Nov 11 2024 66 mins
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Embracing Diversity and Empowering Creativity with Bamidele Farinre
In this episode, host Savia Rocks introduces the fifth season of the Us People podcast, focusing on empowering creativity through diverse stories. Savia speaks with Bamidele Farinre, a chartered biomedical scientist, mentor, and author. They discuss Bamidele's journey from Nigeria to the UK, her career in biomedical science, and the challenges she faced.
Bamidele shares insights on overcoming gender and racial biases in a male-dominated field, her involvement in the groundbreaking mobile processing unit project during COVID-19, and her passion for mentorship and STEM advocacy. The episode emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and the power of sharing knowledge to inspire future generations.
00:00 Welcome to Season Five!
01:12 Introducing Our Guest: Bamidele Farinre
02:05 Bamidele's Early Life in Nigeria
06:21 Adapting to Life in the UK
10:43 Personal Reflections and Growth
14:43 Challenges in the Workplace
20:12 Gender Bias in the Industry
30:07 Inspiration Behind a Career in Biomedical Science
31:49 Early Aspirations and Challenges
32:20 Academic Struggles and Pivot to Biomedical Science
34:44 Navigating Career Pathways
38:42 COVID-19 and Career Breakthrough
41:47 Leadership and Mentorship
54:56 Legacy and Impact
01:00:09 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
Thank you so much Bamidele for showing us, that sacrifice is worth the change to open doors for the ones behind us.
Sacrifice is the willingness to see the goodness of the future and be part of the cause - Savia Rocks