What happens when you bring together financial expertise and personal experience with divorce? You get Mandy Walker, our guest for this episode of Off the Fence. After going through her own difficult divorce Mandy switched careers from finance to divorce mediation. She now helps divorcing couples who want to end their divorce amicably through mediation do exactly that.

In this episode, Mandy explores the different types of mediation, the different types of mediators, and the way mediation really works. [HINT: It may not work the way you think it does!]

Mandy discusses the various ways you can work with an attorney in mediation and explains why mediation might not be the ideal choice for everyone.

This episode is a goldmine of information for anyone trying to navigate the murky waters of divorce and considering mediation.

About Mandy
Mandy Walker is a divorce mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® based in Boulder, Colorado. She works with individuals and couples helping them to end their relationships with dignity and respect, creating an understanding of the process and their options so they can feel confident in the decisions they’re making.

Mandy’s first career was 20+ years working in financial services in customer service and operations. Of the many hats Mandy wore during that time, she was responsible for handling formal customer complaints and major service resolution issues giving her a solid foundation in dispute resolution.

With a change of career in mind, Mandy graduated in 2008 with a Masters in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. While pursuing her journalism studies, Mandy and her husband of seventeen years divorced, and it was that experience that led to Mandy’s new career as a divorce professional.

Connect with Mandy
You can connect with Mandy on LinkedIn at Mandy Walker or email Mandy at [email protected].  You can find out more about the work Mandy offers on her website at Mandy Walker.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.