Yomi Adegoke is a journalist, philanthropist, podcaster, and an author who uses her platform to shed light on topics revolving around race, feminism and how the two converge. Having had a ton of experience in various creative fields, including being a Trustee of the Arts Emergency and an Ambassador for Eve Appeal, Yomi is a speaker who has umpteen wisdom to share with her audiences when booked as a speaker.
While she completed her Bachelor of Law from the University of Warwick, Yomi’s true passion remained for the field of journalism. Interning for Channel 4 before studying and then working as a content producer for Studentbeans.com, Yomi has had the experience of working with some of the biggest media organisations in the world. She has interned with The Croyden Guardian, Guardian News & Media, The Telegraph and then accepted her first position as a Journalist at ITN. Never turning back from there, Yomi has solidified her positions as a Harper Collins author, co-authoring books like “Slay In Your Lane” and “Loud Black Girls” and is a frequent contributor The Washington Post, Vice, Elle and the British Vogue magazines. She is also the host of a pop culture podcast Slay In Your Lane. Yomi’s other job profiles included her being a Senior Writer for The Pool Ltd., and also a multimedia producer at Channel 4 News.
A Columnist at The Guardian since 2019, Yomi’s thoughts, perspectives and insights are highly appreciated and revered, seeing the sheer number of accolades she has to her name. Recipient of the Most Influential People in London title by the Evening Standard (who also bestowed upon her the title of a ‘Frontline Pioneer’), Yomi regularly speaks at BBC’s Woman’s Hour, ITV News and BBC Radio 4 and has previously spoken for the British Library, Intelligence Squared and Guardian Fresh Voices. She has received the Marie Claire Future Shaper award, The Groucho Maverick award and was named the Journalist of the Year at the Women in Africa Awards.
Gathering experience as the Presenter of Where are the Black Women of Grime?, Yomi is a mesmerising and engaging speaker to listen to. Passionate about educating people on race and feminism, she is now available to speak at a range of events on these topics. When looking for a dynamic speaker, consider booking Yomi Adegoke for your next event. Enquire now!
