202: How to Navigate Isolation As An Entrepreneur & Find Your Community w/ Shadé Akande

Isolation is a common struggle for entrepreneurs, especially for Black business owners who face additional barriers and fewer resources. Finding a supportive community is crucial for mental health, staying informed, and fostering innovation. This episode dives into the importance of overcoming isolation and building your network to thrive both personally and professionally.

Joining us to discuss this vital topic is Shadé Akande, the Founder and CEO of ONE X LEAGUE. With over 18 years of experience in HR roles at industry leaders like Google and Walmart, Shadé brings a wealth of knowledge on fostering community and promoting diversity in leadership.

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The impact of isolation on mental and physical health and how to combat it.

• Strategies to find and connect with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.

• The importance of safe spaces and how they contribute to personal and professional growth.

• Daily and weekly practices to stay connected with your community.

• How technology can help you combat isolation.

• The significance of mentorship and peer support in entrepreneurial success.

Shadé Akande (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of ONE X LEAGUE, a private social league providing exclusive spaces and curated experiences for Black and Afro-Latinx women executives and founders. With over 18 years of global experience in HR executive roles at industry giants like Google, Walmart, and Verizon Wireless, Shadé leverages her expertise to revolutionize global strategic people operations, promoting diversity in leadership and building an engaged community of like-minded women leaders.

Accomplished in both her personal and professional life, Shadé is a published author, board member, trusted advisor, and angel investor. She’s a proud first-generation American and the second of four children to immigrant Nigerian parents. A native New Yorker and proud alumna of Syracuse University, Shadé combines her vast experience and passion to foster growth and mentorship within the community.

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