Amy Oraefo, Esq., principal attorney of Amy Oraefo, P.C. Law Firm, and owner and CEO of Creative Passport, LLC, is a dynamic force in the entertainment and legal industries. Amy’s journey from very humble beginnings to becoming a respected advocate for creatives, is nothing short of inspiring.
“I am the youngest of five children born in Raleigh, NC to my parents who were Nigerian immigrants. My parents always instilled the importance of education and leaving an impact on our community,” Amy says.
Amy’s love for the arts, particularly music, shaped her early years. She used music as her muse and she found her calling as a dancer and immersed herself in the world of entertainment.
“There are no lawyers in my family and I grew up in a house that loved the arts, so music was my first love. Since I was not blessed with the ability to be able to sing, I used music as my muse and I became a dancer,” Amy shares.
Driven by a desire to advocate for creatives, Amy pursued a career in law with a global perspective, blending her Nigerian-American heritage with a passion for the arts.
“I think what makes me unique is the fact that I’ve always had a global perspective when practicing law – based on the duality of my culture as a Nigerian-American woman.” Amy comments.
Amy’s business ventures reflect her commitment to the creative community. As a global entertainment attorney and the owner of Amy Oraefo, P.C. Law Firm, and Creative Passport, LLC, she provides essential legal services to musicians, podcasters and brand ambassadors.
“I own an entertainment and intellectual property law firm along with a coaching and consulting platform that assists emerging creatives who are musicians, podcasters, and brand ambassadors,” Amy explains.
The motivation behind Amy’s business ventures stems from her personal experiences as an artist and her desire to empower creatives.
“I was a trained dancer, so as an artist, I have always recognized the importance of advocating for creatives so that they can build an effective, impactful brand that creates generational wealth,” Amy emphasizes.
Starting a business comes with its challenges, and Amy has faced them head-on. From grappling with imposter syndrome to learning the art of delegation, she understands the hurdles entrepreneurs face.
“I felt like some of the biggest challenges I encountered when starting my firm was figuring out a solid plan on how to generate income,” She adds.
Amy’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to take the leap and be intentional about building their brand.
“Just start it and stop making excuses. There will never be a ‘right’ time to start a business, so you have to jump off the cliff and just dive into it.” Amy states.
Looking ahead, Amy is focused on scaling Creative Passport, a platform created to support creatives in the entertainment industry through a community where they can receive coaching and consulting about questions they often face when navigating the entertainment industry.
Amy’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of challenges. Her journey from a dancer with a passion for music to a successful entrepreneur and advocate for creatives is an inspiration to all. Join Amy Oraefo, Esq., on her mission to empower creatives and build a community of global impact.
