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Melissa and Siria talk about the benefits of playing. They share some of their favorite childhood activities, how they bring play into work, and share some ideas to help get you started.

Lawyered with Siria drops on April 21. Lawyered is a podcast for lawyers looking to get out of the law or transitioning to a more fulfilling practice area and law students who want to explore the wide range of possibilities of work with a law degree. Siria Gutierrez is a mental health advocate looking to give other tools to help them live a life of choice and abundance. On Lawyered, we believe and understand that lawyering is a skillset, not an identity, and these skills can transfer to anything.

Siria and Melissa interview Elinor Moshe. Elinor is an ambitious, driven leader, and dedicated mentor in the construction industry. They discuss how her lack of vision had her feeling lost, how true mentorship helped her uncover her true purpose, and her journey into introspection.

Melissa and Siria discuss Imposter Syndrome, what it is, what causes it, and how we are not alone in this feeling of not belonging in certain settings. Joining them for the discussion is Dr. Noelle Lefforge. Dr. Lefforge is an Associate Professor-in-Residence in the faculty of the UNLV Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program and is a licensed clinical psychologist.

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On this episode, Siria and Melissa interview Trav Bell, the Bucket List Guy. Trav shares with us his methodology and philosophy behind the Bucket List and how writing a bucket list is a tool to help you live with purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.

Melissa and Siria discuss the elephant in the room: one-year of being in this fucking pandemic. They talk about the global trauma and mental health aspects of the pandemic, how work life is different, and some of the positive aspects that have emerged from the ashes of COVID-19.

Siria and Melissa interview Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the Founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel dedicated to teaching others the art of public speaking and communications. We discuss his journey and how the quality of your life is based on the quality of the questions you ask yourself.

Melissa and Siria discuss relinquishing control, what makes it difficult, how it impacts our relationships, and share some steps on how to let shit go.

Melissa and Siria close out their podcast series on the pivotal moments team with Melissa's partial hysterectomy story due to fibroids and endometriosis. Melissa explains how she came to terms with not being a mother, her new lease on life, and the importance of advocating for your health.

Melissa and Siria continue their Pivotal Moments Team series with turning the mic on Siria. How did Siria go from Scared Straight to Bad Ass Litigator? Trigger/Content warning, Siria's story involves domestic violence and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you've been a victim of domestic violence you can reach out to: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)