Forward Facing

By Andrea Hastings and Mali Shadmehry

Welcome to FORWARD FACING, Your Inspiration To Evolve!

We are ANDEE HASTINGS and MALI SHADMEHRY -- seasoned family law and divorce attorneys with a passion for justice and a heart for the families we ... more

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How many episodes does Forward Facing have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

Forward Facing episodes:

June 26, 2026 Meet Sarah Price Smith | Family Law, Advocacy & Life at Full Speed | Episode 109
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, fearless approach to everything she does, both inside and outside the office.
Join the conversation as the ladies discuss purpose, resilience, and choosing to move forward with confidence—both in law and in life.

Find Sarah at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepriceissmith/https://hsfamilylaw.com/firm/sarah-price/

00:00 Welcome to Forward Facing
00:50 Meet Sarah Price Smith
03:38 Warrior or Diplomat? Returns!
04:45 Vaunted Family History
10:26 How Childhood Shaped Her Family Law Career
12:02 From Pre-Med to Law School
16:14 Choosing Family Law
19:24 First Time in Court
24:22 Favorite Family Law Cases
26:11 Finding Hastings Shadmehry
29:31 Love Story
33:54 Balancing Law and Life
36:05 How Have You Evolved This Week?
42:23 Where to Find Sarah / Wrap-up

Evolve with us!
Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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44min
June 12, 2026 Managing Client Expectations in Family Lawyer | John Rife | Episode 108
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 their ability to move forward with confidence.
Join the conversation as these family law experts talk about career, motivation, and client care.

Contact John Rife:
www.rifelawfirm.com
www.linkedin.com/in/john-rife-b18862b3
www.cummingcigars.com

00:55 Introduction
02:12 The Incident That Led John to Law
04:46 Early Career & Finding His Way to Family Law
08:01 Lessons From Juvenile Court
09:38 Managing Expectations in Divorce
11:29 Divorce, Grief & Moving Forward
18:01 Guardian ad Litem Explained
19:25 Rebuilding Families in Juvenile Court
25:16 The Forward Facing Mindset
30:01 Why Mediation Matters
33:04 Chess, Not Checkers
36:30 Forward Facing Check In
41:15 Wrap-Up
Evolve with us!
Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]
Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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44min
May 29, 2026 Fitness, Entrepreneurship & Marriage | Blaire Herford | Part 2 | Episode 107
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 she and her husband balance running a household and a business together through communication, partnership, and shared goals.
She even coaches Andee and Mali in real time!
Join the conversation as Blaire discusses fitness, leadership, marriage, and entrepreneurship.
Rise Athletic Performance: https://www.instagram.com/riseathleticperformance/#
Blaire Herford at Rise: https://www.instagram.com/blaireherford.fit_rise/#
RISE: https://riseathleticperformance.com

01:06 Successful Co-Parenting02:41 Blaire’s Education & Career Path06:34 Discovering Bodybuilding09:02 Building Rise Athletic Performance12:57 Balancing Business, Marriage & Motherhood17:29 Perfectionism & Childhood Trauma20:22 Empowering Women Through Health24:12 The “Bubs” Story25:55 Life Outside Fitness28:28 How Have You Evolved Recently?36:10 Wrap-up

Evolve with us!
Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]
Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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39min
May 15, 2026 Motherhood, Divorce & Evolution | Blaire Herford | Part 1 | Episode 107
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 children, and reinventing herself through trust, communication, and resilience.
Join the conversation as Blaire shares the experiences and life lessons that shaped her path to success.
Blaire Herford at Rise: https://www.instagram.com/blaireherford.fit_rise/#RISE Athletic Performance: https://www.instagram.com/riseathleticperformance/#
RISE: https://riseathleticperformance.com
00:55 Intro
03:14 Blaire's Formative Experiences
05:34 Breaking Generational Patterns
08:00 Becoming a Mom at 19
12:05 Refusing to Become a Statistic
13:25 Getting divorced at 21
17:05 Co-Parenting and Coping
21:04 Marriage, Growth & Hard Conversations
24:09 Learning Healthy Conflict Resolution
27:06 Why Words Matter in Relationships
29:18 Blended Families
39:02 Mutual Respect and Communication

Evolve with us!
Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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38min
May 01, 2026 Three Uniques That Set Our Family Law Firm Apart | Episode 106
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 from others.
These Three Uniques guide every person our the firm -- how they treat clients and how they interact with each other.
Join the conversation as the ladies discuss a foundational aspect of their successful partnership.

00:55 Intro and Weekly Check-in
5:59 The Concept of 3 Uniques
09:46 Concierge Care Explained
11:12 The “Spa” of Family Law
12:32 Tailored, High-Touch Service
14:37 Chess, not Checkers Explained
16:24 Preparation as a Competitive Edge
19:23 Client's concerns
21:48 Humble Confidence Explained
23:24 Preparation Behind the Confidence
27:52 Humble Confidence in Team Culture
31:39 The Firm’s Core Values
33:02 How Have You Evolved Recently?
37:30 Wrap-up

Evolve with us!
Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]
Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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38min
April 17, 2026 Meet Cathy Cooper | Family Law, Experience & Next Chapters | Episode 105
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 that feels both meaningful and fulfilling.

Find Cathy on social media!
https://www.instagram.com/biohackinglawyer/

01:00 Introduction
03:15 Cathy Cooper's Early Life & Background
06:26 Finding Her Path in Law
10:33 Life after Law School
17:11 Understanding Clients Deeply
23:51 Being a part of The Hastings Shadmehry Wolf Pack
29:56 Cathy's Message About Growth
32:32 Weekly Check-in
32:35: Mali's Check-in
32:39: Andee's Check-in
37:19 Cathy on Acceptance
38:15 Wrap-up
Evolve with us!
Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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40min
April 03, 2026 Meet Lily Lutton | Family Law Practice & Client-First Philosophy | Episode 104
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 empathy, clear communication, and strong advocacy.
Join the conversation and meet this fantastic addition to the wolf pack.
Follow Lily on social media!
https://www.instagram.com/lawbylutton/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lilylutton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-bristow-lutton-19290a10a/

01:00 Introduction
02:33 Meet Lily Lutton
03:40 Law School and Shift In Goals
04:48 Handling Clients and Honesty
08:36 Childhood and Early Independence
11:35 Marriage and Motherhood
12:46 Balancing Career and Motherhood
14:55 Why Family Law
16:20 Personal Experience with Divorce
18:33 Independence and Life Perspective
19:46 Finding Her Path in Family Law
21:30 Joining the Firm and Growth
25:46 Advice: Stop Caring What People Think
28:52 How Have You Evolved Recently?
29:16 Andee on Gratitude and Team
30:33 Mali on Discipline and Habits
33:02 Lily on Slowing Down
35:54 Wrap-Up

Evolve with us!

Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

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37min
March 20, 2026 How Attorneys Are Using AI & What Can Go Wrong | Episode 103
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 the profession.
They look at both sides of the story, from the benefits of AI -- like increased efficiency and productivity -- to the potential downsides, including accuracy concerns and ethical challenges.
Kendall shares insight into where things can go wrong and why human judgment still plays a critical role.
Join the conversation for a thoughtful, accessible look at the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence.

Kendall Carter can be found at: https://aspire.law/our-team/kendall-carter/
and at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendallwcarter/

00:59 Introducing Kendall Carter
03:36 Kendall's Law School & Career Highlights
06:27 How Kendall Got Into AI
08:08 AI in Legal Practice
10:44 Best Uses of AI in Law
14:02 AI & Value To Clients
16:32 AI Pitfalls & Fake Cases
19:03 Potential Consequences of Misuse
21:39 Client Trust & Reputation
25:34 A Good Way For Clients To Use AI
33:58 How Have you Evolved Recently?
40:42 Closing & Outro

Evolve with us!
Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry
email us at [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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42min
March 06, 2026 Saving Lost Dogs | The Story of Jason Flatt | Episode 102
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.friendstotheforlorn.org
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsToTheForlornPitbullRescue
https://www.instagram.com/fttfpitbull/

00:50 Introducing Jason Flatt
01:31 Why Jason Matters to the Wolfpack
03:04 Growing Up with Calvin the Pit Bull
04:58 Understanding Dogs
06:23 The Emotional Toll of Rescue Work
08:13 How Dog Traps Work
09:34 Rescue Story: The Bear Cub
14:12 Jason's Early Career
18:20 Moving from New York to Georgia
21:23 Depression and Hitting Rock Bottom
24:38 Angelo: The Dog That Changed Everything
26:06 First Steps into Pit Bull Rescue
29:04 Apollo: The First True Rescue Success
30:29 From Rescue to Missing Dog Recovery
32:48 The Cow That Helped Find a Dog
34:34 The Story of Stella’s Rescue
39:30 Lessons Learned from Dog Rescue
49:44 Where to find Jason and help his Organization
50:40 Wrap-up

Evolve with us! Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at [email protected] Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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February 20, 2026 Introducing Forward Facing | A Family Law & Life Podcast | Episode 101
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 Introduction and Podcast Evolution02:19 Life Updates – Work, Fitness and a New Dog06:14 Why We Rebranded to Forward Facing08:36 The Forward Facing Philosophy11:14 What to Expect from the Podcast12:29 Our Partnership and Dynamic13:21 Core Values Overview15:42 Unequivocal Excellence16:54 Humble Confidence17:45 Sees the Whole18:27 Vulnerable Trust20:19 Inside the Wolfpack21:17 How Have You Evolved This Week?23:57 Wrap-Up

Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast
Instagram: forwardfacingpodcast
TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

email us at [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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FAQs about Forward Facing:

How many episodes does Forward Facing have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.