On the next episode of Attorney Heart I examine an article that drew my attention titled “Choosing Happiness.” In our modern world, happiness can connote so many things to so many people and I really liked the main, general principles covered in the article.

On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Courtillier, an entrepreneur with an altruistic heart who's on a mission to empower women to leave powerful legacies. Stephanie combined her passion of helping others create impactful lives with purpose-driven giving and launched her social enterprise called Integrous Women.

Have you ever listened to a song or type of music that just connected with you on a very deep level? Music can be an excellent tool to manage stress and uplift our moods. On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had a great interview with author, composer, and musician Bill Protzman. Bill holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing and in 2011 he launched Music Care Inc., which focuses on helping others use music as self-care.

There were periods in my career as an attorney where I did not manage continuous stress well. Under these circumstances it can be challenging to get through your workday and you can lose sleep, experience anxiety, and your health can take a hit. It is in these situations however that it becomes incredibly important to make your life, health, and wellness non-negotiable.

On this episode I share my strategies and skills that prioritize self-care, in particular how to manage stress and develop emotional wellness. Left unchecked, stress can overwhelm us, and we need to find ways to mitigate it. I also cover the newly launched Bar Exam Game Plan™ program that helps law students prepare a game plan for the bar exam which was hands down the key to me passing the California bar exam the second time around!

When it comes to taking the LSAT, how do you plan on conquering it? A key requirement to gain entry into law school is getting a good score on the LSAT. There are definitely other factors that come into play when it comes to your law school application, but the LSAT is definitely important! Tune in to learn some of the key strategies that Steve Schwartz used to conquer the LSAT!

On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the privilege of interviewing Monika Kalra Varma, the executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR). LCCR was founded in 1968 and is based in San Francisco. LCCR protects and promotes the rights of people of color, low-income communities and immigrants in California.

If you are an attorney or law student who is considering starting a solo practice, the next episode of Attorney Heart will be highly beneficial for you.  I had a great time interviewing Kweku Darfoor who is the founder of the Darfoor Law Firm.

Despite Mark’s downward spiral, Mark worked incredibly hard to beat the odds. On this next inspirational episode of Attorney Heart, Mark shares how he discovered the greatness within himself, despite having undergone so much adversity.

On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the pleasure of interviewing Pedro Torres-Diaz, who is a Principal at the Puerto Rico and Miami offices of Jackson Lewis. Pedro has extensive trial experience before federal and state courts and administrative forums in Puerto Rico and Florida. Pedro shares his invaluable trial experience, including some key takeaways on managing trial-related stress and how to maximize your chances of winning in the courtroom.