There is often a misunderstanding around racism that people think racism is time-dependent, that there is an arrow of time that leads us inextricably towards this woke future where racism does not exist anymore. Racism is not time-dependent it is power dependent which is the issue. About Dr Ollie FolayanDr Ollie Folayan is a chartered process engineer and combustion specialist with experience in the oil and energy industry. He is also a fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Ollie leads the Scottish arm of AFBE-UK set up in Aberdeen in November 2011. Association for Black Engineers (AFBE)

AFBE-UK are a registered not-for-profit organisation that encourages people of black and minority ethnicity to study engineering, support those who aspire to be successful engineers, promote engineering in the schools and promote diversity in the workforce. Connect with Dr Ollie

• LinkedIn
• AfBE UK
• AFBE Scotland
• Email - [email protected]

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• A surprising inspiration behind his love for engineering
• Being a black engineer in a predominantly white space leading to doubt
• Self-worth
• Creation of Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE)
• The difference between an ally and a lobbyist
• Leading with reflection instead of emotion
• Working with organisations and creating tangible action goals.
• Not all skin folk are kinfolk

Connect with me

• Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/

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