From appearing on All My Children as a child actress to becoming a respected trial attorney, Monique Foley shares an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about law, life, resilience, and purpose.
Inside this episode:
• Growing up acting in television commercials & soap operas
• The transition from acting to practicing law
• High-stakes jury trials & insurance bad faith cases
• Women navigating the courtroom profession
• Mindfulness, meditation & yoga for mental clarity
• Parenting, grief, divorce & personal growth
• Why human connection matters in law and life
This conversation explores the emotional realities behind the legal profession, the pressure of courtroom battles, and how mindfulness and self-awareness can help people stay grounded through life’s toughest moments.
00:00 Intro & Meet Monique Foley
01:15 From Child Actress to Trial Attorney
03:20 Acting on All My Children
05:10 Family, Education & Early Life Lessons
08:15 Raising a Daughter & Parenting Wisdom
11:05 Why Monique Chose Law
14:10 Law School Journey & Quinnipiac Law
17:05 The Art of Trial Law & Courtroom Strategy
21:40 The Billoza Insurance Case Explained
28:10 Why Jury Trials Matter
31:45 Women in the Legal Profession
36:20 Mindfulness, Meditation & Mental Health
42:15 Yoga, Stress & Staying Grounded
47:00 Law, Purpose & Human Connection
51:35 Community, Peace Walks & Personal Growth
55:10 Final Thoughts & Closing Conversation
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