The Antifragility Reframe - Episode 03: Finding Your Voice Beyond Fear and Conformity with Dr. Lola Adeyemo

The Antifragility Reframe

What does it take to leave behind everything “safe” and build something of your own?

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Lola Adeyemo shares how she found her voice, her purpose, and her freedom beyond the walls of corporate America.

Hosted by Dr. Frank L. Douglas, The Antifragility Reframe explores how reframing challenges can make us stronger, not just resilient.

Tune in now and discover how antifragility helps you not just survive—but thrive.

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with Dr. Lola Adeyemo, a biotech professional turned entrepreneur, to discuss her inspiring journey from corporate America to building her own voice and brand.

From navigating the challenges of being an immigrant woman in a male-dominated industry to redefining her identity beyond titles and organizations, Dr. Adeyemo shares how she learned to “bounce forward” and become stronger through adversity.

She opens up about the moment she decided to leave the security of her corporate career to embrace entrepreneurship with her husband—and how that leap of faith redefined her sense of purpose, autonomy, and confidence.

This episode is a lesson in self-discovery, courage, and antifragility—showing us that growth often comes when we step away from what’s familiar and begin to trust our own voice.

Key Topics

• The struggle of losing and reclaiming your voice in a new environment
• Overcoming language and cultural barriers as an immigrant professional
• Finding support and mentorship outside the workplace
• The power of community in personal and professional growth
• Taking risks and leaving the comfort of corporate life
• Building confidence, autonomy, and purpose through entrepreneurship
• Redefining identity beyond professional titles

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:00] – Dr. Lola shares her initial challenges in finding her voice as an immigrant woman in corporate America.

[01:00 – 03:50] – Introduction by Dr. Douglas; Dr. Lola’s academic background and journey from Nigeria to the U.S.

[04:00 – 06:00] – Facing communication and representation challenges in biotech.

[06:00 – 08:00] – Finding her voice again through communities outside her workplace.

[08:00 – 10:00] – Mentorship and exploring personal strengths and career direction.

[10:00 – 11:00] – Taking the biggest risk: leaving corporate America amid uncertainty.

[11:00 – 12:00] – Shifting perspective—seeking autonomy and building purpose.

[12:00 – 13:50] – Redefining self-worth, developing confidence, and realizing she is her own brand.

[13:50 – End] – Dr. Douglas highlights her story as a perfect example of antifragility.

Links & Resources

• Learn more about Dr. Lola Adeyemo’s book – Thriving Intersectionality
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
• Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Dr. Lola Adeyemo’s story reminds us that true strength doesn’t come from avoiding challenges—it comes from using them as fuel for transformation. By finding her voice and embracing uncertainty, she turned adversity into agency.

As Dr. Douglas notes, antifragility is about becoming better because of what we’ve faced—not despite it.