In this episode, we speak with Elissa Thursfield, a seasoned employment lawyer who transitioned into entrepreneurship and co-founded HRoes, a legal tech SAAS platform. Elissa shares her career journey and  discusses the critical moments that led her to shift from a legal career to starting her own tech company, detailing the challenges and learnings along the way. Elissa also delves into the importance of resilience, the role of support systems, and the significance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity. Additionally, she provides insights into her daily routines and strategies for fostering a healthy mindset and achieving success.

00:00 Introduction to Elisa Thursfield

01:15 Early Career and Motivation for Law

03:56 Transition to Entrepreneurship

04:59 Characteristics for Success

06:23 Startup Journey and Challenges

10:45 Decision to Leave Law

17:59 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure

28:29 Life as a Founder

32:14 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Elissa book recommendations

1. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 – Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
2. Resilient- Rick Hanson

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