Quote - “I never want anyone else's eyes to become my cage.”

The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace the unknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empower Africans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute to the development of a vibrant and progressive black community.

In this episode, we are joined by Dénola Grey, a fashion consultant, actor, writer, and on-air multimedia personality. With an 8-year career in pan-African television, Dénola brings a unique perspective to brand development and creative design, fusing his passions for culture and urban sartorialism.

Dénola has starred in the critically acclaimed legal drama series Castle & Castle, as well as independent films available on Netflix's global streaming platform. His work across different mediums has gained him a significant online following, as he successfully created a niche market by daring to be different.

Listen and be inspired as Dénola Grey shares how he broke away from the black and white restrictions of the fashion industry to thrive creatively in the grey areas. He shares his journey of learning to live beyond other people's validations and becoming comfortable in his own skin, never allowing anyone else's eyes to become his cage.

Show Notes:

2:14 Dénola shares his journey and background

3:29 Having a sense of independence from a young age and how it shaped his mindset and approach to life

16:49 The transition from feeling like an outsider to an insider in the fashion industry, and the importance of staying true to oneself

18:29 How he transitioned to acting and being given an opportunity to star in the critically acclaimed legal drama series Castle & Castle

22:46 Dealing with feelings of imposter syndrome and overcoming self-doubt

24:52 The transition to just being himself and living life on his own terms, without seeking validation from others

32:55 Using his platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and being a bridge to synergy and understanding

37:15 Dénola shares his perspective on the importance of mental health and self-care, and how he incorporates them into his daily routine.

The Afropolitan Podcast is hosted by Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan. Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Jamit, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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