Janice Omadeke on Leadership, Mentorship and Entrepreneurial Success

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For some professionals, success means masteringone industry over decades. But author and entrepreneur Janice Omadeke takes adifferent approach. She describes herself as a “hummingbird,” moving acrossindustries and ideas to drive innovation, scale leadership systems, and buildmore effective organizations.

In this episode of the Changing Austin podcast, powered by Amplify Credit Union, Chief Experience Officer Stacy Armijosits down with Omadeke to explore her rapid rise as a leadership expert andentrepreneur in Austin’s growing tech ecosystem.

From founding The Mentor Method, an enterprisementorship platform designed to strengthen workplace culture and leadershipdevelopment, to shaping conversations around the future of work, Omadeke shareshow cross-industry thinking fuels creativity, innovation, and scalable impact.

Release date: April 2026

Guest: Janice Omadeke, Author & Entrepreneur, Founder of The Mentor Method

Duration: ~30 minutes

Sponsor: Amplify Credit Union

Timecodes:

05:05

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Taking the Leap: Why Austin’s booming entrepreneurial scene inspired Omadeke to move here almost sight unseen

22:52

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Flexible Thinking: Why organizations are beginning to emphasize work environments that encourage creativity and flexibility

37:52

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Neighborly Impact: Why it’s important for Austin organizations to not close doors to new people and opportunities

39:06

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Think Local: Why people do not need to live in Austin year-round to be a good neighbor to local organizations

More About Janice Omadeke

Janice Omadeke is a globally recognized leaderwho has been trusted by Fortune 500 companies and businesses of all sizes todeliver scalable results. Her work as a fractional CMO helps bring go-to-marketstrategy, brand positioning, and revenue-focused innovation to brands to createa lasting impact. She is also the author of Mentorship Unlocked, a guide tofinding mentors who will help boost your career path.

Started: 2009

Mission: To provide strategy and precision when you need it most.

Type: Entrepreneurship

Website: www.janiceomadeke.com

Memorable Quotes from Janice

Janice Omadeke

Author & Entrepreneur

The way that we connect has to continue changing, and the city has made great attempts to maintain that.

The stronger someone can get in theirprofessional development, the more incentivized they are to return to work.

I think we’re going to see a transition tomore project-based work and that all-encompassing ‘strategist.'

The more you pour into this city, the more thecity shines back out to you.

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Leadership, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Success