Find Your Tribe - Overcoming Rejection and Creating Empowering Spaces

Discover how to overcome adversity and find empowerment in this inspiring 46-minute talk by Tomi Akingbade at Imperial College London. Learn about Akingbade's journey of resilience in the face of feeling undervalued and invisible, and how unexpected support from strangers led to the creation of the Black Women in Science Network. Explore the importance of finding your community and persevering despite obstacles, as Akingbade shares her experience of founding a movement and platform dedicated to supporting and elevating Black women in scientific fields. Gain insights on building spaces for underrepresented groups and the power of collective action in creating positive change.

Find your tribe……People keeping telling me no, but I’m still here - Tomi Akingbade