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By Christina Previte

I interview bad ass people about how they got where they are. That includes the most prolific thought leaders, authors, coaches, entrepreneurs, and movers and shakers about their philosophies on business and life. Catch the special #FEMSQUIRE and #femDR Series for interviews of women attorneys and doctors.

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103. Former Emmy-nominated TV Producer Jessica Klingbaum

Wake Up CallMar 05, 2022

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121. Roundtable Series: Hey Barbie! A Discussion of the Movie
Sep 01, 202301:05:36
120. Roundtable Series: What Do We Think of Non-Lawyers Owning Law Firms?

120. Roundtable Series: What Do We Think of Non-Lawyers Owning Law Firms?

Wake Up Call is back with a brand-new episode! Join us for a thought-provoking Roundtable discussion: "What do we think about non-lawyers owning law firms?"

Get ready for a riveting discussion that challenges traditional perspectives as we bring together a panel of legal experts who offer their unique stances on the matter and explore the implications, benefits, and potential pitfalls of this evolving legal landscape.

You can learn more about our esteemed guests here:

Christine Matus, Esq. from Matus Law Group: https://matuslaw.com/about-us/

Danielle Laughlin, Esq. from Sage Business Counsel: https://sagebusinesscounsel.com/danielle-hudson-laughlin/

Erick Weingold, Esq. from Weingold Law: https://ppmlawyers.com/about-us/

Sandy Durst, Esq. from The Durst Firm: https://thedurstfirm.com/

So, grab your favorite mug of coffee and listen to this insightful and balanced discussion on Wake Up Call Live!

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Jul 27, 202353:28
119. Roundtable Series: Harry & Meghan, Yay or Nay? - Part 2

119. Roundtable Series: Harry & Meghan, Yay or Nay? - Part 2

Part 2 - Many people seem to have very strong opinions about the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary. We discuss this and other topics in relation to the royal family in this two-part Roundtable discussion. The panelists joining me this time are attorneys Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. and Dana Richardson, Esq. Do they have a different perspective than the panelists last time? Let's find out! Be sure to watch part 1 and the Netflix documentary first.


Listen to part 1 here: https://anchor.fm/christina-previte/episodes/118--Roundtable-Series-Harry--Meghan--Yay-or-Nay-e1tdius/a-a95u8uu
Watch part 1 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc7RFex3HZM&t=118s


Read more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/
Follow Diana on Instagram: @dschimmy https://www.instagram.com/dschimmy
Follow Diana's law firm on Instagram: @mkssfamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/mkssfamilylaw
Find Diana's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MartineKatzScanlonSchimmel


Read more about Dana and her law firm here: https://www.tibbottrichardson.com/attorney-dana-richardson/
Follow Dana's law firm on Instagram: @tibbott.richardson.law https://www.instagram.com/tibbott.richardson.law/
Find Dana's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/trlaws


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Jan 20, 202345:23
118. Roundtable Series: Harry & Meghan, Yay or Nay?

118. Roundtable Series: Harry & Meghan, Yay or Nay?

Many people seem to have very strong opinions about the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary. We discuss this and other topics in relation to the royal family in this episode of Wake Up Call Live. The panelists joining me are Judith Delus Montgomery, Esq., Jennifer Armstrong, Esq., Kristen Henninger, Esq., and Laura French, Esq. Be sure to watch the Netflix documentary first!


Read more about Judith and her law firm here: https://www.atlfamilyimmigrationlaw.com/about/judith-delus-montgomery/
Follow Judith on Instagram here: @judydesq https://www.instagram.com/judydesq/
Find Judith's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/atlantafamilyimmigrationlaw/


Read more about Jennifer and her law firm here: https://www.jdarmstronglaw.com/profile/
Follow Jennifer on Instagram here: @jdaesq https://www.instagram.com/jdaesq/
Find Jennifer's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-D-Armstrong-LLC/534343049962810


Read more about Kristen and her law firm here: http://www.divorceattorneytomsriver.com/
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: @khenningeresq https://www.instagram.com/khenningeresq/
Find Kristen's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kristenshenningerlaw


Read more about Laura and her law firm here: https://www.themomlawyer.com/
Follow Laura on Instagram here: @themomlawyer https://www.instagram.com/themomlawyer/
Find Laura's business on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMomLawyer


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Jan 12, 202357:43
117. Roundtable Series: Exposing Divorce Corp - Part 3

117. Roundtable Series: Exposing Divorce Corp - Part 3

If you watched Divorce Corp on Amazon Prime you should be horrified by the state of the divorce system in the US. We are going LIVE with divorce lawyers across the country to talk about what we REALLY think about the divorce system. Joining me for part 3 of the series are business mentor and attorney Christopher Anderson, Esq., of Sunnyside Services, NY divorce lawyer Kathleen Miller, Esq., and NJ divorce lawyer Jennifer Armstrong, Esq. You can find part 1 on my YouTube channel (link below).


Find part 1 of Exposing Divorce Corp on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qziwFpVPhGE

Listen to part 2 of Exposing Divorce Corp here: https://anchor.fm/christina-previte/episodes/116--Roundtable-Series-Exposing-Divorce-Corp---Part-2-e1src24


Read more about Christopher and his law firm here: https://sunnysidelaw.com/about/
Follow Christopher on Instagram here: @ctanderson66 https://www.instagram.com/ctanderson66/


Read more about Kathleen and her law firm here: https://miller-law.com/our-attorneys/katherine-miller/
Follow Kathleen's law firm on Instagram here: @millerlaw_ny https://www.instagram.com/millerlaw_ny/
Find Kathleen's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MillerLawGroupNY


Read more about Jennifer and her law firm here: https://www.jdarmstronglaw.com/attorney/jennifer-d-armstrong/
Follow Jennifer on Instagram here: @jdaesq https://www.instagram.com/jdaesq/
Find Jennifer's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-D-Armstrong-LLC/534343049962810


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Jan 06, 202301:00:49
116. Roundtable Series: Exposing Divorce Corp - Part 2

116. Roundtable Series: Exposing Divorce Corp - Part 2

If you watched Divorce Corp on Amazon Prime you should be horrified by the state of the divorce system in the US. We are going LIVE with divorce lawyers across the country to talk about what we REALLY think about the divorce system. Joining me for part 2 of the series are family law attorneys Teresa Serviss DeFord, Jennifer Hargrave, and John Nachlinger. You can find part 1 on my YouTube channel (link below).


Find part 1 of Exposing Divorce Corp on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qziwFpVPhGE


Read more about Teresa and her law firm here: https://www.defordlawfirm.com/
Follow Teresa on Instagram here: @teresadeford https://www.instagram.com/teresadeford/
Find Teresa's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/defordlawfirm


Read more about Jennifer and her law firm here: https://hargravefamilylaw.com/about-us/jennifer-stanton-hargrave/
Follow Jennifer's law firm on Instagram here: @hargravefamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/hargravefamilylaw/
Find Jennifer's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/DivorceDFW/

Read more about John and his law firm here: https://www.centraljerseyfamilylaw.com/our-team/john-nachlinger/
Follow John on Instagram here: @jr_nach https://www.instagram.com/jr_nach/
Follow John's law firm on Instagram here: @gethappydivorce https://www.instagram.com/gethappydivorce/
Find John's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gethappydivorce


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Dec 29, 202258:56
115. Roundtable Series: Do Kids Make Marriage Harder?

115. Roundtable Series: Do Kids Make Marriage Harder?

Kids are cute and all, but they can also bring a lot of stress and cause conflict in parenting relationships. Join us for another Wake Up Call Roundtable Series: Do kids make marriage harder? Joining me and sharing their personal experience are Seattle family law attorney Elise Buie, New Jersey family law attorney Kelli Martone, "Health Concierge" Leslie Urbas, In-house counsel Olga Kats-Chalfant, and New Jersey family therapist Jennifer Hilligus.


Read more about Elise and her law firm here: https://elisebuiefamilylaw.com/Attorney/elise-buie/
Follow Elise on Instagram here: @elisebuiefamilylawgroup https://www.instagram.com/elisebuiefamilylawgroup/
Find Elise's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/elisebuiefamilylaw


Read more about Kelli and her law firm here: https://www.martonelawgroup.com/kelli-m-martone/
Follow Kelli on Instagram here: @kellimartone1 https://www.instagram.com/kellimartone1/
Find Kelli's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/martonelawgroup


Read more about Leslie and her nutrition business here: https://www.leslieurbas.com/
Follow Leslie on Instagram here: @leslieurbas https://www.instagram.com/leslieurbas/
Find Leslie on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieUrbas/


Read more about Olga here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-kats-chalfant-a306541/
Follow Olga on Instagram here: @koshka0427 https://www.instagram.com/koshka0427/


Read more about Jennifer and her services here: https://www.jenniferhilligus.com/
Find JLH Counseling, LLC on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054295069367


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Dec 23, 202249:42
114. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Two Years #FEMSQUIRE Follow Up With Diana C. Schimmel, Esq.

114. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Two Years #FEMSQUIRE Follow Up With Diana C. Schimmel, Esq.

It's been two years since the first #FEMSQUIRE interview we did with New Jersey family lawyer Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. Back then, we were in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she shared with us how she was balancing her time as a lawyer and mom while navigating the challenges of the pandemic. She’s been doing great since then (and better than ever!) In this episode, Diana, a remarkably empowered woman, shares how she's continued to evolve personally and professionally, which has been a long journey of self-discovery. As a partner at Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A. @mkssfamilylaw, she has found more efficient ways to manage her law firm and to communicate in a way that empowers her clients and makes them feel heard. She's been a busy woman lately, what with being a mom, lawyer, and entrepreneur as well. But she's also been doing all of these things with an incredible amount of focus and dedication. She is all about helping people who are dealing with difficult circumstances find solutions for their problems through the power of law and justice—which is what makes her so passionate about being a lawyer. Listen to Diana's promising vision for her firm, and don't miss the valuable advice she gives on marriage and communication, plus all the other things she's been up to. Conversations with her are always such a treat!


Included in this conversation:
Her evolution in these two years
How her law firm's efficiency has increased
The importance of innovation in business
How to find balance as a working mom
Silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic
Career lessons she has learned
Key traits of a family lawyer
Letting your work speak for itself
Signs a client is not a good fit for you
A message for young attorneys
Her ideal client
Recognizing red flags
Her exceptional work style
Her career development throughout the years
Marriage tips from a divorce lawyer
What she loves the most about her work
Why you need to trust your law firm partners
The vision she has for her firm
Her bucket list


Find out more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/
Follow Diana on Instagram here: @dschimmy https://www.instagram.com/dschimmy


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Oct 17, 202201:33:07
113. Michael Ulibarri: Former Gang Member Turned Prison Re-entry Specialist

113. Michael Ulibarri: Former Gang Member Turned Prison Re-entry Specialist

I'm proud to introduce you to Michael, a former gang member who turned his life around, and now helps others do the same. His story of redemption is powerful and needs to be shared with the world. He talks about his rough childhood and growing up in a gang-dominated neighborhood, where the only way he had of obtaining respect was through the use of violence and getting imprisoned. He didn't know any other way, and this is how he lived throughout his youth, getting in and out of jail while dealing with the trauma that was inflicted upon him from a young age. While he fought his demons and struggled to find a place for himself in the world, he knew he had to change his ways. He decided to take action and find help in the form of rehabilitation and therapy. Michael never gave up and kept going, one day at a time. With faith and the help of his therapist, he was determined to make himself a better person. Now in his 40s, he has found his purpose in life and uses his platform as a former gang member and prisoner to create a change in the lives of others. He became a social entrepreneur and the founder of Access 2 Excellence, a program that helps formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society and provides them with education. Michael has broken free from the chains of his troubled past and is now motivating others to do the same. His story proves that there's hope for everyone. It'll inspire you to believe in yourself, to keep fighting for what you want, and to trust that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

Included in this conversation:
How living in a gang environment impacted his childhood
Growing up without a positive male role model
How his strong mother influenced him
When he was first introduced to gang activity
A realistic glimpse of gang life
Anecdotes of his time as a gang member
The reason he was incarcerated for the first time
What it was like to be in prison for most of his youth
What really happens inside prison
The lowest point in his life
The moment his path to redemption started
What he did when he got out of prison for the last time
Helping ex-prisoners with "Acess 2 Excellence" and "Justice "Reform"
How he has positively transformed other people's lives
His experience with psychedelic therapy
Overcoming his anger and traumas
A bit about his love life
His purpose in life

Reach out to Michael on Facebook here:
www.facebook.com/michael.ulibarri.9465
Find Michael on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ulibarri-754454160/

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Sep 01, 202201:54:50
112. #FEMSQUIRE Series: New Jersey Family and Divorce Lawyer Alison Leslie, Esq.

112. #FEMSQUIRE Series: New Jersey Family and Divorce Lawyer Alison Leslie, Esq.

Success is never a straight line but rather an upward climb, and the story of Alison Leslie exemplifies that. Despite wanting to quit her first year of law school, her confidence and determination never let the words “You can’t” stop her from achieving her goal. So much so that after graduating from Seton Hall University and working at two boutique law firms, she opened her practice at the early age of 28! In this episode, she reflects on her experience entering the legal field and how the values she learned growing up helped her get by. She talks about her experience in law school and Catholic school, exciting anecdotes from her Court TV internship, and the knowledge she has gained from more than 20 years of family law practice. She credits her mother and the nuns at her high school for helping her grow into the confident, strong woman she is today—a great example of what can happen when you are surrounded by strong, driven women and are inspired by them: you develop into one yourself!


Included in this conversation:

Her educational background
Why she picked family law
The law school experience
What she learned from her internship at Court TV
Is it true that if you hated law school, you'll love practice?
Her work experience before opening her practice
Starting her own law firm at 28 years old
The reasons why she loves being a family lawyer
How the practice of law has changed over the years
Networking before the internet was a boom
Constantly evolving as a law firm owner
How she runs her firm
Her vision for her firm and personal goals
The best advice she's ever gotten
What Catholic school taught her
The women she admires the most
Focusing on what really matters in life


Learn more about Alison and her practice here: https://www.leslielawfirm.com/

Follow Alison on Instagram here: @divorcenjleslielaw https://www.instagram.com/divorcenjleslielaw/

Find Leslie Law Firm, LLC. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Divorce-in-New-Jersey-with-Leslie-Law-Firm-LLC-132138573543483/

Find Alison on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-leslie-599b775/


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You can also watch episodes of Wake Up Call on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlkBJChmRfcu4l-kLs2Rwg


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Aug 06, 202253:42
111. Roundtable Series: How to Start and Grow a Law Firm That Serves YOU! - Part Deux (Nuts & Bolts)

111. Roundtable Series: How to Start and Grow a Law Firm That Serves YOU! - Part Deux (Nuts & Bolts)

Starting a law firm is no easy task. Don't let it be an uphill battle by not having good advice to help you along the way! As law firm owners, we have been in your shoes, we know all about the challenges you face and the questions that keep you up at night. In this episode, find out how to start and grow a law firm that serves YOU, from four lawyers who did it themselves! Joining me for part two of this live episode of the Roundtable Series are Attorneys Adelola Dow, Esq. (The Law Offices of Adelola Sheralynn Dow), Stephanie Hunnell, Esq. (Hunnell Law Group, LLC), and Jamie Berger, Esq. (Jacobs Berger, LLC.) We share specific action items on building and growing an efficient firm.



Read more about Adelola and her law firm here: https://www.adelolalaw.com/

Follow Adelola on Instagram here: @asdlaw https://www.instagram.com/asdlaw/

Find Adelola's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TurningFearIntoPowerDivorce



Read more about Stephanie and her law firm here: https://www.hunnelllaw.com/

Follow Stephanie and her law firm on Instagram here: @hunnlawgroup https://www.instagram.com/hunnlawgroup/

Find Stephanie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/HunnLawGroup



Read more about Jamie and her law firm here: https://jacobsberger.com/

Follow Jamie's law firm on Instagram:@jacobsbergerllc https://www.instagram.com/jacobsbergerllc/

Find Jamie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jacobsberger



Here's a link to Allison Williams's law firm coaching: http://www.lawfirmmentor.net/?fbclid=IwAR0wsYE8YZdn41UCjiLcTU9q8TrvcdnhXZgFgGNI3fzxMqnTyV2YYXGAJqM



Check out Profit First, the book mentioned by Adelola: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Mike-Michalowicz-audiobook/dp/B06X15WW79/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NPUJNCKDZXEP&keywords=profit%20first&qid=1656004819&sprefix=profit%20first%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR2pe51Nn_A0Lisk0SFYsNO4eOz5Tpmv9c4Pyi72tvbzuoyxUYT5ti8LnuA



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Jun 24, 202257:29
110. Roundtable Series: How to Start and Grow a Law Firm That Serves You (It Really Is Possible!)

110. Roundtable Series: How to Start and Grow a Law Firm That Serves You (It Really Is Possible!)

It's not a secret that starting and growing a law firm is hard, but that shouldn't stop you from reaching your goal. As law firm owners, we have been in your shoes, we know all about the challenges you face and the questions that keep you up at night. In this episode, find out how to start and grow a law firm that serves you, from four lawyers who did it themselves! Joining me for this live episode of the Roundtable Series are Attorneys Heather Keith, Esq. (Keith Family Law), Stephanie Hunnell, Esq. (Hunnell Law Group, LLC), and Jamie Berger, Esq. (Jacobs Berger, LLC.) We'll be sharing our best insight with you!


Read more about Heather and her law firm here: https://keithfamilylaw.com/
Follow Heather on Instagram here: @keithfamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/keithfamilylaw/
Find Heather's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/KeithFamilyLaw


Read more about Stephanie and her law firm here: https://www.hunnelllaw.com/
Follow Stephanie and her law firm on Instagram here: @hunnlawgroup https://www.instagram.com/hunnlawgroup/
Find Stephanie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/HunnLawGroup


Read more about Jamie and her law firm here: https://jacobsberger.com/
Follow Jamie's law firm on Instagram:@jacobsbergerllc https://www.instagram.com/jacobsbergerllc/
Find Jamie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jacobsberger


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Jun 21, 202256:38
109. Roundtable Series: Monday Morning Lawyer Quarterbacking on the Depp v. Heard Trial!

109. Roundtable Series: Monday Morning Lawyer Quarterbacking on the Depp v. Heard Trial!

Now that the Depp v. Heard trial is over, it's time for some Monday morning lawyer quarterbacking! Check out this discussion about what they did right and what they did wrong, from a lawyer's point of view. Joining me are special guests (quarterbacks), Attorneys Diana Schimmel, Esq. (from Martine, Katz Scanlon  & Schimmel), and Kristen Henninger, Esq. (from Kristen S. Henninger, Esquire, LLC.) We share our thoughts and analysis of the case, as well as what we've learned (and what we're still confused about!) 


Read more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/
Follow Diana on Instagram: @mkssfamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/mkssfamilylaw


Read more about Kristen and her law firm here:http://www.divorceattorneytomsriver.com/
Follow Kristen on Instagram: @khenningeresq https://www.instagram.com/khenningeresq/


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Jun 18, 202243:27
108. Roundtable Series - Depp v. Heard: What Have We Learned About Domestic Violence?

108. Roundtable Series - Depp v. Heard: What Have We Learned About Domestic Violence?

After the Depp v. Heard verdict, Attorneys Danielle Laughlin, Esq. (Sage Business Counsel), Derrick Farrell, Esq. (Labaton Sucharow, LLP), and Sylvia Breitowich, Esq. (Breitowich Law, LLC) join this discussion to talk about what all of this has taught us about domestic violence.


Read more about Danielle and her firm here: https://sagebusinesscounsel.com/danielle-hudson-laughlin/
Follow Danielle on Instagram here: @danielleinatl https://www.instagram.com/danielleinatl/
Find Danielle's practice on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SageBusinessCounsel


Read more about Derrick and Labaton Sucharow, LLP here: https://www.labaton.com/ourpeople/derrick-farrell
Find Labaton Sucharow, LLP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/labatonsucharow


Read more about Sylvia and her firm here: https://breitowichlawfirm.com/#about
Follow Sylvia on Instagram here: @breitowichlawfirm https://www.instagram.com/breitowichlawfirm/
Find Sylvia's practice on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/breitowichlawfirm


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Jun 16, 202247:55
107. Roundtable Series - Depp v. Heard: Amber Heard and #MeToo
May 27, 202201:02:01
106. Juliane Maxwald: Psychotherapist and Sex Addiction Specialist

106. Juliane Maxwald: Psychotherapist and Sex Addiction Specialist

Let's talk about sex! NYC-based Sex Therapist Juliane Maxwald works with people struggling with sex addiction. In this episode, she shares her insights on how to overcome this type of addiction and heal your life. But what is sex addiction? How do you know if you or your partner are addicted to sex? What are the signs? Juliane answers all of these questions and more. She dives deeper into the healing process and what it means to live a healthy sex life. We leave all taboos aside and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of intimacy and relationships. You'll be surprised to learn that there is no such thing as "normal" in sex. But most importantly, we focus on the importance of living a healthy sexuality, where you have the freedom to love and be yourself, no matter your identity. We all deserve to know, own, and talk about our sexual health and preferences—it's very empowering when we do it through the right channels! Sex is often not presented positively or talked about enough, that's why open and honest conversations about it are important. Learn how to decide what's right for you by staying educated.


Included in this conversation:

All about sex addiction (what is it, treatment, etc)
The differences in addiction between men and women
Why addicts can't "just stop"
The root cause of addiction
How does sex therapy work?
The explored factors in sex therapy
Sexuality and empowerment for women
There is no such thing as "normal" in sex
Defining the lines between kink and fetish
When to seek professional help
The gaps in sex education in schools
Sex education advice for parents
A brief discussion of the movie Thanks for Sharing
Is cheating really the end of a relationship?
How to set healthy boundaries in your relationship
The difference between coaching and psychotherapy


Read more about Juliane and her services here: https://julianemaxwald.com/
Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliane-maxwald-420a8326/


**Note this interview was originally recorded for the Divorce Happy Hour Podcast. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/divorcehappyhour**


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Apr 21, 202250:10
105. Jonathan Sparks: From Business Lawyer to Musician

105. Jonathan Sparks: From Business Lawyer to Musician

It’s always fascinating to hear the stories of those who took big risks in order to pursue a dream and were successful at it - and this was the case with Jonathan Sparks. After successfully practicing business law for years, he felt his calling was something else. Aware that those closest to him would consider him crazy, Jonathan courageously decided to tune out the opinions of others and pursue his longtime passion of becoming a musician. Get hooked on this story as he takes us through his musical journey of self-discovery, beginning when he learned to play his first song on the guitar at the age of 16, all the way to the talented man that he is today and everything else that shaped him in between. Jonathan is living the best of both worlds and has met plenty of supportive people along the way. His focus now is creating music while he continues to practice business law and manage his firm, Sparks Law. He’s also a best-selling author and has a podcast named Success, Decisions, & Rock N' Roll. There's no denying that his authenticity has gotten him a long way, and this is just the beginning.


Included in this conversation:
How he ended up in business law
Shedding the baggage of his past
The time when those closest to him were not supportive of his dream
His beginnings in the music industry
The struggle of being a musician
Letting go of the need for approval
His personal evolution
How he got back into music after years of not playing
Differences between the law industry and music industry
Dating advice he received from David Neagle
Finding a partner who supports him
Understanding that prioritizing yourself is not being narcissistic
His dietary habits
Why it's important to follow your dreams
Where he is now

Check out Jonathan's newest single, Real Human Being, here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonathansparks/real-human-being
Check out his podcast, Success, Decisions, & Rock N' Roll, here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-decisions-rock-n-roll/id1610155508 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SxUXesq1wla9yIpZiSiRc?si=xqvnUnAERk-A09FfsE5VqQ
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Subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13F93kBttc0hE2KhbShtPg
Find out more about Sparks Law here: https://sparkslawpractice.com/


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Mar 26, 202201:32:48
104. #FEMCOACH Series: Financial Advisor Jigisha "Gigi" Thakor

104. #FEMCOACH Series: Financial Advisor Jigisha "Gigi" Thakor

Financial freedom is a form of personal empowerment, and Financial Advisor Gigi Thakor is helping people do just that. She believes money should bring you peace - that's the concept of her business, ShantiNow, where she provides financial coaching to companies and people of different incomes. She helps them have a better relationship with money by teaching them how to make peace with it, manage their debt, and create a savings and goal-based investing plan, to name a few. Gigi is certified by NYU in real estate investment. With over 12 years of experience in the financial business, she has acquired lots of financial knowledge that she shares with us in this episode. She also opens up about what it was like for her to grow up as a child of immigrant parents and the early days of her career, making emphasis on how some of her previous life experiences that didn't seem positive at the time, led her to be the wise and successful businesswoman she is now. Get inspired by Gigi's story and don't skip this opportunity to get advice (that every woman needs to hear) from a real expert in the matter. Financial awareness and money management skills provide women with a greater sense of security, making it simpler to save and invest for the future. 

Included in this conversation:
What does a financial advisor do?
The reason why she started ShantiNow
The interesting meaning behind her company's name
The tricky work-life balance for women
Common spending mistakes
Financial tips to help you save smart and spend wisely
Why a therapist is recommended if you're in debt
How she helps people with expensive taste but low income
The psychology of spending habits
Book recommendations for personal finance
Small habits that can save you hundreds of dollars
The age group that spends their money the most
Is it financially worth it to be a landlord?
Growing up as a child of immigrant parents
The hardest things about starting a business
Key ways to be better prepared for retirement

Read more about Gigi and her services here: https://shantinowfinancial.com/
Find Gigi on Facebook here: @ShantiNow https://www.facebook.com/ShantiNow/
Find Gigi on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigishathakor/


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Mar 12, 202201:08:39
103. Former Emmy-nominated TV Producer Jessica Klingbaum

103. Former Emmy-nominated TV Producer Jessica Klingbaum

Businesswoman and former Emmy-nominated TV Producer Jessica Klingbaum isn't afraid to tell it like it is. She has a very impressive resume working in the media industry, having run live news shows for Fox News and CBS News. Characterized by her energetic personality, Jessica gives us a real and honest insight into the media industry, while sharing some jaw-dropping stories of her own. She had an amazing time for most of her career as a TV producer, but she isn't the type to stay stuck in a place for too long if she isn't feeling happy or fulfilled anymore (kudos to her!), so after a successful 22-year career, she made the decision to leave and launched two businesses, exEXPERTS and Be Hip and Healthy. She now focuses on helping other women to survive and thrive after divorce, having gone through it herself — which is why she's able to connect so well with her audience. Her career evolution is awe-inspiring and is an excellent example of how taking risks, even if you're full of uncertainty, can have such great outcomes. Despite all that she has accomplished, Jessica still has big dreams to come true and it's motivating to see how vividly she's working to achieve them.


Included in this conversation:
How she became a TV producer
What it’s like to work at live TV
The role of a TV news producer
Making original journalism and standing out
The power of social skills
Supporting other women in the workplace
Interesting anecdotes of her days as a TV producer
Megyn Kelly’s trajectory in the media industry
The Fox News workplace culture
The dark side of the media industry
A brief discussion of Bombshell
Her career’s evolution
Why she quit being a TV producer
Her dream job and plans for the future


Follow Jessica on Instagram here: @jessicaklingbaum https://www.instagram.com/jessicaklingbaum/
Follow her business, exEXPERTS on Instagram here: @exexperts https://www.instagram.com/exexperts/
Find exEXPERTS on Facebook here: @exEXPERTS https://www.facebook.com/exEXPERTS/
Find Jessica on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-klingbaum-a2845821/
Read more about her business here: https://exexperts.com/


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Mar 05, 202201:11:01
102. #FEMSTEM Series: Rocket Scientist Flora Bobak

102. #FEMSTEM Series: Rocket Scientist Flora Bobak

Women can do anything and Flora Bobak is an excellent example of that. When she was just in 8th grade, she started her path to becoming an astronaut and is getting each time closer to reaching her goal. Flora, who is reframing the narrative around women and girls in STEM, is currently an Integration Engineer at Relativity Space. She is also a STEM enthusiast and speaker who loves to share her passion for science and space with the purpose of encouraging more women to join the STEM fields. As an aspiring astronaut, her vivid desire to make this dream come true has led her to many cool experiences, such as studying abroad, working at SpaceX, and going tornado chasing to test the aircraft she has built! Listening to Flora talk so enthusiastically about aerospace will encourage you to keep reaching for your goals and to believe that you are capable no matter how wild your dream might seem to others.


Included in this conversation:
The moment she decided to be an astronaut
Her experience in a male-dominated field
Her educational background
The different types of engineering
The adventures and challenges of being a woman in STEM
What is it like to work at SpaceX?
How NASA astronauts train for space
When will we set foot on Mars?
Ways to encourage girls to get involved in STEM
Her plans for the future


Follow Flora on Instagram here: @florabobak https://www.instagram.com/florabobak/
Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floraquinby/
Find Thinking STEM on Facebook: @thinkingstem https://www.facebook.com/thinkingstem
Find out more about Thinking STEM on their website: https://www.thinkingstem.net/


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Feb 25, 202201:09:45
101. #femDR Series: Busy Mind Psychologist Dr. Jessica Borushok, Ph.D

101. #femDR Series: Busy Mind Psychologist Dr. Jessica Borushok, Ph.D

When we're living a hectic lifestyle, or have a really busy mind, slowing down is exactly what we need to do to improve our health and well-being. But, how hard can this be sometimes! Psychologist and award-winning Author Jessica Borushok, who graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and an emphasis in Behavioral Medicine, currently practicing in California, is here to share her knowledge and show us ways in which we can identify and deal with unfavorable behavioral patterns, so we can make the most of our limited time and energy in order to create the life we desire. She is an expert at acceptance and commitment therapy, which is an approach that teaches people to stop struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, recognize that these feelings are reasonable responses to particular situations that should not stop them from moving forward in their life. Factors such as burnout from a stressful job, COVID, divorce, and social media can be detrimental to our mental health and unleash unhealthy coping mechanisms — we discuss each of those in this conversation. You can take this as your cue to start being more present and connected with the things you CAN control. Why not start with a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in?


Included in this conversation:
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health
Why adaptability is important
Understanding the fear of uncertainty in the population
Recognizing destructive behavioral patterns
Why is anxiety so common today?
How your environment and upbringing affect your mental health
Creating a nurturing environment for your children
Communication with your children during divorce
Is staying married for the kids the right thing to do?
Breaking the cycle of unhealthy relationships
Mindfulness and self-awareness
Telepsychology
The social media portrayal of mental health
Acceptance and commitment therapy
The relationship between mental health and obesity
Book recommendations 


Follow Dr. Jessica Borushok on Instagram here: @busymindpsychologist https://www.instagram.com/busymindpsychologist/
Check out her YouTube channel for interesting content: Busy Mind Psychologist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU32xZFYYe0D2CQD9g4AawA
Read more about her practice here: https://busymindreboot.com/


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Feb 12, 202257:13
100. #femDR Series: Physician and Certified Coach Rashmi Schramm, MD, NBC-HWC

100. #femDR Series: Physician and Certified Coach Rashmi Schramm, MD, NBC-HWC

If you're having a hard time dealing with the physical and mental repercussions of the stressful life you're living and are looking for something more, you might find a solution in this interview with Physician and Certified Coach Rashmi Schramm, MD, NBC-HWC. After going to med school at the University of Virginia and practicing as a board-certified family physician for almost two decades, Dr. Schramm started to shift her approach and focused on lifestyle and mind/body wellbeing after realizing how underlooked this was in Western medicine. Refusing to work within a dysfunctional system any longer, she made the brave decision to leave her job and open her own practice, Optimal Wellness, to put to others' disposition her proficiency in meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda lifestyle. She now helps high-achieving professionals dealing with emotional distress to let go of guilt and attain a mind-body connection, guiding them to more vibrant and purposeful lives. She shares her extensive knowledge on meditation, plant-based diets, mind-body wellness, and more interesting topics that tackle a very important truth: your mental health is just as important as your physical health.


Included in this conversation:

Why she chose family medicine as her specialty
Dealing with culture shock after moving to the U.S.
What she loves about family medicine
Things they don't teach you in med school
What woke her interest in mind-body wellness
Meditation for health and healing
How stress can wreak havoc in your body
Indicators associated with stress
The value of sleep
Transitioning to a plant-based diet – tips and tricks
Leaving a big organization to open a small business
Starting her own practice, Optimal Wellness
What is Ayurveda?
Training with Deepak Chopra
The importance of preventive medicine


Read more about Dr. Schramm and her practice here: https://www.optimalwellnessmd.org/
Follow Dr. Schramm on Instagram: @dr.rashmischramm https://www.instagram.com/dr.rashmischramm/
Find her on Facebook: @Dr.RashmiSchramm https://www.facebook.com/Dr.RashmiSchramm/
Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-schramm-md/


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Feb 04, 202257:45
99. #FEMSTEM Series: Software Engineer Nilo Rahmani

99. #FEMSTEM Series: Software Engineer Nilo Rahmani

Meet the first guest on the new #FEMSTEM Series! Nilo Rahmani is an accomplished site reliability engineer who's had this passion running through her veins ever since she was little. Heavily inspired by the women in her family who pursued the same career, she always prioritized her education and completed a master's degree in Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, having already a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from George Mason University. Nilo wants to use all her extensive knowledge to make an impactful change in the world of technology, which she considers to be her biggest dream. She's also a passionate advocate for women in tech and opens up about what it's been like for her to be a woman, born to immigrant parents, in a male-dominated field. She also addresses the shortage of women in STEM fields. As a veteran software engineer, Nilo is paving the way for other women who want to break into tech with ease. Listen to this episode to get your daily dose of empowerment and to learn interesting engineering terminology! Useful tips for your business's website are also included. 

Included in this conversation:

What is a software engineer?
Her female influences
Growing up with Afghani parents
Her educational background
Having a tough time in grade school
Being a woman in a male-dominated field
Why women's empowerment is crucial
Her biggest dream
Working for the federal government and other cool projects
The beauty of being in the tech field
Cloud technology
Automation
Why websites crash
Why she won't get a PhD
Battling impostor syndrome
Paving the way for women in STEM
The shortage of women in STEM fields
How companies across the industry can encourage and support female engineers
Books that have had an influence on her


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Jan 28, 202201:09:08
98. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Family Law Attorney & Mediator Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq.

98. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Family Law Attorney & Mediator Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq.

If there is one word to describe Anna-Maria Pittella, it is courageous. Despite being young and at an early stage of her career, she decided to open her law firm at a time when there were more prominent barriers for women lawyers. Initially dedicated to litigation, Anna-Maria transformed her practice and was one of the pioneers of the family collaborative law movement since it began in New Jersey, breaking with the paradigms of the traditional divorce process. She is an accredited mediator and divorce attorney with years of experience, who has gone through a divorce herself and is committed to helping families by offering them ways to avoid litigation-the most traumatizing option for everyone involved. Anna-Maria, who feels fulfilled with the work she does, dives into the early days of her career and shares the most interesting anecdotes that would convince anyone of the vast benefits of collaborative family law, and that transitioning her practice from litigation to mediation was the best choice. This interview will remind you not to be afraid of change and to keep speaking up for what you believe in.


Included in this conversation:
Growing up with two doctors as parents
Her strongest female role model
Her educational background
Overcoming the barriers for women in law
How she got into family law
Taking part in a revolutionary moment for women lawyers
Why you should not be afraid of change
Speaking up for the right causes
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
Her career development
Her vast amount of experience in family law
Stories that reflect the benefits of mediation
The importance of marital planning
Starting her own law firm
Why she stopped doing litigation
The special case that motivated her to mediate
Why you should avoid a “pit bull lawyer”
Transitioning her practice from litigation to mediation


Read more about Anna-Maria and her practice here: https://www.pittellalaw.com/
Find her on Facebook: @Anna.Maria.Pittella.Esquire https://www.facebook.com/Anna.Maria.Pittella.Esquire/
Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-maria-pittella-bb9a326/

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Jan 22, 202201:05:02
97. John Rizvi, Esq.: The Patent Professor®

97. John Rizvi, Esq.: The Patent Professor®

Let's kick off 2022 with some major inspiration. John Rizvi, better known as The Patent Professor, is a Board Certified Patent Attorney and the founder of an IP law firm located in South Florida. John goes back to his childhood: the time where his interest in engineering and patent law started to peek through (since little, he already had dreams and sketches to create a spherical Rubik's Cube!). He has been featured in renowned magazines and his law firm is considered one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Nevertheless, he's been through some challenging times, which he shares in this interview, and, fortunately, they have gotten him to where he is now. Listening to John talk about the trajectory of his career will motivate you to start working on that wild dream or idea you've been thinking about, but have been holding off. So ditch the fear and embarrassment, and make 2022 the year you start making big things happen for YOU! 

Included in this conversation:
Why he chose to become a lawyer
How he started his business
Why he prefers to work with passionate individuals instead of large corporations
His engineering background
His childhood dream: creating a spherical Rubik's Cube
The best and worst part of being a patent lawyer
What to do when you come up with a new idea or invention
The important change made to the US patent law in 2013
Steps to patent an idea
How he markets his business
Why you need to hire extraordinary people for your company
Why getting too comfortable is sabotaging your success
The importance of self-discipline when you're an entrepreneur
Being authentic: the key to success

Read more about John Rizvi and his practice here: https://thepatentprofessor.com/
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Jan 14, 202201:19:34
96. #femDR Series: Endocrinologist Rocio Salas, MD

96. #femDR Series: Endocrinologist Rocio Salas, MD

Is maintaining a healthier lifestyle included in your New Year’s resolutions? Then pay close attention to this interview with Endocrinologist Rocio Salas, MD. She provides us with great knowledge on topics like metabolism, hormones, nutrition, and more. She's a triple board-certified physician who specializes in obesity, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. On top of all that, she's also succeeding at being a business owner with her practice in New York. And it's no surprise that she's so successful: Dr. Salas genuinely cares about her patients and is guided by the belief that each patient is unique and requires individualized care and attention. This episode is packed with valuable information for people of all ages.

Included in this conversation:
What is Endocrinology?
A dive into obesity, diabetes, and thyroid disorders
Common hormonal issues in puberty
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Menopause and Perimenopause
The effects of low estrogen levels
The hormonal and metabolic changes of aging
Simple ways to live a healthy lifestyle
The problem with the food industry
The aftermath of an unsustainable diet
How to increase your metabolism

Read more about Dr. Salas and her practice here: https://www.nyendocrinology.com/
Call her office: 212-722-3636
You can email her at: ac@nyendocrinology.com
Follow Dr. Salas on Instagram: @newyorkendocrinology https://www.instagram.com/newyorkendocrinology/

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Dec 30, 202152:22
95. #FEMCOACH Series: Robin Jonna Rosenhaus, The Energetic Bushwhacker

95. #FEMCOACH Series: Robin Jonna Rosenhaus, The Energetic Bushwhacker

What better way to prepare yourself for 2022 than aligning your energy! #FEMCOACH Robin Jonna Rosenhaus, a world-class energy worker from New Jersey, is here to walk us through the most effective energetic tools we can use to clean and change our energy—all while sharing some of the interesting experiences she’s gone through since she started to follow her path as an energy healer. She is an entrepreneur and focuses on helping other businesses achieve their goals by rewiring their energy and frequencies to help them create the changes they want. For this, she developed The Juno Method, the primary modality she uses to align her clients to their ideal results. Robin’s advice will help you improve your business and personal life, and you’ll definitely be able to feel those changes!

Included in this conversation:
What is energy work?
How she discovered her ability to read energy
Her first Reiki experience
Turning her ability into a business
How she reads a business's energy
A reading of my energy!
Celebrities' energy reading
Methods to change your energy
Successful personal experiences with her own children
How to clean and improve your energy on a bad day
The role energy plays in a business
How your mindset affects your life
The Juno Method

Read more about Robin on her website: www.robinjrosenhaus.com
Find Robin on social media here:
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Instagram: @RobinJonnaRosenhaus https://www.instagram.com/robinjonnarosenhaus/
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Dec 23, 202148:20
94. Chad Scott: Certified Life and Relationship Coach

94. Chad Scott: Certified Life and Relationship Coach

Is your relationship on the rocks? Meet Chad Scott, a certified life and relationship coach. Chad has been assisting people in improving their relationships with themselves and their partners for more than 15 years by emphasizing the importance of communication, consistency, and living their truth. In his workshop, How to Stop Negotiating with a Terrorist (referring to toxic relationships), he is recognized as the strong but fair voice of reason that most people need to hear, warning them about the pitfalls of one-sided relationships. He’s also about to launch Chad Scott Here—his life, relationship coaching, and accountability partner business. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation is filled with amazing advice that will positively impact your love life and self-esteem!
Included in this conversation:
All about his workshop, How to Stop Negotiating with a Terrorist
His expertise and qualifications that make him a relationship expert
Why you need to trust the process and not rush it
Why women tend to overanalyze
Do men overanalyze too?
FAQ by men and women regarding relationships
The right time to share with your partner your plans for the future (marriage, kids, etc.)
The psychology behind ghosting
Can a booty call relationship turn into something serious?
How to avoid blocking your blessings
When is the right time to have sex with a new partner
The importance of working on your self-esteem before dating
How your family background affects your relationships
Toxic relationships and setting boundaries
Having honest, uncomfortable conversations with your partner
The conversations you need to have before getting married
Active listening: the master key to effective communication
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Dec 16, 202156:29
93. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Seattle Attorney Elise Buie, Esq.

93. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Seattle Attorney Elise Buie, Esq.

If there's a lawyer who knows how to favorably ride out the storm, that's Elise Buie. After completely abandoning life as she knew it during Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans-raised attorney had to relocate more than once with her children, all while homeschooling, being a stay-at-home mom, and going through a divorce at the time. From rural Georgia, then to Minnesota, and finally, to the Pacific Northwest, she's had to learn to adapt and get used to life outside of her beloved New Orleans. And even though it was tough (the food, Mardi Gras, hospitality!), she's doing so wonderfully. She is now happily married and gets to enjoy her blended family thanks to the attention she pays to her work-life balance. But her personal life isn't the only thing that's successfully adapted to these rapidly changing times. Her law firm, Elise Buie Family Law, has exceptionally grown these past couple of years amid the pandemic. Time will fly as you bask into Elise's positive energy while she talks about reinventing her life and career, and the hard things she's had to endure in life, including the sequel of Hurricane Katrina, losing a family treasure, and her divorce story. This episode is definitely a mood booster and a reminder that every cloud has a silver lining.

Included in this conversation:
The thrilling experience of growing up in New Orleans
Living through Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath
The one thing she wishes she had taken with her before evacuating
Her love for Southern cuisine
Relocating to places with entirely different cultures
Why she chose not to return to live in New Orleans for the best
Why she made the decision to divorce the person she was financially reliant on
Her divorce story
Reintegrating herself into the workforce after several years as a stay-at-home mom
The most important skill a divorce attorney should have
The way family law relates to psychology
Finding love again and remarrying
The reason why her husband's family and hers blended so well
Putting your children first
Her personal growth throughout the years
Being able to control your negative thoughts
How she successfully co-parents
The beginning of her booming law firm

Listen to Elise's podcasts (Parenting Buie and Maximum Mom) here:
elisebuiefamilylaw.com/resources/podcasts/
Learn more about Elise's law firm here: elisebuiefamilylaw.com/
Follow Elise on Instagram here: @elisebuie www.instagram.com/elisebuie/
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Dec 03, 202101:22:10
92. #FEMSQUIRE Series: New Frontier Immigration Attorney Hillary Walsh, Esq.

92. #FEMSQUIRE Series: New Frontier Immigration Attorney Hillary Walsh, Esq.

With courage and determination, #FEMSQUIRE Hillary Walsh has proven that no matter how hard the obstacles life puts in your way, it is always possible to turn them into opportunities to grow, achieve success, and become a better version of yourself. She is the owner of New Frontier, a law firm in Phoenix, Arizona dedicated to the protection of immigrants. Her personal experience growing up led her to become a passionate immigration attorney, capable of empathizing with her clients to provide them with the best service possible. This is a conversation that will give you lots of food for thought and will teach you to embrace your uniqueness. I'm sure everyone who listens to it will leave feeling inspired and appreciative, it might even make you let go of that grudge you've been holding for years—especially if you had a difficult upbringing as a child and/or teenager—plus, it's full of interesting anecdotes you don't want to miss!

Included in this conversation:

Coach David Neagle's teachings and programs
Her personal background and how it shaped her
How your parents' learned behaviors shaped who you are today
How she came to appreciate and find the positive aspect of her difficult upbringing
Is being in a foster home always the best option?
Struggling with your demons
The event that made her get taken into custody
Seeing gifts in bad experiences
The philosophy that helps her get through marital problems
Viewing life as if it were all part of "soul agreements"
The personal goals she has reached
Learning to stop looking for validation in the wrong place
Reconciling with her past
The importance of good parenting and breaking the cycle


Read more about Hillary here:
newfrontier.us/about-us/
Follow Hillary on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/therealhillaryshow/ @therealhillaryshow
Follow her firm, New Frontier, here: www.instagram.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw/ @newfrontierimmigrationlaw
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Nov 24, 202101:38:46
91. #femDR Series: Allergist and Immunologist Shreya Patel, MD

91. #femDR Series: Allergist and Immunologist Shreya Patel, MD

Who better to treat your allergies than a doctor who experiences them herself? Practicing in the Sunshine State is Dr. Shreya Patel, an accomplished Allergist and Immunologist who treats her patients from a place of understanding and empathy while helping them improve their quality of life. Dr. Patel completed three years of residency training in Pediatrics at the Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey, and completed her fellowship training at Rutgers University. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology; and the American Academy of Pediatrics. As if that wasn't enough, she's not only a doctor but a businesswoman—she currently runs her own practice, the Allergy & Asthma Center of Orlando. Dr. Patel clarifies common misconceptions and provides an excellent explanation of the various forms of allergies that affect children and adults. If you have little ones at home, you might want to pay close attention to this interview.


Included in this conversation:

  • The MD educational trajectory: residency, fellowships, etc
  • Transitioning from a pediatrician to an adult doctor
  • How her 'collaboration over competition' mindset has helped her evolve
  • The importance of supporting other women
  • Her journey through deciding whether she wanted to become a doctor or not
  • Food allergy vs food intolerance
  • What's causing the rise of food allergies in children?
  • The hygiene hypothesis
  • Risk factors for allergies
  • Common food allergens
  • What you need to know about penicillin allergy and how to really identify it
  • Asthma and its different types
  • How she found out she had exercise-induced asthma
  • Distinguishing between exercise-induced asthma and being out of shape
  • Seasonal allergies (commonly known as hay fever)
  • How she started her own medical practice
  • Life as a small business owner
  • The benefits of a plant-based diet


You can find out more about the Allergy & Asthma Center of Orlando here: http://aacorlando.com/

Read more about Dr. Patel here: http://aacorlando.com/meettheproviderstaff/

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Nov 12, 202159:16
90. #FEMSQUIRE Series: The Harmonious Divorce Lawyer, Sabra R. Sasson, Esq.

90. #FEMSQUIRE Series: The Harmonious Divorce Lawyer, Sabra R. Sasson, Esq.

#FEMSQUIRE Sabra R. Sasson, Divorce Lawyer and Founder of the Sabra Law Group based in New York City, has broken the mold for divorce lawyers. Sabra gets real about how she found her calling in family and matrimonial law through her own divorce experience. She shares her vision for the future of her law practice helping others have a harmonious divorce. Don't think that's possible? Well once you hear Sabra's story, you will change your mind. It is possible and Sabra explains what she really does as a divorce lawyer to help guide her clients through the divorce process.
Included in this conversation:

The story behind her law firm name
The genesis of her entrepreneurial spirit
Her educational background
Having a baby sibling while she was in college
How a medical experience inspired her to “counsel” clients
How she almost became a tax attorney
How she became a family and matrimonial lawyer
Her personal experience with divorce
The kind of lawyer she strives to be for her clients
The one piece of advice she gives every single client
The divorces that take the longest
How/when she knew it was time to open her own firm
How the seed for entrepreneurship was planted at 6 years old
The moment she actually felt like a lawyer
The fortuitous circumstances under which she ended up practicing divorce law
More about her book The Harmonious Divorce: A 4-Step Process to Uncoupling
Why she wrote it
A Proust Questionnaire

Stay tuned for a link to Sabra's new book! Find out more about Sabra and her services here:
www.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/
You can find Sabra on Instagram @Sabra.Sasson www.instagram.com/sabra.sasson/
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Oct 14, 202101:10:16
89. NY Times Bestselling Author Kathleen Glasgow: You'd Be Home Now

89. NY Times Bestselling Author Kathleen Glasgow: You'd Be Home Now

Kathleen Glasgow is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Girl in Pieces, as well as How to Make Friends with the Dark and You’d Be Home Now (which drops 9/28/21).  I first picked up Girl In Pieces at an airport.  (I find the best books at the airport).  I was mesmerized from the first page.  Kathleen portrays beautifully complex characters dealing with kind of trauma that is often hidden away from view and not talked about.  She gives us insight into what it feels like to be a young adult, trying to figure out the world and your place in it, all while dealing with very grown-up issues (e.g. self-harm, substance abuse, recovery).  If you're a parent, you must read Kathleen's books.  You will understand better (perhaps, remember?) what it's like to be a teen, not a child but not yet an adult.  You'll also come away with a new appreciation and empathy for humanity.  You might become a better parent, too.  

Included in this conversation: 

  • Kathleen's own experience with trauma
  • How her experience influences her own parenting 
  • Her path from trauma to prolific writer 
  • Her creative process
  • Insight into the main character, Charlie, of Girl In Pieces
  • Discussion of the nature of addiction 
  • The overriding theme of her books 
  • Her vision for the future 
  • A limited series on Hulu?! (Are you listening Reese Witherspoon + Drew Barrymore)!
  • Kathleen's favorite books 

You can find out more about Kathleen Glasgow here: https://www.kathleenglasgowbooks.com/

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Sep 24, 202101:35:12
88. #FEMSQUIRE Series: NJ Divorce Lawyer Donna Legband

88. #FEMSQUIRE Series: NJ Divorce Lawyer Donna Legband

New Jersey Divorce Lawyer and #FEMSQUIRE Donna Legband looks like the head of the cheerleading squad and is married to her high school sweetheart (who, by the way, was QB for their high school football team).
Sep 02, 202158:17
87. #femDR Series: Gastroenterologist Rashmi Advani, MD
Aug 26, 202157:57
86. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Temple University Trial Advocacy Professor Elizabeth Lippy, Esq.

86. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Temple University Trial Advocacy Professor Elizabeth Lippy, Esq.

Remember when Alicia Silverstone said in Clueless that her father was a litigator, the "scariest kind of lawyer"?  Well, that's Elizabeth Lippy.  She's just the right kind of scary.  She knows her way around a courtroom and how to woo a jury.  (Literally, but more on that later).  No matter what hat she's wearing (and there are a lot of them), she's a litigator right down to the bone.  As the partner/co-founder of the criminal defense and personal injury firm Fairlie and Lippy PC, the Founder and Executive Director of TACT (Trial Advocacy Consulting & Training LLC), and the Director of Trial Advocacy at Temple University Beasley School of Law, Elizabeth has been sharpening her trial chops her entire career and now she's teaching others how to do do it.  She's a fierce advocate for her clients, having extensive experience defending criminal defendants accused of sex crimes, and an advocate for women being authentic in the courtroom.  (Find out what she thinks about pantyhose).   Included in this conversation:  

  • What she thought a female lawyer was “supposed” to look like 
  • The best advice for trial lawyers 
  • Pantyhose in the courtroom 
  • How a juror FBI Agent became her husband 
  • The adrenaline rush of trial 
  • The nitty gritty of defending sex crimes 
  • That time a client admitted the crime after a non-guilty verdict 
  • Is there really justice in a courtroom? 
  • Attitudes towards victim bashing in sex crimes 
  • Is the law fair to defendants in sex crimes? 
  • The danger of inviting your date upstairs 
  • Parenting sons to protect against rape allegations 
  • Parenting daughters to protect against sex crimes 
  • Jury selection in sex crime trials 
  • How teens can get in trouble sexting 
  • Fun jury stories 
  • What she really thinks of the jury 
  • Are jury experts real? 
  • Is there some truth to Susan Smith Blakely’s ABA Journal article? 
  • What we think about the ABA Journal 
  • Commonplace sexual harassment in the workplace 
  • Is it “normal”? 
  • Innocent until proven guilty still apply? 

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Aug 19, 202101:16:19
85. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Attorney, Wealth Expert, and Mentor Shamina Taylor, Esq.

85. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Attorney, Wealth Expert, and Mentor Shamina Taylor, Esq.

Talk about a transformation! #FEMSQUIRE Shamina Taylor, Esq. transitioned from real estate attorney to wealth expert and spiritual mentor. She experienced a pivotal moment in her life where she had an identity crisis and left behind the life she had created, in order to find herself. In just 12 months, she built a million-dollar cash business and is now dedicated to helping successful and powerful women become very wealthy and be in touch with their feminine energy so that they can live their best life. She’s been outspoken and determined all her life, and is constantly improving and evolving herself. She recognizes healing is a never-ending journey and recalls her experience dealing with some of her own past traumas. You’ll finish with a refreshed mindset after listening to this interview, which carries a very empowering message for all women out there.

Included in this conversation:

  • Why she became a lawyer
  • The exact moment her spiritual awakening journey started
  • Transitioning from attorney to wealth expert and spiritual mentor
  • Dealing with the trauma of physical abuse, by a family member, when she was a teenager
  • Relationship between wealth and success
  • Her healing journey
  • Realizing she wanted to stop practicing law
  • Characteristics of her average client
  • Behaviors that stem from traumas
  • Emotional mastery
  • Manifesting
  • The book that changed her life
  • The importance of healing before getting into a new relationship
  • Being in your feminine vs. in your masculine

Follow Shamina on Instagram and download her FREE content: @shaminataylor

Reach out to her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamina.a.taylor

Her book is coming out later this year!

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Aug 12, 202139:56
84. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Happy Even After, Ms. Renee Bauer, Esq.

84. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Happy Even After, Ms. Renee Bauer, Esq.

 Renee Bauer is the mastermind behind a Connecticut divorce and family law firm branded as Happy Even After Family Law.  The enterprise also includes the Happy Even After Podcast and the D Course with Ms. Renee Bauer.  Renee has taken the traditional law firm business to another level.  She has paid her dues though.  She built her firm from the ground up, wearing various hats as a litigator simultaneously handling the business end of things.  She found that should could be more effective, help more people and be happier herself if she focused on building the law firm.  The turning point really came when she was authentic. She shared her personal story of divorce, not once but twice, and it spoke to her audience.  Now she's on a mission to help others so they can be Happy Even After, too. 

Included in this conversation:

  • Talking about her own divorce
  • The personal shame of divorce
  • What her divorce experience looked like 
  • Being authentic in her business
  • Scaling her business
  • Creating the D Course
  • How she backed out of practicing law
  • How she incorporated her brands 
  • What her 5-year plan was (and what really happened)
  • How she attacks marketing 
  • Her business plans for the future 
  • How she grew her Instagram following 

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Aug 05, 202156:46
82. Exclusive Interview with Susan Smith Blakely: Her Response to the ABA Journal Article

82. Exclusive Interview with Susan Smith Blakely: Her Response to the ABA Journal Article

Susan Smith Blakely's ABA Journal article, "Are women lawyers paying enough attention to upward mobility?" has sparked widespread debate and criticism in the legal community. The ABA Journal quickly attached a disclaimer to the article while the present ABA President and 9 past presidents published a response discrediting the article.  Susan Smith Blakely, Esq. has been largely silent until now. I had the opportunity to interview Susan and find out more from her about why she wrote this article, what she intended in writing the article, what she really thinks of women and "lawyer moms" and the legal profession today.  Included in this conversation:

  • Her reaction to the backlash
  • Her intentions in writing the article
  • Her response to whether the article is outdated
  • Has she reconsidered?
  • The systemic changes we need in the legal profession
  • This article in the context of her prior work
  • Some insight into her personal experience as a woman lawyer 
  • The ABA Journal's editorial process
  • Her response to the public criticism of the article

Mentioned in this interview is Susan's prior ABA Journal article "What is holding women lawyers back?"

Susan's website where you can find other examples of her work, prior articles, and her blog: https://bestfriendsatthebar.com/

Please email me your comments or feedback here Christina@pnlawnj.com or DM me on social media.

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Jul 21, 202101:00:09
81. Marqueta Plum Jenkins.  Scars & Stripes: Surviving Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

81. Marqueta Plum Jenkins. Scars & Stripes: Surviving Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Marqueta Plum Jenkins talks about her tumultuous childhood growing up on the streets of Norfolk, Virginia, her first entrepreneurial experience as a kid, then smashing the glass ceiling in the street drug trade as the first girl “corner boy,” and escaping it all to join the military. Her hopeful military career was tainted by Military Sexual Trauma (MSA). She’s spent a lot of time running but this girl is on the way up.  Her book Something Beautiful Out Of Me is a sincere message of revelation, enlightenment, courage, and hope. Marqueta shares with you her relationship with God, her time spent in the military, and her learned lessons of breaking family "curses and chains."  Included in this conversation:


  • A realistic glimpse of military life.
  • Growing up in a financially disadvantaged environment
  • Joining the military to escape poverty
  • Growing up as a teenage girl without a father figure
  • Lessons the street taught her
  • How she learned her “father” wasn’t her biological father
  • Letting go of resentment for a father who left
  • Young entrepreneur skills selling candy and then drugs
  • Being a “corner boy” and the only woman street dealer (there’s even gender discrimination there too)!
  • Why she enlisted
  • What basic training was really like
  • The military experience after basic training
  • Experiencing sexual assault in the military
  • Military's failure to do anything about it
  • Coping with PTSD from sexual assault
  • Being a struggling single parent with PTSD
  • Military Sexual Trauma MST
  • What she’s doing now and how she still connected to the military

Follow Marqueta on Instagram: @_billionaire_boss_lady 

Buy Marqueta's book on Amazon or her website here.  

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Jul 15, 202102:18:07
80. #femDR Series: HIV & AIDS Advocate Dr. Avi Varma MD

80. #femDR Series: HIV & AIDS Advocate Dr. Avi Varma MD

 Dr. Avi Varma, a Co-Host of the Brown Girl White Coat Podcast, has spent her career dedicated to public health as a family practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, for uninsured/underinsured HIV and AIDS patients. She currently serves the community as a medical doctor while she's working towards a Masters in Public Health.  Dr. Varma explains how far we have come with HIV and AIDS treatments, the present reality of living with HIV or AIDS, and what we can still do better.  Included in this conversation:

  • How she hopes to serve the public with a MPH
  • Medical school "culture"
  • What really makes a good doctor
  • How health insurance often dictates medical care
  • The "business" of medicine
  • Stats: 1 in 7 people don't even know they are HIV positive.
  • HIV vs. AIDS (Do you know the difference)?
  • HIV is forever (for now)
  • AIDS can be temporary 
  • How AIDS affects the immune system
  • The current state of HIV/AIDS treatment
  • How COVID impacted HIV/AIDS treatment 
  • Public Service Announcement
  • Could COVID have bee handled better?
  • What is "academic medicine"?

Learn more about Dr. Varma at https://www.avivarmamd.com/

Educate yourself. Learn more about AIDS (and other infectious diseases) here: https://www.idsociety.org/ 

Here too: https://www.hiv.gov/

You can follow Dr. Varma on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma/

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Jul 11, 202156:33
79. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Law Firm Matchmaker Jennifer Gillman, Esq.

79. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Law Firm Matchmaker Jennifer Gillman, Esq.

Jennifer Gillman is one of those entrepreneurs that is always ahead of the curve.  She has the uncanny ability to see what trends are ahead and get in front of the crowd.  Although she is a “recovering” attorney, she loved practicing law.  She simply found another calling. As you will see, she’s had several pivots. She also has the unique ability to recognize easily when something isn’t working for her.  She doesn’t waffle.  She moves forward like lightning. This is a lady who has really mastered the art of being comfortable being uncomfortable.  Now she helps rainmakers connect with law firms so they can reach their full potential.  And she can tell in 5 minutes if you really want to keep practicing law.  

Included in this conversation: 

  • What she would have done if she didn’t go into law
  • How did she become a recruiter?
  • The deal she struck to pivot to recruiting
  • What a recruiter really does
  • Tips for people who want to break into recruiting
  • How she evolved from associate placement to “law firm matchmaking”
  • Millennials
  • Being  comfortable being uncomfortable
  • Business challenges in the beginning
  • Who is a good fit for Jennifer’s services
  • How she “matches” law firms
  • How she vets her clients
  • When it’s time for you to hire Jennifer
  • She can assess in 5 mins if you still want to practice law
  • What it looks like to work with Jennifer
  • What is the hottest practice area right now?
  • When Jennifer can match a rainmaker associate
  • How her practice changed during COVID-19
  • Her vision for the Gillman Strategic Group
  • Hottest geographic areas for growth right now
  • Proust Questionnaire

Jennifer's Reading List:

The Savage Truth by Greg Savage

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

Referral of a Lifetime by Tim Templeton

Find Jennifer here: 

www.GillmanStrategicGroup.com

Jgilllman@gillmanstrategicgroup.com

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Jun 25, 202101:44:53
78. Kerri Lynn Miller: Actress, Writer, and Director

78. Kerri Lynn Miller: Actress, Writer, and Director

You've undoubtedly seen Kerri on TV. She's an outstanding actress, writer, and director that has co-starred with celebs like Jennifer Lopez on Shades of Blue (NBC), Julian McMahon on FBI Most Wanted (CBS), and Peter Coyote on Blue Bloods (CBS). Kerri's acting career was quite a detour from her original plan of medical school. She caught the acting bug in a monologue class in college at West Virginia University and the rest is history, eventually studying acting in the William Esper Studio.  Kerri also gets very real about what it is like to be a woman in the TV/film industry. She is currently working on her first feature film: Awaken Her, a female-driven, surreal, psychological thriller set in the plastic surgery world. 

Included in this interview:

  • The event that led her to ditch medicine and pursue acting
  • Getting bitten by the "acting bug"
  • The early days of her acting career
  • How she learned to get comfortable in her own skin
  • Difference between public speaking and a monologue (Even actors get afraid of public speaking too!)
  • The importance of having your mental game in check, no matter your profession 
  • Being on-camera vs being live on-stage
  • The inspiration behind Awaken Her, her first feature film
  • The pressure to comply with beauty standards as an actress
  • Evolution of beauty standards through the years
  • Rhinoplasty and how she first started feeling self-conscious about her appearance 
  • The traumatic experience that made her question her self-worth
  • Insecurities regarding body image and how people in media have perpetuated that
  • How acting, meditation, and motherhood have helped her break free from her past physical insecurities
  • How insecurities that start from childhood still impact you later in life
  • Is acceptance of our body image really getting better in the modern world?
  • The shame and stigma associated with plastic surgery
  • The need for diversity in the film industry
  • Uncomfortable situations women face in the film industry
  • Her experience with the "casting couch" 
  • More about her upcoming feature film, Awaken Her

Kerri is raising equity for Awaken Her, be a part of this promising project and invest here: https://wefunder.com/awakenher

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Jun 22, 202159:51
77. Theophan McKenzie: Smart Systematic Selling (S3)

77. Theophan McKenzie: Smart Systematic Selling (S3)

If you think all salespeople are pushy, you definitely haven't met Theophan McKenzie. He is an Executive Sales Coach and the founder of S3, a company that offers sales training using a modern selling system (Smart Systematic Selling), with a conversational approach. Theophan shares with us how his extensive career in sales started and the one circumstance that led him to discover this new method of selling. He shares valuable information you don't want to miss and that ANYONE can benefit from, because, seriously, sales apply to all of us. Selling your product or service doesn't have to feel like the hardest job on the planet and Theophan has a solution for that, he even shares some really interesting personal anecdotes. Did you know his first sales job was actually as a Sales MANAGER?! If you're an attorney with your own practice, you have to listen to this! Sure you'll leave with some good takeaways. Included in this conversation: 

  • Why sales are scary for some people 
  • Erroneous perceptions we have of salespeople
  • Traditional sales vs Smart Systematic Selling (S3) 
  • His sales philosophy 
  • The mistake of selling to somebody something they don't actually need 
  • Being okay with a "No." 
  • Why salespeople are so pushy in traditional marketing 
  • What you really have to focus on when selling 
  • The importance of having a good conversation with your prospects 
  • Why Smart Systematic Selling (S3) works 
  • Stop selling with just features and benefits! 
  • Why he thinks you should start charging for your consultations 
  • Overcoming self-sabotage and changing your mindset 
  • How he got into sales 
  • Most common challenges people face when they're learning about sales 
  • "Alligator Syndrome" 
  • How S3 prevents objections and stalls when selling 
  • Steps in a sales conversation using S3 
  • Why listening to your prospects' needs matters 
  • Identifying your fully qualified prospects 
  • How the S3 Bootcamp, Dojos, and Belt System work 
  • Understanding that not everyone can benefit from your product or service 

Are you still using traditional sales methods in your business? You may want to reconsider that! For more information on S3, send an email to: jennifer@S3.training 

S3's website here: https://www.s3.training/ 

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Jun 16, 202101:16:38
76. #femDR Series: ER Doctor Siri "Hey Siri" Chamarti, MD

76. #femDR Series: ER Doctor Siri "Hey Siri" Chamarti, MD

If you ever find yourself in the ER up in NYC, I hope you get to meet Dr. Siri Chamarti, MD.  She's cool, she's smart and she's got "MD" after her name.  She is also an Instagram sensation with 20K+ followers at last count.  She's a foodie, world traveler and has mad ultrasound trivia skills, and she's totally non-judgmental if you get foreign objects lost in your body.  (More on that later).  

**(Note this interview was recorded in January 2021.  COVID-19 information may have been updated since then).**

Included in this conversation:

  • Reality of being an ER doctor
  • What the ER really has to do for you
  • Typical kind of patients ER docs see
  • Is the TV portrayal of doctors accurate?
  • How COVID-19 changed things
  • Health insurance issues ER docs encounter
  • Misconceptions about Emergency Medicine practice
  • Real life examples of ER cases 
  • That time Dr. Siri had to drain a prolonged erection
  • Losing foreign objects in your body and other ER oddities 
  • What is the ER doc REALLY thinking about you?
  • For my lawyer friends: Do doctors really have to be good at math?
  • "Disaster Medicine"
  •  Vaccine hesitancy 
  • COVID risks vs. Vaccine risks
  • The one job every aspiring doctor should have 

Don't end up in the ER just to meet Dr. Siri. Follow her on Instagram instead @heysirimd 

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Jun 10, 202101:18:27
75. #femDR Series: Dermatologist Kaveri Karhade, MD

75. #femDR Series: Dermatologist Kaveri Karhade, MD

You’ll surely learn a lot in this interview with Dr. Kaveri Karhade, who brings a preventative perspective to dermatology, influenced by her Indian background. She is a board-certified general and cosmetic dermatologist at Berman Skin Institute in the Bay Area (San Francisco & Los Altos), specializing in laser cosmetic and medical skin care. Having different interests, she first explored the world of Chemistry, studying an undergrad, and a major in Comparative Culture in Politics, which she says helped her understand the world from a micro-level and also how humans function on a macro level, in a sociological aspect, only to later find out in medical school that Dermatology has a mix of both, which woke her interest.

Dr. Karhade graduated from Michigan State University with a BS degree, Summa Cum Laude. She attended the University of Michigan Medical School, did an internship in Internal Medicine in the New York University School of Medicine, and later attended Brown University for dermatology residency.

Dr. Karhade shared multiple skin care tips, her personal preferences in brands and products, and explained the importance of addressing and preventing skin conditions early on. Are you thinking about splurging on that luxurious moisturizer? Think twice! She also explained how to optimize where you’re spending your money when it comes to skin care so you don't break the bank. Turns out you don’t even need that many products!

Included in this conversation:

  • How she chose dermatology as a specialty
  • Prevention vs Treatment 
  • The evolution of skin care throughout one's life
  • Preventative skin care that should start in your early 20's
  • Skin care routine for each age (If you've never used anything, it is never too late to start!)
  • The importance of protecting yourself from the sun year-round, no matter your skin type
  • Misinformation in the skin care industry and social media
  • Affordable options for your skin
  • More expensive isn’t necessarily better
  • Safety of Med Spas
  • Her personal preferences in skin care products
  • Do we really need those luxury skin care products or is it just marketing?
  • Brands with products under $10 that actually WORK
  • The products that are worth spending more money on
  • The magic of Vitamin C
  • Her thoughts on different popular brands
  • Magazines you can trust when it comes to beauty and skin care recommendations
  • The product that will make your skin look younger
  • Carcinogenic beauty procedures
  • Alternatives to reapplying sunscreen when you have makeup on
  • Foods that can negatively impact your skin microbiome
  • Her personal skin care routine 

AND MORE SKIN CARE SECRETS YOU CAN'T MISS! Seriously, your skin will thank you for it.

Follow Dr. Karhade on Instagram: @dr_kavi_derm https://www.instagram.com/dr_kavi_derm/

Dr. Karhade's website here: https://www.drkavi.com/

Find a board-certified dermatologist in your area here: https://www.aad.org/public

Check out what's on the shelves of other skin care experts (Dr. Karhade's included) here: https://shopmyshelf.us/home

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Jun 08, 202159:27
74. #FEMCOACH Series: Nancy Burger, Fear Strategist

74. #FEMCOACH Series: Nancy Burger, Fear Strategist

Nancy Burger, the Fear Strategist, shares her extensive history facing fear.  Nancy experienced an eating disorder beginning in her formative teen years, which she carried throughout much of her adult life. Nancy was also diagnosed bipolar late in life and discusses how the highs and lows of being bipolar and how that affected her life.  Nancy also talks about a pivotal event in her life when she was almost arrested for a DWI and the chain of events thereafter.  We delve deep into how Nancy evolved, how fear held her back and how she overcame that.

Included in this conversation:

  • The moment Nancy recalls becoming obsessed with food
  • The influences around her that cultivated disordered eating
  • Eating disorders vs. Disordered eating 
  • Perfection on Instagram
  • Normalizing mental health and "imperfection" 
  • Being diagnosed Bipolar late in life
  • How she learned to live a Bipolar life without medicine
  • Narrowly escaping a DWI
  • Deciding it was time to change her life 
  • What she did before she became a coach
  • What is fear based thinking? How do you recognize it?

If you're interested in learning more about Nancy, you can find her here:

https://nancyrburger.com/

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May 21, 202101:35:52
73. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Law Firm Mentor Allison C. Williams, Esq.

73. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Law Firm Mentor Allison C. Williams, Esq.

Allison Williams is the artist formerly known as the "DYFS Diva."  She's an attorney extraordinaire by anyone's standards.  If you see her in court (which is unlikely these days), you better show up and have eaten your Wheaties that morning.  She "shows up" and she fully expects the people in her orbit to do the same.  Allison has curated a law career that would take the rest of decades to achieve.  She has built a 7-figure law firm.  And she's not done.  Allison's pivot has been as the "Law Firm Mentor."  (Hear more on her podcast, Crushing Chaos with the Law Firm Mentor).  Allison has completely transformed herself, her mindset and her life with self-awareness, which she shares very openly in this interview.   Now she's teaching other law firm owners how to do it.  The first thing they need to do is to get out of their own way.  Allison talks about how she got out of her own way and built the life and career of her dreams.  

Included in this conversation: 

  • What she really wanted to be when she grew up
  • Her first cross examination
  • Her life as an introvert (yes, she is)!
  • How she got past being shy
  • Discovering the magic of the apple martini
  • Evolution of her self-esteem and confidence
  • Psychology of being a powerful, independent woman
  • Life without a partner
  • When she learned to be happy
  • Her experience with personal development coaching 
  • How life prepares you for life
  • Law firm challenges 
  • Dealing with trauma
  • Dealing with other people's trauma 
  • Book recommendations


You can find Allison's law firm, The Williams Law Group here: https://familylawyersnewjersey.com/

You can learn more about coaching with Allison as The Law Firm Mentor here: https://lawfirmmentor.net/

Follow the Law Firm Mentor on Instagram: @law_firm_mentor

Listen to Allison's podcast Crushing Chaos with the Law Firm Mentor here: https://lawfirmmentor.net/podcast/

Allison's book recommendations:

Relentless by Tim Grover 

Trust by Iyanla Vanzant 

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May 03, 202101:28:15
72. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Criminal Defense Attorney, Melaney LaGrone, Esq.

72. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Criminal Defense Attorney, Melaney LaGrone, Esq.

Melaney LaGrone is a legal chameleon.  The law in various forms has been her calling.  She started out as a police officer in Detroit, walking the beat (back when cops actually had a beat).  When she filled her cup as a police officer, she moved on to law school, ultimately relocating to Atlanta to spend some time at the Prosecutor's Office before hanging a shingle.  Today she is the Atlanta Men's Law Firm with a focus on criminal defense and immigration.  But she's not done.  Melaney talks about her vision for the future which may bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.  You'll hear how in this episode, as well as Melaney's why.

Included in this conversation:

  • How Melaney almost became an accountant
  • How she found her first calling as a police officer
  • Why law enforcement was her path to the future
  • Her first experience on a homicide scene 
  • Her transformation from a "safety" mindset to a "growth" mindset
  • Quitting police work cold turkey for law school
  • How the police officer's mindset has evolved 
  • How the job of a police officer has changed
  • Bridging the gap between the police and the community
  • Insight into the inner workings of the judicial system
  • Melaney's vision for the future, personally and professionally
  • Her greater calling in the law 
  • Proust Questionnaire 


You can learn more about Melaney and her firm here: https://lagronelaw.com/

You can find Melaney and LaGrone Law on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lagronelaw/

Check out Melaney's new podcast Black State Blue Nation: https://spoti.fi/3e1rLFu

Subscribe to Melaney's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3eAZrcl

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Apr 27, 202101:13:56