The Power Of A Hundred: Bayile Adeoti’s Story of Social Entrepreneurship, Growth and Giving Back
Join us on this fun and insightful conversation with Bayile Adeoti, a social entrepreneur and founder of Dechomai, an organization that helps individuals and communities overcome barriers to entrepreneurial success. In this episode, Bayile shares her personal journey to social entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way.
We talked about the power of sharing resources and knowledge to create a greater impact in the world, and how Bayile encourages others to do the same. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community building, and shares her advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs.
Here are 7 key points from our conversation:
1. Bayile's belief in her vision and mission keeps her going, even during tough times.
2. Going through the grieving process after losing her mother was difficult, but having support from loved ones and counselling helped her navigate through it.
3. Bayile wrote her own obituary as a way to work towards her goals and vision for the future.
4. Starting small and creating your own path is key to success, even if you don't have role models to follow.
5. Bayile's approach to social entrepreneurship is centered around sharing resources and knowledge to create a greater impact.
6. Collaboration and community building are essential to creating positive change in the world.
7. Bayile's favorite book, the Bible, and the story of Joseph have inspired her in her own journey.
Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social entrepreneurship, community building, and creating positive change in the world. Join us as we learn from Bayile's experiences and insights on overcoming barriers and creating lasting impact.
Rapid-fire questions
1. What is your favourite book? The Bible
2. What three inspirational leaders would you love to have dinner with? Nelson Mandela, Her mum and Princess Diana
3. Favourite food? All sorts of potatoes
4. Favourite holiday destination? Jersey Island
5. What compliment has made the most impression on you? That I was great at public speaking
Bio
Bayile is a social entrepreneur and project manager with 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry in various roles in marketing,operations and consulting.
Bayile’s experiences led her to start Dechomai in 2015; a social enterprise empowering Black and Minority Ethnic communities with leadership and entrepreneurial skills so they can be financially independent.
Dechomai’s mission is to stimulate a vibrant entrepreneurship eco-system within Ethnic minority communities.
https://dechomai.co.uk (https://dechomai.co.uk/)
Bayile has a passion for developing and coaching black and ethnic minority youths into leaders and change makers and serves on the Advisory Board of many BME businesses as well as being President for the Scottish Women in Business (SWIB), Young Enterprise Scotland Alumni Board member, Women’s Enterprise Scotland Ambassador.
Bayile sits on the NSET Programme 1 Board and Scottish Government steering committee for social Enterprise, and Co-chair for Social Enterprise Equalities subgroup
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🧰 Resources mentioned
3. https://hatchenterprise.org
4. https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/insights/the-top-barriers-faced-by-black-entrepreneurs.html
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