165. Forbes 30 Under 30 (in finance!) recipient Temi Butler on charting your own path, fusing your creative and career interests, and self love as a Black woman in finance
Too Smart For This - A podcast by Alexis Barber

This week, I'm chatting with my dear friend and fellow Wharton MBA student, Temi Butler. Temi walks us through her impressive career journey, from navigating the high-stakes world of finance at top institutions to landing on Forbes 30 Under 30, and ultimately pivoting from a stable job to embrace her creative passions.From big corporate to being a DJ, Temi has been there and done that, and she offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to build a highly ambitious and fulfilling professional path.She shares:The pressure to prove yourself, especially as a black womanHow she hustled her way into top institutions early in her careerAdvice for those looking to break into financeThe challenge of holding back her authentic self at workHer unique upbringing by parents who are dedicated artistsHow she landed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 listHer pivot from investment banking to working for a startupWhy she chose to pursue an MBAHer biggest takeaways from business schoolFollow Temi on Instagram: @temiautomaticToo Collective:Shop our Rare Beauty collabToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on InstagramFollow Alexis on Social Media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe