Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom Podcast Episode Forty Eight with Evelyn Ackah

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom, I sit down with Evelyn Ackah, founder of Ackah Business Immigration Law, a cross-border immigration law firm supporting professionals and businesses across Canada and the United States. Evelyn shares her journey from starting her legal career at major firms in Toronto to building her own practice while adopting twins as a single parent. What began as a need for flexibility turned into a thriving firm focused on helping people and businesses grow beyond borders through compassionate, proactive immigration support. Along the way, Evelyn realized that much of the conventional advice she heard early in her career like keeping your head down and working endless hours wasn’t the path to the kind of leadership or life she wanted. Instead, she built success through relationships, visibility, and embracing what made her different. We talk about how redefining success helped her grow a firm of nearly twenty people across multiple countries while staying grounded in authenticity and service. We explore: - Why working harder isn’t always the key to success - How building relationships can matter more than long hours - The pressure many leaders feel to appear perfect - Why vulnerability can strengthen leadership and team culture - How personal growth directly impacts business success - The importance of creating a workplace where people feel supported Evelyn also shares how her perspective on leadership has evolved over the past 15 years from trying to be the “perfect boss” to embracing authenticity, openness, and trust. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mold. It’s about creating an environment where people can do their best work while still being fully human. This conversation is a thoughtful look at what it really takes to lead a successful business while staying aligned with your values and the life you want to build. Connect with me here: Website: https://www.kimmillerhershon.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: /kmillerhershon Subscribe to newsletter: link.kimmillerhershon.com/widget/form/aEdmdA1W5MhoMCMfy5O8Evelyn's Social Links: Website: https://www.ackahlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ackah-business-immigration-law/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7M2pQKwsRteq-nThuaELQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AckahBusinessImmigrationLaw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ackahlaw/ X: https://twitter.com/Ackahlaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evelynackahlawyer Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-canada-immigration-lawyer-evelyn-ackah/id1461504289   #podcast #leadership #businessgrowth #unconventionalwisdom #personaldevelopment #UnconventionalWisdomAboutConventionalWisdomPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.