Everyone commends you for being brave when you start over. But no one tells you that your reinvention might also look… ridiculous.

For our guest today, that looked like explaining to people - very seriously - that she quit her career as a lawyer… to start a podcast as a cat.

Because that's the thing about starting something new: More often than not, it doesn't look polished or profound. It looks like curiosity, experimentation - and sometimes, doing something absolutely absurd, but quintessentially you.

Today's guest, Iman Ibrahim, embodies that exact spirit. After nearly two decades in law, she left her career behind to rebuild from scratch - first as a coach, and then as the creator of I Am the Advocat, a podcast where a cat becomes the unlikely voice for real stories of burnout, bullying, and survival in the legal world.

This episode is about what it really takes to start again, and what becomes possible when we finally stop performing who we're "supposed" to be.

TIMETAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(01:40) Quitting law after 19 years

(02:21) I am the Advocat

(05:17) Judgment from colleagues

(06:46) Support for the cause

(09:08) Introducing the (c)lawyers

(12:54) Building an episode

(15:34) Iman's EDIT HISTORY

(17:29) Building an episode (cont.)

(18:43) The constraints of law

(23:43) Starting over and self doubts

(28:38) Iman's inner self critic

(34:19) One year later

(39:31) Actionable takeaways

CONNECT WITH IMAN IBRAHIM

Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/imanisoverit

Instagram (I am the Advocat): https://www.instagram.com/iamtheadvocat

Instagram (Over It Club): https://www.instagram.com/overit.club

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamtheadvocat

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iman-ibrahim/

CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU

Website: https://cheryllau.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau

WORK WITH CHERYL LAU

I produce distinctive and deeply resonant podcasts for leaders and organizations who want their content to command attention, spark meaningful conversations, and attract high-value opportunities.

I ensure your podcast isn't just another show in the feed - it's an asset that elevates your authority and moves your work forward.

Here are 3 ways we can work together:

✨ 1:1 Editorial Podcast Production

✨ Corporate Podcast Producing & Consulting

✨ Hosting for Corporate Shows

Schedule a discovery call for us to explore what working together might look like: https://cheryllau.com/discovery

CONTACT

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