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Alban Brooke, former attorney and technology specialist who is currently the head of marketing for a podcasting company called Buzzsprout, delves into the journey of transitioning from a career in law to content creation in this episode. From discussing the impact of perfectionism from the legal field to the challenges faced in law school, Alban shares insights on how his background in law has influenced his approach to marketing and content creation. Tune in to discover how Alban's experiences in law have shaped his current endeavors in the world of content creation.

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Alban Brooke's work at Buzzsprout is characterized by his dedication to producing high-quality content consistently. It is evident that Alban and his team at Buzzsprout have significantly increased their output, producing multiple YouTube videos, podcasting guides, and podcast episodes every week. This commitment to creating valuable content showcases Alban's work ethic and passion for marketing. 

Alban's background in law has instilled in him a sense of perfectionism that he has successfully translated into his marketing role at Buzzsprout. His experience in the legal field, where attention to detail is crucial, has influenced his marketing approach. Alban's ability to balance perfectionism with practicality is evident in his marketing strategies. Alban's perfectionist tendencies have positively impacted his work at Buzzsprout, ensuring high-quality content while also meeting deadlines effectively.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• The importance of consistency in content production for marketing purposes
• The benefits of being a perfectionist in marketing while allowing some leeways
• The value of attention to detail, learned from the practice of law, in various aspects of life

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• Challenges and sacrifices involved in pursuing a legal career
• How the routine and structure in law compares to the creativity in content creation
• The personal value of a law degree even if not actively practicing law

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Kyla Denanyoh, host of the You Are a Lawyer podcast, shares three significant leaps she has made in her journey as a business owner, mom, and wife in this special bonus episode for Leap Year 2024. From becoming a boss managing a team of four to creatively launching five new podcasts, Kyla reflects on her personal growth, including navigating motherhood during a global pandemic and embracing the value of seeking help. Tune in to discover how Kyla's experiences can inspire and empower you on your own path.

Skip the Boring Stuff

Skip the Boring Stuff is a business founded by Kyla Denanyoh, aimed at helping business owners streamline their content creation process. Through her business, Kyla offers services such as recording, editing, and uploading content for podcasts and YouTube videos. By hiring a virtual assistant and working with editors, Kyla has been able to expand her business and provide valuable support to her clients. 

Skip the Boring Stuff reflects Kyla's passion for storytelling and her desire to empower others to share their stories. By launching multiple podcasts for various niches, Kyla has not only expanded her creative endeavors but also helped individuals in different industries connect with their audience through engaging content. The business's focus on skipping mundane tasks and allowing clients to focus on their core message resonates with Kyla's mission to create more storytellers. Through Skip the Boring Stuff, Kyla has successfully combined her entrepreneurial spirit with her love for storytelling, making a significant impact on the content creation landscape.

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• How to make a big leap as a business owner, mom, and wife
• The importance of hiring help and delegating tasks
• The value of helping others share their stories

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The experience of hiring a virtual assistant, editor, and video editor to manage tasks efficiently
• The creative leap of launching multiple podcasts for different niches
• The personal growth and challenges faced as a mother navigating through the pandemic and learning to seek help when needed

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Karl Seelbach, lawyer and the founder of Skribe.ai, a legal tech company joins us for episode 129 of the You Are a Lawyer podcast. Karl explains how Skribe.ai offers attorneys a more efficient and cost-effective way to capture legal testimony, such as depositions, using AI and software solutions. The platform allows attorneys to easily access video synced to the transcript, create video clips, and receive a final proofread and certified transcript within three days. Karl discusses the benefits of this technology for trial lawyers and highlights its potential for transactional law as well. Tune in to learn more about the innovative use of AI in the legal field.

Lawyer Side Hustles

Skribe.ai is a tool that aims to assist legal professionals in their work by providing a faster and more efficient way of completing tasks. In the podcast episode, Karl, a legal professional, expresses the importance of embracing tools that can enhance productivity.

Skribe.ai has the potential to revolutionize the legal industry. Karl mentions that the tool can assist not only attorneys but also paralegals and legal secretaries, indicating its versatility and applicability across different roles within a law firm. By leveraging artificial intelligence and automation, Skribe.ai can help legal professionals save time and effort in tasks such as document drafting, research, and analysis. This technology has the potential to transform the way legal work is done, allowing professionals to focus on higher-value tasks and providing a competitive edge in the industry.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How to embrace tools that can help in performing job tasks faster, better, and more efficiently
• The value of utilizing technology in the legal profession to enhance productivity and effectiveness
• How taking risks can lead to success

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The importance of staying up to date with technological advancements in the legal profession
• Potential impacts of technology on different aspects of legal work
• Balancing work, exercise, and mental well-being as an attorney

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Jaya Saxena, a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) professional, shares her personal journey and experiences in this podcast episode. From her interdisciplinary education to her work in law firms and law schools, Jaya discusses the importance of DEI and how it can have a direct impact on individuals' lived experiences. She also offers valuable advice for those frustrated with their legal practice or considering what to do with their law degree.

Lawyer Side Hustles

Jaya's work as a DEI leader is characterized by her commitment to creating meaningful change and her ability to navigate complex systems. Throughout the podcast episode, Jaya discusses her experiences in various roles, from working in a law firm to leading diversity and inclusion efforts at a law school. She emphasizes the importance of taking an interdisciplinary approach and collaborating with different departments to address a variety of issues. Jaya's dedication to broadening the talent pipeline and supporting historically underrepresented or marginalized students demonstrates her passion for creating inclusive environments.

Jaya's work extends beyond organizational boundaries. She recognizes the significance of considering DEI in a global context and actively seeks opportunities to explore how global organizations can drive change. Her ability to ask critical questions and ensure a firm's commitment to DEI before joining demonstrates her intentionality in choosing organizations that align with her values. Jaya's approach to DEI work is holistic, recognizing that it involves rebuilding systems and structures, and she emphasizes the importance of being part of conversations and driving change. Her advice to frustrated practitioners or law students is to seek different perspectives, engage in self-reflection, and have conversations with individuals in fields that sound fascinating. Jaya's work as a DEI leader exemplifies her dedication to creating inclusive environments and driving meaningful change.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• The role of DEI in global organizations and its connection to historical contexts
• The value of interdisciplinary education & experiential learning programs
• Strategies for career exploration and decision-making

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• Challenges and rewards of being a DEI professional in the legal field
• The impact of recent events on organizations' focus on DEI
• The value of networking and connecting with professionals in fields of interest

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

Lawyer Side Hustles

Theresa Phillips is a lawyer turned artist who has found her passion in painting vibrant and bold artworks. After feeling the monotony of her everyday life, she explored her creativity and started painting as a hobby. What began as a way to escape the routine quickly became a full-fledged art business. Theresa's artwork is characterized by its colorful and textured nature, creating statement pieces that catch the eye and bring joy to any space. She takes pride in her maximalist style and aims to create artwork that stands out and makes a statement. Theresa also offers commission pieces, collaborating with clients to create personalized artworks that reflect their unique style and preferences.

Theresa's journey as an artist showcases the power of following one's passion. Despite being a successful lawyer, she recognized the need for more fulfillment and decided to explore her creative side. Through painting, she discovered a newfound sense of joy and self-expression. Theresa's commitment to learning and honing her artistic skills is evident in her vibrant and textured artwork. Her willingness to step out of her comfort zone and take on commissions demonstrates her dedication to pursuing her passion. Theresa's story inspires others, reminding them it is never too late to pursue their dreams and find fulfillment in their unique talents and interests.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How to start creating art and stretching canvases
• The importance of finding a creative outlet
• The potential to leverage a law degree in various industries

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WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The unique ways that lawyers are creative (and embrace their creativity)
• Manifesting success as an artist
• Why you should prioritize personal growth

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Sheila M. Wilkinson is a lawyer, social worker, consultant, and career transition coach. Sheila also talks about her mission to help lawyers make aligned decisions, set boundaries, and focus on what they truly want to do rather than what they think they should do. She believes in reconnecting the intellectual self with the emotional self and offers guidance to lawyers in this process.

This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series with Sheila M. Wilkinson. (Catch up on Part 1 Here)

Lawyer Side Hustles

Sheila's coaching business focuses on helping lawyers create a joyful and thriving life. Through her holistic approach, she combines her background in social work with human design principles to guide her clients in aligning their energy and making decisions that are true to their authentic selves. Sheila believes that lawyers often find themselves stuck in a cycle of overthinking and burnout, and she aims to break this pattern by helping them tap into their true passions and desires. She understands lawyers' unique challenges and provides practical tools and strategies to help them navigate their careers with more fulfillment and balance.

Sheila's approach combines her background as a licensed social worker with her legal expertise, allowing her to guide her clients through their careers' emotional and intellectual aspects. She encourages her clients to reflect on their experiences and goals, providing them with the support and guidance they need to navigate the challenges of the legal profession.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• About Human Design as a tool for aligning one’s energy with their natural design
• The importance of holistic approaches in coaching and social work
• The impact of addressing and working through personal shadows and fears

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The importance of not judging oneself for emotions that arise
• Prioritizing self-care and sleep for optimal functioning
• The tendency of lawyers to overanalyze and overthink

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Sheila M. Wilkinson is a social worker, lawyer, career transition coach, and podcaster who spends half the year in Brussels, Belgium, and half the year in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her life is centered on taking risks, rejecting boring careers, and people-pleasing. In this episode, Sheila emphasizes the importance of connecting with people and offers recommendations for books that can help her clients on their personal and professional journeys. 

Sheila also talks about her mission to help lawyers make aligned decisions, set boundaries, and focus on what they truly want to do rather than what they think they should do. She believes in reconnecting the intellectual self with the emotional self and offers guidance to lawyers in this process.

This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series with Sheila Wilkinson. 

Lawyer Side Hustles

Sheila has built a successful coaching business. In her coaching practice, she helps lawyers build rich, joyful, and thriving lives and businesses. Sheila believes that many lawyers are caught up in doing what they think they should do rather than focusing on what they truly want. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's emotions and desires to create a fulfilling and intentional life.

Sheila's approach combines her background as a licensed social worker with her legal expertise, allowing her to guide her clients through their careers' emotional and intellectual aspects. She encourages her clients to reflect on their experiences and goals, providing them with the support and guidance they need to navigate the challenges of the legal profession.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How to build a rich, joyful, and thriving life and business
• The benefits of setting daily goals and reflecting at the end of the week
• How to disconnect intellect from emotion

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The importance of connecting with people, especially in a post-lockdown world
• Doing what you actually want to instead of what you think you should
• Challenges lawyers face in balancing their personal and professional lives

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Rho Thomas, a money coach and lawyer based in Atlanta, Georgia, shares valuable insights on managing finances and developing a healthy money mindset in this episode. Rho helps lawyers improve their money mindsets and manage their finances effectively. From debunking the belief that money is complicated to discussing the importance of finding inspiration in debt stories, Rho offers practical advice and personal experiences that can help listeners gain control over their finances and unlock the power and freedom that comes with it.

Lawyer Side Hustles

Rho is the founder of Money Mastery for Lawyers, a money coaching business that helps lawyers manage their finances and develop a healthy money mindset. In the podcast episode, Rho emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's finances and unlocking the power and freedom that comes with it. She addresses common misconceptions about money, such as thinking it is complicated or believing that creating a budget is tedious. Rho's approach is relatable and accessible, making financial management more approachable for lawyers who may feel overwhelmed or unsure about their financial situation.

“I then could be that inspiration for other people who were similarly situated to us because they likely also were not finding people who had similar debt stories,” shares Rho Thomas in Episode 124 of You Are a Lawyer.

In the episode, Rho shares her personal journey of managing her finances as a lawyer and starting her coaching business. She discusses how she transitioned from blogging to podcasting, allowing her to reach a wider audience and offer coaching services. Rho's authenticity and willingness to share her own experiences, including her six-figure debt, make her relatable to others in similar situations. She aims to inspire and motivate lawyers who may feel isolated in their financial struggles, providing them with the guidance and support they need to achieve financial success.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• How to take control of your finances
• Why your money mindset is the key to personal finance
• How to overcome the belief that money is complicated

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• How social media is a valuable networking opportunity
• The importance of finding a supportive community
• The power of authenticity

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Felicia Luck, a registered nurse and CEO of Stars and Stripes Legal Nurse Consulting, joins the podcast to discuss her unique business that serves lawyers and attorneys. With her extensive medical knowledge and experience, Felicia helps attorneys navigate complex medical records, provide expert opinions, and offer valuable insights in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and more. She shares her journey of merging the worlds of nursing and law, the challenges she faces, and the importance of work-life balance.

Why Legal Consulting

Felicia chose to pursue her role as a legal nurse consultant because of her passion for both medicine and law. With a background as a registered nurse and experience in emergency medicine, Felicia saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between the medical and legal worlds. She recognized the need for someone who could understand complex medical records, decipher medical language, and provide valuable insights to attorneys working on cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and more. 

Felicia's goal is to make the lives of lawyers easier by summarizing medical records, offering expert opinions, and providing recommendations for next steps. She also aims to educate attorneys on medical matters, helping them navigate the intricacies of the medical field. Felicia's unique combination of medical knowledge and understanding of the legal language allows her to provide valuable assistance to attorneys, ultimately helping them build stronger cases and achieve better outcomes for their clients.

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• The role of a legal nurse consultant and benefits of hiring one for your practice
• The importance of marketing and advertising in growing a business
• Why medical knowledge and understanding is important in legal cases

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The risks and challenges of balancing work and family life
• Subcontracting to those who specialize in different fields for expert opinions
• Balancing a career as a nurse and a legal consultant

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Devin Zito, a technology professional and lawyer, shares his unique journey from running his own IT company to becoming the Director of Information Services and Corporate Counsel at Assurance Financial Group. He discusses the intersection of technology and law, the value of legal education in various industries, and the importance of embracing non-traditional paths to career success.

What Can You Do with a Law Degree

Devin Zito's journey with a law degree is a testament to the power of embracing one's unique interests and skill sets. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Devin found a way to integrate his passion for both fields seamlessly. After starting his own successful tech company, he pursued his long-held dream of attending law school. Armed with his computer information systems degree and a drive to explore the intersection of technology and law, Devin embarked on a non-traditional path that would lead him to become a technology professional and lawyer.

As the Director of Information Services and Corporate Counsel at Assurance Financial Group, Devin leverages his technology background to lead the company's IT department while providing legal counsel. His expertise in both areas allows him to navigate the complex landscape of technology and law, ensuring that Assurance Financial remains at the forefront of innovation and compliance. Devin's ability to bridge the gap between these two fields has set him apart and opened up new opportunities for growth and success. Through his unique journey, Devin proves that a law degree can be a powerful tool for those who dare to think outside the box and embrace their diverse interests.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• The value of a legal education and the opportunities it provides
• The importance of scholarships and grants
• Why balancing work and family life is important

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• Attending law school while running a company
• Balancing responsibilities and time management
• Pursuing non-traditional career paths

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