Kemi Quadri is an advisor to the Mayor of London, working through casework that connects people to the power they need. Born in Nigeria and raised in East London, she spends her days problem-solving for Londoners, and her evenings wandering East London streets, catching up with friends, and soaking in all the amazing food and fashion the city has to offer.
When she’s not working or brainstorming business ideas, you’ll probably find her experimenting with skincare from her new favourite Korean brand, Corsx, brushing up her makeup game or pretending to be a rapper. She keeps it simple with one golden rule: be authentically you.
Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you do? and what does a regular day look like for you?
“I’m an advisor to the Mayor of London specialising in casework. A regular day is just me chatting with friends, maybe grocery shopping and going for a walk or doing small small activity in London.”
Where did you grow up? and where do you live now?
“I grew up predominantly in East London where I still reside with my parents.”
What's your favourite thing about the city you live in?
“I love London so much because of the fashion and food, it’s so diverse and really great for opportunities to earn money!”
What's a personal goal or dream you're working toward?
“I’m exploring some entrepreneurial ideas for the long term. But in the short term, I’m looking for a flatmate for London living (East/South). I hope the collective can help me with finding that professional woman with good hygiene like myself.”
What's one fun fact about you that most people don't know?
“I like to pretend to be a rapper in my spare time because I love music so much *covers face*”
What’s something you’re currently obsessed with?
“Skincare - I’ve starting buying Korean skincare brand Corsx, and I’m loving makeup so much more these days.”
What's a piece of advice you try to live by?
“Be authentically you.”
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