Favourite Positions
Favourite Positions is a platform and podcast designed to help you find your dream role.
Founded by Alex Young in 2022, the platform was born from her own frustration with outdated career advice and rigid workplace expectations. Early in her career, Alex was often told she was “too young” to lead or made to feel uncomfortable in environments rife with sexism and performative policies. Like many, she was left disillusioned – not by hard work itself, but by systems that held people back.
Instead of conforming, she looked to those building better businesses – the founders, leaders and creatives shaping inclusive, purpose-led workplaces that prioritise well-being, impact and autonomy. Their stories lit the path forward.
Favourite Positions began as a way to share those stories – and has since grown into a trusted space for candid conversations about work, identity and ambition in a changing world.
Today, Favourite Positions is home to a growing community of over 10,000 people.
Alex’s work has been featured by the BBC, Channel 4, Cosmopolitan, Metro and Start Up Magazine. She is the recipient of the Excellence Scholarship at Imperial College London, where she’s continuing to grow the platform alongside her MBA.
Tune in for honest episodes that showcase the people reimagining work for a new generation.
Whether you’re early in your career, switching paths or leading a team, Favourite Positions is here to help you carve your own path and find work that truly fits.
Favourite Positions
Episode 05: Career Unlocked - Olamide Majekodunmi
Episode description:
In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex chats with Olamide Majekodunmi, the inspiring founder of 'All Things Money,' to delve into her journey of promoting financial literacy and inclusion among young adults. From her early life in East London to her unexpected transition into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, Ola shares how these experiences have shaped her mission to educate others about personal finance. Discover the motivation behind 'All Things Money,' the challenges Ola faced and the strategies she used to build a thriving community. Ola also discusses her process for creating educational resources, her experience working with major brands and her vision for the future of financial education. Tune in to gain valuable insights on managing finances, building a successful platform and fostering a supportive community.
Key points discussed:
- Ola's early life and upbringing in East London
- Her transition from university to entrepreneurship during the pandemic
- The inspiration and motivation behind starting 'All Things Money'
- The importance of financial literacy and how to improve it
- Practical steps for young adults to achieve financial stability and growth
- The process of creating eBooks, workshops and other educational resources
- Ola's experience with brand partnerships and the criteria for collaboration
- Strategies for negotiating better salaries and benefits
- The impact of live events and workshops on building a community
- Staying informed about changes in the economy and financial markets
- Future goals for 'All Things Money' and fostering financial literacy
Resources and links:
- 'All Things Money': Website
- Connect with Ola: Instagram
- Follow 'All Things Money' on TikTok: All Things Money TikTok
- Listen to the 'All Things Money' podcast: All Things Money Podcast
- Recommended book: "Money: A User's Guide" by Laura Whateley
- Financial comparison websites: Money.co.uk, MoneySuperMarket.com
- News sources for staying updated: BBC News, Money Saving Expert
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