Empowering women after divorce starts with one truth: you are valuable. In this episode, attorney and author Heather Quick shares how women can reclaim their worth, protect their peace, and build businesses that reflect their true gifts.

In this empowering conversation, Lesa Koski sits down with Heather Quick, a Florida-based family law attorney, author, and entrepreneur who’s helping women navigate divorce and rediscover their purpose. From her bold decision to launch her women-only law firm to writing multiple books and mentoring women through business ownership, Heather shares her journey with raw honesty and practical insight.

Whether you’re in the middle of a life transition or simply wondering what you’re truly good at—this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to pivot, grow, and reclaim your voice.

⏱️ Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Heather Quick

(01:45) Heather’s legal journey and aha moment in family law

(06:32) From criminal law to empowering women through divorce

(09:05) The impact of being a child of divorce

(12:15) Why she opened a women-only divorce law firm

(18:00) What most women don’t realize about their worth

(21:25) The emotional strength needed to downsize and start fresh

(25:42) How Heather built her law firm from scratch during a recession

(31:10) Learning to run a business (not taught in law school!)

(34:28) The “borrowed strength” concept to support women through divorce

(36:15) Why she wrote A Woman’s Guide to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

(41:22) How to rediscover what you're good at—especially after a hard season

(47:50) The importance of pivoting without shame

(51:00) Raising strong daughters and becoming a resilient woman

(56:00) Final encouragement and how to connect with Heather

💡 Key Takeaways:

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• You can start over—and thrive—after divorce.
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• Your value doesn’t disappear when your relationship ends.
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• Starting a business can be a path to freedom, joy, and healing.
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• “Borrowed strength” from others can help you rebuild your identity.
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• Pivoting isn’t failure—it’s proof that you’re still growing.
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👩‍⚖️ Guest Bio:

Heather Quick is a family law attorney, author, and founder of The Quick Law Group, a Florida-based firm dedicated exclusively to representing women through divorce. She is the host of the Women Winning Divorce podcast and the author of several books, including A Woman’s Guide to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur. Heather empowers women to take control of their lives both legally and financially after divorce.

🔗 Resource Links:

• https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/4womenlaw/
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• 🎧 Women Winning Divorce Podcast: https://womenwinningdivorce.com
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• 📚 Heather’s Books: [Amazon Author Page or Bookstore Link]
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• ✨ Lesa Koski’s Podcast + Courses: https://www.lesakoski.com
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