Importance of Representation and Community with Ibukun Oluleye

Sarah and Ibukun discuss the critical role of representation and community in SEO and the wider digital marketing industry. They highlight how diversity in the industry fosters creativity, innovation, and inclusivity in campaigns, ensuring broader audiences feel seen and valued. Ibukun emphasizes the significance of b-digital, a thriving community for Black professionals in digital marketing. By offering mentorship, networking, and resources, b-digital empowers its members to excel and address industry disparities. About IbukunIbukun Oluleye wears many hats from a Brand Executive at a Birmingham agency to Head of Events at one of the UK's largest black in marketing communities, and a founding member of (BRUMWIM) Birmingham Women in Marketing. She has a passion for platforming underrepresented voices, helping juniors and young people build their personal brand and supporting companies with getting to grips with brand strategy. When she's not working, you'll probably find her reading, learning British sign language or trying to learn crotchet and failing. Where to find IbukunIbukun's Website Ibukun Oluleye on LinkedInAbout 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Copyright 2025 Sarah & Tazmin Mentioned in this episode:Donate & Support The PodcastWe have set ourselves up on Buy Me A Coffee, meaning that if you enjoy the podcast and our episodes you can give us a one-off donation to support us. If you leave us a message, we can also give you a shout-out.

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The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that gives you actionable, personal growth and development tips, guidance and advice, to help you to optimise your SEO career and not just the algorithms. The podcast is dedicated to talking about important topics that aren't often spoken about in the industry such as imposter syndrome, burnout, anxiety, self awareness etc. Sarah and Tazmin, along with their special guests highlight important topics, share own experiences as well as giving actionable solutions. Basically we have open, honest and frank conversations to help others in the industry. Each week we cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics. We will help you to not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career. Your hosts are Mindset Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years experience working in the industry.