Wake Up Call (The Reboot)

Wake Up Call (The Reboot)

By Christina PreviteSociety & Culture
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Wake Up Call (The Reboot) episodes

  • 54. #FEMSQUIRE NJ Divorce Lawyer Diana Schimmel, Esq.

    Diana Schimmel is yet another #FEMSQUIRE with a creative background who went into the performing art of litigation.  Diana shares her background in dance and how that has given her the poise and grace she displays in the courtroom - and elsewhere. She also shares her inspiring family influences, most notably her grandmother Gertrude Schimmel who was a pioneer for women just like Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  Diana is carrying the baton by being a strong supporter of women empowering women and advocating LGBTQ rights - not to mention also being a strong role model for her daughter.  In this conversation, here are some of the things we talk about: 

    • Mutual admiration for Frida Kahlo 
    • Diana's early aspirations to be a dancer  
    • Why Diana decided to become a lawyer 
    • Diana's natural gravitation to litigation 
    • Diana's grandmother Gertrude Schimmel and her trailblazing career as the first female NYPD Police Chief 
    • The parallels between Gertrude and Notorious RBG 
    • Diana's strategic use of the law school experience to become a business owner 
    • Law you will never find Diana doing 
    • Diana's perceptions of the changing landscape of family law  
    • The evolving family in our modern society 
    • Diana's early experiences with Impostor Syndrome 
    • Diana's personal challenges running a business 
    • The pros and cons of having partners vs. being a solo practitioner 
    • Diana's personal and professional visions for the future 
    • The "social dilemma" of social media and technology in today's world 
    • Being a parent in the age of technology  
    • The hidden blessings of the COVID quarantine experience  
    • Ideals of beauty and perfectionism  
    • Organic growth of Diana's law firm  
    • Diana's secret dream and her guilty pleasure 
    • The end-of-interview top 5 questions 
    • The influence of Barbie and feminism 
    • Book recommendations 
    • Why Diana doesn't listen to business books 

      • Find out more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/Diana's book recommendations: 

      Untamed by Glennon Doyle 

      Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert  

      Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote  

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      1 hr 10 min
    • 53. #FEMCOACH Series: Amira Alvarez
      Where we come from definitely plays a part in who we are, but it doesn’t need to stop us from moving past the level that we have reached in our lives. Christina’s guest today is Amira Alvarez, a business, mindset, success, and income-acceleration coach. Before working as a coach, Amira came from a background in the corporate world. Despite an impressive salary and fancy title, Amira felt no real connection with what she was doing. She followed the breadcrumbs that led her to become the inspirational coach that she is today!
      In this episode, we talk about...
      The painting that sits in Amira’s office is a reminder of her unconscious competency
      Amira was very receptive to coaching because of her commitment to personal growth
      A plethora of factors from childhood play a part in the people that we become
      You have to learn to appreciate achievement to appreciate life
      Money will only amplify who you are already on a spiritual level
      There needs to be someone outside of yourself to call out your blind spots
      High goals make many women afraid of the possible failure
      We must constantly use self-awareness to battle our subconscious programming
      People believe a lie that sales are something you do to someone instead of for someone
      It’s very common for people to be resistant to sales training out of fear
      Amira made multiple changes that led to her rapid rise as a coach
      Investing in yourself is critical to becoming successful
      Deciding to move on from a good relationship to grow
      Women and men can find independence in a healthy relationship
      Fear of rejection and disappointment stop many women from pursuing their dreams
      Common problems that stop owners from scaling their businesses
      Know what you want and go for it; you get what you go for
      Elements that have contributed to Amira’s success as a coach
      Life is a journey of constant growth filled with challenges and obstacles
      Links to resources:
      Amira Alvarez: Podcast Virtual Summit 2020
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      If you are a #FEMSQUIRE or a #FEMCOACH and you want to appear as a guest on Wake Up Call, let's talk!  Please email me at [email protected].
      1 hr 25 min
    • 52. Courtney Danielle Gray, DPT: A Trans Story
      Christina’s guest today is Courtney Danielle Gray.  Courtney shares her experience as a transgender woman in today’s world.   Courtney has many great accomplishments.  She's a Doctor of Physical Therapy, WBFF Diva Fitness Model, and in the Top Ten running for the cover model contest for Ms. Health and Fitness competition.  It has been a long journey figuring out her true self.  Courtney is very candid sharing her experience as a transgender female.  Nothing was off limits.  
      In this episode, we talk about… 
      Growing up in rural Arkansas
      Her experience figuring out why she felt different
      The modern trans community and how times have changed 
      Living a double life while trying to be who others expected her to be 
      Differentiating between gender identity and sexual orientation 
      Navigating relationships when you can’t be open about who you are 
      Breaking down the experience of the transition process 
      Courtney’s experience coming out to her children 
      How to deal with the people in your life when going through a gender transition 
      The medical aspect of gender transition and hormone control 
      Looking into the post-transition future after all medical procedures 
      What it was like coming out to friends and family members 
      The experience of gender dysphoria 
      How estrogen medication affected Courtney’s pursuit of bodybuilding 
      Bodybuilding with other women as a transgender female 
      Dating after transitioning 
      Links to resources: 
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      www.Instagram.com/courtney_she_is_strong 
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      1 hr 22 min
    • 51. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Ex-Pat Danyel Manley, Esq.
      Danyel Manley shares her experience leaving life as a family law attorney in New Jersey to take advantage of a unique opportunity to move to Asia! Find out how she found this opportunity and why she had the chutzpah to take advantage of it.  
      We discuss:
      Growing up with wanderlust
      The bold move that presented a unique opportunity for travel
      Making the decision to move to Asia
      Getting acclimated to Asian culture
      Having “American” children who have never lived in America
      What they think about America’s Trump in Asia
      The COVID experience abroad
      What Thai food is really like and Danyel's personal favorites
      Where is “home”? And is she ever coming back?!
      Danyel’s not-so-secret desire for the future
      1 hr 21 min
    • 50. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Glitter Bombshell Amy Cores, Esq.
      Amy Cores doesn't just march to the beat of a different drum.  She's the drummer too!   
      Christina's guest today is Amy Cores, Esq., a NJ divorce lawyer with a colorful history just as colorful hair as her pink hair and her pink Maserati! Originally from Philadelphia, Amy is a classically-trained cellist who had dreams of being a rockstar.  Her dream of going to Berklee College of Music was not feasible because of finances so she attended Florida State University as a history major, as she says, "because I had nothing else to do."  She was originally on the path to academia, planning to pursue a Ph.D., which deviated to law school.  Amy is notorious in the legal community for marching to the beat of a different drum.  She talks about her perception of that and talks about her philosophies on why some people simply need aggressive representation.  
      In this episode, we talk about… 
      *Amy’s educational and musical journey 
      *The hidden blessings of COVID 
      *Growing up Jewish in a non-Jewish community 
      *The most influential people in Amy's history 
      *Going to law school with the unexpected pit stop of having a baby 
      *Her feelings on the "marriage" of business partners
      *Gravitating towards high-conflict divorce cases 
      *Speaking the language of high conflict communication 
      *Glitter bombs as a litigation strategy
      Amy's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/coresandassociates
      Amy's website: https://amysaracores.com
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      If you are a #FEMSQUIRE or female entrepreneur and you want to appear as a guest on Wake Up Call, let's talk!  Please email me at [email protected].
      2 hr 16 min
    • 49. Rjon Robins: How To Manage A Small Law Firm (And Make Money Doing It)
      Too many lawyers that run their own law firm forget that they are not only lawyers, but they are also business owners! Christina’s guest today is Rjon Robins, the Founder of How To Manage A Small Law Firm, a consulting group that teaches lawyers how to run their businesses effectively. As a lawyer himself, Rjon knows that law school doesn’t teach you a thing about how to run a law firm. Rjon found that out the hard way when his own law firm fell flat on its face. Through the school of hard knocks, Rjon was able to learn the systems that help run small law firms successfully and now he uses those systems to help over 400 law firms nationwide!
      In this episode, we talk about…
      Rjon’s journey through the school of hard knocks
      Having a practice as compared to having a business
      To know and not to do is not to know
      The question that got Rjon uninvited from the bar association
      What happens when a law firm hits $1M in revenue
      How to Manage a Small Law Firm’s evolution
      Breaking down introverts vs. extroverts
      The extent to which a person can grow depends on how much truth they can face
      Balancing between doing the right thing and wanting your staff to like you
      You have to take action to take your law firm to $5M
      It’s a mindset problem when there are problems and you already know what to do
      Law firms just work better with effective systems put into place
      Take a longer view instead of just worrying about today
      Tackling parental challenges right now
      Links to resources:
      Tiger King
      Endless Referrals by Bob Burg
      Law Firm Pandemic Growth Resources
      How To Manage a Small Law Firm: https://howtomanageasmalllawfirm.com/
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      If you are a #FEMSQUIRE or female entrepreneur and you want to appear as a guest on Wake Up Call, let's talk!  Please email me at [email protected].
      1 hr 48 min
    • 48. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Julia Dasaro-Drescher, Esq.
      When you think of a lawyer, you probably think of a suit and tie, Law & Order, and a conservative human being. However, there is so much more to a person than meet's the eye.  You couldn't possibly know until you meet her in a personal setting - or listen to this show!  That is definitely true of #FEMSQUIRE Julia Dasaro-Drescher, Esq., an attorney in New Jersey.  
      While Julia wasn't exactly sure what she wanted to be when she grew up, a short stint on her high school debate team sent her hurtling towards a long career in law whether she knew it or not!  Julia is a complex and interesting blend of art and creativity and scholastics and academia.  Find out more here.  
      In this episode, we talk about…
      Julia’s educational journey to becoming a lawyer
      Going to Fordham University with Chris Cuomo
      Aspirations for social justice and graduating law school in a recession 
      Being a non-conformist in a profession that values conformity
      Julia’s unusual artistic creativity in a usually-conservative industry
      Becoming a jack-of-all-trades in numerous practice areas 
      Breaking down Julia's family life and her influence on her creative and talented daughters
      Raising an ADHD child with sensory input issues 
      Julia's talents in the performing arts 
      Starting her own business after a decade and the best advice she got early on
      Experiencing the hiccups and growth spurts while growing the business
      How important "growth" really is (or isn't) as a business owner 
      Best life advice she ever got and what she would tell her 20-year-old self
      Looking into Julia’s vision for the future
      The comforts of being a solopreneur 
      Links to resources:
      ASMR
      EMDR
      Julia's website: https://www.dasarolaw.net
      Julia's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/dasarolaw/
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      57 min
    • 47. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Daredevil Rawan Hmoud, Esq.
      It’s always interesting to dive into the success of lawyers who began their life journeys outside of the United States. Christina’s guest today is Rawan Hmoud, Esq., an attorney in Jersey City, New Jersey practicing divorce and family law. Rawan, the oldest of 4, was born in Jordan and moved around the Middle East until the Gulf War forced her and her family to move to Wayne, New Jersey when she was 11-years-old. From a young age, she knew that she liked arguing and looking at problems from a different perspective. Years later, Rawan completed her undergrad at Rutgers University, law school at Seton Hall School of Law, and began her journey to becoming the incredible lawyer that she is today!
      In this episode, we talk about…
      Rawan’s background and her journey to becoming a lawyer
      Lessons learned from working customer service jobs while being a full-time student
      Getting her first taste of court and landing an amazing clerkship
      Litigation is not easy but remains a necessary step in many cases
      Dealing with cases that cross state and international lines
      Diving into Rawan’s life outside of practicing law
      Breaking down the exciting activities on Rawan’s bucket list
      Rawan’s not-so-secret passion for driving
      Links to resources:
      Rawan Hmoud, Esq., Offit|Kurman Attorneys at Law
      Reach out to Rawan on LinkedIn or via email: [email protected]
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      1 hr 6 min
    • 46. Christopher T. Anderson: CEO, Profit First For Lawyers

      My guest today is Christopher T. Anderson, the CEO and Founder of Profit First For Lawyers. Christopher is also the host of the podcast The Un-Billable Hour, a podcast that covers all aspects of  running a law firm and how to make your business work for you (and not the other way around). Christopher T. Anderson: law firm owner, business coach, avid reader, entrepreneur, budding rocket scientist, pilot.  Is there anything he can't do?  We sat down with Chris and naturally segued into talk about the nuances of how to build a thriving and successful business.  Chris is on the cusp of something even big(ger). I just know it...Christopher has grown his own law firm, AndersonDodson, from the ground up to a 7-figure business, and he has helped others do the same! In this episode, we talk about… 

      Christopher’s legal career and extensive business background 

      What lawyers tell themselves about business that simply isn't true

      Identifying the gap in legal services that are provided to the public - and ideas about how to fix that

      The #1 biggest mistake business owners make that blocks their success

      Maybe what you are selling isn't really what you are selling 

      How failing forward is the best way to create a successful business 

      Mapping Christopher’s journey to where he is today 

      Ideas about how to change the billable hour model for law firms 

      How business owners are constantly held back by common obstacles 

      Daily habits that can help you be successful 

      Links to resources: 

      The Four Agreements 

      The Science of Getting Rich 

      Rocket Fuel 

      Duct Tape Marketing 

      E-Myth Revisited 

      Endless Referrals 

      The One Thing 

      Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...And Why The Rest Don't 

      The Un-Billable Hour Podcast 

      Anderson Dodson

      Reach out to Christopher: [email protected] 

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      If you are a #FEMSQUIRE or female entrepreneur and you want to appear as a guest on Wake Up Call, let's talk!  Please email me at [email protected].

      1 hr 32 min
    • 45. #FEMSQUIRE Series: The Legacy Whisperer: Christine Matus, Esq.
      Small people talk about small things. Big people talk about big things. That’s important to remember when you are deciding what kind of person you want to be. Christina’s guest today is Christine Matus, an attorney in Toms River, New Jersey, who practices estate planning, guardianship actions, real estate, special needs planning, and special education law. Though she originally planned on following the family DNA and practicing medicine, her destiny took her elsewhere.   Christine shares her experience studying economics at Rutgers University (Douglass College), her early experience in sales in a male dominated industry (and being the top sales "man"), and how she found her true path practicing law.  
      In this episode, we talk about…
      Christine’s educational and professional journey that led her to the practice of law
      Christine's crazy experience in sales (and she did cold calling)!
      A positive mindset is a choice you make every day - how Christine does that
      Growing up first-generation in the U.S. from the Philippines
      Jumping straight into work after passing the bar
      Getting off the ground after starting her own law firm
      How people’s compulsions often tend to be against their interests
      What people think of you is only true if you believe it
      Every experience gives you something
      The secret sauce to having a thriving law practice
      How bringing personal experience to your practice builds an authentic business
      People do not fail, they quit
      Links to resources:
      Shoe Dog
      Christine Matus's website: https://matuslaw.com/
      The Matus Law Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matuslawgroup
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      1 hr 18 min

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    I interview bad ass people about how they got where they are. That includes the most prolific thought leaders, authors, coaches, entrepreneurs, and movers and shakers about their philosophies on business and life. Catch the special #FEMSQUIRE and #femDR Series for interviews of women attorneys and doctors.