She's Got GAWL
By Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL)
She's Got GAWLOct 03, 2022
Who Do You Think You Are? Exploring and Combatting the Imposter Syndrome (Part 3)
The Imposter Syndrome Series Concludes with insights from Dr. Ericka Goodwin, East Metro Chapter President, Marcy Hanks, and 2023 Leadership Academy Representative, Brittney Martin as shared with host, Ebony Phillips.
Who Do You Think You Are? Imposter Syndrome Part 2-Exploring the 4 P's
Our Imposter Syndrome Series continues with an exploration of the 4 P’s: perfectionism, procrastination, people pleasing, and paralysis. Guests Lauren Wallace and Lauryn Morris share their experiences with these imposter syndrome categories with host Ebony Phillips and Dr. Ericka Goodwin returns to the show and provides guidance for women everywhere. Tune in!
Who Do You Think You Are? Exploring and Combatting The Imposter Syndrome (Part 1) w/Dr. Ericka Goodwin, featuring Cameron Roberts and Madison Tucker
Have you ever heard of The Imposter Syndrome? It seems like everybody everywhere is either talking about it, reading about it, writing about it, or listening to podcasts about it. So, what is it really and why should you care? Some published reports place the number of women affected by The Imposter Syndrome as high as 75%.
In this episode of the She’s Got GAWL Podcast, Dr. Ericka Goodwin explains to host Ebony Phillips exactly what it is, the most obvious signs of it, and how it is impacting women on a daily basis. In this very timely series opener, women in the legal profession share how The Imposter Syndrome shows up in their personal and professional lives and Dr. Goodwin provides practical tips on how to overcome it. Tune in!
She Was The First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers featuring Judge Cynthia Adams
It has been said that timing is everything. No one knows this better than Judge Cynthia Adams. After being told that it wasn’t the “right” time for her to seek elected office, Judge Adams made history as Douglas County’s first woman Superior Court Judge. In addition to her regular court docket, Judge Adams also presides over the Douglas County Mental Health Court, and she also established the Douglas County Parental Accountability Court.
A long-time GAWL member and committed public servant, Judge Adams speaks openly with host Ebony Phillips about what those contemplating a run for elected office should consider beforehand and her decades long support of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Summer Law Internship Program for high school students. Fortunately, she disregarded the naysayers and charted her own course-one that earned her a place in history. No matter what happens next, she will forever be “the first.”
She Was the First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers Featuring Justice Carla Wong McMillian
Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she is the first Asian Pacific American to serve on a state’s highest court in the Southern United States. Prior to joining the Georgia Supreme Court, she served on the Court of Appeals, where she was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal and took office in 2013. With her election the following year to that court, she became the first Asian Pacific American to be elected to a statewide office in Georgia. It may surprise you to know that becoming a Supreme Court Justice wasn’t really part of her original life plan. In this latest installment of the women trailblazers series, she shares with host Ebony Phillips some of the most pivotal moments of her career. She is Justice Carla Wong McMillian and she was “the first.” Tune in!
She Was the First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers featuring Gwen Keyes Fleming
Gwen Keyes Fleming is a trailblazer who many remember from her tenure as an executive in the Obama Administration. What you may not know is that before she headed off to Washington, D.C. to leave her imprint on the national stage, she made history in 2005 as the first woman District Attorney of DeKalb County, Georgia.
Nationally known for her expert leadership and problem-solving skills, Gwen has received numerous honors and awards for her contributions to the legal profession. When Gwen talks, people listen. When Gwen leads, people follow.
Never too busy to give back, she volunteers her time as a mentor and serves on numerous boards.
In this episode, she candidly shares with host Ebony Phillips some of the greatest challenges she faced on her journey to becoming “the first” and her personal experience with the “imposter syndrome” and how she overcame it. Tune in!
She Was the First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers Featuring Mayor Shirley Franklin
The year was 1996 and the city was Atlanta. As host city of the Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta was re-introduced to the world as an international city brimming with promise and endless possibility. You name it. Atlanta had it-except a woman mayor. Enter Shirley Franklin.
In 2002, Shirley Franklin made history as the first woman mayor of Atlanta and of a major southern city.
In this episode of the She’s Got GAWL Podcast, she reveals to host Ebony Phillips the person who dared her to run for mayor, the politician she emulated while in office and her perspective on the considerations that people thinking of running for office should make in advance. Tune in!
She Was The First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers featuring Linda Klein
The Georgia Bar Association was founded in 1884. In 1964, it was replaced by the State Bar of Georgia. Neither organization had a woman president until Linda Klein came along.
A longtime GAWL member, Linda Klein is known both nationally and internationally as an innovator and thought leader. As a result, her lecture schedule has included presentations in France, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Russia, Croatia, Japan, Great Britain, and Canada. Attorney Klein is also past president of the American Bar Association-the world’s largest voluntary professional organization. In recognition of her commitment to public service, President Jimmy Carter appointed her to serve on the Carter Center Board of Counselors.
Not surprisingly, she was selected as one of the 100 most powerful and influential Georgians. However, what may come as a surprise is the fact that she didn’t initially set out to become the first woman president of the State Bar of Georgia. In this episode, she discusses with host Ebony Phillips the chain of events that set her historic 1997 tenure as president in motion and shares words of wisdom for those who may be considering becoming “the first.” Tune in!
She Was the First: Conversations with Women Trailblazers featuring Justice Leah Ward Sears
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and spending many of her formative years in Savannah, Georgia, Justice Leah Ward Sears is a woman of firsts.
First Woman Fulton County Superior Court Judge. First Woman in Georgia to win a statewide contested election. First Woman Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. First. First. First.
A giant among jurists, she also made the short list twice for the United States Supreme Court. But how? How did a woman born into an era where the skills and abilities of women were routinely considered inferior to those of their male counterparts accomplish so many historically significant firsts? Was it purely serendipity? Not at all.
In this episode of the Women Trailblazers Series, Justice Sears discusses with Host Ebony Phillips, the triumphs, challenges, and lessons she learned on her journey to becoming the first. As an added bonus, she also shares the advice that she would have given her “25-year-old self.”
Tune in!
She Was The First: Conversations w/Women Trailblazers, featuring Cathy Cox
One of the original 13 colonies, Georgia became a state in 1788. Since its founding, there have been three women elected to hold statewide constitutional offices. Only THREE. Cathy Cox is one of them.
In 1999, Cathy Cox made history as Georgia’s first woman Secretary of State. In this first episode of the trailblazers series with Host Ebony Phillips, she shares the story of how she accomplished that historic milestone, including how she defeated a 16-year incumbent during her campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives.
A long-time GAWL member, President Cox also discusses lessons learned along the way, the challenges that she had to overcome on her journey to becoming the “first,” and why it’s so important for attorneys to be involved in volunteer organizations like GAWL. What many people don’t know is that law is not President Cox’s first career field. Tune in to find out the other two. One of them was quite dangerous. You will be surprised
Give Yourself Time: Self-care Tips For Busy Women
It’s been said that health is wealth. Yet, how many of us professional women care for ourselves in the same diligent and consistent manner that we care for our families, careers, and clients? It’s not because we don’t want to treat ourselves better. We just can’t seem to fit self-care into our already jam-packed day. On the rare occasion when we have a little extra time, many of us have no idea what to do or where to start.
With those challenges in mind, host Ebony Phillips sits down with Dr. Barbara Joy Jones, founder of the Healthy Woman Primary Care. A frequent medical contributor on HLN, CNN, and ABC News, Dr. Jones shares 3 quick and easy things that you can start today to improve your physical health and mental well-being. Tip #2 is so easy it will surprise you. If you’ve ever said that you would take better care of yourself if only you had more time, this episode is for YOU!
Meet GAWL President-Valentia Alleyne
Founded in 1928, GAWL will celebrate its 95th anniversary this membership year with Valentia Alleyne at the helm. Through the years, GAWL has consistently lent its voice and leveraged its influence in matters impacting women and children in the community and there is more work to be done. Having served on the GAWL board for over a decade, Valentia is a true servant-leader who is poised and determined to continue GAWL’s undeniable history of advocacy and service.
Recently, host Ebony Phillips had the opportunity to sit down with Madam President and chat about all things GAWL, including Valentia’s simple, yet profound, advice for those desiring to assume a leadership position. Valentia also expounded on the wealth of phenomenal programming that GAWL has to offer women lawyers at all stages of their legal careers. Whether it be networking, professional development or social events, GAWL has something for every woman lawyer in the state.
Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead Series with Guest Judge Shalanda Miller
GAWL West Georgia Chapter continues the “Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead” series with a podcast interview with Judge Shalanda Miller. As the president of the GAWL Foundation, Judge Miller leads the team responsible for directing GAWL’s philanthropic efforts. The GAWL foundation assists women and children in the community through initiatives that benefit the Girl Scouts, Nicholas House, female law students, and non-profit organizations whose benefactors are women and children. The GAWL foundation also coordinates community service opportunities for GAWL members. Throughout the Judge Miller and her team connect GAWL members to service events benefiting organizations such as Trees Atlanta and MedShare. True to her calling as a servant-leader, Judge Miller leads the effort in training and developing summer judicial interns to accelerate their learning curves and inspire them to a career of service.
In this very candid interview with host Ebony Phillips, Judge Miller speaks about her upbringing and childhood years. During the conversation, she also describes how and when she discovered that her purpose would involve the legal field, two community leaders that she admires and why, and what she has found to be the main component of effective leadership. Judge Miller also expounds on the importance of remaining one’s authentic self, especially in the legal profession. Finally, she gives advice on how anyone can emerge as a leader right now, regardless of their current title, position, or role within their organization. In keeping with her humble, unselfish, and approachable temperament, Judge Miller shares her experience and wisdom for anyone aspiring to be and do better. Tune in!
Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead Series with featured Guest Christina Baugh, Esq., Partner at Barnes & Thornburg; Past President of GAWL; current President of the Atlanta Bar Association
GAWL West Georgia Chapter continues the “Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead” series with a podcast interview featuring Christina Baugh. Christina is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg and past President of GAWL. In her current role as President of the Atlanta Bar Association, she leads one of the oldest and largest voluntary bar associations in the state. Christina is a highly skilled leader who is unselfish with her knowledge and experience.
In this very timely interview with host Ebony Phillips, she recounts numerous lessons that she learned on her journey to becoming a partner at her firm. Christina also explains why it is so important to unlearn the traditional notion of the “elevator pitch” and what aspiring leaders should replace it with. According to Christina, we should all be re-evaluating our 5-year plans and the reason for this might surprise you. Finally, in a moment of complete transparency, Christina shares the one thing that we all need to do if we ever want to be truly happy. If you need leadership inspiration or leadership advice, you need to tune in!
Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead Series Featuring Jasmine Moore, CEO and Founder of Grateful Hands, Inc.
Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead Series: Meet District Attorney Dalia Racine
GAWL West Georgia Chapter continues its "Lessons Learned from Women Who Lead" series with a podcast interview featuring District Attorney Dalia Racine. Dalia is a servant- leader who is renown not only for her legal acumen but also for her “Smart Justice” approach to prosecution. In this candid conversation with host Ebony Phillips, District Attorney Racine shares her personal leadership style, one key thing that leaders need to know prior to assuming a leadership role, and why good leaders should be “humble enough to pivot.” The Douglas County District Attorney also has advice for those aspiring to assume a leadership role in the near future or even later in their careers. This 30-minute episode has a whole webinar’s worth of leadership nuggets, so tune in!
Women Who Lead: Meet Tina Folsom, Esq.
Turning Passion into Purpose, and Purpose into Something That Will Pay Your Bills!
Do you dream of turning your passion into a profitable business, but don't know where to start? This episode of She's Got GAWL features the dynamic duo Myesha Good and LaDawn Blackett Jones, partners in the campaign-winning political consultancy PolitaCoach. Learn how these ladies discovered purpose from their passion for politics, and built a successful company using that passion and purpose to help others run for and win elected office!
Miranda Talks Rent with Host Ebony Phillips, Esq. and Guest Attorney Miranda Jordan
Do you know your (rent) rights? Now that the moratorium has come to an end, Attorney Miranda Jordan (and our chapter's VP!) shares information about tenant rights, the eviction process, and more in this episode of She's Got GAWL!
Feedback Isn't A 4 Letter Word
Does your skin crawl when you hear the word "feedback"?
Us too!
That's why we have this short "Soundbite" from our own Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Esq., guiding us through how to embrace hearing things we don't want to hear... but NEED to hear. And also how to share with people who deserve to hear, but are so nice we hate to share...
This is an episode (but not an episode!) you don't want to miss!
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Self Care Strategies for Lawyers with Guest Ebony Phillips, Esq.
What does self-care look like for busy lawyers juggling work, home, family, civic, spirit, and health responsibilities? Our guest Attorney Ebony Phillips has three simple and practical steps to ensure you prioritize your well-being, and keep stress from taking over your life.