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From Olympics to Tech & Culinary Innovation | Adeola Sokunbi | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast | Ep. 60

iNNOVATION Insights Podcast por Dr. Eulanda A. Sanders
T5 · E60
12 ago 2025
01:01:52

Notas del episodio

How can diverse career experiences shape a leader’s approach to innovation and mentorship?

In this episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders speaks with Adeola Sokunbi, a visionary program manager, educator, and entrepreneur whose career spans hospitality, sports, entertainment, technology, and law.

From her Nigerian upbringing to working with Coca-Cola during the London 2012 Olympics, Adeola shares her journey of seizing opportunities, navigating transitions, and embracing lifelong learning. She opens up about her pivot into law and technology, her commitment to networking and professional development, and her passion for bridging educational gaps through co-founding the CHEF Academy in Atlanta.

⚫This conversation is packed with insights for young professionals, educators, and industry innovators on:

◾Building a career across multiple industries

◾The power of networking and continuous education

◾How mentorship fuels innovation and career success

◾Creating educational programs that address real-world needs

◾Lessons from leading in hospitality, law, tech, and beyond

Whether you are just starting your career or seeking to expand into new industries, Adeola’s story offers practical strategies for growth, adaptability, and impact.

⚫Connect with Adeola:

◾LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeolasokunbi/

◾The Navigate Program website: https://navigatefoundation.org/

◾CHEF Academy website: https://www.chefacademyatl.com/

◾AYO Consulting Website: https://www.ayoconsultingco.com/

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