Parenthood via Adoption: Boomie Odumade’s Insights on How Workplaces Can Support Adoptive Parents

NextGen Work Culture: HR, Management, Inclusive Parent-Friendly Work Environment, Employee Recruitment and Retention, Talent Development

This episode dives into parenting through adoption and the essential role of workplace support.

Joining us is Boomie Odumade, a software engineering leader and adoptive parent. She shares her journey through domestic adoption, from navigating long wait times to the joys of bonding with her son. Boomie discusses balancing work with preparing for parenthood and highlights the importance of inclusive workplace policies, gender-neutral parental leave, and the critical support from her colleagues and HR.

Whether you're a prospective adoptive parent or interested in modern workplace culture, this episode is packed with insights you'll appreciate.

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Boomie Odumade is a software engineering leader, with over 20 years of industry experience in software technology. She is Senior Director of Engineering at MIG, and a career coach. Past roles include engineering leadership roles at NPR, Capital One, Accenture, and more. She was also a co-founder of Nexercise, a mobile fitness startup. She is involved in organizations that mentor youth and/or advise people interested in STEM careers, and previously worked as an adjunct faculty. She holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, a master’s of science in computer science, and an M.B.A. from Wharton. She firmly believes that you can succeed at parenting and your career simultaneously. As a mom-by-adoption, she is passionate about educating others about the adoption process and supporting adoptive families.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odumade

Website: https://tinyurl.com/CoachingByBoomie

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