Arise Firebird Q&A with Film Director and Producer Jimi Okubanjo

Jimi Okubanjo, Film Director and Producer of Arise Firebird talking to Caro Sika.

Our Cultural Mediator, Caro Sika, facilitated the Arise Firebird Feature Film Q&A at the London PAFF festival, which took place in West Norwood Picture House on Friday 6th October 2023. This documentary was directed and produced by Jimi Okubanjo. Conducting the Q&A was a real honour and an emotional moment prompting difficult conversations as we faced deeply entrenched bias and cultural trauma rearing its head in the workplace and impacting personal lives.

ARISE FIREBIRD tells the stories of three Women of Color who were pushed out of the corporate world due to toxic racism and sexism. After working through the trauma of it all, they decide to rebuild inspiring and impactful careers on their own terms. These raw and revealing stories unearth the reality of the difficult decision to "grin and bear it" made by so many professional Black and Brown Women facing abuse at work. It bears a message of hope, "there is always sunshine after the rain" and "nothing is ever wasted".

Click below to watch the Q&A.

More on Jimi Okubanjo

Jimi Okubanjo is an accomplished ex-corporate executive with over 22 years of operations and management consulting experience. She has worked with prestigious blue-chip companies across 14 countries, including Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, McKinsey, Shell, and Siemens.

Throughout her career, Jimi has gained a deep understanding of leading organizational change in various industries. Now, as the visionary behind The ARISE FIREBIRD: Women of Color Transcending Workplace Trauma, she is dedicated to addressing the alarming crisis facing women of color in the workplace.

Passionate about driving cultural and business transformations, Jimi partners with leadership teams to equip them with the tools and strategies needed to navigate complexity in rapidly changing environments. She understands that true change starts from the top, and her workshops and keynotes prioritize engaging and empowering leaders to create inclusive and productive workplaces.

Jimi's unique blend of storytelling and data-driven insights enables her to challenge conventional thinking and inspire leaders to reevaluate their policies, practices, and mindsets. She believes in fostering open dialogue and driving lasting change that aligns cultural transformations with business goals.

Through The ARISE FIREBIRD, Jimi aims to shed light on the experiences of women of color in the workplace and inspire leaders to take action towards a more equitable and supportive environment. Connect with Jimi Okubanjo on LinkedIn to learn more about her journey and join the movement towards a more inclusive workplace.

source: https://about.me/j.okubanjo

Click below to watch the Arise Firebird trailer

ARISE FIREBIRD Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZcKavnDi2g

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