She climbed the corporate ladder in sustainability and operations, but despite the trajectory, Sade Akindele couldn't shake the feeling she was living someone else's definition of success. That realisation didn't just change her career - it became the foundation for Women On Our Way, a community helping women navigate transitions toward values-aligned work. Sade gets granular about trusting intuition over expectation, the "lift as you climb" mentality that powers real community, and why curiosity matters more than traditional success metrics. If you're confident in what you can do but uncertain about what comes next, or if you're ready to lead with heart instead of just strategy, this conversation will feel like coming home.
