In Episode 6, I am joined by the audacious Rukayatu Tijani, creator of the First Generation Purpose Project, an initiative designed to help first generation professionals and entrepreneurs navigate life and career by utilizing their grit and tenacity. She is also the founder of Firm for the Culture, an exciting new virtual law firm providing trademark services for social entrepreneurs and innovative founders at flat fee accessible rates. We chat about Ruky’s journey navigating the politics of workspaces and maneuvering her past and present. 

Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc006/

Topics Covered: 

• Navigating the politics of workspaces as a first generation professional 
• Balancing the past and the present
• Ruky’s immigrant background
• Setting healthy financial boundaries
• How to be intentional and strategic in finding mentors and sponsors
• How she stays grounded and centered 
• How Ruky used therapy and faith to navigate new spaces and the changing dynamics of her identity

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