"You're never going to have everyone like you."

In this episode of Real Ambition, host Iolanthe Gabrie interviews Lauren Cassimatis, a prominent Australian criminal lawyer (amongst other things!) and Principal of Gallant Law. Lauren shares her journey from family law to criminal law, discussing the challenges she faced as a woman in the profession and her passion for helping vulnerable clients.

She emphasizes the importance of work-life balance for lawyer parents and the strategies she employs to maintain her wellbeing amidst the emotional demands of criminal law.

Lauren also discusses the founding of Connecting Lawyer Mums, a network aimed at supporting lawyer parents, and the innovative events she organizes to address personal and professional challenges faced by women in law. Iolanthe and Lauren unpack her recent sell-out event 'S*xy In the City', which addressed sexual health and overall wellness for individuals who work in the law and similarly high-demand professional categories.

Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Iolanthe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and her agency ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Assembly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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In this episode, Iolanthe reflects on her experiences across throughout 2024, a year marked by personal and professional growth.

She discusses the challenges of navigating maternity leave while managing her business, Ruby Assembly, and highlights the importance of team collaboration and support. Iolanthe shares insights into what it is like to design a new offering, (such as Ruby Assembly Media's podcasting service) and emphasizes the significance of community engagement through sponsorships and support (Go the Preston Bullants!).

She also touches on personal milestones, such as her family's Disney cruise and her goals for 2025, which include becoming a more costly service, and expanding her professional workspace.

Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Iolanthe⁠⁠⁠⁠ and her agency ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Assembly⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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In this conversation, Iolanthe Gabrie interviews Caralee Fontanele about the challenges legal practices face in scaling their businesses.

They discuss the mindset shift required for lawyers to transition from technicians to business owners, the importance of effective marketing strategies, and the role of AI in enhancing legal practices.

Caralee shares insights from her experience and emphasizes the need for clear messaging and community support among legal professionals. The discussion also highlights the upcoming LawBizCon aimed at helping law firm owners grow their practices.

"Return on investment is a very lazy way of quantifying marketing efforts."

In this episode, Iolanthe discusses the limitations of focusing solely on return on investment (ROI) in marketing. She argues that an obsession with measurable outcomes can stifle creativity and hinder business growth. By exploring the nuances of holistic marketing, she emphasizes the importance of building brand reputation and customer relationships beyond quantifiable metrics. Today's pod encourages business owners to rethink their approach to marketing, viewing it as a multiplier that enhances all aspects of their operations.

Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Iolanthe⁠⁠⁠ and her agency ⁠⁠⁠Ruby Assembly⁠⁠⁠.

Buy Iolanthe's book ⁠⁠⁠100 Days of Brave⁠⁠⁠.

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"Creativity is for all of us."

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In today's episode of Real Ambition, Iolanthe interviews legendary designer Tess McCabe about her book Self Promotion Without Social Media.

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In this pilot episode of her new podcast Real Ambition, host Iolanthe Gabrie introduces herself and unpacks the oft-divisive concept of wanting more.

She shares her background, including her experience as a business owner, author, and co-founder of a co-working space. Iolanthe emphasizes the importance of ambition in driving personal and professional growth, and challenges the negative connotations often associated with ambition. She also discusses how ambition has evolved throughout her entrepreneurial journey and the role it played in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

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