Forward Facing

In this Halloween special of Forward Facing, Mali sits down with Lily Lutton, Senior Attorney at Hastings Shadmehry Family Law, for an eye-opening conversation about divorce horror stories, costly legal mistakes, child custody battles, and what really happens behind the scenes in divorce court. Drawing from their experience in family law, Mali and Lily share real courtroom stories that reveal how...

In this episode of Forward Facing, Andee and Mali sit down with Jordan Dupree, an experienced aesthetic nurse practitionerat the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery in Alpharetta, Georgia, for an honest and empowering conversation about beauty, self-care, and the freedom to make choices about your own appearance. Jordan shares her journey from working in labor and delivery to building a career in aest...

In this episode of Forward Facing, Andee and Mali sit down with licensed therapist Laurie Newcomb for an honest and deeply personal conversation about therapy, healing, relationships, divorce, grief, trauma, boundaries, and the patterns that can keep us stuck. Laurie shares how her own life experiences and journey through divorce helped lead her toward a second career in therapy. She explains why...

In this episode of Forward Facing, Mali and Andy sit down with fractional integrator Nicole Mennicke for an honest conversation about business leadership, workplace culture, accountability, feedback, core values, and why talented employees can still struggle when placed in the wrong roles. Nicole explains how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) helps leadership teams turn ambitious ideas in...

In this episode of Forward Facing, Mali sits down with Jill Heineck for a deeply personal conversation about cancer, resilience, identity, mental healing, relationships, and what it takes to rebuild your life after everything suddenly changes. Jill was just 35, thriving in her career and marriage, when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. What followed was a radical hysterectomy, chemotherapy, h...

In this episode of **Forward Facing**, Mali Shadmehry and Andee Hastings sit down with **Tonya Chaplin, founder of Tonya Chaplin Coaching**, for a powerful conversation about **limiting beliefs, mindset, identity, success, personal growth, and rebuilding your life through major transitions**. Tonya explains how fear, comfort, old conditioning, and beliefs formed through life experiences can quietl...

Self-care isn't just about bubble baths and spa days—especially during divorce. It's about protecting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being so you can make thoughtful decisions and move confidently into your next chapter. In this episode, Andee and Mali discuss why self-care is one of the most important investments you can make during the divorce process. From setting healthy bou...

In this ENCORE of our first Forward Facing interview, Andee and Mali introduce you to Jason Flatt. Jason left Wall Street after a family tragedy and started his own pit bull rescue, and he is in GREAT demand as a tracker of lost pets. Jason came to the Hastings Shadmehry wolfpack at a moment of GREAT distress. His story is all about strength, resilience, re-invention, and self-knowledge. Join the...

Andee and Mali needed to take a break from production, so we're bringing you this ENCORE release of their conversation with attorney Kendall Carter. What happens when artificial intelligence starts reshaping one of the most tradition-bound professions? In this episode, Andee and Mali are joined by AI aficionado Kendall Carter to explore how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the legal...

Andee and Mali sit down with associate attorney Sarah Price Smith to hear about the experiences that shaped her path to family law. Sarah shares the perspective that fuels her passion for helping clients navigate some of life's most challenging transitions and manage their families afterward —and why she feels most at home advocating for them in the courtroom. Sarah brings an energetic, fearle...

In this episode, Andee and Mali welcome veteran family law attorney John Rife to the show to tell them his views on mentoring, giving back to commnity and how he manages his clients' expectations. John shares Andee's and Mali's view that prepping the client at the start of the case for what might happen at the end is essential for a client's overall satisfaction with the case, and...

The second episode of the two-part conversation with Blaire Herford, Andee and Mali covers the topics of fitness, entrepreneurship, marriage, and building a business. Blaire shares the motivations behind her fitness journey, her foray into competitive bodybuilding, and how discipline, self-care, and personal growth have shaped both her personal and professional life. She also opens up about how sh...

In this first episode of a two-part conversation, Andee and Mali sit down with Blaire Herford to discuss her journey through motherhood, fitness, and personal growth. Blaire is a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a competitive bodybuilder and fitness coach who opens up about her upbringing, becoming a mother while still in college, navigating divorce at a young age, co-parenting, raising childr...

In this episode Andee and Mali pull back the curtain a bit and talk about the Three Uniques for Hastings Shadmehry Family Law.. The Three Uniques were intentionally built into the culture of the firm and they influence the creation of this podcastWhen they set out to create their firm the partners and their team mapped out the three ideals they wanted to build into the firm that would set it apart...

In this episode, Andee and Mali introduce you to Hastings Shadmehry senior associate Cathy Cooper. Cathy is a highly effective and skilled family law attorney. Join the conversation and find out about Cathy's valuable legal experience, her entrepreneurship in the health and beauty space, and her commitment to growth and positivity. It’s all about staying grounded and continuing to build a life tha...

In this episode, Andee and Mali sit down with our own Lily Lutton to learn more about her background, what inspired her legal career, and the philosophy that guides her work with clients. Lily shares her journey in family law, her approach to handling sensitive cases like divorce and child custody, and how she supports clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions, always with empath...

What happens when artificial intelligence starts reshaping one of the most tradition-bound professions? In this episode, Andee and Mali are joined by AI afficianado Kendall Carter to explore how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the legal industry. They dive into the growing role of AI in law, unpacking why so many attorneys are adopting new tools and what that means for the future of...

In this episode Andee and Mali introduce you to Jason Flatt. Jason started his own Pitbull rescue and he is in GREAT demand as a tracker of lost pets. Jason came to the Hastings Shadmehry wolfpack at a moment of GREAT distress. His story is all about strength, resilience, and self-knowledge. Join the conversation with the one-of-a-kind Jason Flatt! Here's all of Jason's contacts: https://www.frien...

The Hastings Shadmehry Show is now called Forward Facing! But it's not just a name change -- it's an evolution! There is a change in attitude, a change in format, and positive change for the future of our podcast! In this introductory episode, Andee and Mali tell you why they decided to change the show and explain what it means to be Forward Facing! Join the conversation and evolve with us! 00:44...

For the final episode of The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali give you a taste of what you'll find from our new podcast, Forward Facing. The ladies talk about self-care and how to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit, and find balance between these aspects of self and the demands of work, family, and society. Join the conversation for a revealing and enlightening look into the persona...

One more encore, as we get through some tough scheduling issues! In this episode, Andee welcomes special guest Kim Beatty to our new podcast studio! Kim is an EXPERT on Juvenile Family Law, working closely with Child Protective Services, the Foster Care network, families and children in need of assistance. Join the conversation as Kim talks with Andee about the fine points of this complicated but...

It's another ENCORE episode this week as we wrap up the holidays and prepare for BIG things in 2026. The good news is Andee is in the driver's seat with a guest. Jill Heineck is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert. Her job is to act as a real estate expert who helps couples valuate and sell their real estate holdings. Jill is a valued member of the Family Law courts, and a fascinating i...

This episode is an ENCORE of Dr Kyrstin Lokkesmoe's return to her discussion with Andee on Toxic Narcissists. This time around, the ladies discuss how the Toxic Narcissist acts in Divorce proceedings. How do they appear to the judge or to a mediator? How do they treat the attorneys on the other side? Dr Kyrstin provides the clues to look for and gives advice on how to deal with it, and Andee h...

We're running another ENCORE this time, and it's Mali flying solo to answer the question "Why should you tell your lawyer the truth?"Mali lays out an ironclad case for absolute honesty when it comes to explaining your case to your lawyer. She's seen first hand how disastrously a case can go when a lawyer doesn't know the whole truth about their client's situation. So,...

Mali and Andee are back together in the studio for this in-depth talk on the importance of having a well-crafted Parenting Time agreement. They cover several different scenarios and many of the pitfalls inherent in working out Parenting Time for holidays throughout the year. They offer their advice about the best ways to approach the trickiest situations and their insights as to how judges approac...