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Lola Oladunjoye: From Silicon Valley Lawyer to Parisian Jewelry Designer of Lola Fenhirst
In this inspiring episode of No Boxes: Just Verses, we're joined by Paris-based jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Lola Oladunjoye. Have you ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a successful legal career to follow your artistic passion? Lola’s story is a powerful testament to the value of "delusional self-confidence," continuous learning, and the courage to build something that is uniquely yours. From her upbringing in London to her groundbreaking career in Silicon Valley, this conversation reveals the songs and stories that shaped a true "unboxed" leader.
Lola Oladunjoye is the creative at the helm of LOLA FENHIRST, which she founded in 2020. Prior to founding LOLA FENHIRST, Oladunjoye enjoyed a successful career as an intellectual property attorney in California's Silicon Valley, working for best-of-breed publicly traded software companies. In 2015, Oladunjoye resigned from her role as General Counsel of the Salesforce Foundation, to pursue her dream of becoming a jewellery designer. By 2017, determined to transform her dream into reality, Oladunjoye had moved to Paris.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of "Delusional Self-Confidence": Learn how a confident mindset—even if it seems naive to others—can be your greatest superpower, fueling you to knock on a hundred doors to get one "yes".
- Soft Skills Are Your Superpower: Discover why Lola believes that the most important skill in a corporate career is not your technical expertise, but your ability to build relationships and work well with people .
- Leave a Great Job for a Personal Dream: Hear why Lola decided to walk away from her top legal role at Salesforce to create her jewelry brand, choosing a path where her art would be unique to her and could not be replicated.
- Normalize the "Unboxed" Path: Find out why a leader's career journey doesn't have to be a straight line, and why the most powerful thing you can do is "let people catch up" with your vision.
Lola Fenhirst’s story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to follow your dreams. What’s your unboxed career path?
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast!
CONNECT WITH LOLA OLADUNJOYE:
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CONNECT WITH SHANNON:
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Theme Song: Pedal to the Medal by Martin Luther (Spotify | Apple Music)
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By Shannon NashIn this inspiring episode of No Boxes: Just Verses, we're joined by Paris-based jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Lola Oladunjoye. Have you ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a successful legal career to follow your artistic passion? Lola’s story is a powerful testament to the value of "delusional self-confidence," continuous learning, and the courage to build something that is uniquely yours. From her upbringing in London to her groundbreaking career in Silicon Valley, this conversation reveals the songs and stories that shaped a true "unboxed" leader.
Lola Oladunjoye is the creative at the helm of LOLA FENHIRST, which she founded in 2020. Prior to founding LOLA FENHIRST, Oladunjoye enjoyed a successful career as an intellectual property attorney in California's Silicon Valley, working for best-of-breed publicly traded software companies. In 2015, Oladunjoye resigned from her role as General Counsel of the Salesforce Foundation, to pursue her dream of becoming a jewellery designer. By 2017, determined to transform her dream into reality, Oladunjoye had moved to Paris.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of "Delusional Self-Confidence": Learn how a confident mindset—even if it seems naive to others—can be your greatest superpower, fueling you to knock on a hundred doors to get one "yes".
- Soft Skills Are Your Superpower: Discover why Lola believes that the most important skill in a corporate career is not your technical expertise, but your ability to build relationships and work well with people .
- Leave a Great Job for a Personal Dream: Hear why Lola decided to walk away from her top legal role at Salesforce to create her jewelry brand, choosing a path where her art would be unique to her and could not be replicated.
- Normalize the "Unboxed" Path: Find out why a leader's career journey doesn't have to be a straight line, and why the most powerful thing you can do is "let people catch up" with your vision.
Lola Fenhirst’s story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to follow your dreams. What’s your unboxed career path?
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast!
CONNECT WITH LOLA OLADUNJOYE:
Website
Playlist
CONNECT WITH SHANNON:
LinkedIn Shannon | LinkedIn NBJV
Theme Song: Pedal to the Medal by Martin Luther (Spotify | Apple Music)