Lawyered with Siria

Catherine is a former Big Law litigator turned meditation teacher, relaxation guide, executive mindfulness coach, and wellness consultant. They discuss her path to and out Big Law and dealing with "the next right thing syndrome."

Learn more about Catherine at: lawyer.catherinezack.com

Siria discusses how important hobbies are to living a fulfilng life. She encourages all listeners to dust off their old instruments, take the class they want, and overall give themselves permission to enjoy something. She also recounts how sad it was that she always prioritized work as a young attorney to the detriment of her creative side. 

Siria interviews author and former lawyer Erin Gordon. We discuss her road from big law to journalism school and a career spanning over 20+ years in legal journalism. Erin shares her path to publishing fiction in writing book club fiction.

Crappy clients are draining. Siria shares tools for dealing with ungrateful clients and reminds you that your attorney-client relationship is a choice.

Siria interviews Rachel Burch. Rachel is a former lawyer turned life transformation coach and mentor, stand up comedian, and hosts of The Transformation Maven Podcast. Rachel takes us on her journey from trial lawyer and general counsel to the "finally good enough" reason to leave the law: her son. Rachel shares her insights about leaving the law and how one does not need to climb Mt. Everest and stay at the top, you can come down and climb a new mountain.

Siria finally announces Gutierrez Law, PLLC and shares her journey into becoming an entrepreneur and solo practitioner. The names of prior employment places have been omitted and bleeped out. You can learn more about her PI and consulting practice at gutierrezlawpllc.com. 

Siria discusses the question "are you proud of how you achieved it?" This powerful reflective question gives you the opportunity to think about the process and how to take action aligned with your values.

Siria interviews entertainment lawyer Adrian Chung from Toronto Canada. They discuss his journey in the law and how he spent time learning what he didn't want in his legal practice and moved to an area he does like. Legal careers are not linear and Adrian shares his journey with us.

Siria discusses the stories we tell ourselves and how our brains work to confirm and present evidence of these stories to our subconscious mind. She shares two tools for helping you re-write the negative stories you have about transitioning to a more fulfilling practice area or out of the law all together.

On this episode, Siria interviews attorney, motivational speaker, and founder of The Self-Love Challenge™ Brandy Wilson Edwards. Brandy empowers the legal community by speaking on happiness and stress management. They discuss her legal journey and how she found her purpose in helping others through The Self-Love Challenge. Once Brandy started using her unique gifts, she felt a shift happen and increase her own happiness. Brandy invites everyone to "Love yourself while you work on yourself!"