On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with  Success and Mindset coach Emily Elliot about :her journey from marketing exec to ND to coaching what a mindset shift iswhy its important to shift a limiting mindset why feedback is crucial to development  why we are all resistant to feedback how mindset impacts our marketing, businesses and legal practice As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerAnd  now you can  join  The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer supportTo learn more about Emily Elliot and her upcoming coaching experience head to: https://www.kelseyreidl.com/2023  The LEAP  program starts May 17th! UPCOMING FREE EVENTS!Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of  Ontario for  1.5  hour of professionalism.Awaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, May 4, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on ZoomManaging Conflict in the Practice of Law, Friday June 2,  2023 at Noon -2 PM EST - LIVE on ZoomTo  register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/thefulfilledlawyerproject

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with  Erin Gerner about:·         Her journey in big law and why she left ·         Finding clarity in her chaos ·         How to overcome overwhelm & perfectionism ·         How to simplify your practice As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerJoin  The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer supportTo  reach Erin  go to: https://www.eringerner.com/For info on the Retreat: https://www.eringerner.com/re:treat-texas-hill-country

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Hannah Chapman about money stories and creating wealth.  Specifically we covered: ·         What is a money story·         Where does a money story come from ·         How do negative money stories hold us back ·         How we can all overcome negative money stories to create wealth  As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerAnd  now you can  join  The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer supportUPCOMING FREE EVENTS!Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of  Ontario for  1 hour of professionalism. Attracting Your Dream Clients Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST: Live on ZoomAwaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, April 21, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on ZoomManaging Conflict in the Practice of Law, Friday May 19 2023 at Noon -2 PM EST - LIVE on ZoomTo  register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/events

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with  former lawyer turned legal consultant Laura Hartnett about:·         What are instincts ·         How can we use instincts in our professional lives·         Why you might want to pay attention to instincts or intuition in law·         Shifting from checked boxes to emotionally aligned decisions ·         How to use your “Spidey Sense” intentionally ·         Learning to trust your legal practice experience ·         How to go from overwhelm to clarity As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerAnd  now you can  join  The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer supportUPCOMING FREE EVENTS!Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of  Ontario for  1 hour of professionalism. Attracting Your Dream Clients Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST: Live on ZoomAwaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, April 21, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on ZoomManaging Conflict in the Practice of Law, Friday May 19 2023 at Noon -2 PM EST - LIVE on ZoomTo  register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/events

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Misty Lucas.  Misty left the legal world behind to focus on her own wellness and healing journey.    We talked about:her experience in law her experience with an autoimmune disorder why she ultimately left law her career pivot to helping stressed women how you can manage stress, fatigue, demanding careers and even autoimmune diseaseTo learn more about Misty head to: https://www.mistylucaswellness.com/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerAnd  now you can  join  The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.  

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I spoke with Doron Gold  The Lawyer Therapist and a  Member Assistance Program  therapist,  which is run through Homewood Health  and the Law Society of  Ontario.  Doron is also a former practicing lawyer.   We chatted about: his journey in law why he left how to identify when you need a change how to identify the type of change needed top reasons lawyers suffer with mental health tips on how to be happier in law To contact the MAP head to: https://homeweb.ca/mapTo learn more about Doron head to: http://www.thelawyertherapist.ca/about-doron.htmlAs always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerAnd  now you can  join  The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.  

The Happy Lawyer Podcast is taking a quick  break to  regroup for Season 2. See you all Soon! 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with  Cherolyn Knapp about all things conflict and conflict  resolution including:·       Why she left private practice for dispute resolution ·       How conflict exists with all relationships ·       Why conflict seems negative ·       The types of conflict personalities ·        How to use conflict resolution skills  If you want to learn more about conflict resolution or related skills you can find Cherolyn at https://knappresolutions.com/ As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.caYou can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast  I  chat with  University of Western Ontario Law Professor  Thomas Telfer about:·       His personal struggles with burnout & depression ·       His experience seeking help ·       Where to seek help if needed ·       Impact of COVID-19 on lawyers mental health ·       How he began teaching mindfulness for credit at UWO law ·       Defining mindfulness & provides a guided meditation  If you are an Ontario lawyer looking for any type of support or help please head to the LSO member assistance site at: https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/member-assistance-program-(1)As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.caYou can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk to  Toronto based lawyer Jasmine Daya about: ·       Her law school and unique articling experience ·       How she fell into her practice area and loves it·       The difficulties of being a  junior lawyer ·       Navigating mothering and a law practice ·       The why and how of opening her own firm ·       How she manages multiple side hustles As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast  I chat with Erin Cowling the creator of Flex Legal  Network about:·       Her journey from  big law to unemployment to creating Flex Legal ·       Her struggles with mental health ·       How stress impacted her pregnancy ·       The importance finding your values ·       Identifying what isn’t working in your career ·       The importance of creating a network ·       How to make networking less daunting  & more fun You can find Flex Legal Network  at https://www.flexlegalnetwork.com/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website https://www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Jennifer Germaine we talk about finding passion, purpose and a fulling life.   We dive into the following topics:·       Her journey from big law to her own firm ·       Burnout and how to identify it & address it ·       Finding purpose in life and in law ·       The importance of a well rounded life ·       Setting boundaries in your practice ·       Blind spots and fears holding us back If you want to learn more about Jenn or her podcast you can head to https://www.breathefireintolife.com/ As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with  Elizabeth Mountford former lawyer turned Mindset Coach.   We talk about:·         Her journey to leaving law ·         Imposter syndrome and overcoming it ·         Stress and its physical impacts ·         Self care and its amazing benefits ·         How to create a self care plan As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with  Quinn Ross the Managing Partner at  The Ross Firm about: ·       Innovation in the legal profession ·       The profitability of happy ·       Creating an inclusive culture that fosters wellbeing ·       Benefits of 4 day work week in the legal profession ·       Wellness in the legal workplace As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

TRIGGER WARNING!!! This episode talks about childhood sexual abuse.  On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak to Stephen Roth who is an author,  former private practice lawyer, and who currently sits several Ontario Tribunals.  We talk about:·       The release of his new fiction book·       How childhood trauma inspired the book ·       The importance of sharing his abuse story ·       When and why he became  lawyer ·       How he handled tragedies when running his own firm ·       How he identified his values and pivoted out of private practice  To   get a copy of Stephen’s  book  head to: https://www.amazon.ca/Evolutions-Magnum-Opus-Innocence-Trial/dp/1635543029As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode talks about eating disorders, weight loss and infertility. On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with author, life coach and personal trainer, Amanda Gazzola about her new book titled Finally A Diet That Works For Me.  In this episode we chat about:·       How she found herself in the health and fitness world ·       How she crashed and burned through every diet out there ·       How she overcame her lack of self confidence and negative body image ·       Why she wrote the book ·       How her lifestyle changes drastically improved her life ·       Why you can do it too To learn more about Amanda Gazzola head to her website at https://www.reloveandrise.com/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Alicia Gillett MSW, RSW about improving your emotional health.   We dive into the following:·       What emotional health means ·       What emotional well-being is ·       How to build emotional resilience·       What your ‘wise-mind’ is and how to use it ·       Using mindfulness to cope with emotions ·       Way to adapt with change in this COVID world  You can find Alicia at https://naturalchoicemedicalclinic.com/our-team/alicia-gillett-msw-rsw/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Louise Pitre and AnnaLise Trudell about power, privilege, equality and oppression in the context of law firms and the legal profession.   Specifically we talk about:·       What unconscious bias is ·       How unconscious bias shows up in law firms ·       How this leads to unequal power dynamics ·       What social and positional power is ·       How this can and does lead to a lack of diversity at the top ·       How to combat bias and unequal power dynamics  To learn more about  Louise and AnnaLise you can  head to www.louisepitreconsulting.caAs always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on linkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with style expert Melanie Lippman about: •Why lawyers need help with fashion •The non-verbal messages our clothes send •How an outfit can impact performance •How style is connected to mindset •Showing up and feeling good today •Video conference fashion tips You can find Melanie Lippman at https://www.melanielippman.com/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast  I  talk with  Lena Koke the CEO if Axess Law about:·       Why she went to law school knowing she didn’t want to practice ·       What her experience in law was like ·       How she made the decision to leave and why ·       The story behind Axess Law ·       How Axess is different than a typical  firm ·       How to say no and how to delegate·       Important advice for young lawyers  To learn more about Axess Law head over to www.axesslaw.com As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast Dina Eisenberg and I  talk about lawyer turnover and onboarding.   Specifically we  talk about:·         Why there seems to be high turnover for young lawyers·         How to recognize a turnover problem ·         Why turnover is so problematic to the organization ·         How law firms can attract the right candidate ·         How candidates can find the right law firm for them ·         What onboarding is and why its important ·         Exploring lateral moves If you want to reach out to Dina you can find her at https://www.outsourceeasier.com/ or email her at [email protected] As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Jamie Spannhake about:·         Her journey from big law in Manhattan to being partner in a small firm ·         The importance of personal values when choosing a career path ·         How she juggles all of her many roles in life and work ·         How to  avoid overburdening ourselves ·         Her personal story overcoming clinical anxiety ·         An inside look at her book  The Lawyer, The Lion & The Laundry You can reach Jamie at https://www.jamiespannhake.com/pages/book where you can also find a copy of her book. As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Jessie Spressart, Lawyer Leadership Coach and Managing Director of Optia Consulting.  We talk about:·         Imposter Syndrome – what it is and how to identify it ·         Different ways Imposter Syndrome can show up in life ·         Why its important to address it ·         How to overcome Imposter Syndrome ·         How to change negative thoughts If you want to get in touch with  Jessie you can reach her at https://www.optiaconsulting.com/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyerIf you like the show please rate and review to allow others to find this resource. 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I  speak with Loretta Merritt who has been  a lawyer at  Torkin Manes for 33 years and counting.  She shares with us her words of wisdom when it comes to:·         How she established her career and practice area ·         How she has maintains work life balance ·         The most difficult part of being a lawyer for her ·         The best part about being a lawyer for her ·         How the industry has changed and needs to change for women ·         The importance of autonomy as a lawyer ·         Advice for young lawyers on stress and anxietyAs always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

This episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast is for all of you working parents out there with tiny humans who just aren’t getting the sleep they need.  I chat with  Ashley  Fricker of Mountains of Sleep about all things sleep training.  She shares with us her personal story about how her newborn refused to sleep and how that led to her becoming a certified sleep consultant.  In this episode you will learn:·         Why I hired a sleep consultant with my son and what it was like ·         When you can start sleep training·         Tips on sleep training a toddler ·         What sleep regressions are and how to deal with them ·         Transitioning to daycare You can reach Ashley for a consultation at https://www.mountainsofsleep.com/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca  You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with former lawyer turned law school counselor and career coach Andrea Yang.  We  discuss:·        Career pivots as a lawyer ·        Transition from law ·        Life after leaving law ·        The importance of knowing your values  in selecting your career·        How to know if you should leave law or leave an environment ·        How we each get to decide our own definition of happiness You can  find Andrea at https://www.andreayangcoaching.com If you want to learn more about your  personal values and character head to VIA  Character  Survey at  https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/surveys/takesurveyAs always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I  chat with Kim Gale about:• Going to law school outside of Canada • The difficult & lonely accreditation process upon returning • How she started her own law firm  right after being called to the bar • How she started the NCA network, an incredible resource  for foreign trained lawyers • The why and how behind Law Blog for Millennials • How she deals with the stress and chaos of running a law firm, a law blog and the network for foreign trained lawyers ***PLEASE NOTE***  the time lines and deadlines in this episode are no longer accurate.  Please visit NCA Network for more info. https://ncanetwork.com/

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Katie about:•How she went from partner to starting and growing her own firm despite serious doubts•The importance of finding your practice area •How to be afraid and make changes anyways •How she addressed her own issues with depression and anxiety •The importance marketing and networking in growing your practice •How supporting each other in the pursuit of goals helps everyone  You can reach out to Katie on Linkedn : Katie Lipp,  you can find her on Instagram @lawpracticequeen or you can head to www.lawpraticequeen.com  As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on linkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can  connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca  You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer 

In this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Rachel Coll, lawyer turned relationship coach about: •how she went from being a lawyer who liked her job to a relationship coach •why lawyers need help with relationships•tips for those who are currently  searching for love •the importance of letting go of dating expectations •the importance of focusing on  what you want in a relationship •a quick dip into my dating past to share some lessons I  learned •tips for those in relationships•and finally, we learn why your partner is not your problem to solve.If you are interested in coaching with Rachel you can find her at: https://www.rachelcollcoaching.com/And if you have any questions about your legal career you can  reach me at: thehappylawyer.ca 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I host our first of many, male guests!  Ryan Osbourne joins me to discuss: ·         His trying law school admissions process ·         Life at Osgoode Hall Law School ·         The good and the bad in big law ·         How he found himself over-stressed and out of sync ·         What he did to over come that·         Embarking on a solo career as a mediator and collaborative law practitioner ·         The importance of self care and ·         The importance aligning your practice with your values 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast we discuss •The importance of encouraging parental leaves not just maternity leaves •Challenges in Parenting and lawyering  and pushing back against traditional gender roles •Parenting During Covid-19 •Work life balance for all, not just women, not just parents •Defining work life balance realistically •Discrimination women face in the legal profession •Reflections on the discrimination and harassment we have faced in our legal careers

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with Danielle Marks about: •Career pivots - from big law  to boutique firm  to a small firm  outside the GTA•Dispelling the myth that law outside of Toronto or Big Law doesn’t exist •Navigating maternity leaves as an associate and as a partner •Practical impacts of taking any type of leave from work •The importance of flexibility in the workplace and the value women add to the workplace •Why making deep connections will have positive impacts for both employer and employee 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk to Dr. Kelsey Duncan ND about fertility.  We chat about:·       How lawyers  and other high achieving professionals seem prone to infertility·       The significant impact of stress on fertility for both women and men ·       Lifestyle factors that negatively impact fertility·       How being 35 or older can impact fertility·       Secondary infertility·       Simple steps to take to help increase fertility ·       When to reach out for help during your conception journey For all questions about hormones and fertility feel free to reach out to Dr. Duncan ND.  She can be reached at http://kelseyduncan.com/ or you can join her free Facebook group called Be Hormonally Confident http://kelseyduncan.com/?page_id=30If you liked today's show please leave a 5 start  review to help others find this resource. If you have any questions about your legal career please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn or you can send me an email through the contact page https://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/

Debbie Stanley is the founding partner of ETP Canada.  She had the courage to go out on a limb and leave her secure big accounting firm job to start her own business.  In this episode you will learn about:her journeyhow she came up with the business ideawhat to do when you pitch a business plan and the answer is no how to make the hard decision to go out on your own how she has dealt with the challenges she’s faced the importance of networking in building her career tips /advice if you are thinking about  going out on your own If you like the show please give a 5 start review so that others can find the show.  If you are looking for advice or informal mentoring please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn or you can send me an email through the website at www.thehappylawyer.ca 

On this episode of  The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with  Diane Squires, partner at SV Law.  We chat about her nearly 35 year career in private practice, how she navigated 3 maternity leaves when she was in the thick of her career, her experience as a managing partner and about the importance of having a long term perspective when to comes to your legal career.  Diane provides her advice on how a private practice can be a very flexible and rewarding career that can accommodate a healthy work life balance. Diane also provides amazing advice to young lawyers on networking, marketing, and navigating a maternity leave of your own. If you want to learn more about The Happy Lawyer Podcast head over to http://www.thehappylawyer.caYou can also reach out to me at http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/if you have questions about your legal career, looking for a peer to peer mentor, or have an idea for a show.Please give a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcast to help others find the show.Happy Listening 

On  this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast Mavis Butkus, managing partner of McKenzie Lake Lawyers shares with us: ·       The importance of finding a practice area you enjoy; ·       Managing children and pursuing a legal career;·       The importance of changing the traditional definition of success in a law practice;·       How the practice of law has changed for women over her career ; and ·       How being a lawyer is often quite different from how you envisioned it If you want to learn more about The Happy Lawyer Podcast head over to http://www.thehappylawyer.caYou can also reach out to me at http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/if you have questions about your legal career, looking for a peer to peer mentor, or have an idea for a show.If you like the episode please give a 5 start review to help others find the show! 

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast, Meghan Smith, a former lawyer turned life coach, shares with us her journey to finding a career she is passionate about. She shares with us how she discovered law just wasn't for her, how she listened to her intuition and took the leap.   She also shares with us practical tips on how to manage work life integration, parenting, and remembering to ask for help when you need it. She also shares some of the benefits of working with a life coach. Feel free to reach out to Meghan if you are looking for some assistance.  You can find her at https://www.meghansmithcoaching.com/If you want to learn more about The Happy Lawyer Podcast head over to http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/ You can also reach out to me at http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/ if you have questions about your legal career, looking for a peer to peer mentor, or have an idea for a show. 

In this episode you will learn about my journey in law so far.  You will learn how I went from  being constantly stressed,  anxious and seriously considering throwing in the towel with my legal career to loving my career as a lawyer and finding happiness with work and life.  This episode covers: my path to where I am now what my practice looks like and how I achieve balance my 7 major takeaways from my experience 

This episode is an introduction to the Happy Lawyer Podcast which is aimed at illuminating issues that lawyers face such as extreme stress, burnout, depression, attrition rates  and the advancement of women in law.  You will learn about some of the saddening statistics about mental health, attrition, and advancement of women in law.   You will hear a little bit about my story, how I went from seriously considering leaving law to  loving my job. You will also learn more about the direction of this podcast, which is to interview other lawyers, lawyers who left law,and successful business people on how they overcame the challenges they faced to find happiness in their career and life.  The Happy Lawyer Podcast is designed to provide you with tools to help you navigate the often rough waters of being a lawyer.