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How to Embrace Authenticity in Corporate Culture feat. Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde shares her journey from white-collar investigations to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work within big law firms. In this episode, she discusses the importance of authenticity in the workplace, the evolution of corporate culture towards acceptance, and the significance of following one's curiosity to find purpose and success in the legal field.
Aug 22, 20244 min read


How to Balance Law School and Work feat. John Teakell
John Teakell shares his journey from being a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office to transitioning into private practice as a federal criminal defense attorney. Throughout the episode, John discusses his experiences in the legal field, the challenges of balancing work and law school, and the importance of staying open to new opportunities and career transitions.
Aug 1, 20244 min read


How to Take Risks and Change Careers with Confidence feat. Whitney Harvey
Whitney Harvey, a serial entrepreneur and founder of The Self-Coached Lawyer, shares her journey of entrepreneurship and career pivots in this episode. From expanding her business to being recognized as one of the top 40 under 40 by the Phoenix Business Journal, Whitney discusses the importance of authenticity, self-promotion, and taking risks in crafting your ideal profession.
Jun 27, 20244 min read


How To Use Your Law Degree in Non-Traditional Ways with Tiffany Obeng
Tiffany Obeng, a lawyer specializing in employment discrimination, shares her journey of transitioning from practicing law to becoming a successful children's book author. Through her books, Tiffany aims to inspire young readers, especially Black children, to explore diverse career paths and embrace the power of literacy.
May 23, 20244 min read


How To Navigate Career Changes and Find Fulfillment feat. Samantha Divine Jallah
Samantha Divine Jallah, an experienced in-house lawyer and life coach at Radical Bench, shares valuable insights on navigating career changes and finding fulfillment in the legal profession. Through her own journey of transitioning through different careers, Samantha emphasizes the importance of starting with oneself, utilizing one's skills and passions to create a fulfilling career path.
Mar 21, 20244 min read


How to Embrace Creativity as a Lawyer with Teresa Phillips
Theresa Phillips is a lawyer and artist who has found a passion for painting and creating vibrant, textured artwork. In this episode of the You Are A Lawyer podcast, Theresa shares her journey of self-discovery, from cutting her hair and embracing her artistic side to starting her own business and taking on commissioned pieces. She discusses the intersection of law and creativity, the importance of following your passions, and the power of manifesting your dreams.
Feb 8, 20244 min read


How Human Design Impacts Career Success (Part II) feat. Sheila Wilkinson
Sheila M. Wilkinson is a lawyer, social worker, consultant, and career transition coach. Sheila also talks about her mission to help lawyers make aligned decisions, set boundaries, and focus on what they truly want to do rather than what they think they should do. She believes in reconnecting the intellectual self with the emotional self and offers guidance to lawyers in this process.
Feb 2, 20244 min read


How To Avoid A Boring Legal Career (Part I) feat. Sheila M. Wilkinson
Sheila M. Wilkinson is a social worker, lawyer, career transition coach, and podcaster who spends half the year in Brussels, Belgium, and half the year in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her life is centered on taking risks, rejecting boring careers, and people-pleasing. In this episode, Sheila emphasizes the importance of connecting with people and offers recommendations for books that can help her clients on their personal and professional journeys.
Feb 1, 20244 min read


How To Hire a Short-Term Lawyer (and Why You Should) feat. Dan Reilly
Dan Reilly, the co-founder of Legably, a platform that connects lawyers, paralegals, and law students with short-term freelance opportunities, joins the You Are a Lawyer Podcast this week. Dan shares the story behind Legably's creation, the challenges of introducing freelance platforms to the legal profession, and how the platform revolutionizes how attorneys and legal professionals work.
Dec 14, 20233 min read


How to Escape the Lawyer Bubble feat. Sarah Cottrell
Sarah Cottrell, founder of the Former Lawyer Podcast, discusses the challenges and identity struggles that lawyers often face, the misconceptions surrounding the legal profession, and the importance of exploring alternative career paths. Sarah shares her journey from practicing law to becoming an entrepreneur and offers valuable insights for lawyers seeking fulfillment outside of traditional legal practice.
Dec 7, 20234 min read


How To Excel with Different Legal Careers
Stephanie Clark, a Southern University Law Center graduate, shares her experience transitioning from law school to practicing law in Florida. She talks about her decision to move to Florida for better job opportunities and the importance of free childcare provided by her parents. Stephanie reflects on her journey of taking the bar exam multiple times and working as a paralegal at a criminal defense firm. Tune in to hear Stephanie's story and insights about the legal professio
Sep 14, 20235 min read


How to Build an Empire of Freedom With Your Law Degree
Aman Costigan was once a partner at a Canadian law firm, teaching yoga on the side and quietly craving more freedom and alignment in her life. In this powerful conversation, she shares how she found her voice, launched Beyond Yoga for Lawyers, and began to merge wellness with law in a meaningful way. The episode captures a moment in time when Aman was redefining what a legal career could look like — and today, her journey continues beyond the courtroom.
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Why Unhappiness is a Puzzle and How Lawyers Can Solve It featuring Becky Morrison
Kyla Denanyoh interviews Becky Morrison to discuss how lawyers can find happiness, why she is pursuing an LLM in taxation, and how coaching benefits lawyers.
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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