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No More Gatekeeping: Law, Business and Doing Things Differently
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In this episode, Ange talks to Nkem Ekwukoma, a lawyer who’s doing things very differently. Nkem is the founder of The Legal Storyteller, where she helps small business owners, especially women and people of colour, understand and manage the legal side of their work in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon, no intimidation, just clear, creative support that gives people confidence. She’s not interested in gatekeeping or ticking boxes – she wants legal literacy to be something everyone can access, and she’s built a business around making that happen.
Nkem shares how burnout, being overlooked, and trying to set up a scarf business in Nigeria during lockdown all played a part in her decision to change direction. We talk about the challenges of being a Black woman in law, the power of storytelling, and how she’s using workshops, live case studies, and LinkedIn Learning to reach people who’d usually be shut out of legal spaces. If you’ve ever felt like legal advice wasn’t built for you, this conversation is a refreshing, honest reminder that it can be.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Inkem and Her Creative Journey (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Challenges in the Legal Profession (00:00:00)
3. The Birth of The Legal Storyteller (00:06:09)
4. Championing Legal Literacy and Community Engagement (00:12:06)
5. Navigating Challenges in the Legal Profession (00:18:10)
6. Future Aspirations and Advice for the Younger Self (00:23:50)
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