45. Thriving In A System That Overlooks You Featuring Yemu Phiri

REPRESENTED with Annie Gichuru

How do you thrive in a system that often overlooks you? How do you create opportunities when none exist?

On this episode of Represented, I’m joined by Yemu Phiri, a powerhouse consultant, educator, and advocate who’s reshaping the narrative for migrant women of colour in Australia. With over 18 years of experience across industries like mining, oil and gas, and construction, Yemu brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership, equity, and organizational development.

We unpack her journey from navigating barriers in the corporate world to founding the African Professional Women (APW) meet-up to support working mothers like herself. Yemu shares candidly about the inequities in the Australian corporate landscape, how networking (not just qualifications) propelled her career, and the tangible actions we can take to foster inclusion for women of colour.

In this episode, we discuss:
🎙 Why networking is often more critical than degrees for career advancement.
🎙 How APW is equipping migrant women with the skills and confidence to thrive.
🎙 The unique challenges faced by women of colour in corporate Australia and what needs to change.
🎙 The role of faith and service in Yemu’s leadership journey.

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a corporate changemaker, or someone passionate about creating a more equitable world, this episode will leave you inspired to act.
LINKS
Yemu Phiri
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemu-phiri-2266b9b9/
Book - Mighty Women of Africa
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