Hosted by Dr. Lola Adeyemo
Welcome to the Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast—a space created to amplify the voices of professionals whose stories too often go unheard.
This podcast explores what it means to navigate the workplace with layered identities:
🌍 Immigrants
👩🏾‍💼 Women
🎓 First-gen professionals
🎙️ Ethnic minorities, and so many more.
In this introductory episode, I share the why behind the podcast—why it started, what it stands for, and who it’s for. As an immigrant, a mom, and a workplace inclusion strategist, I know firsthand that success in Corporate America is about more than qualifications. It’s about culture, identity, and community.
Through real conversations with professionals from across the globe, we’ll explore:
What belonging really looks like at work
The barriers we often face—but rarely name
And the stories behind our resumes
If you’ve ever felt unseen at work—or if you lead, manage, or mentor people from diverse backgrounds—this podcast is for you.
Honest stories from professionals navigating corporate life with layered, lived identities
Insights on workplace inclusion, immigrant journeys, and leadership through difference
Conversations that won’t happen in your next Zoom meeting—but should
