I’m honored to bring you this interview with Sara Scott. Sara is a thought leader in the area of Diversity and Inclusion. She began her career representing foster children at The Children’s Law Center in Washington DC, where she witnessed the foster care system’s disproportionate negative impact on the black community. Sara was one of the founding board members of Lawyer’s for Equal Justice. She earned a degree in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity from Stanford University, where she also won the Community Building Award. Her passion, enthusiasm and drive led her to become the chief executive officer at the Center for Legal Inclusiveness. 

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6:35 Sara’s journey through the changes of becoming a mom, her dad’s terminal illness and starting a firm in a new location

9:21 What does the Center For Legal Inclusiveness do

11:47 Two important things the legal community needs to know about diversity

12:57 A common claim of law firms when it comes to diversity in their workforce

21:00 How can women best advocate for themselves

22:05 What positive change has CLI helped bring about

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In this podcast Episode, I’m interviewing Ethel Lee Lacy Bullock. Ethel is the mother of Erica Bullock-Jones, a previous guest on the show. During Erica’s Episode, she shared such amazing advice from her mom that I wanted to invite Ethel to the show and get to know her better. Hailing from Oklahoma in the 1930’s. Ethel was widowed at a young age and raised 4 children as a single mother. As a foster parent, she cared for more than 100 children in her own home. Ethel is a Faith-led, strong and kind-hearted woman, and I think you’ll find meaningful insights in her story. 

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[5:54] How Ethel raised a family and kept it all together as a single mother

[8:25] What Ethel does to get through the hard times

[10:10] The heroic act that saved Ethel in a near-death experience when she was a baby

[14:46] The piece of advice Ethel’s daughter always carries with her

[22:20] Generational strengths

[28:16] The key insights Stephanie took away from this interview

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I’m sitting down with friend and colleague, Erich Rifenburgh, to talk about the art and skill of negotiation. Erich brings real-world insights from handling negotiations with some of the world’s largest technology companies. He and his sales teams closed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of deals, and he now works directly with select clients in the area of professional negotiations. I’m so pleased to bring Erich on the podcast to share his negotiation expertise with you. 

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In this Episode:

[4:39] How to get out of your own way when negotiating makes you nervous

[5:46] What do you do to prepare to negotiate successfully

[7:15] The 5 negotiation styles, and how to know which one is yours

[12:45] How to gather the information you need before entering into negotiation

[14:37] The one thing you must have in place to leverage more power in negotiations

[17:36] What to do when the person on the other side of the negotiation becomes difficult or aggressive

[23:03] How do “people pleasers” best handle tough negotiations without giving too much

[31:15] Erich’s 2 actionable tools or tips for our listeners

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Join me for this episode of Her Gavel with Stephanie Wachman, where I’m talking about how to grow your Book of Business… even if you’re an introvert. If you’re interested in business development that grows your  business as a woman lawyer, and also feels right for your personality, do not miss this episode.

In this episode:

[1:08] The bottom line on “doing sales” as a woman in law

[2:22] Are you an Introvert, Extravert or Ambivert

[11:00] The importance of your Book of Business

[11:21] Resources to support your business development

[11:49] Stephanie’s tips for growing your business in ways that feel aligned for your personality

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Tune in as I interview Massella Dukuly on this Episode of Her Gavel with Stephanie Wachman. Massella is a wealth of knowledge in leadership and development. She is a coach, facilitator and learning and development people-strategist, and has trained leaders from some of the world’s leading companies, such as Squarespace, Twitter and TED. 

[5:20] Breaking free from perfectionism

[11:19] How to address it when you sense bias against you at work

[15:30] Discover the best approach for giving feedback

[23:00] What you can do to achieve more well-being during stressful times

[32:12] Is it okay to show vulnerability as a female leader

[34:54] 2 things Massella wants you to know

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In this podcast episode…

[4:46] Discomfort when posting on social media

[6:00] How often should you really be posting on LinkedIn

[6:48] What should you post on LinkedIn

[10:43] The often missed opportunity on your LinkedIn profile

[21:00] Finding the time to build your law career the right way

[24:24] An insider’s view of the secret of successful women lawyers

[25:45] How the gender-based landscape has changed for women lawyers

[27:59] Meranda’s actionable tips you can put into motion right now

Join me for this Bonus Episode of Her Gavel with Stephanie Wachman, where I'm giving you my tips and strategies for owning your time and reclaiming your freedom. If you're finding yourself working long days or weekends, this is especially for you!

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[1:10] The work-life balance myth

[2:36] Strategical thinking vs reacting

[6:19] 2 Key points for productivity

[9:03] The physical reaction to notifications and alert messages

[11:05] Using a timer to get more done in less time

[12:24] Saying NO

[13:49] The Mom moment that brought Stephanie to tears

[17:30] What taking 5 minutes for mindfulness does for you

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[1:33] Common inner critic lies

[2:30] The crisis that unleashed the inner critic in Stephanie’s head

[3:37] What caused Stephanie to tell herself she shouldn’t be a coach

[5:31] Tools to overcome your inner critic

Do not miss this thought-provoking conversation with Erica Bullock-Jones. Erica is a multi-talented powerhouse who has successfully reinvented her career multiple times. She's talking about finding your confidence, becoming bold and taking risks. We're also discussing Diversity and Inclusion, and standing up for truth in the face of opposition. 

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In Episode 4, I'm talking with Kristelia Garcia. Kristelia is an Associate Professor at The University of Colorado Law School. She holds a JD from Yale, and a BA in Economics from Columbia. She was previously a Fellow at George Washington University Law School, and spent nearly a decade working in the music industry. Currently, her work focuses on intellectual property law, through the lens of law and economics. She's also a wife, mom and dog owner. Kristelia has taken her law career in fascinating directions, and she's a wealth of relevant advice for today's women lawyers. Click in to hear about her path, and her advice to women lawyers on the rise.

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