It’s our series finale! To cap off and celebrate 10 amazing years of podcasting, I’m switching roles and taking the hot seat as the guest! Hosting this special episode is the incredible Fatema Dada—mentor, lawyer, community leader and more.
We’ll dive into the show’s origins and production journey, share tangible tips for content creators and lawyers, and explore what’s next on the horizon.
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Read the Episode Transcript: Transcript
In the full episode, we’ll dive into a number of topics, including:
⚫️ What inspired the creation of this podcast, both conceptually and practically? (10:09)
⚫️ Can you walk us through the behind-the-scenes production process? (14:52)
⚫️ What have been some of the standout moments and key lessons from the show? (32:16)
⚫️ Who were some of the most memorable—or unexpected—guests you’ve featured? (41:41)
⚫️ Why is now the right time for the podcast to come to an end? (47:01)
⚫️ What are the most valuable insights you’d share with lawyers and content creators? (1:02:46)
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About the Guest Host:
Fatema Dada serves as the Deputy Legal Director within the Ontario government.
Previously, she was counsel at the Ontario Human Rights Commission, where her work focused on addressing anti-Black racism in policing. She also worked as a senior policy advisor for the former Attorney General of Ontario and has over a decade of experience in litigation for the province.
In addition to her professional work, Fatema is actively involved in community service. She sits on the board of SMILE Canada – Support Services, an organization supporting children with disabilities, and is a co-founder of the Muslim Legal Support Centre. She is also a board member of Hijabi Ballers, an organization supporting Muslim women in sports. Previously she was involved with Conquer COVID, a volunteer initiative that provided PPE and essential resources to frontline workers and communities in need during the pandemic. and up till recently served on the board of the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association, where she contributed to advancing the interests and representation of Muslim lawyers across Canada.