Economic Equity & Pay Gap Expert; Founder & CEO of Fem Equity
Adeola Ajani Biography
Adeola Ajani is a dynamic speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and leading advocate for economic equity, renowned for her work in closing the racial and gender pay gap. As the founder and CEO of Fem Equity, Ajani has helped professional women collectively increase their earnings by over $5 million using her proprietary W.O.R.T.H.™ framework. A recognized voice in the Future of Work and Negotiation, Ajani is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has headlined events such as DC Startup and Tech Week, Philly Tech Week, Nasdaq Milestone Makers, the SXSW Future of Work Pitch, and the Black Women Equal Pay Conference, which Ajani founded to empower and uplift Black women in the workplace.
Holding an MBA from American University and with a background in finance, Ajani has advised major institutions and collaborated with organizations such as United Negro College Fund, Howard University, GET Cities, and Google's Women Techmakers. She is the author of the upcoming book, "W.O.R.T.H.," and continues to lead at the intersection of pay equity, innovation, and economic justice for women.
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Adeola Ajani Speaking Topics
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Know Your "WORTH": The Million-Dollar Mindset for Women
"Know Your Worth" is more than a mantra—it’s a mindset. In this compelling and action-oriented signature talk, award-winning entrepreneur Adeola Ajani shares how women—including women of color—can reclaim their economic power and challenge the systems that have undervalued their work for decades. Drawing from her proprietary W.O.R.T.H.™ framework, which has helped women close millions in income gaps, Adeola explores how understanding your value in the workplace leads to transformational leadership, negotiation strength, and generational wealth.
As we enter a new era of work driven by purpose, technology, and equity, leaders are invited to examine how valuing people over processes drives innovation. Whether you’re an emerging professional or a seasoned executive, this talk offers the tools and inspiration to own your worth—and demand it.
Attendee Results:
- Understand how undercompensation happens—and how to challenge it with data and strategy.
- Learn the core elements of the W.O.R.T.H.™ method to increase income and confidence.
- Gain practical tools to advocate for yourself and others in professional settings.
- Walk away empowered to close your personal pay gap and lead change in your workplace.
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From Purpose to Profit: Turning Impact into Scalable Returns
What if purpose wasn’t just a passion—but a strategy for building power and profit? From Purpose to Profit is a transformative talk. Adeola Ajani, MBA, award-winning entrepreneur and Forbes 30 under 30 founder of Fem Equity, reveals how anchoring your mission in equity can unlock not only social good, but serious financial results. Through the story of building Fem Equity—a platform that has helped women of color close over $5 million in income gaps—Adeola unpacks the blueprint for aligning personal mission with market opportunity.
This keynote is a masterclass in value creation, where purpose-driven leadership becomes a competitive edge. From early-stage founders to intrapreneurs within large organizations, you’ll learn how to identify the intersections of impact and revenue—and how to scale them without compromising your values.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how to monetize purpose through innovative business models rooted in equity.
- Understand how to build products, teams, and platforms that reflect your mission.
- Identify your unique value proposition within a movement or market.
- Explore real-world strategies for scaling social impact into enterprise success.
- Leave with a roadmap to align personal purpose with professional and financial goals.
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Adeola Ajani is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Black Heritage, Business Coaching, DEI, Entrepreneurship, Gender Equality, Human Resources, Negotiation, Professional Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Women -
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Adeola Ajani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Know Your "WORTH": The Million-Dollar Mindset for Women and From Purpose to Profit: Turning Impact into Scalable Returns. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adeola Ajani for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Adeola Ajani generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marisa Santoro, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, Enuma Okoro and Amalaonye Josephine Kachikwu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adeola Ajani for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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