In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Tobi Oredein, starting from her childhood fascination with journalism to the creation of groundbreaking platform, Black Ballad.

She reflects on the unique challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, her upbringing with White adoptive parents, and the profound connection she maintains with her Nigerian culture. She opens up about her experiences with micro-aggressions and the valuable lessons learned from White allies.

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How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heritage industry. Episodes are released monthly. 

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