Your Story Matters: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Through Community and Resilience
Are you holding yourself back because of something I like to call the bug known as Imposter Syndrome? Yes, you heard me—a bug! That...
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 296 min read
The Ripple Effect of Reversing DEI: Why Walmart’s Decision Matters
We, Black Americans, Hispanics, women, and other underrepresented groups have made notable progress in areas like education, poverty...
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 232 min read
Unlocking Potential: The Power of African American & African History to Inspire Next Generation Youths
A conversation with Dr. Negus Rudison-Imhotep, Cultural Memory Specialist . The connection between understanding one's cultural and...
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 220 min read
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 175 min read
Merit, Opportunity, Recognition, and The True Essence of Diversity
My argument in this post is a response to an argument on LinkedIn focused on the shift in legal and organizational practices, with courts...
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 124 min read
Champion of Inclusive Economic Growth | DEI Advocate | Researcher Focused on Leveraging Diversity for America's Competitive Future
As a researcher, data is a powerful tool for making excellent predictions. I am sharing this data because I am deeply invested in...
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Ayo Olufade
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Ayo Olufade
Oct 291 min read
A Father's Powerful Lesson on Heritage and Pride
When I was young, my father said to me, "Boy, you'd be proud to be a Negro." I remember asking, "But why?" At that time, all I knew about...
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Ayo Olufade
Oct 283 min read
The Intersectionality of Woman Leadership in the 2024 Presidential Race: Importance of Diverse Voices in Politics, STEAM, and Other Fields
In the 21st century, intersectionality has grown beyond theory to become a reality that shapes our perspectives on leadership and...
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Ayo Olufade
Oct 272 min read
If You Don't Know Where You've Been or From, You Don't Know Where You're Going
This powerful sentiment resonates deeply, especially as there is a renewed awakening among Africans in the diaspora and African Americans...
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Ayo Olufade
Oct 203 min read
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Future in STEAM
The science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) workforce drives global innovation and economic growth. Rapid...
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Ayo Olufade
Sep 173 min read
From Struggling Student to STEM Innovator: Dr. Javis Sulcer's Journey and the Mission to Democratize Education
In this episode of the STEAM Spark STEAM Career Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Javis Sulcer, co-founder and COO of...
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Ayo Olufade
Sep 163 min read
Unleashing the Untapped Potential: Africa's STEM Skilled Labor and the Strategic Advantage for the United States
The world today has changed compared to the world of the 20th century. In the rapidly evolving landscape of global economies, the...
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Ayo Olufade
Sep 163 min read
Breaking Barriers: Empowering African American Males in STEM Education and Fields
Diversity and representation are crucial for innovation and progress in the dynamic world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and...
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Ayo Olufade
Jul 172 min read
Empowering Our BIPOC Community: Leveraging AI and Research to Inspire Innovation and Preserve Cultural Heritage
What we often forfeit when we don't encourage our students and children to do a little research about their field of study, career paths,...
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Ayo Olufade
Jul 133 min read
Empowering Latina Women in STEAM: Unlikely Heroes, Mentors, and the Power of Early Exposure
In a recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Angelica Caroll, a leading podcaster, LinkedIn audio room host, and...
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Ayo Olufade
Jul 71 min read
Katya Echazarreta: Breaking Barriers as Mexico's First Mexican-Born Astronaut
In this episode, Angelica Carrol shared the inspiring story of Katia Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born astronaut. Growing up in a...
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Ayo Olufade
Jul 63 min read
Empowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures Through Exposure
Empowering women, particularly minority women, to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is more...
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Ayo Olufade
Jul 51 min read
The Importance of Female Mentors in STEM
Intersectionality?! Many women face multiple forms of bias based on their gender, race, sex, ethnicity, caste, sexuality, religion,...
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Ayo Olufade
Jul 50 min read
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