This talk will share how Seyi has navigated through the ebbs and flows of creating, leading and sustaining a healthy, equitable, diverse, and impactful work culture at Glitch. By dealing with challenges of overcoming burnout, negotiating the growing pains of leading a young organization and reimagining modern leadership, Seyi has developed a framework to energise leaders to embrace compassion and find true inclusivity both online and offline.

Author, award-winning Founder and CEO Seyi Akiwowo has always navigated the complexity of breaking new ground. Whether that’s being the first person in her family to go to University, being elected London’s youngest Black female councillor in 2014, or in her current role as part of the 3% of UK Charity CEOs from a BAME background. Throughout Seyi’s journey, she has found new understanding of the nuances of trailblazing, and for the last 15 years has learnt to navigate external accolades while dealing with institutional discrimination, internalised misogynoir, and a myriad of blockades. In this keynote Seyi offers practical and inspirational insights for the next generation of leaders looking to develop their own agency and frameworks in the pursuit of truly values-aligned leadership. 

Increasingly we are told that more and more of modern life will be taking place online, from working remotely to living virtually on Web 3.0, yet navigating these spaces seems more overwhelming than ever.  This upbeat and hopeful masterclass brings together the threads of global technology, racism, gender, and personal well-being to ensure we are moving towards a humane and egalitarian internet of the future. Delivering practical tips on digital self-care, spotting red flags for harmful trends, and lessons on how to create fair and inclusive online spaces, this talk is based on Seyi’s 2022 book of the same name.