Powerhouse Lawyers

Welcome back to the show, Powerhouses! I'm so excited to welcome Sarah Shadonix to the podcast. Sarah is a former litigator as well as the founder of Scout and Cellar wines, and she was the catalyst for change in my life - she helped me see that there is more out there than just staying with a law firm. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including Sarah's transition from lawyer to CEO [12:3...

Hey Powerhouse! The ladies on the email list got this episode first (+ the video version). So if you’re just hearing this, get on the email list! I’m sharing the next retreat’s theme [08:37] and how we are using it as a guide for our prescribed outcomes together. Do you feel powerful every single day? [14:14] While it may not be every day, we do need the tools to excel and exist in our power most...

You’ve heard me discuss the importance of community on almost every episode, so I want to re-share a previous episode on how to find your community, and WHY it is so important. — The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created the PowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringer...

Hey Powerhouse! This episode is for the ladies sitting in their office wondering “what the heck am I doing?” If you’re feeling burned out and unaligned with your role as a lawyer [01:27] I need you to buckle up for this episode. Elena Deutsch and I are here to help you transition into a more fulfilling career. Whether that’s in law or somewhere else! [08:02]. One of the first steps is to unpack th...

Welcome back to Powerhouse Lawyers! I’m so excited to introduce you to Keeley Blanchard, the legal storyteller! [05:14] Keeley shares her insights on how apparently there is a brain science to storytelling and the key to successful litigation is creating a villain for your client! [15:29] You know how you call your husband or girlfriend to tell them about your day on the car ride home. Notice how,...

How a 30-day LinkedIn Challenge Turned Into a Full-Time Business This week on Powerhouse Lawyers, we connect with Laura Frederick of HowtoContract.com [06:09] From substitute teacher to attorney turned attorney-entrepreneur, Laura shares her story of how she used her skills as a lawyer to get creative and serve our community. So how exactly is contract writing creative [17:58] and did she mean to...

This week on the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast we have one of our very own! Elizabeth Milian is an Intellectual Property attorney [06:19] She shares her journey into law having only started law school at 30 years old. Elizabeth attributes her success and go-getter attitude largely to community and coaching. Can I just go on record saying I told y’all so?! In fact, she and her husband took the leap in...

This week on the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast, I connected with guest Drew Amoroso! [06:05] Lawyer turned innovator for legal professional development. Like so many of us, Drew’s story isn’t without overcoming a massive identity shift [13:07]. As lawyers we tend to wrap our entire being around our profession. Drew shares some of his practical steps to help in his identity transition. Believe it or n...

This week on the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast, I connected with Caroline Pennington. Caroline shares her journey from being a corporate recruiter to becoming a LinkedIn expert, emphasizing the importance of building a personal brand and utilizing LinkedIn for visibility and growth. [3:16] Caroline shares her tips on creating engaging and concise LinkedIn posts. She emphasizes consistency and utilizi...

This week on the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast, I connected with Jamie Sternberg! We waste no time on getting to the meat of this episode. Lawyers aren’t taught business development, let alone how to be a lawyer. [05:34] So, Jamie shares her journey from focusing on billable hours to prioritizing business development and its impact on her career. One of the biggest game changers for her was utilizing...

This week on Powerhouse Lawyers we welcome OG Powerhouse, Gabriela Smith! [04:29] Gabriela shares her story of transitioning out of big law and into firm ownership [09:44]. Being a firm owner is hard, add the identities of mom and immigrant to the mix and you’ve got yourself a recipe for practicing resilience. But Gabriela’s entrepreneurial journey wasn’t so streamlined. She tried practicing with...

Hey Powerhouse! This week, we are talking with Anthony Gorospe about what led him to start his own firm [05:26]. Anthony transitioned into firm ownership after taking stock of where he was in life. Married with no children is a pretty decent place to be to take a leap of faith [12:45]. Believe it or not, your best market research for your own firm is the one you work with now! Anthony shares key l...

Powerhouses, welcome to the show, Jenn Deal! [06:09] Y’all, Jenn is a brand protection attorney. Which is a fancy way of saying, if you have a trademark issue, she’s your girl. She also serves the legal industry as a certified coach for women lawyers. This episode we get into Jenn’s journey in big law that was surprisingly positive! [08:38] You won’t believe what her secret weapon was: community....

This week on Powerhouse Lawyers, we connect with Courtney Spencer on how her love for children transformed her career into family and special education law [06:27]. Unfortunately, the “busy” hamster wheel we all find ourselves on landed Courtney in the hospital! [08:39] It sounds boring, cliche and predictable, but the answer to recovering from burnout is no secret. Courtney started with small and...

This week on Powerhouse Lawyers, we’re unwrapping money stories! [02:20] We are taught how to be lawyers, but not quite business owners. So, I’ve tagged Leah Miller in to share her insights on managing financials in law firms. [05:30] Firm owners, we’ve got to build our confidence in handling financial statements and data analysis! [11:33] It starts with moving through our fear of money and math!...

This week’s Powerhouse Lawyers episode, we have the opportunity to unmute ourselves with guest Nancy Medoff! [01:28] Nancy is on a mission to dismantle negative narratives and empower women. She came to the right place! We get a peak into Nancy's personal journey to "unmute herself," pivot, and resign from her corporate job. [06:11] Stepping into your power means speaking up, engaging in positive...

A community designed for you – get in the Elite ladies club for access to the luxury retreat, group coaching, and one on one coaching! [00:00] A lot of us struggle with it, it actually almost kept me from starting this podcast! Imposter Syndrome. [01:46] But it was the grace and power of community that pulled me back from the ledge and slingshot me to the other side! [08:10] Join the Powerhouse La...

Get access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and mastermind networking with Powerhouse Elite! Details below. [00:00] This week’s episode features the mega Powerhouse, Miriam Airington! [05:34] Within an incredibly short window, Miriam got divorced, became a single mom, and launched a law firm. All with the intention of being both a good mom and good lawyer! [10:32] But remind us, why is being...

Get access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and mastermind networking with Powerhouse Elite! Details below. [00:00] This week, we welcome Laura Ramos James to the podcast! Laura brings the unique experience of migrating to the United States from Mexico. [04:48] As many of us do, Laura made the leap into law firm ownership. [11:21] If you didn’t know, the train stops from lawyer to owner is q...

Get access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and mastermind networking with Powerhouse Elite! Details below. [00:00] In this Powerhouse Lawyer episode, we connect with Adriana Paris on: asking for opportunities, not being afraid of rejection, and evaluating personal values and priorities to make career decisions. [04:41] Adriana starts the conversation with her journey to law school [07:15] b...

Join the Powerhouse Elite membership community. Your access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and networking opportunities is just around the corner! [00:00] We are never short on inspiring stories that kick us into gear, running after the life we deserve. Today’s guest, Karly Wannos reminds us to push past the fear to do it anyway.  [02:43] Karly shares her journey into law. Her reluctance,...

Beat overwhelm, transform your life, and become a taskmaster with the Powerhouse Brain dump workbook! [00:00] This Powerhouse Lawyer episode we are speaking with Katie Lipp. [02:47] Katie tells us how she decided on law school [03:04] and discusses her superpower of networking. [11:25] She passionately advocates for the importance of community within the legal profession, emphasizing the critical...

Beat overwhelm, transform your life, and become a taskmaster with the Powerhouse Brain dump workbook! [00:00] This Powerhouse Lawyer episode we are speaking with Karalynn Cromeens. [04:33] Karalynn is sharing her experience of making the law work for her. Starting with tracking down her own family's money. [08:17] As she got good at being an on demand lawyer for construction companies, that also c...

Beat overwhelm, transform your life, and become a taskmaster with the Powerhouse Brain dump workbook! [00:00] This episode of Powerhouse Lawyers, we are tackling the challenges of introversion in the legal profession with guest, Heidi Brown. [05:23] But, hold on! Let’s get into what it even means to be an introvert versus an extrovert. [14:15] If you identify as an introvert in an industry that re...

Do you ever feel like your to-do list is running your life instead of the other way around? The Braindump workbook is your answer to finding freedom! [00:00] This week we get to speak with Navneet Mann about how not all big leaps are of faith, but rather fear. [01:38] But it was ultimately a lunch appointment to get her heart tested that launched her into a more purposeful life. [04:45] Separating...