Describing her career as “squiggly,” Yemurai emphasizes the importance of embracing both the opportunities and challenges inherent in navigating non-linear career paths. Her narrative serves as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, adaptability, and having an open mind. In her talk, ‘ZigZag Careers Are the New Norm’ she reflects on her own squiggly career journey, and how she navigated the twists and turns of her unconventional and exhilarating journey—from a Chemistry graduate to the forefront of analysing cyber threats within the Financial Services. In addition to this, Yemurai addresses the conversation around the ever-evolving job market and provides strategies for women to remain job ready in the rapidly evolving career landscape. Her talk serves as a roadmap to encourage working professionals to explore their career opportunities through leverage their existing skill sets, being open to learning/reskilling and being the CEOs of their careers.
Yemurai recognises the challenges and apprehension that can come with navigating your career. In her keynote topic: “Transforming Self-Doubt: Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Setbacks” she delves deep into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, explores the financial implications of it and offers practical strategies to recognize and dismantle these self-limiting beliefs. She provides attendees with actionable tools to build resilience, embrace their accomplishments, and turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
Yemurai recognises the challenges and apprehension that can come with navigating your career. In her keynote topic: “Transforming Self-Doubt: Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Setbacks” she delves deep into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, explores the financial implications of it and offers practical strategies to recognize and dismantle these self-limiting beliefs. She provides attendees with actionable tools to build resilience, embrace their accomplishments, and turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
Yemurai is also the content creator behind the social media account STEM Babe on TikTok. Her brand STEM Babe aims to provide resources for people to get into the field of STEM/Tech and help share tips, advice, and resources for people to succeed in their career journeys, regardless of what career stage they are in. With over 55,000 followers across the brands various social media platforms, STEM Babe has shared opportunities for people across the world to kick start their careers within the corporate world. Some of these opportunities include but are not limited to: apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, coding bootcamps, scholarships, certifications, reskill programmes and entry level roles.
