Best Rainmakers Power Hour Podcasts (2025)

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Market Rebellion Youngest Team Member: Elsa LoPresti on Trading, Branding and Breaking Barriers 44:24

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On this episode of Rainmakers Power Hour, branding and messaging expert Elsa LoPresti joins us to break down what it really means to build a brand with soul and strategy. Elsa’s approach is refreshingly honest — no gimmicks, no fluff — just clarity, alignment, and connection. We explore: How to clarify your message when it feels tangled Why your br…

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Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 6 - The Future of Patient Engagement 37:50

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In this conversation, Vasanta from Lotus Spring shares her journey from anthropology to healthcare investment banking and ultimately founding her own advisory firm. She emphasizes the importance of long-term sustainability in healthcare businesses, particularly in behavioral and women's health. Vicenta discusses the challenges faced by healthcare c…

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Chris DeSantis | Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work 43:51

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Talk to any senior partner in a law firm, and you’re likely to get a complaint or snide comment about the younger generation of lawyers being lazier, more entitled, and less interested in making partner or assuming leadership roles than their predecessors. On the flip side, some younger lawyers will be all too happy to tell you that senior lawyers …

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Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 5 - The Secrets to Consistent Client Growth with Marc Mawhinney 46:43

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In this conversation, Carolina and Marc Mawhinney discuss the challenges and strategies for coaches in acquiring clients and growing their businesses. Marc shares his journey from real estate to coaching, emphasizing the importance of organic growth and content creation. He introduces his three pillars of success: podcasting, community building, an…

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Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 4 - The Story Behind Hour of Champions with Steven Werner 41:12

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In this episode, Carolina interviews Steve Warner, a former bond trader turned coach and author, who shares his journey from the chaotic trading floors of the Chicago Board of Trade to founding the Hour of Champions. Steve discusses the challenges he faced during the credit crisis, his battle with medication, and how he transformed his life through…

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The Million-Dollar Discipline: Jon Najarian on Unusual Trading Signals, Fast Trades & Building Real Wealth 1:08:06

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What happens when a former NFL linebacker turns into one of the most feared names on Wall Street? You get Jon Najarian — Market Rebellion co-founder, CNBC legend, and one of the few people who can spot seven-figure trades before they hit the news. In this high-impact episode, Jon breaks down: 💥 Why most traders lose — and how the pros profit from i…

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Sir Michael Honablue: From Emmy Awards to Billionaire Circles — Building Legacy Through Luxury & Philanthropy 1:24:40

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Join us for a powerful episode with Sir Michael Honablue — a true renaissance man in the world of architecture, television, fashion, and global philanthropy. Recently knighted for his contributions to the arts, Sir Michael opens up about his early days at MTV, winning multiple Emmy Awards, and launching Global Billionaire Magazine, a luxury media b…

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Wall Street Unfiltered: Marc LoPresti on Options, Mentorship & Market Truths 39:36

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🎙️ This week on The Rainmakers Power Hour: Wall Street insider and options expert Marc LoPresti takes us deep into the world of trading, risk, and strategy — sharing how he got his start on the NYSE at just 18, what most beginner traders get wrong, and how Market Rebellion is helping everyday investors tap into "legal insider info" with options. Wh…

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God, Guns, and Country Music: Michael Austin’s Fight for Authenticity 1:10:00

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🎙️ This week on The Rainmakers Power Hour: Country singer, veteran, and proud American Michael Austin shares his incredible journey — from small-town Missouri to Nashville success — staying true to his values and forging a career his way. 🇺🇸 We dive into: - Growing up in a hardworking, patriotic family - Serving in the Air Force and San Bernardino …

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Sophie Lechner | Leverage the Power of LinkedIn with The Magnet Model 33:34

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Sophie Lechner is a former practicing lawyer turned business coach, speaker, and author with two decades of LinkedIn expertise. She helps mission-driven professionals turn marketing from a chore into a joy, enabling them to attract clients like a magnet rather than chase them down. Sophie is the creator of The MAGNET Model, a framework that simplif…

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Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 3 - Unlocking Business Growth with Tyrone Rainmaker Matheson 36:23

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In this conversation, Tyrone Rainmaker Matheson shares his extensive experience in business development, focusing on strategic partnerships. He discusses his journey from leadership development to helping B2B businesses grow through effective partnerships. Tyrone emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of partnerships, leveraging…

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The Wealthy Secret: Trust Structures Explained with Scott McGrath Nexxess Business Advisors 1:04:33

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In this episode of the Rainmakers Power Hour, host Wendy Butler and co-host Daphyne Christine welcome Scott McGrath, a business advisor and founder of Nexxess Business Advisors. The conversation delves into the importance of trust structures in financial planning, taxation strategies for the wealthy, and the role of professional guidance in setting…

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Jennifer Gardner | Using the Art and Science of Influence to Be a More Persuasive Lawyer 35:57

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Jennifer Gardner is a Los Angeles-based trial lawyer and persuasive communications consultant. Her three-decade career spans entertainment litigation, serious criminal cases, and business and real estate disputes. Jennifer teaches high-performing professionals how to grow their influence, impact, and executive presence through her programs The Art …

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Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 2 - The Power of Profiling with Tom Reilly 41:40

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In this conversation, Carolina and Tom Reilly discuss the intersection of sales and marketing, focusing on the importance of profiling and neuroscience in understanding customer behavior. Tom shares his extensive experience in sales consulting and explains how emotional drivers influence decision-making. They explore real-world applications of prof…

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Digitalk Arkitechs | Episode 1 - Mastering Sales: Insights from Glenn Poulos 44:05

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In this conversation, Glenn Poulos shares insights from his extensive experience in sales, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over transactional approaches. He discusses key principles from his book, including the significance of being proactive in sales interactions, the power of three in messaging, and the necessity of maintainin…

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Coaching for Lawyers: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Works 26:51

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Coaching is often misunderstood in the legal profession. It’s not about giving advice, cheerleading, or fixing a problem. It’s about creating space for clarity, growth, and meaningful change. In this solo episode, Elise Holtzman shares what lawyers need to know about professional coaching, including how it works, when it’s most effective, and how l…

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Legal Secrets for Entrepreneurs: LLCs, Trademarks & Franchises with Dan Nguyen, Esq. 59:03

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🚀 Legal Secrets for Entrepreneurs: LLCs, Trademarks & Franchises with Dan Nguyen, Esq. In this episode of The RainMakers PowerHour Show, we sit down with Dan Nguyen, an award-winning attorney, best-selling author, speaker, and host of the Intentional Entrepreneur Podcast. Dan specializes in helping entrepreneurs with LLCs, corporations, trademarks,…

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✈️ Private Jet Ownership: The Ultimate Guide with Ollie Bigler of Smarter Aircraft 🚀 1:06:51

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✈️ Private Jet Ownership: The Ultimate Guide with Ollie Bigler of Smarter Aircraft 🚀 In this exclusive episode of The RainMakers PowerHour Show, Ollie Bigler, owner of Smarter Aircraft, reveals why private jet ownership is more accessible and smarter than ever for business and personal travelers. ✅ Why Watch? 🔹 The benefits of owning vs. chartering…

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Unlock Hidden Tax Credits with AI! 💰 Maximize Savings & Business Growth 56:50

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🚀 Unlock Hidden Tax Credits with AI! 💰 Maximize Savings & Business Growth In this episode of The RainMakers PowerHour Show, Kenner French, AI Tax Strategist, reveals how business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors can leverage AI to unlock hidden tax credits and reduce tax liability. Even Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary has praised this innovative …

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Pat Gillette | Just Ask! How Women Can Succeed as Rainmakers AND Law Firm Leaders 31:15

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Pat Gillette is one of the country’s leading voices on gender equity in the legal profession. A seasoned employment litigator, rainmaker, and law firm leader, Pat spent 40 years in practice before shifting her focus to empowering women lawyers through speaking, writing, and consulting. She is a sought-after advisor on advancing women and diverse at…

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🚀 Crypto Expert Jim Sullivan on Bitcoin, Regulations & The Future of Digital Assets 1:05:49

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🔹 Bitcoin, Regulations & The Future of Digital Assets | Jim Sullivan on The RainMakers PowerHour 🔹 In this episode of The RainMakers PowerHour Show, Wendy Butler and her co-host dive into the world of cryptocurrency and digital assets with crypto expert Jim Sullivan. They discuss: ✅ The History & Evolution of Bitcoin 📜 ✅ How Regulatory Changes Are …

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Denise Baker | Leading a Law Firm: Hot Topics, Tough Calls, and Leadership Lessons 33:31

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Denise Baker is a Co-Managing Partner of one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious firms, WeirFoulds. In addition to that role, she advises on complex municipal and land use planning law issues that appear before multiple courts and tribunals. She also participates in mediations and negotiations to effectively resolve disputes before they get to …

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Christa Brown-Sanford | Why Staying True to Your Mission Is Crucial to Achieving Rainmaker Success 34:40

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Christa Brown-Sanford is a partner at Baker Botts in Dallas and chair of its Intellectual Property department. She also serves on the firm’s Executive and Diversity and Inclusion committees and is an adjunct professor at SMU’s Dedman School of Law, where she speaks regularly on patent matters. At every stage, she provides guidance on patent procure…

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Katie Schwarting | The Surprising Habits of a Successful Rainmaker 41:52

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Katie Schwarting is a real estate lawyer and partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her practice focuses on commercial mortgage-backed securities such as conduit and single asset, single borrower and Freddie Mac securitizations, and collateralized loan obligations. She works with servicers and special servicers on legal issues r…

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You Made Partner—Now What? How to Succeed in Your New Role 27:46

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Making partner at your firm is a significant milestone, but successfully transitioning from associate or counsel to partner isn’t automatic. It requires a mindset shift, strategic planning, and the development of new skills to ensure long-term success. In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman shares six actionable tips to help y…

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Molly Kremer | Stop Losing Billable Time! A Guide to Higher Hours and Lower Stress 28:30

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Molly Kremer is a certified life coach and former Biglaw litigator. As a high-achieving lawyer for 16 years, she made mistakes in how she approached billing her time which resulted in unintended and unsatisfactory outcomes. When she pursued her life coaching certification in 2021, she started understanding the real reasons behind her unhelpful bill…

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Priyanka Timblo | From Outsider to First Chair: The Evolution of a Top-Tier Trial Lawyer 31:40

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Priyanka Timblo is a partner at Holwell Shuster & Goldberg, a New York-based litigation boutique. Her practice focuses on trials and high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration, primarily antitrust and breach of contract. She represents several large companies in antitrust trials and arbitration, such as the payment card network Visa and the …

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Amanda Sexton | Creating Content That Converts 40:59

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Amanda Sexton is the founder and CEO of FocusWorks Marketing. Her agency uses the power of digital marketing to grow law firms through content that converts. For 15 years, she has shaped brand development, created award-winning content, and helped service providers like law firms create successful marketing campaigns. Amanda is also president of Ne…

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Hieu Williams | Accelerate Your Career Growth with the Power of Questions 31:49

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Hieu Williams is a partner with Hirschfeld Kraemer, an employment law boutique she also helps manage in San Francisco. She regularly defends employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage and hour class action violations. Her employment law experience includes representing org…

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Elise Holtzman | How to Get the Most ROI From Your Next Conference 32:04

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Many lawyers dismiss conferences as a drain on time and money. And frankly, they’re right—unless you know how to make the most of them. With the right approach, conferences can transform from missed opportunities into a cornerstone of your business development strategy. In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman shares actionable …

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Ben Chiriboga | How the Evolution of Technology Is Changing Legal 35:43

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Ben Chiriboga left the law firm lawyer track at the young age of 30, choosing instead to set out on a journey to find his unique place in law. Eventually, he found it in legal tech, which led him to become a legal tech executive with Nexl. Nexl is a legal tech company that helps law firms grow by uniting marketers, business development, and lawyers…

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Lucille Karp | Risk, Balance, and Leadership: Insights from a Law Firm General Counsel 32:05

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Lucille Karp is a partner at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, a New Jersey-based firm with 140 practicing lawyers across 13 offices in nine states. She serves as the firm’s General Counsel, co-chair of the transactional group, and co-chair of the hiring committee. Lucy earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University’s College of Engi…

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Joshua Wurtzel | How to Get Started as a Rainmaker - And Succeed! 40:58

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Joshua Wurtzel is a commercial and real estate litigation partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP, a Manhattan boutique law firm that represents businesses, non-profits, and individuals in complex and corporate matters. He has successfully represented public and private companies and prominent individuals in both federal and state court. With his focus…

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Terri Adler | How to Build a Thriving Boutique in a BigLaw World 39:55

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Terri Adler is a visionary leader and creative attorney who focuses on the commercial real estate industry. As the Managing Partner of Adler & Stachenfeld, a boutique real estate law firm in New York City with nearly 50 attorneys, Terri has guided the firm’s growth to become one of the city’s leading real estate law practices. With a wealth of expe…

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Elise Holtzman | 3 Essential Pillars of Business Development for Lawyers 30:45

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Business development can often feel daunting. Even lawyers who recognize its importance frequently grapple with where to begin and how to execute effectively. Without a well-defined strategy, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, discouraged, and ultimately disengage from the process. In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman breaks d…

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Morris Tabush & Darragh Fitzpatrick | Finding Clarity Amidst Law Firm Technology Overload 40:38

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Morris Tabush is a community activist, tech hobbyist, and serial entrepreneur. Growing up passionate about technology and helping others, he turned that passion into a business in 2000 by founding the Tabush Group with a mission to simplify IT for businesses. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s business and focuses on delivering outstanding servi…

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Amanda Koplos | How Legal Administrators Help Unlock Your Law Firm’s Potential 37:13

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Amanda Koplos is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Central Florida-based law firm Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson. She has 20 years of experience in various law firm leadership positions and currently serves as the president of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). ALA is a premier professional association with 9,500 members that exists …

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Laura Leopard | How to Leverage Data to Help Your Law Firm Grow 39:14

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Laura Leopard is the co-founder and General Manager of Leopard Solutions, the largest law firm data platform serving the legal industry with actionable intelligence and insights on more than 5,500 law firms worldwide and 6,800 U.S. corporate legal departments. She has spearheaded Leopard Solutions’ growth and development over the company's 18-year …

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Michael Ellenhorn & Julie Henson | Grow Your Law Firm Through Strategic Lateral Hiring 43:14

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Michael Ellenhorn founded Decipher Investigative Intelligence to help clients create safer, more productive, and more profitable workplaces through reliable investigative intelligence. He counsels clients on mitigating risks associated with the hiring process and is a frequent speaker on the topic of lateral hiring, integration, and talent acquisit…

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Debbie Foster | The Importance of Leadership AND Management in Law Firms 39:11

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Debbie Foster, CEO of Affinity Consulting, can build relationships with even the most challenging personalities. She is a nationally recognized thought leader on people, strategy, efficiency, and innovation in professional legal organizations. Her first project involving increased efficiency and change management came when she computerized the orde…

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Alé Dalton | Smoothing the Path From First-Generation Professional to BigLaw Partner 41:39

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Alé Dalton is a partner at the national law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings. Working with their Healthcare Practice Group, which is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, she provides practical advice to clients on a wide range of transactional, operational, and regulatory matters. She also participates in Bradley’s pro bono progr…

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Jennifer Cona | How to Grow from Solo Practice to Award-Winning Boutique 31:46

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Jennifer Cona, is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cona Elder Law, an award-winning elder law and estate planning firm located in Melville, New York. Celebrating 25 years in business, Cona Elder Law has been consistently ranked the number one elder law and trust in-estate firm on Long Island. Jennifer has won many awards, including the New York …

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Lauren Baptiste | Effective Strategies for Combating Burnout in the Legal Profession 33:07

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Lawyers frequently report that they are exhausted, overloaded, or burned out. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, host Elise Holtzman chats with Lauren Baptiste, a burnout expert and founder of Acheloa Wellness, to delve into the all-too-common issue of burnout in the legal profession. Lauren shares how to prevent burnout …

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How to Cultivate a Business Development Mindset 17:13

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What do you think is one of the most powerful obstacles to business development success for lawyers? Despite their busy schedules, it isn’t a lack of time. It’s not about the lack of money, either. It’s not even that you don’t know how to do it, although law school certainly didn’t teach it. Simply put: it’s your mindset. It’s the stories you tell …

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Davina Frederick | How to Scale Your Law Firm to 7 Figures or More 45:24

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Professional opportunities abound for women lawyers, yet many women hesitate to pursue their dream of starting and owning a law practice. Many of those who do take the leap still struggle with building their business into a saleable asset that supports their lifestyle (both now and in retirement). Before my guest, Davina Frederick, started her law …

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Valerie Madamba | How to Stand Out as a Thought Leader By Becoming a Better Presenter 38:18

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Do you struggle to connect with audiences in your public speaking engagements and legal presentations? You can continue to struggle or learn how to be a more engaging and memorable presenter. Valerie Madamba knew she had to overcome a huge learning curve as a public speaker if she wanted to be happy and successful as a lawyer. Once she figured out …

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Tara Stingley | How to Become a Visible Expert in Your Practice Area 32:48

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Those first travelers making their way West did so without a roadmap. But in taking the opportunity, they paved the way for the nation’s expansion. That spirit of the West is very much rooted in Tara Stingley and the Nebraska law firm of which she is a partner. As the first woman to serve on Cline Williams’ executive committee, she challenged other…

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Charlène Gisèle | Banish Burnout to Optimize Performance and Happiness 38:36

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Are you up late at night, pulling all-nighters, and burning out from the fast-paced nature of your job as a lawyer? As a former litigator, Charlène Gisèle loved all of it! She reveled in the things you’re not supposed to love. While she was thriving in her environment, though, she got a wake-up call that made her realize that she’d been neglecting …

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Paula Edgar | How to Boldly Be YOU in Everything You Do 42:44

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Paula T. Edgar, Esq. is the CEO of PGE Consulting Group LLC, an organizational strategy firm providing training and educational services to promote professional development and DEI. As a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator, Paula develops customized programming for attendees, integrating personal branding, relationship building, and busine…

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Gina Zapanta | No Excuses: The Power of Investing in Yourself and Others 40:00

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Gina Zapanta is the Co-founder and Partner of Z.A. Lawyers, a firm dedicated to protecting injured workers’ rights. She is also the CEO of AlderLaw and the Founder of Empowered with Gina, a platform for women to embrace empowerment. Passionate about helping others empower themselves through education, motivation, and community-building, Gina offers…