Season 8, Episode 6: Yomi Adegoke on Imposter Syndrome, The List, and The Power of Social Media.

“ The internet can for lack of a better phrase, night you and good night you like it is something that can make or break you quite literally. ”

In this episode, Caggie is joined by Yomi Adegoke, a prominent voice in journalism and the bestselling author of Slay in Your Lane and recent Sunday Times Best Seller, The List. Caggie kicks off the episode by delving into Yomi's early life and her unexpected path into journalism. We explore how she entered the creative world and navigated the instability and uncertainties of this career choice. However, she explains that her journey defied expectations and led her to where she truly belongs.

Writing a book is no small feat, and Yomi candidly shares her struggles with imposter syndrome during the process. Caggie and Yomi delve into her new book, The List, and discuss the toxic world of cancel culture, where Yomi provides her unique perspective on this phenomenon and explores the powerful influence of social media. Additionally, Caggie and Yomi discuss the dissonance between our online and offline personas, uncovering how everyone becomes a different person when interacting behind the screen.

Whether you're a journalism enthusiast, a writer, or simply curious about the dynamics of social media and cancel culture, this episode promises fascinating insights. You can find Yomi on Instagram and Twitter. You can order The List and Slay in Your Lane here.