Dr. Lola Adeyemo
CEO/Founder at EQImindset LLC; Immigrants in Corporate Inc.
Management Consulting
Education: Biochemistry - Biotechnology/ Strategic Organizational Leadership
San Diego, CA, USA
Biography
Dr. Lola Adeyemo is a TEDx speaker, ERG Expert consultant, and author specializing in ERG & talent pipeline optimization, as well as inclusive leadership strategies. As an immigrant, black woman, and mother of three, she actively advocates for building inclusion for underrepresented voices within corporate workplaces and across academic institutions.
A scientist by discipline with over 16+ years working across different functions within global biotechnology and life sciences organizations, Dr. Adeyemo holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and is a certified Project Management Professional and Certified Diversity professional. She is the founder and CEO of EQImindset, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) consulting company, and founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc. a growing professional development community for immigrants across corporate America.
Dr. Adeyemo brings a unique practitioner's perspective to workplace talent identification and development, working daily with Fortune 500 companies while advocating for systemic change in how organizations recognize and develop diverse leadership potential. Her podcast "Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast" and book "Thriving in Intersectionality: Immigrants, Belonging, and Corporate America" explore the intersection of immigrant identity with corporate culture in America.
Passion
-Traveling and exploring new cultures
-Reading and continuous learning
-Mentoring young professionals leading ERGs and from immigrant backgrounds
-Creating quiet spaces for reflection and strategic thinking
-Family time and modeling leadership for my three children
-Supporting other immigrant entrepreneurs and business owners
-Leveraging storytelling every day as a tool for connection and change
Best Story
I started as a Scientist and then moved to Corporate DEI in Fortune 100 Companies
I am an Immigrant and my passion for intersectionality and Inclusion also comes from filling the gap for Immigrant Inclusion in the Corporate workplace
As a Mom of 3 and Executive Leader: Making it Work is a passion
Origin Story
What you see and think you know is different from how everyone belongs.
As a black woman, an Immigrant, and a mom in Corporate America, my experiences have moved me from fitting in to embracing my identity and passionately advocating for inclusion and authenticity in the workplace.
Example talks
Navigating Intersectionality: From Individual Experience to Collective Impact
How do our multiple identities shape the way we experience spaces and build connections?Drawing from research with over 30 immigrant women leaders and almost two decades of corporate experience and with communities across different industries, this keynote explores how understanding intersectionality can transform individual experiences into collective action. Through real stories of professionals navigating multiple identities, discover practical frameworks for moving from awareness to meaningful advocacy and support.
ERGs/BRGs as Talent Engines: A Strategic Playbook
In today's competitive talent landscape, Employee and Business Resource Groups (ERGs/BRGs) are emerging as powerful catalysts for business growth and talent development. These cross-functional networks, spanning multiple identities and departments, represent an untapped strategic advantage in your talent management toolbox.
As organizations prioritize internal mobility and employees prioritize purpose, ERGs/BRGs offer a ready-made platform for identifying, nurturing, and retaining high-potential talent. Drawing from extensive consulting experience across industries and ERG maturity levels, this session provides senior people leaders and talent champions with actionable frameworks to transform these groups from cultural networks into strategic talent hubs that drive measurable business results. This strategy-focused session shares ways to elevate your ERGs/BRGs from cultural communities to powerful talent development centers.
Thriving in Intersectionality: Perspectives from a Black Immigrant Nigerian Woman
KEYNOTE/SIGNATURE TALK
Target Audience: mid-level professionals and employees wanting to grow careers, they identify with different 2-3 intersections
The challenges professionals face in the workplace are amplified when you have multiple identity intersections. How do you cultivate a sense of belonging for yourself let alone advance your career when faced with so many barriers? The key is learning how your unique intersections shape your perspective and how to leverage this to thrive in the workplace.
Lola Adeyemo takes you on a journey to belonging through her stories and experiences as an immigrant in Corporate America. In this refreshingly honest and revealing talk, audiences:
-Identify the barriers to career growth and how to overcome them
-Learn how to showcase your skills to advance in the corporate world
-Discover how to use your cultural differences to your advantage
Speaking Engagements
SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025 San Diego
2025 LeadingAge California BOLD Annual Conference & Expo
SommCon Conference 2024
Featured Video
I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
Topics
Best Story
I started as a Scientist and then moved to Corporate DEI in Fortune 100 Companies
I am an Immigrant and my passion for intersectionality and Inclusion also comes from filling the gap for Immigrant Inclusion in the Corporate workplace
As a Mom of 3 and Executive Leader: Making it Work is a passion
Origin Story
What you see and think you know is different from how everyone belongs.
As a black woman, an Immigrant, and a mom in Corporate America, my experiences have moved me from fitting in to embracing my identity and passionately advocating for inclusion and authenticity in the workplace.
Example talks
Navigating Intersectionality: From Individual Experience to Collective Impact
How do our multiple identities shape the way we experience spaces and build connections?Drawing from research with over 30 immigrant women leaders and almost two decades of corporate experience and with communities across different industries, this keynote explores how understanding intersectionality can transform individual experiences into collective action. Through real stories of professionals navigating multiple identities, discover practical frameworks for moving from awareness to meaningful advocacy and support.
ERGs/BRGs as Talent Engines: A Strategic Playbook
In today's competitive talent landscape, Employee and Business Resource Groups (ERGs/BRGs) are emerging as powerful catalysts for business growth and talent development. These cross-functional networks, spanning multiple identities and departments, represent an untapped strategic advantage in your talent management toolbox.
As organizations prioritize internal mobility and employees prioritize purpose, ERGs/BRGs offer a ready-made platform for identifying, nurturing, and retaining high-potential talent. Drawing from extensive consulting experience across industries and ERG maturity levels, this session provides senior people leaders and talent champions with actionable frameworks to transform these groups from cultural networks into strategic talent hubs that drive measurable business results. This strategy-focused session shares ways to elevate your ERGs/BRGs from cultural communities to powerful talent development centers.
Thriving in Intersectionality: Perspectives from a Black Immigrant Nigerian Woman
KEYNOTE/SIGNATURE TALK
Target Audience: mid-level professionals and employees wanting to grow careers, they identify with different 2-3 intersections
The challenges professionals face in the workplace are amplified when you have multiple identity intersections. How do you cultivate a sense of belonging for yourself let alone advance your career when faced with so many barriers? The key is learning how your unique intersections shape your perspective and how to leverage this to thrive in the workplace.
Lola Adeyemo takes you on a journey to belonging through her stories and experiences as an immigrant in Corporate America. In this refreshingly honest and revealing talk, audiences:
-Identify the barriers to career growth and how to overcome them
-Learn how to showcase your skills to advance in the corporate world
-Discover how to use your cultural differences to your advantage