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Omobolanle Osadolo speaking

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Omobolanle Osadolo speaks on branding, creative leadership, entrepreneurship, design education and building more inclusive pathways into the creative and technology industries.

Drawing from her work as a founder, creative director and design advocate, her talks explore how thoughtful design can shape organisations, strengthen communities and expand opportunity through creativity.

Available for

ConferencesUniversitiesLeadership RetreatsWorkshopsPanel DiscussionsPodcasts

Conversations

Rather than presentations, I believe the most meaningful talks begin conversations.

Building brands that endure

How thoughtful branding creates organisations people remember, trust and believe in.

Topics include

Brand IdentityBrand StrategyCreative DirectionBrand SystemsStorytelling

Creativity as a catalyst for opportunity

How creativity can create pathways into meaningful careers, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.

Topics include

Design EducationCreative CareersMentorshipCommunity BuildingCreative Confidence

The future of African creativity

Exploring the ideas, people and institutions shaping Africa's creative future.

Topics include

African DesignCreative EconomyCultural IdentityGlobal DesignInnovation

Building creative institutions

Lessons from building Geneza Brands, Geneza School of Design and Azari Women in Tech Africa.

Topics include

EntrepreneurshipLeadershipBuilding CommunitiesScaling ImpactMission-Driven Organisations

Designing beyond the logo

Why branding is about shaping perception, behaviour and culture, not simply creating visual identities.

Topics include

Strategic BrandingPositioningBrand SystemsDesign ThinkingLong-term Brand Building

Expanding access to design & technology

Creating more inclusive pathways into the creative and technology industries through education, mentorship and community.

Topics include

Women in TechnologyInclusive DesignEducationCreative EcosystemsOpportunity Creation

Speaking philosophy

My talks are designed to leave audiences with more than inspiration.

I believe the most valuable conversations challenge assumptions, encourage new ways of thinking and provide practical ideas that people can immediately apply in their work and lives.

Whether speaking to students, founders, executives or creative professionals, my goal is to make complex ideas feel accessible, relevant and actionable.

Who I speak to

Universities

Preparing students for meaningful careers in design, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Companies

Helping organisations think more strategically about branding, creativity and innovation.

Creative communities

Supporting designers, founders and entrepreneurs building the future of African creativity.

Leadership teams

Exploring branding, leadership and organisational culture.

Public institutions & nonprofits

Sharing ideas on design education, opportunity creation and inclusive innovation.

Selected recognition

2024

Jury member

Adobe × Cannes Lions Design Competition

2024

Finalist

Bupa Everywoman in Technology Awards

2024

Official delegate

United Nations CSW67

2023

Recipient

Tech Elle Award, She Code Africa Summit

2021

Fellow

Mandela Washington Fellowship

Let's start a conversation

Whether you're organising a conference, workshop, university programme or leadership event, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

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