Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell was an elite athlete who made history as the first Black woman to swim for Great Britain at the national level. She has represented both Great Britain and Kenya and eventually rose to world number one and clinched the title of British Champion. 

Next, Honoured as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category and recognised by TIME as one of the 18 Black leaders working tirelessly to close the racial wealth gap, she currently leads the 10,000 Interns Foundation as CEO, a groundbreaking non-profit dedicated to championing underrepresented talent and reshaping the future workforce.

Notes: 

In this episode, Shawn, Luis and Rebecca talk about: 

• How the 100 Black Interns initiative inspired the birth of the BLX Internship
• How the 10,000 Interns Foundation is scaling diversity in Wealth Management in the UK
• Rebecca’s experience feeling as an outsider, and her book, “These Heavy Black Bones”
• Advice for how firms can create an inclusive environment

And more…….. 

Resources:

• 10,000 Interns Foundation
• Follow Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell on LinkedIn
• Follow Rebecca on Instagram
• Read her book These Heavy Black Bones

Episode Sponsor: 

This episode is brought to you by Abacus. Abacus began with a vision to be a catalyst for people to not simply get richer, but to live a more fulfilling life. As a purpose-driven, values-centric financial advisory firm, they are focused on creating authentic and measurable impact by:

• Delivering values-aligned financial advice to improve people’s lives
• Being thoughtful about the impact their investments have on society and the environment.
• Effecting change in the financial services industry to create and serve a more diverse and equitable profession and client base.

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Diversity in Action™ is all about showcasing real stories of individuals who are making an impact in the financial planning industry. You will learn how they got started in the industry, how they built their foundation, where they are headed in their careers, and their passion for making the financial industry more diverse.

It’s time to be inspired by those working to make a positive difference in the financial planning industry. It’s time to be part of this radical change!

Diversity in Action™ is a project of BLX Internship - a program for aspiring black and Latinx financial planners. Visit our website at www.blxinternship.org