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Building a Values Aligned Legal Career feat. John Lopez
John Lopez is the Legal Director of the Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project, where he supports children charged as adults across Pennsylvania. In this episode, John shares how combining law and social work allowed him to practice in alignment with his values, and why treating people as people is central to meaningful legal advocacy.
1 day ago3 min read


Reinventing Your Legal Career After 40 (August 2023)
Kyla Denanyoh interviews Anne Hamer is a top-rated family lawyer based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose path to success was anything but traditional. After years in corporate and plaintiff work, and even a decade as a stay-at-home mom, Anne returned to the courtroom with a new sense of purpose. In this episode, she shares how to change your legal career at any age, how her own divorce reshaped her understanding of family law, and why it’s never too late to find work you love.
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Building Confidence and Clarity as a Lawyer feat. Laura Terrell (August 2023)
Laura Terrell is an executive coach, general counsel, and former special assistant to the president who has built a career across government, private practice, and nonprofit leadership. In this episode, she shares how coaching helps lawyers advocate for themselves, embrace career pivots, and find clarity in uncertain times.
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Redefining Success and Alignment in Law feat. Arivee Vargas
Kyla Denanyoh interviews lawyer and coach Arivee Vargas shares her journey from Big Law to coaching, writing, and alignment, showing how to create a career that fits your life.
Oct 16, 20254 min read


How to Balance Law, Life, and Leadership
Rhonda Coleman Wandel is a commercial attorney, podcast host, and founder of RCW Strategies LLC, a legal consulting firm serving visionary companies and legal teams. In this episode, she shares her bold transition from education to law, her path through in-house legal roles, and why she recently stepped into entrepreneurship after years at companies like Accenture and Google. From Memphis to Chicago, single motherhood to legal leadership, Rhonda’s story is about clarity, cour
Jul 31, 20253 min read


How To Blend Legal Teaching With Theater and Parenting
Keith Shannon is a former lawyer, legal educator, and lifelong theater fan. Kara Shannon is his daughter and creative collaborator. In this episode, Kyla speaks with the father-daughter duo about their journey from legal careers and musical soundtracks to launching Fourth Row Center, a podcast celebrating Broadway and family bonds. Their story is a heartfelt reminder that success can look like connection, creativity, and choosing joy on your own terms.
Jul 24, 20253 min read


How To Build a Successful Law Practice with Coaching
Daya Naef is a seasoned attorney and the founder of The Success Partner, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms and solo practitioners navigate pivotal stages in their careers. In this episode, Daya shares her journey from construction law to coaching, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, the limitless possibilities for young lawyers, and the value of creative pursuits outside of the legal profession.
Oct 24, 20244 min read
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