Emmanuel Balogun is Creating Sustainable Pathways for Black Creatives and Entrepreneurs

Emmanuel Balogun
Director, Find Your Feet CIC

Emmanuel Balogun is a social entrepreneur and the Director of Find Your Feet CIC, a community-driven organisation dedicated to equipping young people from marginalised backgrounds with the skills, networks and resources they need to succeed in the creative and digital industries. With a career built on addressing systemic inequalities, Emmanuel designs programmes that create real-world impact and long-term change.

His work spans employability bootcamps, creative workshops, and policy-level advocacy, all rooted in one central belief: opportunity should not be dictated by privilege. As a member of Do it Now Now’s Community Advisory Board, Emmanuel brings deep experience, a clear strategic mindset, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable, community-led growth.

Building Access Where it’s Needed Most

Growing up in an environment where mentorship and opportunity were hard to access, Emmanuel witnessed the ways structural inequality can hold back young people with potential. Rather than accept this reality, he committed himself to changing it. Through Find Your Feet CIC, Emmanuel works directly with young Black individuals to provide culturally relevant programmes that centre lived experience and intersectional support.

His leadership is practical and responsive. By collaborating with national organisations like The Prince’s Trust and local grassroots groups, Emmanuel bridges the gap between institutions and communities. He prioritises peer-led development and long-term pathways over short-term fixes, designing systems that reflect the real needs of those they serve.

Strengthening Black-Led Infrastructure

Emmanuel’s journey with Do it Now Now has been one of shared values and strategic alignment. He recognises DiNN’s unique role in equipping Black-led organisations with the tools they need to scale their impact. Rather than just offering one-off support, DiNN invests in capacity-building, community leadership, and long-term sustainability—key principles that also drive Emmanuel’s work.

As a member of the Advisory Board, he contributes insight shaped by frontline experience and organisational leadership. From advising on accessible funding models to helping shape scalable initiatives, Emmanuel plays an active role in advancing DiNN’s mission across sectors.

He also understands the barriers that many Black-led initiatives face, from limited infrastructure and funding to exclusion from decision-making spaces. His advocacy centres on shifting these patterns and ensuring that Black communities are not just included, but prioritised in conversations about funding, policy and growth.

Vision for the Future

Emmanuel’s passion extends beyond organisational development. He is actively working to bridge the digital divide and provide young people with real entry points into the creative economy. He is also committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding opportunities, and tailored development programmes.

At the core of his work is the desire to build structures that last. He wants to see Black-led initiatives thrive without compromise, supported by networks that value both vision and viability. For Emmanuel, impact is not just about reaching large numbers—it’s about changing the conditions that limit access to success.

A Final Word

“Be proactive. Learn what Black-led organisations are doing and offer your skills as well as your support. Real impact comes from long-term investment and challenging the structures that keep opportunity out of reach.”

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About the Community Advisory Board at Do it Now Now

At Do it Now Now, we empower Black people with the skills, tools, and resources they need to lead, influence, and create the future, for themselves and their communities. Our values are clear: We are ambitious. We believe in community. We build trust.

The Community Advisory Board plays a central role in shaping how we deliver on our mission. Made up of individuals who have taken part in our programmes, the board brings lived experience, insight and accountability to the heart of our work. Members understand the journey of Black-led charities and social enterprises and use that knowledge to guide our programme design and resource development.

Through quarterly meetings, the Advisory Board co-produces aspects of DiNN’s strategy, research priorities, and storytelling. Members provide valuable feedback, healthy challenge and forward-thinking recommendations, ensuring that our work remains community-led, impact-driven, and aligned with our vision of systemic equity.

Together, we are building stronger foundations for the next generation of Black leaders.