Episode 26. Creating Your Own Spaces With Faridat Arogundade The Legal Burnouts podcast

Episode 26. Creating Your Own Spaces With Faridat Arogundade

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This week, Kate and Rhia are joined by Rhia’s law school classmate Faridat Arogundade, a former Biglaw attorney who has created her own high-quality, plus-sized fashion line,
Ìfẹ́mi.
Faridat honestly and insightfully discusses her experience as a plus-sized Black woman in Biglaw and society in general.

In her 8 years as a Biglaw attorney, Faridat experienced discrimination based on size, race, and culture. From not getting cold-called because of her name, to being short-changed on work because of her looks, to the “White Male Junior Problem,” she opens up about it all.

Like many people who experience burnout, Faridat got to a point where she didn’t feel she was herself anymore. Through coaching, she was able to get back in touch with her voice and left Biglaw to start Ìfẹ́mi.

Now, Faridat works to ensure that everyone can have access to high-quality fashion pieces, no matter their size.

Follow Faridat/Ìfẹ́mi on Instagram and TikTok @ifemi.nyc.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifemi.nyc/

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