June 13, 2024

165. Forbes 30 Under 30 (in finance!) recipient Temi Butler on charting your own path, fusing your creative and career interests, and self love as a Black woman in finance

56 minutes

This week, I'm chatting with my dear friend and fellow Wharton MBA student, Temi Butler. Temi walks us through her impressive career journey, from navigating the high-stakes world of finance at top institutions to landing on Forbes 30 Under 30, and ultimately pivoting from a stable job to embrace her creative passions.

From big corporate to being a DJ, Temi has been there and done that, and she offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to build a highly ambitious and fulfilling professional path.

She shares:

The pressure to prove yourself, especially as a black woman
How she hustled her way into top institutions early in her career
Advice for those looking to break into finance
The challenge of holding back her authentic self at work
Her unique upbringing by parents who are dedicated artists
How she landed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Her pivot from investment banking to working for a startup
Why she chose to pursue an MBA
Her biggest takeaways from business school

Follow Temi on Instagram: @temiautomatic

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June 13, 2024

165. Forbes 30 Under 30 (in finance!) recipient Temi Butler on charting your own path, fusing your creative and career interests, and self love as a Black woman in finance

56 minutes

From big corporate to being a DJ, Temi has been there and done that, and she offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to build a highly ambitious and fulfilling professional path.

She shares: