Wake Up Call (The Reboot)

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Wake Up Call Podcast: Episode #123 - Starting out with a bang! Join host Christina Previte and certified sexuality educator Dr. Melanie Davis as they dive into a candid conversation about sexual wellness, communication, and relationships. What You'll Learn: The difference between sexuality education, counseling, and therapy (PLISSIT model). How relationship issues often hide behind sexual conc...

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...

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: Rosi...

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...

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...

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 Jud...

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...

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 (...

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,...

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 empow...

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 a...

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 a...

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 o...

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 episod...

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. ( f rom Martine, Katz Scanlon  & Schimmel), and Kristen Henninger, Esq. ( f rom Kristen S. Henninger, Esqui...

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...

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.  Follo...

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 heal...

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 h...

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 th...

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 a...

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 pass...

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...

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. Sch...