Breaking Corporate Moulds: Tayo Adesina's Journey Creating the Power of Street Wear for Youth Impact

In the corporate world, Tayo Adesina felt the discomfort of not fitting in—it gave him the itch for change. Diversity, often an afterthought, inspired his mission to reshape the future for the youth. Sustainability, for him, means crafting opportunities for the younger generation. He shares his parents' migration journey, starting as professionals in Nigeria but taking on jobs like cleaning, driving, and cooking in the UK. As a Black Person, Tayo knows he needs to work twice as hard. A pivotal moment came with #mybestfrienddave's tragic suicide, fueling Tayo's dedication to breaking social isolation for underrepresented young people. Advocating for self-expression, Tayo founded Trash Gxng, a social enterprise empowering underrepresented youth. Through co-created Street Wear Clothing, they provide a platform for stories and essential skills for transitioning into work. This episode touches on Diversity, Corporate life, Token Diverse Friends, Teachers' impact, Police interactions, and Tayo's personal journey of learning to use his voice rather than his fists. Join us for a conversation filled with powerful insights. Tayo #youareaclassofyourown Warning: references to suicide Guest: Tayo Adesinahttps://www.trashgxng.co.uk https://www.tiktok.com/@trashgxng.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/trash_gxng Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-class-of-their-own/id1732288997 Watch on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aclassoftheirownpodcast/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Apq2pSbmvytPjABrlidpN?si=4d62eba56abb45ad Social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclassoftheirownpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aclassoftheirownpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aclassoftheirownpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aclassoftheirownpodcast Website: https://www.playforchange.co.uk/aclassoftheirownpodcast Host: Mira Magecha https://www.linkedin.com/in/miramagecha https://www.instagram.com/mira_magecha Creative Director: Alex Payne https://www.instagram.com/alexjamespayne Editor: Josh Partridge https://www.instagram.com/joshfilmmaker Music: Jay Witsey  https://www.instagram.com/jay.witsey Sponsor: play for change https://www.playforchange.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/play_forchange https://www.linkedin.com/company/playforchangeltd