From Refugees to Powerhouse Lawyers: Our Real Story of Grit & Success | The Glamorous Grind
The Glamorous Grind Podcast
Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
Summary
Refugee success story. Immigrant lawyers. Women in law. IVF. Surrogacy. Single mom hustle. In this powerful premiere of The Glamorous Grind, Mila and Ilona reveal the raw truth behind their rise from ethnic cleansing to courtroom dominance. They open up about childhood trauma, poverty, bullying, motherhood, and building legal careers with zero connections. This episode is an unfiltered look at what it really takes to succeed as first-generation women attorneys in America—without losing your glam.
What to expect:
- Escaping violence and starting over in America
- Growing up poor and motivated by survival
- Becoming lawyers with no connections
- IVF, surrogacy, single parenting, and career hustle
- Staying stylish and strong through every challenge
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Always Stand Up for Yourself
01:14 Refugee Roots: Fleeing Ethnic Cleansing
04:45 Bullied, Broke & Battling to Belong
10:26 The Drive to Succeed in America
14:49 From Refugees to Attorneys
19:43 Becoming a Family Lawyer by Fire
26:22 Balancing Motherhood & Ambition
30:48 Twins, Surrogacy & Finding Support
33:43 What’s Coming Next on The Glamorous Grind
