What does it mean to find success on your own terms? For La'Verne Edney, the journey from being the youngest of 14 children in the Mississippi Delta to becoming the first African-American female president of the American Board of Trial Advocates reveals profound truths about reinvention, friendship, and inner peace.

La'Verne  joins longtime friends Sheila and Serena for a heartfelt conversation that spans decades of shared experiences. With remarkable candor, she traces her path from aspiring secretary to nationally recognized trial lawyer, crediting divine timing for each transition. Her recent presidency of ABOTA took her across the globe, fulfilling bucket-list dreams like walking where Jesus walked in Jerusalem – experiences she never imagined possible for a girl from Leland, Mississippi.

The conversation shifts beautifully between professional insights and personal revelations. La'Verne  describes bringing her Black friends and white friends together on a birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, creating bonds that have lasted a decade. All three women reflect on how female friendships evolve with age, becoming more forgiving, intentional, and family-like. "Our friends one day are going to be our family," La'Verne notes, a reality that takes on new significance as they enter this chapter of life.

Perhaps most powerful is La'Verne's redefinition of success. While career achievements once dominated her goals, today she measures success by inner peace and the ability to help family. "I am at the height of peace that I've been in my adult life," she shares – a profound statement in our achievement-obsessed culture. She closes with wisdom accumulated through every transition: laugh at yourself, embrace who you are, protect your heart, and share your blessings.

Ready to reimagine what's possible in your own life? Listen now and discover why transitions aren't just inevitable – they're opportunities to become exactly who you're meant to be. Subscribe and share to join our community of women supporting each other through every chapter.

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What happens when two successful lawyers, longtime friends, and women navigating life transitions find themselves at similar crossroads? The answer is "Pairs Well With...", a podcast born from countless conversations over long dinners and late nights about reinvention, bold new chapters, and finding what truly matters.

Hosts Serena and Sheila bring their contrasting styles—one intentional and planned, the other spontaneous and creative—to candid discussions about transitions that many face but few talk about openly. As they both approach empty-nest status, they're asking profound questions: What does it mean to put yourself second (or even first) after decades of prioritizing everyone else? How do you redefine yourself when roles that defined you for decades begin to change? What feeds your soul when you finally have time to be intentional?

Their conversation weaves through the challenges of letting perfectionism go, the power of supportive female friendships, and the excitement (mixed with trepidation) of having control over their calendars for perhaps the first time in adult life. With warmth and humor, they share personal stories about motherhood, career evolution, and discovering new passions—from Sheila's love of entertaining to Serena's venture into vintage clothing with her new store, The Green Butterfly.

Whether you're facing your own midlife transition, curious about reinvention, or simply enjoy authentic conversations between friends who aren't afraid to get real, "Pairs Well With..." offers companionship for the journey. Join us as we navigate these changes together, bringing in other voices at our "Friends Table" to share their wisdom along the way. Subscribe now and become part of a community embracing the next chapter with curiosity, courage, and a healthy sense of humor.

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The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Although your hosts are attorneys, Pairs Well With… does not provide legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have.