Meaningful

Demiladé Falola-Apooyin works as an International Trade and Development Policy Advisor at the UK Department of International Trade. In her spare time, however, Demi is the founder and chief executive of the Women in International Affairs Network (WIAN), an online community that seeks to empower young women around the world to break into different career paths within the broader international affairs field.  In this episode we talk about: Challenges that young women face when seeking to start a career in international affairs; How WIAN supports young women in overcoming these challenges; Non-linear career trajectories; Demi's own career path from a law graduate to her current role; Good and bad career advice;  Time management strategies for ambitious women; and Going after scary opportunities. Join hundreds of WIAN members on LinkedIn or follow Demi on Twitter to keep up with her work.