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Ever feel like your career path looks more like a game of pinball than a straight line? (Same.) In this episode, we chat with the amazing Kokui Adesokan about her squiggly journey from growing up in Togo to thriving in the U.S. aerospace and tech industries.

Kokui opens up about the pivots, plot twists, and big leaps of faith that shaped her career—from studying chemical engineering to finding her groove in aerospace, and all the moments of “sure, I’ll try that” in between.

We dig into:

• How community college changed her life
• Stumbling upon engineering through love of math - and how this applies to you!
• The power of saying yes (even when you’re scared)
• And how giving back—through speaking, mentoring, and just showing up—can be the most fulfilling part of the journey

If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what comes next, this conversation will give you the pep talk and practical wisdom you didn’t know you needed.

Connect with Kokui

https://www.kokuiadesokan.com/

👯‍♀️ Stay in touch with your hosts:
🔗 Colleen on LinkedIn
🔗 Kristine on LinkedIn

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