Omek

Omek

Civiele en sociale organisaties

Amsterdam, Noord Holland 3.000 volgers

A community-centric ecosystem dedicated to the social and professional advancement of biculturals of African descent.

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Omek is a community-centric platform dedicated to the social and professional advancement of African diaspora talent. 
We offer an integrated experience through a combination of digital and physical spaces, and connect with partners — providing resources and support systems. Our vision is to create a strong network of empowered professionals who are meaningful contributors to the economy and culture. Founded in 2019, Omek is designed to make connections and collaboration simple for the African diaspora professional and their allies.

Website
http://www.myomek.com
Branche
Civiele en sociale organisaties
Bedrijfsgrootte
2-10 medewerkers
Hoofdkantoor
Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Type
Particuliere onderneming
Opgericht
2019
Specialismen
DEI, Talent Acquisition, Community Building, Networking en African Diaspora

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    Celebrating Era of the Bicultural ✨

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    Kemo Camara

    Founder and CEO at Omek| Social Entrepreneur | Economist | Community Leader | Public Speaker |

    In life, we all have our areas of privilege. One thing I will never take for granted is the family and community I was privileged to be born into. ❤️ I grew up surrounded by unconditional love, care, and respect—values that were the norm in my family and community. These values have become my greatest privileges, the foundation of who I am, and a vital life philosophy that I carry with me today: the best way to help yourself is to help others. 🌟 As we celebrate Era of the Bicultural at Omek, I can't help but reflect on my journey and the critical role these values and cultural heritages have played. As a bicultural individual of African descent who has lived in the USA, Germany, and the Netherlands for the past 20 years, I have learned to leverage my unique bicultural identity to successfully navigate my personal and professional life and build communities across three continents. 🌍 Bicultural identity is about more than exposure to multiple cultures; it's an inward journey of integrating and understanding distinct cultures within oneself. This process involves balancing and blending different cultural norms, values, and traditions into a cohesive personal narrative. When you understand and learn to leverage your bicultural identity, it becomes your superpower. 💪🏽 That's why we dedicated this year's Omek Summit to celebrating Era of the Bicultural—a time when navigating multiple cultural influences is not just a challenge but a vital part of our identity and growth. 🎉 The Summit was the result of our collective desire to connect with like-minded people and create the change we want to see. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the gathering an unforgettable and magical experience. I'm grateful for the community we've built, the safe space we've created, and the future we are creating together. 🙏🏽 Together, we are creating and empowering future transformational leaders. 🚀 Photo credit: Webster Mugavazi, Albert Stevanus, Sofia Lobo, Annalisa Swank

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    Community is built in the these moments 💕 🌳

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    Gwen Kolader

    Global DE&I Leader • Hexaware • Vice President • Economic Time Award Winner • Top 30 Inclusive Leaders MT/Sprout • Techleap: DLiT • Mentor at Roots Inspire • Speaker and Moderator

    The power of community ⭐️ A couple of weeks back I had the incredible honour to speak at Omek, a community founded by Kemo Camara. The theme of the summit was “Era of the Bicultural” and I joined Kobi, Kremena and Christopher on stage. We spoke about Navigating the corporate world as a Bicultural. I have been thinking about it a lot and saw posts from other participants doing the same thing. What triggered me most is that this was one of the rare moments that I was not “the only one”. That I was not on stage helping people to understand and taking them on a journey to hopefully create understanding about diversity and about belonging and inclusion. No, this was an environment where people knew exactly what was meant as we share similar experiences and feelings. We received questions from the audience about how to stand your ground as someone outside the majority group. As a bicultural. The conversation led me back to times that I was trying hard to fit in. To get accepted. To understand and copy how things are being done. Let me tell you, this is exhausting. And it made me sad to again realise the new generation is struggling with the same things. Understanding and fully embracing who I am has helped me become stronger and more true to myself. I have worked with an amazing coach and found people that do not shy away from tough conversations, that want to challenge me to become better and want to support me. And vice versa. These people have been and continue to be essential in my life. Becoming part of communities like Omek, ROOTS INSPIRE and Diverse Leaders in Tech, powered by Techleap has been extremely powerful as well ⭐️ Brené Brown says it well. “Fitting in is the opposite of Belonging”. Fitting in is about changing who we are and how we need to act to get accepted. Belonging never asks to change who we are but it demands us to be who we are ⭐️ Creating working homes where people feel included and feel a sense of belonging is not about expecting “the other” to do the work. It is not about tolerating “the other”. Next to the harm it does to people trying to fit in, it is also not sustainable ⭐️ A true inclusive culture is build together. We all have to do the work and have to push ourselves to have meaningful, sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Listening, connecting and understanding to create equal and equitable opportunities for all is key. To create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard and respected. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging ⭐️

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    The most recurrent comment we get over and over again at Omek, it's how is it possible to have so many outstanding people, doing incredible things, all in the same place?! For this year's Omek Summit, we brought you an awards ceremony to celebrate all this talent and awesomeness — thank you all who took the time to cast your vote. 🌟 Day One Award: Webster Mugavazi 🌱 – Recognizes those who have been part of Omek since day one, continuing to cultivate the vision and purpose of Omek. Omek Advocate Award: Claude Fidelin, Kobi Ampoma 🌳 – Honors those who have continued to support Omek, investing their time, energy, and network into the community and the cause. ERG of the Year: B.bold (Booking.com) 🌿 – Recognizes an Employee Resource Group for outstanding dedication and innovation in fostering inclusion for bicultural employees of African descent. ERG Leader of the Year: Rislene Moustapha (BEN&Friends, Nike) 🌸 – Honors an exceptional Employee Resource Group leader for exemplary commitment and leadership and champions bicultural employees' needs and interests. Bicultural Rising Star: Karlton seydi 🚀 – Acknowledging an emerging talent with exceptional promise and impact. Bicultural Achiever: Axelle Ahanhanzo 🌟 – Highlighting a changemaker who shines in their field while embracing their bicultural identity. Bicultural Leader: Vivian Acquah CDE® 🏅 – Recognizing a leader who advocates for bicultural talent with excellence. Let's continue celebrating the exceptional achievements and contributions of these members of the Omek community, and may their light shine on many more people as they continue working with great impact! Photos by the one and only Shannon Kanhai ✨ #community #bicultural #OmekSummit2024

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    The Omek community is buzzing with great events and activities over the next couple of weeks. Become a member for FREE for exclusive discounts and to connect with members around the world! www.myomek.com *** ☀️ July Open Welcome Hour For one hour, experience the spirit of our bicultural community of African descent, open to everyone across the globe. Whether you're a new member or simply curious about the magic behind our thriving community of over 2,000 members, come peek behind the curtain and discover how we vibe, grow, and collaborate. Tuesday, July 9, 17:00-16:00 CEST Online https://lnkd.in/ewzhZMcX *** 🌐 Community Accountability Circle A two-hour weekly session designed to provide a space fr those who are looking for a place to have a deep-focus session. Wednesday, July 10, 11:00-13:00 CEST Online *** 💫 Freedom Through Healing (2nd Edition) Live music and a panel discussion, this is a space to enter into open dialogue with the help of experts, coaches and community builders about collective liberation, generational (trauma) healing and mental health, because we deserve to feel better and to do so in community. Hosted by Afia Anim. Friday, July 19, 18:00-23:00 CEST De Hallen Amsterdam *** 🌸 Petals & Pamper — Botanical Skincare Workshop This workshop will be on how to take care of melanin rich skin through products and also lifestyle. And an opportunity to sample current products and test products in development stage. Hosted by Botaniq Luxe. Saturday, July 27, Starting at 15:30 CEST Rare Studios Amsterdam *** #community  #omek #collectivegrowth

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    Wow, wow, wow! We are still glowing, full of awe by the power of this community of “the luckiest generation of African descent,” as our founder and CEO, Kemo Camara said. Because of people like you, showing up for yourself and others, our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you for being part of the Omek Summit 2024 last Friday. It was truly a joy! ✨ “The vibe of the Omek Summit is something special, like a family reunion — you recognise a few faces and meet a bunch of new ones, all with the feeling that you are connected in some way!” Across #business, #tech, #entrepreneurship, #neurodiversity, and beyond, we must translate our experiences into a #superpower. Why now? Because we stand on the shoulders of giants, benefiting from the achievements and lessons of those who came before us. As technology evolves at an unprecedented rate, we must claim space responsibly and thoughtfully. By challenging and shifting social norms, we can be active in changing what has been acceptable so far and what must shift permanently. Ultimately, we are all part of a uniquely shared Pan-African mindset—a growing connection among people of African descent, fostering this community! Let’s take a moment to appreciate—including appreciating yourself and your efforts so far. ☀️ A huge shout out to all the speakers, moderators, emcees, performers and award winners for everything that you do. 💕 With a big thank to our sponsors and partners for enabling, supporting, and standing in allyship with the community! Nike Patagonia Eastpak Deckers Brands McKinsey & Company Tolhuistuin Zarttech StartupAmsterdam We will be posting more photos and stories soon! Raise your hand below if you want a link to all 380 event photos. Y’all look amazing! 💫 Photos by the one and only Shannon Kanhai 🌸🌿

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    This Friday at the 2024 Omek Summit, one of our industry roundtables will be hosted by LFMC at their studio, right across the walkway from Tolhuistuin. You’ll get to meet LFMC members, and learn about the incredible work this art collective has been doing to carve out a space for biculturals in the arts and creative industry 🎨✨ We spoke to Macarena Loma Yevenes, LFMC’s artistic director, to learn more about what makes LFMC’s existence so critical in today’s world 🌍 Can you tell us about LFMC’s philosophy and what makes it so important in today’s society? 🎤 As a multidisciplinary art collective, LFMC is aware that the system as it exists today only works for a select few, so we’ve set out to find a new path forward. Our goal is to help unique voices shape a more sharp, inclusive arts sector and creative industry. And while doors continue to open for those of us who have found success in the industry, we also keep the doors open to welcome those who are still trying to find their footing. Our goal is to flatten the system by ensuring that opportunities aren’t just for the lucky few and showing that the narrative of the bicultural creator is one that can no longer be overlooked. A natural outcome is that we’ve committed ourselves to working with brands and institutions who are open to exploring partnerships that prioritize this model. Our collective doesn’t have specific leaders or owners when it comes to our work . We instead have a community where everyone has a say in the decisions we make, and as a collective are able to share in the profits and success we achieve ⚖️

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    We are absolutely blown away by the support that our sponsors and partners have provided to make this Friday’s Omek Summit a fantastic experience for all of our attendees. Their contributions have touched every corner of this event, so we’re here to say (maybe scream) thank you to each and every participating brand 🗣️ Just to name a few, StartupAmsterdam, Zarttech, and Kimberly Ofori purchased tickets to ensure that attendees who don’t have the financial means can still attend the event. Nike, Patagonia, Deckers Brands, McKinsey & Company, and Eastpak will all be onsite with their teams to make sure our career fair has plenty of opportunities for you to explore. LFMC will be opening the doors to their studio (right across from Tolhuistuin) to host a special industry roundtable for any creatives who want to learn more about how exactly an art collective works. And we’ll even have a tasty gift from Tony's Chocolonely 🍫 Our community is abundant, and we are so grateful. See you on Friday! Last tickets are at the link in the comments ✨

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    We’re excited to welcome Patagonia back for their fourth year as a sponsor of the Omek Summit ✨ When we surveyed our community to find out which values were considered most important, the most common responses included community investment, environmental sustainability, and racial justice. These all align closely with Patagonia’s values as a brand. Our continued partnership enables us to engage in authentic community engagement based on shared values, representing a mutual benefit for both Patagonia and Omek. By joining us once again, Patagonia is demonstrating its dedication to driving positive social impact while positioning its brand as an employer of choice for the Omek community 🌳 Join us at the Summit on Friday to meet the Patagonia team, learn about what it’s like to work there, and get insight into their mission as a brand.

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