Forward Facing

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

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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

For the final episode of The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali give you a taste of what you'll find from our new podcast, Forward Facing.

The ladies talk about self-care and how to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit, and find balance between these aspects of self and the demands of work, family, and society.

Join the conversation for a revealing and enlightening look into the personal lives and habits of these dynamic professional women.

00:23 Welcome

01:45 Warrior or Diplomat?

05:47 The importance of Wellness

07:25 Therapeutic regimen

15:14 Exercise, discipline, and self-awareness

16:11 Andee's Wellness regimen

24:59 Fitness and getting started

29:10 How Wellness impacts leadership

31:54 Outlining possible Wellness routines

37:28 Wrap-up

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Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry

TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry

email us at [email protected]

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