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shola

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Hi, I'm Shola.

I’m a creator, founder, speaker and Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree exploring what it takes to become someone people notice, remember and want to work with.

I share what works for building visibility, communicating your value and creating influence whether you’re building a career, a company, a reputation or a platform.

My Career Has Been One Big Experiment in Figuring It out. From working at Five Guys and completing apprenticeships to working across media and influencer marketing, Becoming A LinkedIn Top Voice, Being Made Redundant, and Later Landing on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, I’ve seen firsthand what can happen when you learn how to make yourself visible, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree exploring what it takes to become someone people notice, rememberable.

Now I share those lessons through content, speaking, workshops, events, brand partnerships, and my work with young creatives and founders.

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Shola West x Sony Music UK Early Talent Event 2025

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speaking
speaking

Looking for a dynamic, relatable, and passionate speaker for your next event? Whether you need someone to educate corporates on what truly matters to Gen Z or to inspire early talent on thriving in their 9–5 and building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn, Shola is the perfect choice.

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consultancy
consultancy

Partner with Shola to develop tailored strategies that help your brand attract and retain Gen Z talent, ensuring long-term engagement and loyalty.

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events
events

Want to make a meaningful impact through your CSR initiatives while reaching diverse, emerging talent? Collaborate with Shola to create engaging, high-impact events.

Previous clients: Paramount UK & Sony Music UK

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partnerships
partnerships

Looking to promote your early talent programmes but don’t have a presence on TikTok? Partner with Shola and tap into her engaged community of over 40,000 young creatives eager for career opportunities.

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1:1 mentoring
1:1 mentoring

Get bespoke, one-on-one career guidance from Shola herself! Whether you're looking to break into the creative industry or take your career to the next level, she provides personalised strategies to help you thrive.

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past irls.

Feri Sam

I got into the Sony * X creative mentor network programme because of you

Raymon Alex

I love the feeling of watching your content. Like you're a big sister who is professional yet so so helpful at providing advice, access & insight into creative jobs for me

Kayla Harrison 

I found out about the Channel 4 apprenticeships because of you, and I secured the role!

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