56 Practical tips to navigate challenges in the workplace 47:52 My five year plan ....being at the forefront of DE&I 52:32 Networking with purpose 56:28 Trailblazer Tips , 3 things you don't know about me 1:06 My mentorship community Mentions : Suzy Levy : Mind the inclusion Gap: How allies can bridge the divide between talking diversity and taking action https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Inclusion-Gap-between-diversity/dp/180018235X Women in IT Tech Award winner https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/aws-employee-tolu-oke-wins-women-in-it-award Please stay tuned and listen to this inspiring conversation with this trailblazer ! Youtube : https://youtu.be/WSWU2qIgvJs Tolulupe Oke : LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolulopeoke/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tolzfwaf Send us Comments & Feedback Listen : to the audio version Apple Spotify .Amazon Music Google Podcasts Watch and subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Thetrailblazersexperience Follow Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazersexperience/