Bodé Aboderin

Bodé Aboderin is an inspirational keynote speaker, author, business leader and creative entrepreneur specialising in leadership, fatherhood, masculinity and professional reinvention. As the Co-Founder of Undeniable Productions alongside his wife, Candice Brathwaite, and an experienced talent manager and brand strategist, Bodé has built a successful career spanning corporate business, media and creative production. Having transitioned from the corporate world to developing successful creative businesses, he brings valuable insights into leadership, identity, entrepreneurship and the changing dynamics of modern families. When booked as a speaker, Bodé shares his experiences of navigating career transitions, challenging traditional gender expectations and building a successful family business while maintaining a fulfilling family life.

Bodé began his professional career in the construction industry, where he spent over a decade working as an Account Director, managing multimillion-pound portfolios and developing expertise in commercial strategy and business leadership. He later transitioned into creative entrepreneurship, establishing a growing media business alongside Candice while taking an active role in raising their family. This experience fundamentally transformed his understanding of masculinity, fatherhood and professional success, inspiring him to challenge conventional expectations surrounding parenting and gender roles. Previously recognised for his social media content exploring fatherhood and personal development, Bodé also presented the IGTV series 'Papa Don’t Preach', sharing his changing perspectives on parenting, identity and overcoming adversity.

Building on his entrepreneurial experience, Bodé co-founded Undeniable Productions with Candice Brathwaite, a creative production company specialising in podcasts, live events, brand content and original productions. He also works in talent management, overseeing commercial and strategic opportunities for Candice, including brand partnerships, publishing and media projects. Alongside his business achievements, Bodé is the author of 'Fatherhood By Papa B', published by DK/Penguin Random House in 2022, which challenges traditional perceptions of fatherhood and encourages men to embrace more involved parenting. He has also appeared on the 'Motherkind' podcast, spoken at 'Pregnant Then Screwed' and previously co-hosted the 'Pillow Talk' podcast with Candice, exploring relationships, family dynamics and modern masculinity.

As a keynote speaker, Bodé Aboderin is hired to deliver engaging and thought-provoking presentations on leadership, masculinity, Black British fatherhood, entrepreneurship and personal reinvention. Drawing on his experiences in business strategy, talent management and creative production, he provides practical insights into navigating professional change, embracing authentic leadership and challenging traditional workplace expectations. Bodé also explores the realities of building a family business with your partner, balancing career ambitions with fatherhood and breaking down stereotypes surrounding Black British fathers. Combining personal storytelling with commercial experience, Bodé inspires audiences to reconsider conventional definitions of success, embrace change and develop a more inclusive understanding of leadership, identity and modern family life.