What does it really mean for Black women to “have it all,” and who gets to decide? In this nourishing and truth-telling episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa Hurley is joined by powerhouse attorney, podcast host, wife, and mother of two, Liku Amadi, Esq., Founder of the Anasa Law Firm and host of the Black Women Can Have It All podcast.
Together, they dismantle the limiting narratives around Black womanhood, success, and “balance,” and instead offer a liberatory reframe rooted in choice, community, and joy. Liku brings her signature brilliance, candor, and care to the mic, sharing what it looks like to define success on your terms—and live it out loud.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why the phrase “having it all” can feel both empowering and oppressive—and how to make it yours
✅ How Liku balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and rest with grace, and without guilt or grind
✅ The difference between society’s expectations and your soul’s calling
✅ Why reframing “success” is crucial for Black women’s liberation and mental health
✅ How focusing on life-work balance, in that order, can help you create space to exhale
💚 Come exhale with Lisa and Liku as they redefine what “having it all” really means.
CREDITS:
👸🏽Guest: Liku Amadi, Founder of the Anasa Law Firm and Host of the Black Women Can Have It All Podcast
👸🏽Producer: Lisa Hurley
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Liku Amadi is an award-winning attorney and three-time-published academic author. She graduated magna cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and had the honor of serving as the first Black Editor-in-Chief on California’s first all-Black woman law review board.
As a first-generation Tanzanian, Bay Area native, and mother of 2, Liku blends legal expertise with the practical, forward-thinking solutions that only come from managing family and work life.
Her goal is to help you build a proactive legal foundation that supports your vision and growth so you can lead with peace of mind and security instead of worrying about whether your business is protected. It is.
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