Zed Wondemu
Zed Wondemu is an Ethiopian restaurateur turned author, best known for her powerful memoir Slanted Justice. In the book, she chronicles her firsthand experience navigating the American legal system as a Black female immigrant—and the profound impact it had on her business, her family, and her identity.
A natural storyteller, Zed draws from her entrepreneurial journey and personal resilience to shed light on themes of justice, perseverance, and cultural identity. Her transition from building a successful restaurant to writing reflects her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and sparking meaningful conversations about equity and lived experience in America.
00:00 - The American Dream: Zed Wandumu
04:15 - Ethiopian refugee on the challenges of American life
06:59 - How to Get Out of Stranded
09:04 - Describing her first business venture
10:07 - Ethiopian Restaurant in Georgetown
11:30 - How did you start a restaurant without previous experience?
12:44 - Slaying It: My Immigrant Experience
17:47 - In the Elevator With Imm
19:25 - In the Elevator With the Judge
22:37 - Zed wandamu on telling his story
Zed Wondemu
Entrepreneur, businesswoman, author
Zed Wondemu is an Ethiopian restaurateur turned author, best known for her powerful memoir Slanted Justice. In the book, she chronicles her firsthand experience navigating the American legal system as a Black female immigrant—and the profound impact it had on her business, her family, and her identity.
A natural storyteller, Zed draws from her entrepreneurial journey and personal resilience to shed light on themes of justice, perseverance, and cultural identity. Her transition from building a successful restaurant to writing reflects her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and sparking meaningful conversations about equity and lived experience in America.
