Why Representation Matters with Joyce Osei

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About Joyce Osei:

Joyce is on a mission to inspire, impact and innovate with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders in Tech and beyond through Diversity and Inclusion. For over 8 years Joyce worked to increase the representation of women in male dominated industries by supporting leaders to attract retain and develop their female talent. Joyce is very passionate about increasing the representation of people from marginalized backgrounds through video content because it’s vital that people have a safe space to share their lived experiences.

As part of tackling under-representation in Diversity & Inclusion, Joyce wrote and published her first book in 2020-'The Adventures of Amma and Kwessi in Barbados’. A children’s story inspired by her two children and her Ghanaian and Barbadian heritage. She has also co-authored Voices of Hope, sharing her personal story of how she became an author to inspire and transform other people's lives; particularly women.

Most recently Joyce co-authored Resilient Voices, true stories of resilience and positivity from a pandemic (published in 2021) where she contributes her lived experience. Joyce continues to increase representation as she moderates conversations and creates a safe space for female business owners in Fempreneurs In Action on Club House.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

· The journey to becoming a children’s author - 02:46

· The reason why ‘The Adventures of Amma and Kwessi’is set in Barbados – 08:15

· The significance of the sparkling rainbow teacup and saucer – 10:02

· How Joyce’s corporate roles have influenced her writing – 11:33

· Why representation matters – 12:40

· Joyce talks about how she supports young people, adults and corporates to focus on the inclusion of underrepresented groups – 13:31

· About Fempreneurs In Action – 15:05

· The advice Joyce would give to her younger self – 16:59

· Joyce’s definition of The Wealth Cornerstones – 18:42

Contact Joyce Osei and buy the book:

Buy the book: The Adventures of Amma and Kwessi in Barbados