Amazon Black Stories podcast

25 - Joel Okpala

12/5/2023

Amazon Black Stories

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Discover Joel's transition from a background in architecture and urban planning to shaping the future of store design at Amazon. This episode sheds light on the critical issue of diversity in the design sector and the unique challenges faced by Black designers.

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