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🌟 New Podcast Episode: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author Cathy Derksen on The Evolution of Leadership in STEM: Women Catalyzing Change 🌟
In this powerful episode of the STEAM Spark Think STEAM Career Podcast , I had the privilege of speaking with Cathy Derksen , an...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Toxic Leadership in STEM: A Personal Experience
"I left STEM because of leadership—leadership that created such a toxic environment, many of us felt we had no choice but to leave."...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Storytelling The Blueprint for Success and Overcoming Adversity
🎙️ The Blueprint for Success and Overcoming Adversity Through Storytelling Have you ever considered how someone else's story could be...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Exposing Toxic Work Environments A Call for Change
🎙️ “It breaks my heart to see women working in environments that damage their physical and mental health. We must create safe spaces...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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What If Reclaiming Our Cultural Memory is the Key to Transforming Our Future in STEAM Careers
Who taught you to see yourself as less than? Dr. Imhotep asks this question to challenge how history and language shape identity....
Ayo Olufade
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Nov 29, 20246 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Nov 23, 20242 min read
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 22, 20240 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Nov 17, 20245 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Ayo Olufade
Nov 1, 20240 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Oct 27, 20242 min read
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Building a Diverse and Inclusive Future in STEAM
The science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) workforce drives global innovation and economic growth. Rapid...
Ayo Olufade
Oct 20, 20243 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Ayo Olufade
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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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,...
Ayo Olufade
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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