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This week we welcomed Lynette Smith, general counsel of Chick-fil-A, to sit with us around The Mother Board kitchen table to share her recipe for blending a remarkable career and family life. Lynette allowed us to pepper her with questions, and in response she served up answers regarding why she doesn't count her chickens before they hatch, how she learned when to break a few eggs (and when not to) at work, and how she can enjoy a serving of humble pie regarding limitations. Lynette is calm, kind, and candid, and it's clear that she hasn't been chicken when her boundaries were challenged. You'll be as satisfied by this discussion as we were.

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On this week's episode of The Mother Board, we celebrate the virtues of sisterhood. Our guests, Geneau Thames and Nicole Brunson, are two high-powered, successful attorneys who share how the women in their respective circles, a/k/a, their “band of sisters”, have helped shape both their personal and professional lives. Whether it's having your back when times are tough, providing guidance or a shoulder to cry on, or even just celebrating successes (with you and for you!), the power of women working together is a topic near and dear to the hearts of The Mother Board. And if you’re reading this and thinking that you don’t have an established band of your own, this episode will teach you how to get one (newsflash: it might be right in front of you). In the words of our ultimate girlfriend Lizzo, your band of sisters can help you “boss up and change your life”!

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Arguably, women are already running many organizations--frequently behind the scene and without the proper credit. But officially, women still represent a small percentage of C-suite positions and law firm leadership roles. Yet, numerous studies show that businesses thrive with women at the helm. And the stereotypes that women don't work well with other women are finally losing steam. These issues beg the question-- would things really change if new leadership was given the chance? Tune in to this week's episode of The Mother Board as our hosts discuss their own personal experiences and thoughts on the connections they establish with their male and female coworkers.

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It's been two years since everyone's lives came to a screeching halt and then changed forever. What have we learned? How have we changed, and in some cases, do we want these changes to be permanent? Join The Mother Board as we explore the proverbial couches blocking our stairwell, and how we learned...to pivot.

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In any discussion of gender stereotypes among women in the legal profession, the topic of being mistaken for a court reporter will inevitably come up and result in an almost unanimous response of groans and head nods. In today's episode, we take a lighthearted approach to the serious issues continuing to plague the legal profession. We will provide a variety of real-life examples of bad (sexist) behavior in a professional setting. Playing Devil's Advocate is senior product manager and close friend of The Mother Board, Curtis Clark, who has taken the (thankless) role of defending his gender in response. Check out this episode to find out if Curtis can mount a defense to the charges of sexism and whether the co-hosts buy his defense!

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In today's world, with the gig economy and side jobs, the pressure on us to monetize every minute of the day is real. Hobbies becomes hustles. But how do we do it? Tune in to The Mother Board with our guest, James Brennan Doyle, to hear how he turned a passionate interest into a side hustle, and hear how he went from a regular attorney facing the ups and downs of practice to "Making his applesauce."

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As March Madness continues, we recognize just how important coaching is to not only making a team successful, but to help players perform at their absolute best. Coaching, however, is not exclusive to sports; coaches can help you grow your business, improve your strengths and weaknesses, and let you know when it's time to take a breather. This is where Tracey Livingston comes in! Tracey Livingston Howard is the CEO and co-founder of Liv.Lit! and has coached and trained over 1,000 CEO founders since 2016. Tracey has also pioneered a conflict resolution movement and has trained leaders in the West Bank, Palestine and across London, Germany, and North America. Tune in to this week's episode of The Mother Board as Taylor and Melody talk to Tracey on how to achieve one's full potential.

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Welcome back! A new year brings new resolutions, and everyone has different plans for what those may be, including The Mother Board. For some, it's the year of YES to new opportunities and challenges. For others, it's the year of NO to overworking and putting more on your plate than you can handle. For the rest, it's both! This week, The Mother Board shares what their plans are for the new year and how they've been doing so far.

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A continuation of the "What We Know About Crypto" episode, Juliana returns alongside Taylor and Aarati to discuss NFTs: how they work, how valuable they are, and what could be in the future.

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On this episode, Winter shares how she started her mediation brand from the ground up, grew it quickly during the pandemic, and how she is simultaneously able to achieve success and justify her need to ask for help.

To listen to her TedX Talks, Click on the links below:

• Confessions of a Mom Who Has It All
• Mastering the Art of the Uncomfortable Conversation

To listen to her podcast The Mediate Now, click on the link here

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