STELLIFY Podcast

Episode 14: Providing Cultural Enrichment One Book at a Time – with Bunmi Emenanjo

August 07, 2020 Bralade Episode 14
STELLIFY Podcast
Episode 14: Providing Cultural Enrichment One Book at a Time – with Bunmi Emenanjo
Show Notes

On Episode 14, founder of Atlas Book Club, Bunmi Emenanjo tells us how she is providing Cultural Enrichment, one book at a time. With the carefully curated boxes containing books, souvenirs and information about the country of the month, book club members are learning about cultures from around the world in an immersive, shared experience for children of all ages. Bunmi shares how this innovative diversity showcasing business was born from a desire to raise children who are aware of their heritage as well as appreciate the multicultural global society the world has become. Join us as we laugh, reminisce and share insights from the experiences of our lives.

 Key highlights of this episode:

  • How the idea of Atlas Book Club (ABC) was birthed (3:10)
  • ABC’s intention to shatter the “single story” by exploring the diversities within a culture (8:04)
  • The balance between feeling fortunate and celebrating your accomplishments (11:10)
  • How this generation is multifaceted beyond the one individual career (16:46)
  • The practices of intentionality, doing the inner work and self care (19.06)

An attorney with a biotechnology background, Bunmi Emenanjo has a career that spans 17 years moving fluidly between the legal and biotechnology world. A mother to three Nigerian-American children, she founded the Atlas Book Club, a book subscription box company focused on globally diverse children's books, as part of her efforts to ensure that her children remain connected with their African heritage and continue to develop a global awareness through literature.

A strong believer in nourishing your creative spirit, she enjoys writing, cooking, baking, and refurbishing used furniture; hiking the great outdoors is her self-care of choice. As a student of authenticity and vulnerability, Bunmi studies the teachings of experts, such as, Brene Brown and Pema Chodron, incorporating these lessons into daily life. She is an avid reader and culture seeker, and believes that a curious mind, a yearning for constant learning, a fearless pursuit of your purpose, and an active practice of giving and gratitude are key to living your best life.

Connect with Bunmi Emenanjo as she blazes the trail in enlightening children and families on her quest for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion - on www.atlasboocklub.com, https://www.facebook.com/atlaskidsbookclub/ and Instagram - @atlasbookclub.

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