No one is going to hand you permission to take up space, use your voice, or step into the version of yourself that you know you're meant to be. That's on you.

But too many of us hold back, waiting for some invisible green light to say, "Yes, you're ready."

We tell ourselves we don't know enough. That we need more experience, more confidence, or more validation before we can fully show up. But there's a difference between not knowing something and hiding when we do know the answer—when we do have something to say.

So let's talk about why you're still playing small and how to stop.

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

🔥 What playing small actually looks like

🔥 The real reason we hold ourselves back + how to move through it

🔥 Why waiting for permission is keeping you stuck

🔥 How to prioritize your true self & step into your power now

If you're done dimming your light and holding back on the impact you know you're meant to make, this episode is your sign to go all in.

After you listen, DM me @soul.attorney and tell me—What's one thing you're done waiting for?

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00:00 Intro

1:40 Playing it small

4:30 What is playing it small?

8:00 Why you shouldn't play small

12:00 Prioritize your true self

14:20 Release of energy

20:00 Wrap up

Who decided that success means grinding for 80 hours a week? Who said you have to price your offers, structure your business, and sell the way it's always been done?

Not me. And definitely not you.

In this episode we're taking a sledgehammer to the outdated, suffocating business "rules" that are keeping you small. Because here's the truth—entrepreneurship isn't about following someone else's blueprint. It's about building your own.

🔥 I'm sharing my own journey—from leaving a traditional career to reclaiming my sovereignty in business. Because I didn't go through everything I went through just to end up trapped in another office building.

🔥 We'll talk about the three biggest business "rules" you need to set aside if you actually want to create a business that aligns with YOU.

🔥 And we'll get real about what it takes to be a trailblazer—because letting your freak flag fly is hard, but sometimes it's the exact thing you need to do to lead.

This episode is a call to break the mold, trust your instincts, and redefine success on your own terms. Because sovereignty starts with the courage to do things differently.

After you listen, DM me @soul.attorney and tell me—what's one business rule you're absolutely DONE following? Drop it in the comments. Let's burn the rulebook together.

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00:00 Intro

2:00 Who's making the rules?

4:20 My story

7:30 Becoming an entrepreneur

12:30 Sponsor

14:40 3 biggest rules to set aside

28:00 Wrap up

What if the next right move for you made no sense—not to your friends, not to your family, not even to you? Would you still trust it?

I did.

In this episode of Sovereign Conversations with the Soul Attorney, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most pivotal (and confusing) decisions of my life—leaving law to become a chef, only to find myself drawn right back into those legal clutches. On paper, it looked like a detour. In reality, it was expansion.

Because here's the truth: Your career path was never meant to be a straight line.

Inside this episode, we're diving into:

✔️ Why I walked away from law to pursue culinary arts (and what I learned)

✔️ The moment I realized I couldn't ignore my calling any longer

✔️ Why being good at something doesn't mean it's your only path

✔️ The power of intuition when making bold, unconventional career moves

So, if you're standing at a crossroads, feeling the pull to pivot but second-guessing yourself—this episode is for you. Trust that nudge. The path isn't linear, but it's yours.

After you listen, DM me @soul.attorney and tell me: What pivot are you being called to make?

Explore more at www.thesoulattorney.com

00:00 Intro

1:15 Episode start

2:24 My journey from lawyer to chef

7:30 An unfortunate realization

10:24 Going back to being a lawyer

15:00 Practicing law creatively

19:20 Following your career path

24:33 Wrap up

Sovereignty isn't just about independence—it's about self-leadership. It's about standing in your full power, making decisions from a place of clarity, and refusing to let external forces dictate your path. But let's be real—so many entrepreneurs are operating from a place of fear, obligation, and conditioning, rather than true personal sovereignty.

In this first episode of Sovereign Conversations with the Soul Attorney, I'm setting the record straight on what sovereignty actually means. Spoiler: It's not about grinding yourself into the ground, doing everything alone, or rejecting support. True sovereignty includes community, wise counsel, and strategy, but it starts with a mindset shift.

Here's what we'll diving into today:

🔥 What sovereignty really is—and what it's not

🔥 The biggest signs you're giving your power away (without realizing it)

🔥 Why sovereignty isn't about isolation, but alignment

🔥 The exact steps to start reclaiming your sovereignty—right now

If you're ready to take your power back, step fully into your authority, and stop playing by someone else's rules—this episode is for you. It's time to lead yourself first.

⚡️ After you listen, DM me @soul.attorney and tell me: What's one thing you're ready to take your power back on? Let's claim it together.

Want to go deeper? Explore more at www.thesoulattorney.com

00:00 Intro

1:15 Episode start

3:10 What is Sovereignty

6:00 Examples of a lack of Sovereignty

8:15 What Sovereignty is not

11:00 Why I care about Sovereignty

18:30 How to start claiming your Sovereignty

24:10 Wrap up

On Episode 12 of the podcast, Vanessa gets into the Big 3 Limiting Beliefs that are holding us all back from advocating for ourselves and stepping into our true power. We dive into the thought patterns that rob us of our confidence and inner power and remix those ideas into new and expansive narratives.

In Episode 11 of the podcast, I explain why a thorough estate plan really matters and what a proper Will should include.

You won't want to miss this episode as I debunk the myth that a Will is only meant to describe what you want done with your stuff when you're gone. I'm telling you… it's so much more.

The Jury question for this week is an important one: Who do you trust with your legacy?

Think about this as you make the decision about who to name as your Estate Trustee to deal with your wishes and your property in your absence. It better be someone who has not only your, but your beneficiaries' best interests at heart.

Head over to www.thesoulattorney.com to book in for a free 15 min chat with me to talk more about this or to Instagram @soul.attorney to join in the good vibes.

In today's session, I'm going to share with you the key components of a formal contract so that you can start to create clear boundaries in your business relationships and be confident when you put it in writing.

My intention for this session is to de-mystify what makes a regular agreement an enforceable contract at law and show you how you can empower yourself with contracts.

In this session, I get into the pros and cons to earning different types of "Income" including 1) Employment Income, 2) Business Income, and 3) Property Income. Dive into this one for some inspiration into another stream of income you may not have previously considered!

In this session, I explore the Comprehensive Law Movement, which I believe provides a collection of important lenses to think about the kinds of "justice" lawyers can deliver to clients. The 2 main principles of the Movement are foundational to the Soul Attorney approach.

Check out the article here: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1127&context=drlj

November 22, 2020

Soul Attorney Podcast

Episode 7: The Empowerment Game Plan

In this session of the Soul Attorney Podcast, I get into why legal and financial literacy are keys to staying in energetic alignment. I get into how you can reclaim your personal sovereignty and live your soul's purpose when you ground your work in legally sound structures and manifestations.

The main piece of evidence to take away from this session is empowerment comes through responsibility. Getting your power back requires knowing no one is coming to save you, but you! And that's the best part. I want to serve you and help you build your dream business.

This week's Jury Question is: What do you need to know to feel empowered? What is missing for you?

Don't forget to:

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts! Leave me a comment and review! I'd love to hear your feedback!

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