About the Show
“The first employee resource groups were initially workplace affinity groups created in response to racial strife of the civil rights era. Joseph Wilson, the former CEO of Xerox, developed the concept following race riots in Rochester, NY in 1964.”- www.peoplescout.com Join us on Women Lead Radio as Shelly Harrison, your host of Amplify Your Influence, have a conversation with Lola Adeyemo, CEO of EQImindset, on transitioning postitions, writing a book, and employee resource groups.
About Your Guest
Lola Adeyemo is the founder and CEO of EQImindset (EQI is from Equity and Inclusion).EQImindset is a consulting firm that focuses on building inclusion from within corporate organizations at the individual and team levels. As a scientist turned certified diversity, equity & inclusion professional, she leverages her personal experiences with different Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and across different functions to support internal corporate structures through speaking/storytelling, ERG Workshops, and ERG coaching.
About Your Host
Shelly Harrison is your host of Amplify Your Influence, a lively show featuring speakers, authors, and presenters who are on the cutting edge of TOP LEVEL success in their speaking business. This show will bring you intriguing people across the country who have successfully Amplified their Influence on stage, television, and other media platforms. Shelly is relentless at deep-dive conversations with her guests to uncover the “How to” in the speaking industry that others are desperately searching to understand. Specializing in representing speakers across the country, Shelly is the CEO of her own Speakers Agency, Luminary Leaders, which goes beyond the bookings to support speakers in all facets of their speaking business.
Sponsor Appreciation!
Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft!