How valuable is a law degree? feat Kyla Denanyoh

About this episode

Kyla Denanyoh discusses her journey from law school to podcasting, emphasizing the value of a law degree and the importance of taking risks.

In this episode, Kyla Denanyoh shares her journey from law firm volunteer to law school graduate and beyond. Kyla is interviewed by a fellow Southern University Law Center (SULC) alum, Vernon W. Thomas and she discusses her experiences at SULC, the challenges of the bar exam, and her unexpected career path that led her to work in a call center before finding her footing in the legal profession. Kyla also delves into her motivation for starting the podcast, the importance of mindset in content creation, and the value of sharing diverse stories within the legal community. Kyla Denanyoh explores themes of risk-taking, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Kyla shares her journey from law school to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of embracing risks and creating opportunities. They discuss the evolution of her podcast, the challenges of monetizing content, and the significance of self-care and leisure in a busy life. The conversation culminates in reflections on the value of a law degree and the importance of taking risks in both personal and professional realms. This episode is produced by Skip the Boring Stuff , a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.

People in this episode

Host: Kyla Denanyoh

Guest: Vernon W. Thomas

Topics covered

• law degree value
• career paths
• risk-taking
• entrepreneurship
• personal growth
• podcasting
• content creation

Keywords

• law degree
• career change
• podcasting
• entrepreneurship
• bar exam
• Southern University Law Center
• content creation
• self-care
• risk-taking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern University Law Center, Skip the Boring Stuff

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