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In this episode of the EmpowHer Podcast, join hosts Nicole Graham and Tanya Dempsey, Co-CEOs of CSG Advisors, as they sit down with Shola Olatoye, COO of Eden Housing and nationally recognized advocate for equitable communities. From leading the largest public housing authority in the country to spearheading transformative policy and development efforts in Oakland and beyond, Shola shares her incredible story — one rooted in service, ambition, and the power of relationships.
We talk about:
• The legacy of community service and leadership passed down from her mother
• How ambition, pressure, and purpose shaped her career
• Building confidence (and why it matters that it’s grounded)
• Creating spaces where people feel safe, empowered, and seen
Shola reminds us that impact happens not just through what we build, but how we lead — with humility, courage, and deep connection to community.
Don’t miss this episode with Shola Olatoye as we dive into ambition, equity, and what it means to lead fearlessly and authentically.
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CSG Advisors Incorporated is a national, full service, independent financial advisor that assists public finance clients in the design, financing and implementation of affordable housing, urban redevelopment and economic development initiatives. Over the past 20 years, CSG has advised on more housing bonds than any other municipal advisor, as reported by Thompson Reuters. CSG Advisors is entirely employee-owned and independent. Employee owners include minorities and women.