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#122. Roundtable Series: A Discussion of A Teacher (the Hulu Limited Series)

Let’s break down the psychology of an improper teacher-student relationship. Join me and the amazing panelists Sylvia Breitowich, Esq., Lynda Hinkle, Esq., and Jennifer Hilligus, LPC., as we discuss the Hulu limited series A Teacher. Read more about Sylvia here: https://breitowichlawfirm.com/#about Follow Sylvia on Instagram: @sylviab1 https://www.instagram.com/sylviab1/ Read more about Lynda here: https://lyndahinkle.com/about-us/our-attorneys/ Follow Lynda on Instagram: @hinklelaw http...

121. Roundtable Series: Hey Barbie! A Discussion of the Movie

We have a truly special episode in store for you as we dive deep into the world of Barbie, the iconic doll, and her journey onto the silver screen. Join us as we embark on a thoughtful exploration of the themes, messages, and impact of the Barbie movie, surrounded by an incredible panel of smart, professional, and fearless women who are no strangers to challenging norms and breaking barriers: Rosiane Roeder, MD, MPH; Deb Harrison; Amy Cores, Esq.; and Stacy Feintuch. Each of these accomplish...

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...

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/christi...

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/ ...

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)....

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/watc...

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...

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...

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 dea...

#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 de...

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 v...

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...

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...

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 Hunne...

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 Hunne...

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...

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...

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 prac...

107. Roundtable Series - Depp v. Heard: Amber Heard and #MeToo

Family Law Attorneys Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. (Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A., New Jersey) and Jill Coil, Esq. (Jill Coil Law, LLC, Utah) join this discussion about one of the most talked-about cases in recent years, the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial, and how this fits in with our culture today. Plus, we dive into how this case has affected the #MeToo movement.  Follow Diana on Instagram: @mkssfamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/mkssfamilylaw Follow Jill on Instagram: ...

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 abo...

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 ...

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 b...

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 p...

#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 p...

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...

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 unfavora...

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 realiz...

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 ...

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 a...

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-grow...

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 succes...

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...

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 abo...

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. ...

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 ...

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 C...

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 real...

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 ...

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).  <3  She shares what she believes is the secret to her 30-year marriage, what saved her from burnout as a divorce lawyer and her experience as a woman coming up in the legal profession over the years.  Included in this conversation:  Donna's educational background and how she ended up ...

87. #femDR Series: Gastroenterologist Rashmi Advani, MD

Gastroenterologist Rashmi Advani MD -- also known as @drscopeswithguts (see what she did there?) -- takes us through her calling to medicine, specifically gastroenterology, and shares some gut secrets with us about the microbiome, medical school cadaver labs, and what a GI doc finds exciting. (Hint: There's more to what they do than colonoscopies).  Included in this conversation: Using social media as a public health tool The MD educational trajectory: residency, fellowships, etc. The fun...

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 Founde...

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 thei...

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, he...

83. #FEMSQUIRE Series: NJ Divorce Lawyer Supti Bhattacharya, Esq.

NJ Divorce Lawyer Supti Bhattacharya is next in the #FEMSQUIRE Series.  Coming from a conservative Indian family with a pitstop in Omaha, Nebraska, Supti is accustomed to being in her own lane.  One constant in her life has been her mother's strong influence and encouragement for Supti and her sisters to be educated and financially independent.  (Supti is the under-achiever in the family with "only" a law degree).  Supti is among those setting the new standard for Indian women.  Included in ...

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 arti...

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 revelati...

80. #femDR Series: HIV & AIDS Advocate 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 convers...

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 convers...

80. #femDR Series: Dr. Avi Varma MD