Career Conversations with Folasayo Williams, Business Analyst & Entrepreneur
Our monthly VB Tribe Career Conversation with Folasayo Williams, Business Analyst & Entrepreneur.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS CONVERSATION
Always challenge yourself. For example, if you look at a job description and see that you can do everything on the list, that’s not the job you should be going for. Go for something that will challenge you
To future-proof your career, you need to be: adding value, networking, and forming meaningful relationships
As an entrepreneur, the purpose has to be your main motivation rather than the money
Always ASK. The worst anyone can say to you is “No”. If you don’t ask, you don’t get
Balancing responsibilities involves prioritization and focus rather than juggling. Everything is important but not everything can be a priority per time. Learn the difference.
About Folasayo
Folasayo is an experienced Business Analyst with a demonstrated history of working within Regulatory Change. She has worked on various high profile programs over her 12 years of experience in the financial services industry and is currently working at a top UK institution.
Folasayo is also an entrepreneur and champions the introduction of diversity, inclusion, and representation to kids through her business, Sheni & Teni Ltd, which celebrates African cultures and educates children at the same time.
Alongside her career and business, Folasayo is also a proud mum of two.