In this episode, we sit down with Adamaka Ajaelo, founder of Self-eSTEM, an organization dedicated to uplifting and equipping young Black women with the skills they need to thrive in STEM fields.

Adamaka truly practices what she preaches. After a career in corporate, where she worked across labor analytics, workforce planning, and people development, she took everything she learned and poured it into her own venture. Now, through Self-eSTEM, she’s creating opportunities, building pipelines, and preparing the next generation for the rapidly changing world of tech.

We talk about her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, what it means to skill up in an AI-driven world, and how she’s staying ahead of the curve to ensure that young women of color have access to the tools, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.

This is a conversation about leadership, legacy, and the future of work — and why investing in community is the smartest innovation of all.

🔗 Mentioned:

• Self-eSTEM

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