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

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Websites: Rashida | Strand Sahara | Black Founders Hub

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About The Podcast

The Kádàrá 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. 

This podcast is a production of Kadara Media LLC. All rights reserved.