Black Women in Corporate Leadership - Violet Omotosho on Faith & Motherhood. In this episode of Women of Color Live, host Denine Garrett sits down with corporate leader, speaker, writer, and mother Violet Omotosho for a real conversation about faith, motherhood, leadership, and building confidence as a Black woman in corporate spaces. Violet shares her journey from Uganda to Sweden and later to Toronto, Canada, while balancing motherhood, career growth, and purpose. This interview is full of wisdom, motivation, and honest life lessons for women who want to dream bigger and live with intention.
- Violet talks about her 15+ years in financial services and how women of color often feel pressure to shrink themselves in professional spaces. She explains why showing up as your full, authentic self matters, not only for your success but also for the people watching you. The conversation also explores identity, immigration, culture, parenting, and how family roots shape confidence and leadership. If you are trying to grow in your career while staying true to yourself, this episode will inspire you to stop hiding and start owning your voice.
- This episode also dives into motherhood, raising children with strong values, and giving yourself permission to chase your dreams. Violet shares how moving from Sweden to Canada changed her life and why taking risks while scared can still lead to growth and success. Denine and Violet discuss how children learn from watching their parents take action, pursue purpose, and build a joyful life. Their stories will encourage women to stop delaying happiness and start creating a life aligned with faith, joy, passion, and purpose.
- You will also hear honest conversations about Black excellence, networking, global identity, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and living a “dream lifestyle.” Violet shares practical advice for women who feel stuck between responsibilities and personal dreams. This conversation reminds women that they are more than their careers and more than motherhood. It is about learning what truly brings joy, trusting yourself, and taking small steps toward the life you want. A must-watch episode for ambitious women ready to grow personally and professionally.
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- Best thing You Will Learn From Violet Omotosho:
- Why showing up as your authentic self matters in corporate leadership
- How faith and motherhood can shape confidence and purpose
- The importance of cultural identity and global experiences
- How to stop shrinking yourself and start pursuing bigger dreams
- Why women should stop delaying joy and start living intentionally today
- Timestep:
- 4:15 – Authenticity in Corporate Spaces
- 12:50 – Growing Up Black in Sweden
- 26:47 – Defining Your Dream Lifestyle
- 36:22 – Giving Your Family Permission to Dream Bigger
- 42:23 – You Don’t Need Permission to Dream Bigger
- 45:56 – Final Reflections & Closing Message
- ⤷ GUEST:
- ⤷ Violette Omotosho
- ⤷ Senior Relationship Manager, Corporate Leader, & Pastoral Leader Organization: Financial Services / Pastoral Leadership.
- ⤷ Guest Profile: womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/guests/violette-omotosho/
- ⤷ Host:
- ⤷ Deneen L. Garrett
- ⤷ Women’s Empowerment Leader | International Speaker | Podcast Host.
- Deneen L. Garrett is the creator and host of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, a Top 20 women’s empowerment podcast focused on helping women find their voice, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their lives. Through powerful conversations like this one, she brings awareness, education, and real stories that inspire growth and leadership.
- Connect and grow with her community:
- Dream Lifestyle Collective: https://www.skool.com/dream-lifestyle-collective-1653/about
- Official Website:
- https://deneenlgarrett.com
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