Minority Mavericks

Meet Minority Maverick - Janice Omadeke, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Mentor


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In this empowering episode, we sit down with Janice Omadeke, the visionary founder of The Mentor Method and a key advocate for mentorship, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Explore Janice's remarkable journey from an ambitious entrepreneur to becoming one of the first 100 Black women in the United States to raise over $1M in seed funding for a tech startup. Here's what our conversation entails:

  • Journey to Success: Janice shares the critical moments and challenges that molded her into the successful entrepreneur and advocate for mentorship she is today. Discover the significant experiences that sparked her drive for change.
  • The Mentor Method: Dive into the inspiration behind The Mentor Method, an innovative platform that revolutionizes company culture while staunchly promoting diversity and inclusion. Janice discusses the impact of mentorship in creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces.
  • Breaking Barriers: Janice offers her perspective on the importance of diversity within the startup ecosystem and the strategies she utilized to navigate and overcome the fundraising challenges encountered by minority founders.
  • Mentorship Unlocked: Get a sneak peek into Janice's forthcoming book, "Mentorship Unlocked," and understand the pivotal role mentorship plays in fostering diversity and inclusion. She provides practical advice for establishing more inclusive mentorship relationships.
  • Advocacy for Change: Learn how Janice uses her platform and expertise to push for diversity and inclusion in the tech and business sectors. She highlights the initiatives she has spearheaded to support underrepresented individuals in these industries.
  • Future Visions and Advice: Janice shares her personal and professional aspirations for the future and extends empowering advice to minority entrepreneurs, especially Black aspiring founders, on how to navigate their entrepreneurial journey.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired by a leader who has not only achieved significant milestones but is also dedicated to creating meaningful change in the world of tech and business. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how mentorship can unlock doors to success and inclusivity.

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Minority MavericksBy Angel Leon