In today’s episode, Tiffany and Kate talk with Blessing Adesiyan, CEO and founder of The Care Gap. Tiffany and Blessing compare notes on their experiences of graduating college with babies and entering the workforce. Together, they explore cultural differences and gaps in motherhood, societal expectations, and caring for children both in the US and abroad. And don’t miss the powerful call to action for men to *ENTER THE CHAT* and why it’s so important. *** Blessing Oyeleye Adesiyan is an accomplished leader in the corporate, tech, and manufacturing world with a background in Chemical Engineering, where she honed her skills while spearheading operational, energy, and global business solutions for prestigious Fortune 100 companies such as PepsiCo, Cargill, DuPont, and BASF. Throughout her career, she has been a driving force behind the establishment of multiple employee resource groups, supporting parents and caregivers in the workplace. Blessing is the Founder & CEO of Caring Bloc (formerly Mother Honestly), a group of companies dedicated to closing the care gap for women, working families, and economies globally through content, advocacy, and technology. The Care Gap: Our content and editorial arm is focused on elevating the care conversation, pushing a new kind of culturally sensitive care narrative across homes, workplaces, and all facets of society. From redefining the roles of men at home to educating on the cost and challenges of care, our goal is to push for care equity globally. Caring Africa: Our advocacy arm is powering the care revolution in Africa, enabling the care infrastructure necessary for business and economic growth, bridging the care gap to foster gender equity, and formalize the care economy for a sustainable society. Through advocacy for equitable care policies, we empower homes, workplaces and communities to unlock Africa's full potential. Caring Blocks: Our care tech focused on improving access to care, and powering the care workforce across Africa and beyond. Blessing's impact extends beyond her organizations, as she has been featured in renowned publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, WSJ, Crains, Parents, NBC, ABC, Fortune, Time.com, and more. As a seasoned keynote speaker, she has delivered insightful talks at over 100+ global companies. She co-founded the CareForce and Chamber Of Mothers in the height of the pandemic, and sits on the board of Famtech.org, the leading platform for care innovators driving the $650BN care economy. Blessing holds a BSc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida, an MSc. in Energy Management from the New York Institute of Technology, and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Her dedication to making a positive difference in people's lives and her passion for transformative change continue to shape her remarkable journey. Blessing on LinkedIn The Care Gap Hosts… Tiffany Anclaire & Kate Mangino Editor… Jovan Stojkovski Cover art... Jordan Lewis Official Rerouting song… LIFE IG: @Reroutingpod Tiktok https://www.reroutingpod.com/
