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From Perfect Plans to Purposeful Pivots: The Birth of Strand Sahara with Rashida Abdulai 🇸🇱 🇧🇧
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Rashida Abdulai shares her journey from corporate law to founding Strand Sahara, a legal firm empowering African-owned businesses. Her story is filled with valuable insights for African women looking to make bold career moves or start their own ventures. Whether you're considering a career transition, launching a business, or seeking personal growth, Rashida's experience offers practical wisdom. Here are five key takeaways from our conversation:
In this episode, you will learn:
How to trust your intuition when making major career transitions
How to pivot your African business model effectively
How to overcome perfectionism and launch your startup
How to build a supportive network of African women in business
How to maintain work-life balance and personal growth as a mompreneur
What We Discuss:
00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - Rashida's Background and Heritage
04:01 - Journey into Law and Career Shift
06:38 - Founding Strand Sahara
10:42 - Challenges and Personal Growth
19:30 - Pivoting the Business Model
23:15 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Corporate Pressure
29:43 - Building a Supportive Community
32:34 - Balancing Motherhood and Business
41:11 - Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur
46:18 - Personal Growth and Self-Care Practices
51:39 - Lightning Round
1:03:54 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Rashida Abdulai
Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook
Websites: Rashida | Strand Sahara | Black Founders Hub
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About The Podcast
The Kádà rá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts.
While we spotlight African women's experiences, our universal stories resonate deeply with a global audience of ambitious, forward-thinking women seeking inspiration and practical insights.
Hosted by Lola Soyebo Harris, this inspiring series explores how impact-driven African women navigate self-doubt, embrace service, and master their purpose while making pivotal decisions in their careers and personal lives. This podcast is an essential resource for those interested in personal development, mindset transformation, African women's empowerment, and purpose-driven living.
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