Mentorship plays a crucial role in breaking barriers within various industries worldwide, the opening panel of the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/
The inaugural GBIS 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), reflected on his experience growing up in Cameroon. Ayuk emphasized the importance of rallying the right people and overcoming doubt, particularly in his role as chairman of the AEC, where advocating for a reduction of energy poverty in Africa remains a top priority.
Novi Brown, an actress committed to empowering Black women, spoke about the stereotypes and challenges she faced in the entertainment industry. “The biggest challenge is showcasing your authentic self as a Black woman, coming with your natural hair on a production set for example ” she stated. Brown highlighted her efforts to challenge the narrative of Black history in the media.”
Adding to these remarks, Chuck West, Executive Producer and CEO of OCTET Productions, reflected on his own experience in the entertainment industry, highlighting the mission of his production company to break barriers and create opportunities for collaboration.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Ben Salmi, Founder of Dreaming Big Together Publishing and Family Advocate, shared her personal journey of breaking generational patterns and empowering young people. “This platform is about breaking barriers so families don’t have to suffer,” she expressed.
She highlighted how the underestimation of young people represents a significant challenge and emphasized the importance of mentorship.
Auriel Rawlings, an Inclusion Advisor to King Charles III of the United Kingdom, recounted her efforts to advocate for diversity and equal opportunities, particularly in traditional governmental settings.
“The biggest challenge has been to dismantle barriers, the culture of unawareness or [lack of] education around people of color,” she stated, emphasizing the need for greater representation in leadership positions.
“We need to learn from each other and mentor kids,” concluded Uribe, emphasizing the importance of sharing black success stories to the future generations of leaders.
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