Forbes 30 Under 30: Breaking Creative Barriers

At just 29, Stacey Olika has made waves by landing a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 for media and marketing — a milestone nine years after graduating. As a young Black woman from the West of England, she saw few people like her in creative spaces and turned that absence into fuel. Now she’s building bridges, organizing events in Bristol, and championing underrepresented talent both in front of and behind the camera. Inspired by her parents — her mother, a scholar who passed away this year, and her father, founder of the Swiss African Forum — Olika’s mission is clear: if you don’t see yourself, be the one who makes space for you. Her message? Let that feeling of not belonging push you to stand out, speak up, and reshape the industry from the inside out. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ce78778e0ca3948