Empowering Change with Bola Olaniyan

Summary Bola Olaniyan, Executive Director of the Sadie Collective, discusses the organization's mission to increase the representation of Black women in economics, policy, data science, and finance. She shares the portfolio of Sadie Collective’s programs, including the annual conference, career pathways programs with the Chicago Federal Reserve and JPMorgan Chase, and high school outreach initiatives. Bola also highlights the importance of adaptability, connection-building, and self-advocacy in leadership. She encourages individuals to share the work of the Sadie Collective and support their mission of creating a more diverse and inclusive community. Takeaways The Sadie Collective aims to increase the representation of Black women in economics, policy, data science, and finance. The organization offers a portfolio of programs, including an annual conference, career pathways programs, and high school outreach initiatives. Leadership qualities that Bola relies on include adaptability, connection-building, and self-advocacy. The Sadie Collective can be supported by sharing their work and encouraging program participation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 07:23 Bola's Affiliation with the Sadie Collective 10:15 Taking Over the Sadie Collective 11:16 Portfolio of Programs: Annual Conference 15:25 Portfolio of Programs: Exploring Career Pathways with the Chicago Federal Reserve 18:18 Hidden Programs: High School Outreach and Mentorship 22:04 Challenges and Staying True to the Mission 25:28 Organizations Doing it Right 30:34 Leadership Qualities and Advice 37:00 How to Support the Sadie Collective 39:17 Conclusion and Thank You