No One Opened the Door, So I Knocked Again

In this episode of the RACE in STEM podcast, Steve Fuller speaks with Bamidele (Bami) Farinre, a biomedical scientist and public health professional whose journey into STEM is marked by persistence, rejection, and resilience.From growing up in Nigeria to navigating identity challenges in the UK, Bami shares the reality of being underestimated, overlooked, and told she wasn’t “right” for science — and how she refused to let those experiences stop her.This episode explores:the barriers women of colour face entering STEMwhy opportunity and access are still unequalthe role of mentorship and representationhow persistence shaped every stage of Bami’s careerA powerful and honest conversation for anyone building a career against the odds.Part of The IN Group Communities, Race in STEM a safe, judgement-free space to share one another’s experiences and ideas. Together, we can challenge the status quo and showcase the excellence of the underrepresented in STEM.Keep in touch and find out more about RACE in STEM!