Law Chat with Girija

You don't have to be from a STEM background to classify as a woman in STEM and our guest today is talking about that and so much more. Tune in to find out!

Episode Introduction:

Our guest today went from being in three different branches of engineering to now being a TEDx Speaker who coaches women on how to be confident in both their personal and professional lives to achieve what they truly want.

Episode Summary:

Prasha Dutra walks us through her journey of being inspired by Kalpana Chawla a leading astronaut who inspired Prasha to move to America and pursue a career in Aerospace Engineering. She also shares some of the challenges she faced as a woman of color in a different country thousands of miles away from her home country to how she went on to create a successful career in STEM regardless and how she helps other women do the same.

Main Takeaways:

• Your personal experiences go a long way in contributing to your professional life.
• Not everything you don't agree with is a cause to rebel, sometimes having a simple conversation can go a long way.
• How to become more confident in your abilities -

1. Start by creating a routine and building a habit kit.
2. Get clarity on what you really want to do.
3. Become consistent.

• How to make a career in STEM -

1. Work with STEM companies in your field of expertise.
2. Get cloud certifications.
3. Join a tech company in a non-tech role and then ask for a transfer.

• When you encounter a person who has an unfair opinion about something, you can use that moment as a teaching moment or you can create a barrier that draws you further apart from them. The choice is yours.
• Instead of focusing on the lack of women in STEM, we should focus on celebrating those who are already a part of it. The problem is not fewer women in STEM, the problem is the fact that women are leaving STEM at really alarming rates.
• There aren't enough rewards in this world to make you feel complete.

Fun Facts About Prasha Dutra:

• One of her favorite books is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Find Prasha Dutra:

Website: https://prashadutra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prashadutra

Believe In Your Brilliance Podcast: https://prashadutra.com/podcast

Her STEM Story Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iBkGbwmftbm9Rx6TOHmqh

How Can You Define STEM For Yourself: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e3fYDMBo2KtGVmutaAPQ7?si=m70l3p-9TBisexMUi9OebA

Prasha's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/kA08vfoZAJY

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Protecting professional privilege has been harder than ever in the "work from anywhere" era. Tune in to find out how you can safeguard yourself against a confidentiality breach.

Episode Introduction:

In today's episode of Law Chat with Girija, we're talking all about maintaining professional privilege with clients when working remotely and how to protect confidentiality despite all the technology that's involved.

Episode Summary:

Girija Patel walks us through practical steps that one can adopt in their business structure to ensure that they're being diligent about protecting the professional privilege with their clients. She also shares some ways one can be extra cautious so as to avoid breaching a confidentiality clause.

Main Takeaways:

• You can have privilege by law or you can enforce it by including a confidentiality clause in your contract.
• Scan your space to ensure that there aren't any objects in the room that can undo or invalidate the professional privilege.
• Give the other party a notice of the privilege before starting a virtual meeting so they can prepare their set-up accordingly.
• Include waivers and notices in your contract that lay out the terms of the professional privilege and confidentiality.

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Ready to streamline your business with tech? Tune in to find out how!

Episode Introduction:

In today's episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest talks all about making mindful pivots and integrating your skills with your passion. Dawn Richardson is a truly tech savvy creative who joins us to tell us all about leveraging tech and systems to simplify our business.

Episode Summary:

Dawn Richardson walks us through her journey from getting her first job at Apple to managing her corporate career and business side-by-side to finally launching going full time in her photography business to now being the founder and CEO of Tech Savvy Creative - a company that simplifies technology for creative entrepreneurs. Join us as she tells us all about her mindset shifts during this journey and shares some amazing nuggets of knowledge on how you can streamline your own business processes.

Main Takeaways:

• How to make a drastic career shift:

1. Know that you can always get back to your current field.
2. Prepare financially for the pivot.
3. Educate yourself about the processes of the new potential career choice.

• Sometimes it's hard to detach from projects when you've invested your time and money into them but if something's not working, it's better to let go and work on something fresh as soon as you can.
• Streamlining your business process:

1. Create a backup of all your tech.
2. Use scalability tools early in your business.
3. Budget well for your business expenses.
4. Invest in the right devices for your business.

Fun Facts About Dawn Richardson:

• Some of her favorite books are the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Ready Player series by Ernest Cline, and The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.

Resources Mentioned:

• Backblaze Cloud Storage: https://www.backblaze.com/

Find Dawn Richardson:

Website: http://techsavvycreative.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/techsavvycreative

Facebook: http://facebook.com/thetechsavvycreative

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhbJ2fF3vZUSwF10j2v8NQ

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It's time for you to experience a well-rounded life. Tune in to find out how!

Episode Introduction:

In today's episode of Law Chat with Girija, we're talking all about ditching the overwhelm and making time for the things that actually matter to us. Our guest today, Geomyra Pollard is no stranger to multitasking and allowing your work to consume you which is why she teaches us her approach to change that and make the shift towards a more whole lifestyle.

Episode Summary:

Geomyra Pollard shares her journey from working for the federal government as a high-school student to wanting to open her own strip club + restaurant to then working a full-time job and her own business side by side, to getting her MBA as an expecting mother, and now coaching creative business owners how to grow their business while enjoying a well-rounded life. This episode has so much value in-store, you're going to want to take notes!

Main Takeaways:

• Having a support system or a team can really help in reducing overwhelm and improve your overall management.
• If you don't take the leap to follow your passion, you're only going to regret it more as the years pass.
• Try not to get hung up on what other people think, instead do what you know is the best for you.
• Your education plays a role in backing up your authority.
• Hire an attorney and get it right the first time because it will cost you so much more later on the clean up your mess.
• Treat your time with yourself and your loved ones like you'd treat business meetings - make it non-negotiable.
• How to work towards a well-rounded life:

1. Envision what a well-rounded life looks like for you.
2. Take an inventory of what you'd like to get done in a day.
3. Strategically place it into your schedule.
4. Eliminate what doesn't serve your vision of a well-rounded life.
5. Limit your time with your distractions.

Fun Facts About Geomyra Pollard:

• Her favorite books are The Holy Bible and Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk.

Resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gqCmktAXhMo083GspEQs0

• Living Well-Rounded Journal: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6165f05f9a36b29c176a3b66

• Block Scheduling Template: ​​https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6165f2229a36b29c176a3b6b

• Systems for Your Sanity Course: https://coachingforcreatives.thinkific.com/courses/systems-for-your-sanity

• PowerSheets: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

Find Geomyra Pollard:

Website: https://geomyra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Iamlivingwellrounded/

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingwellrounded

Twitter: https://twitter.com/geomyralewis

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Can't deliver what you promised on time? Tune in to find out how to navigate a sticky situation like this!

Episode Introduction:

In today's episode of Law Chat with Girija, we're talking all about effective ways to navigate and remedy delays in a contractual relationship whether it be with a client, a vendor, or any other third party.

Episode Summary:

Girija Patel walks us through five tips to ensure that a delay in deliverables can be navigated in a way where it doesn't harm your business reputation and you can create an up-leveled experience for those associated with you through your business.

Main Takeaways:

• When you know there's going to be a potential delay, acknowledge it and act on it instead of passively waiting for the deadline to approach and panicking at the end moment.
• Read your contract and find out how to handle the delays on your end.
• Check to see if your contract has a clause that instructs what happens in case there's a delay on your end.
• Have an effective plan of action to work through the conversation about the delay with the other party.
• Have an open conversation discussing the resolutions to the issue at hand, don't make it hostile, convey that you're working as a team instead.
• Be thorough about the solutions that you're finding.

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It's time to make things happen instead of waiting for them to happen. Tune in to find out more!

Episode Introduction:

Our guest today is a true testament to how sheer will and the spirit of invention can fuel your growth. Kara Goldin is the founder of Hint Water, the first company of its kind, she's an author and she's been awarded countless entrepreneurial titles. She joins us today to talk about her success, the bumps along the road, and what kept her going despite it all.

Episode Summary:

Kara Goldin walks us through her journey of graduating from college to trying to get an internship in Fortune magazine all the way to being featured in it multiple times as a businesswoman and everything in between. She shares some golden nuggets for every business owner and how she disrupted an entire industry with persistence and great business sense.

Main Takeaways:

• Instead of being super restrictive about "what's next" - learn to take on the opportunities that naturally fall into your path and give new experiences a chance.
• Competitors don't have to be perceived in a negative light, there are always things that you can learn from them and improve your own product.
• As long as you're making progress, however slow it may be, stick to the project you feel passionate about and give it your all.
• Don't let your business be dependent on one sole factor. Go out and figure out different ways to make things happen.

Fun Facts About Kara Goldin:

• Some of her favorite books are The Category Design Toolkit by Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon & Nicolas Cole & Ask for More by Alexandra Carter.

Resources:

Undaunted: https://karagoldin.com/undaunted/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MNK5JSgmQcGgeI77MwMJS

Find Kara Goldin:

Website: https://karagoldin.com/

Hint Water: https://www.drinkhint.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdgc3KcalWbLTxommrEgYQ

Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/karagoldin

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It's time to stop letting other people's opinions of you direct the narrative of your life. Tune in to find out how!

Episode Introduction:

Our guest today joins us to talk all about the different mindset blocks we all experience and how he leveraged those mindset blocks by shifting his perspective around them to now become a globally recognized speaker.

Episode Summary:

Raj Subrameyer walks us through his journey of changing the norm on several concepts throughout the episode. He shares fresh perspectives on how negative concepts can be used to fuel our growth. He also shares his go-to method to help one decide what career they're suited for. This episode is the ultimate resource for every individual who feels like they're being held back by themselves.

Main Takeaways:

• Stick to a benchmark and try to achieve it. Even if you don't reach that point, you still learn so much in the process.
• The 3R Approach:

Recognize - where you are and what you're lacking.

Research - what other people are doing that you are not.

Replace - some of your habits with proven habits that are working for other people.

• List out all of your fears and a potential strategy that you can follow to overcome those fears.
• As scary as may be, don't think twice about investing in up-leveling your skills.
• Working with a coach can be extremely impactful for you in the direction that you're headed.
• How to Choose the Right Career for Yourself:

1. Do the Mind-Dump Exercise.
2. Identify your top three career choices.
3. Experiment with them to figure out what works best for you.

Resources:

Skyrocket Your Career Book: https://www.skyrocketyourcareerbook.com/

TEDx Confessions of a Toxic Leader: https://youtu.be/i91Q_0dYp7A

TEDx Comparing Myself to Others Saved My Life: https://youtu.be/xmb7XlhCBD0

Find Raj Subrameyer:

Website: https://www.rajsubra.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chailatteconsulting/

Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/epsilon11

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajsubra/

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It's time to grow your email list and reach out to new leads while being legally compliant. Tune in to find out how!

Episode Introduction:

In today's episode of Law Chat with Girija, we're talking about the things we need to keep in mind as business owners while we work on growing our email list that help ensure we're being legally legit.

Episode Summary:

Girija Patel walks us through the various things that need to be done when collecting emails from your audience ranging from the option to unsubscribe, your privacy policy, the legal obligations you have under the CAN-SPAM Act and also how to grow your email list in a legally legit manner. For anyone who's looking to branch out of social media and grow their audience on an evergreen platform, this episode is a must-listen.

Main Takeaways:

• As per the law in the United States, you can send someone emails without prior consent as long as they have the clear choice to unsubscribe from your list anytime they want.
• You are allowed to buy and sell email lists in the United States as long as it is clearly mentioned in your privacy policy.
• A privacy policy clearly tells your user how their personal information is being used and for what purposes.
• Your privacy policy needs to be easily accessible on your website.
• If your website has users from the EU, you need to ensure that your website is GDPR compliant.
• Legal obligations when sending an email:

1. Use a truthful header.
2. The subject line can't be misleading.
3. Specify the type of email you are sending.
4. You need to share a physical address.
5. Monitor what other parties are doing on your behalf.
6. Have the unsubscribe button clearly accessible and honor it.

• How to legally grow your email list:

1. Via opt-ins.
2. Facebook & Google Ads (or other third parties).
3. Through your website.
4. Buy from a reputable and legal source.

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If you're a business owner, this episode is going to serve as your marketing playbook. Tune in to find out more!

Episode Introduction:

Our guest talks about her pivot to the events industry and how she made it as one of the most well-known industry professional without any prior experience. She also shares an abundance of marketing and visibility tips that would benefit your business.

Episode Summary:

Kinsey Roberts walks us through her journey of starting her own business, being the host of not one but two spectacular podcasts, the challenges she's faced along the way, and the lessons she has learned through it all. She truly comes with contagious energy, the most epic one-liners, and tons of golden wisdom nuggets.

Main Takeaways:

• The connections you make at conferences can really help you level up to the next stage.
• Marketing and visibility are the lifeblood of your business. If you're not doing it, your business will die.
• Marketing & Visibility Tips:

1. Never lose your network.
2. SDOS - Stay Discerning on Social
3. Create a posting schedule.
4. Ensure that your website is working as a 24/7 marketer for you.
5. Create owned video content consistently.

• Sometimes it's okay if the people closest to you don't align with your vision.

Find Kinsey Roberts:

Website: https://www.shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesbusiness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shecreatesbusiness/

She Creates Business Podcast: https://www.shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com/listen

The Venue Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-venue-podcast/id1485111837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinseyroberts/

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It's time to find your purpose and achieve it against all odds. Tune in to find out how!

Episode Introduction:

Our guest today is an air force veteran, a 9/11 first responder, a fireman, an author, a podcaster, and most importantly - he's resilient. Join Robert Verhelst AKA Fireman Rob to learn more about his journey, the hardships he has faced, and how he continues to overcome them even today.

Episode Summary:

Robert Verhelst walks us through his journey of resilience. He talks about the challenges he has faced during his time in the air force, his life as a fireman, how he focuses on his mental health, and the seven core catalysts that help us succeed as individuals in life. This episode is truly an eye-opener for anyone who's been feeling lost and defeated and doesn't know where to go from here.

Main Takeaways:

• Once you find out your purpose, you'll start to understand all your actions.
• Sometimes you just need something really small to start off and hone in on your purpose.
• Failure isn't a reflection of your abilities, it is an opportunity to do something better the next time.
• Don't change the uniqueness of who you are but still be adaptive to your surroundings.
• Learn to believe in yourself over the fears of everything else that everybody is saying.

Resources:

• Buy Rob's Book: https://www.firemanrob.com/fireman-rob-books

Find Robert Verhelst:

Website: https://www.firemanrob.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firemanrobstrong/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertFiremanRobVerhelst

Podcast: https://www.firemanrob.com/forgedinthefirespodcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-verhelst-386a98b/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamFiremanRob

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