Zed Wondemu

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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.

• (00:00:00) - The American Dream: Zed Wandumu
• (00:04:15) - Ethiopian refugee on the challenges of American life
• (00:06:59) - How to Get Out of Stranded
• (00:09:04) - Describing her first business venture
• (00:10:07) - Ethiopian Restaurant in Georgetown
• (00:11:30) - How did you start a restaurant without previous experience?
• (00:12:44) - Slaying It: My Immigrant Experience
• (00:17:47) - In the Elevator With Imm
• (00:19:25) - In the Elevator With the Judge
• (00:22:37) - Zed wandamu on telling his story

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