this episode is dedicated to career pivoters, job seekers, and the future leaders ⭐️

In this conversation, your business Mom (Anna Bullock) is joined by “Tami from Buffer” (Tamilore Oladipo). They document her journey from pandemic layoffs and grad school deferment to a rising star content writer at Buffer—a prominent social media marketing platform—and budding influencer. Join the pair through a deep dive on how family, Nigerian culture, and her own loves and passions have guided Tami through successful pivots in her work life. The topics are wide and dynamic, including internships for the youth, the value of self-reflection, the rise of brand partnerships, and the state of the education system. Overall, they leave agreeing that one must be in tune with oneself in order to succeed in work or life and that responsibility is at the core of this feat.

a secret collab in her inbox (rooting for you!!)

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00:00 who is Tami?

01:42 from layoff to new career

03:56 the origins of “Professor Tami”

06:49 overcoming expectations and challenge

09:12 it’s all about the benjamins

10:00 Nigerian culture and its lasting impact on Tami’s awesomeness

13:06 breaking with the traditional path

15:17 COVID threw a wrench in Tami’s grad school aspirations

18:20 mentorship: seeking it and offering it

20:31 bringing positive change to Nigeria’s next generation

23:14 the kids need internships, stat!

27:24 looking inward to find the right path

30:07 all things brand collaboration

34:35 meme pages and faceless YouTube channels

37:50 starter packs for marketers

42:32 LESSON & ACTION ITEM - be self-concerned

47:12 FAMILY VALUES - how Tami’s parents instilled personal responsibility in her