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Are you interested in creating a sense of belonging in your organization? If so, I think you are going to enjoy this episode.

If you are familiar with my THRIVE Culture framework, you know that creating inspiring inclusivity and belonging is one of the six key pillars that allow organizations to own their role in employee burnout.

And, my guest today is an expert on the topic.

Lola Adeyemo is just an incredible individual, born and raised in Nigeria and came to the U.S. as an adult. She is the CEO and lead facilitator at EQImindset, a management consulting firm, and the Executive Director and Founder of a non-profit called Immigrants in Corporate Inc., a membership platform empowering immigrant professionals to thrive in corporate America.

But wait, that’s not all. Lola is also the co-founder and COO at an IT consulting firm, Sapient Logic, a rapidly growing government contracting firm with 21 full-time employees.

Drawing from almost two decades of experience across Fortune 250 Global STEM companies, she partners with organizations to increase their business goals through employee engagement and retention and scale their inclusion programs through business-aligned and optimized Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

She is a TEDx speaker and San Diego Equal Opportunity Commissioner, and her impact has been recognized through multiple awards, including 40 under 40 recognitions and the 2024 Women in Business Awards. She hosts the 'Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast' and is the author of the award-winning book "Thriving in Intersectionality: Immigrants, Belonging, and Corporate America.

I asked a lot of questions, because I had a lot of questions about ERGs and Lola did not disappoint.

And, if you’re a small business owner and think the ERG topic is not for you, fear not…I asked questions about that too.

Connect with Lola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/

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Morag Barrett is founder of SkyeTeam, best-selling author, and was hand-picked from over 16,000 candidates to join Marshall Goldsmith’s prestigious 100 Coaches group.

As I was listening back to this episode before producing I actually took out a notepad and started taking notes!!

Morag is dedicated to proving that success in business isn't just about what you know - it's about who you know, and how you connect. And, we talk about how you can create connection and belonging in the workplace, a much needed skill for you as leaders, building teams and shaping organizations.

And, you’ll hear insights from her latest book "You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work."

Interested in connecting with Morag directly, you can find her here:

https://skyeteam.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragbarrett/

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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.

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https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/

CONNECT WITH ME
Website: CultureCoachWendy.com
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What started as an idea to spark deeper conversations about workplace culture has now hit a major milestone—the 100th episode of The Culture Coach podcast is live! 🙌

This special episode is a heartfelt compilation of some of my all-time favorite moments—conversations that challenged the status quo, inspired action, and reminded us all why culture isn't just an HR thing... it's a leadership strategy.

To every guest who said “yes” to joining me—thank you for your insights, your stories, and your generosity.
To every listener who’s tuned in on commutes, walks, or between meetings—thank you for growing with me.

I hope you enjoy the episode!!

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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.

Culture Strategy Session Calls:
https://culturecoachwendy.com/strategysessions/

CONNECT WITH ME
Website: CultureCoachWendy.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/wendybrand/
Instram: Instagram.com/culturecoachwendy
YouTube: YouTube.com/@CultureCoachWendy

The CultureCoach Podcast Page: CultureCoachWendy.com/podcasts/