179. Busayo Olupona | Building with Soul

In this episode of _What We Wore,_ host *Laura Vinroot Poole* sits down with designer and former corporate lawyer *Busayo Olupona* for a deeply moving conversation on identity, destiny, and the spiritual nature of entrepreneurship. Busayo shares her journey from growing up in Ife, Nigeria, to moving to California at age 11, where she faced the harsh realities of assimilation, eventually discarding the traditional clothes she now crafts for a living. She opens up about leaving the "golden handcuffs" of corporate law, surviving two life-altering cardiac events, and learning to surrender the hustle in order to build her brand with soul, trust, and alignment. Together, Laura and Busayo explore the power of adornment, Yoruba craft traditions, and why fashion is ultimately an invitation to connect with your higher self. Follow What We WoreJoin our community on Instagram for behind-the-scenes visuals, archival moments, and episode previews. • *Shop Capitol:* https://shop-capitol.com/ • *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/shopcapitol/ • *YouTube:* https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWorePodcast