#FEMSQUIRE Sabra R. Sasson, Divorce Lawyer and Founder of the Sabra Law Group based in New York City, has broken the mold for divorce lawyers.  Sabra gets real about how she found her calling in family and matrimonial law through her own divorce experience.  She shares her vision for the future of her law practice helping others have a harmonious divorce.  Don't think that's possible? Well once you hear Sabra's story, you will change your mind.  It is possible and Sabra explains what she really does as a divorce lawyer to help guide her clients through the divorce process.   Included in this conversation: The story behind her law firm name The genesis of her entrepreneurial spirit Her educational background Having a baby sibling while she was in college How a medical experience inspired her to “counsel” clients How she almost became a tax attorney How she became a family and matrimonial lawyer Her personal experience with divorce The kind of lawyer she strives to be for her clients The one piece of advice she gives every single client The divorces that take the longest How/when she knew it was time to open her own firm How the seed for entrepreneurship was planted at 6 years old The moment she actually felt like a lawyer The fortuitous circumstances under which she ended up practicing divorce law More about her book The Harmonious Divorce: A 4-Step Process to Uncoupling Why she wrote it A Proust Questionnaire Stay tuned for a link to Sabra's new book!  Find out more about Sabra and her services here: https://www.new-york-divorce-mediation.com/ You can find Sabra on Instagram @Sabra.Sasson https://www.instagram.com/sabra.sasson/ If you liked this episode, there are more!  FOLLOW me on Apple Podcasts.  You can also find me on Spotify or wherever you listen to Podcasts. If you or someone you know would be a good guest for Wake Up Call, tell me! DM me on Instagram @theprev Follow me on social media: www.Instagram.com/theprev www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Twitter.com/theprevite You can also watch these episodes on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlkBJChmRfcu4l-kLs2Rwg

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90. #FEMSQUIRE Series: The Harmonious Divorce Lawyer, Sabra R. Sasson, Esq.

Kathleen Glasgow is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Girl in Pieces, as well as How to Make Friends with the Dark and You’d Be Home Now (which drops 9/28/21).  I first picked up Girl In Pieces at an airport.  (I find the best books at the airport).  I was mesmerized from the first page.  Kathleen portrays beautifully complex characters dealing with kind of trauma that is often hidden away from view and not talked about.  She gives us insight into what it feels like to be a young adult, trying to figure out the world and your place in it, all while dealing with very grown-up issues (e.g. self-harm, substance abuse, recovery).  If you're a parent, you must read Kathleen's books.  You will understand better (perhaps, remember?) what it's like to be a teen, not a child but not yet an adult.  You'll also come away with a new appreciation and empathy for humanity.  You might become a better parent, too.   Included in this conversation:  Kathleen's own experience with trauma How her experience influences her own parenting  Her path from trauma to prolific writer  Her creative process Insight into the main character, Charlie, of Girl In Pieces Discussion of the nature of addiction  The overriding theme of her books  Her vision for the future  A limited series on Hulu?! (Are you listening Reese Witherspoon + Drew Barrymore)! Kathleen's favorite books  You can find out more about Kathleen Glasgow here: https://www.kathleenglasgowbooks.com/ Follow Kathleen on Instagram here: @misskathleenglasgow https://www.instagram.com/misskathleenglasgow/ Follow Kathleen on Twitter: @kathglasgow https://twitter.com/kathglasgow Follow me on social media here: Instagram @theprev https://www.instagram.com/theprev/ Facebook @wakeupcallthepodcast https://www.facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast Twitter @ThePrevite https://twitter.com/theprevite You can also watch episodes of Wake Up Call on YouTube:  If you think you would be an awesome guest on Wake Up Call, DM me on Instagram!  

89. NY Times Bestselling Author Kathleen Glasgow: You'd Be Home Now

New Jersey Divorce Lawyer and #FEMSQUIRE Donna Legband looks like the head of the cheerleading squad and is married to her high school sweetheart (who, by the way, was QB for their high school football team).  

88. #FEMSQUIRE Series: NJ Divorce Lawyer Donna Legband

Gastroenterologist Rashmi Advani MD -- also known as @drscopeswithguts (see what she did there?) -- takes us through her calling to medicine, specifically gastroenterology, and shares some gut secrets with us about the microbiome, medical school cadaver labs, and what a GI doc finds exciting. (Hint: There's more to what they do than colonoscopies).  Included in this conversation: Using social media as a public health tool The MD educational trajectory: residency, fellowships, etc. The fun of med school cadaver labs What she did before med school How she chose her specialty What a GI doctor really does What she thinks about Dr. Google What's trending in GI Gut microbiome disorders you should know about Gut-friendly diets What does she eat? Who she's noticed has better gut health Can you cure GI disease with diet? What she reads for fun Be sure to follow Dr. Advani on Instagram @drscopeswithguts.  She has lots of fun videos and valuable information for the public about gut health and other health issues. If you liked this interview, don't miss the next one! Follow me on Apple and Spotify!   If you are interested in being a guest on Wake Up Call, DM me on Instagram @theprev  You can also watch these interviews on my YouTube channel.  And catch special episodes of Wake Up Call LIVE! on Facebook.  www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast 

87. #femDR Series: Gastroenterologist Rashmi Advani, MD

Remember when Alicia Silverstone said in Clueless that her father was a litigator, the "scariest kind of lawyer"?  Well, that's Elizabeth Lippy.  She's just the right kind of scary.  She knows her way around a courtroom and how to woo a jury.  (Literally, but more on that later).  No matter what hat she's wearing (and there are a lot of them), she's a litigator right down to the bone.  As the partner/co-founder of the criminal defense and personal injury firm Fairlie and Lippy PC, the Founder and Executive Director of TACT (Trial Advocacy Consulting & Training LLC), and the Director of Trial Advocacy at Temple University Beasley School of Law, Elizabeth has been sharpening her trial chops her entire career and now she's teaching others how to do do it.  She's a fierce advocate for her clients, having extensive experience defending criminal defendants accused of sex crimes, and an advocate for women being authentic in the courtroom.  (Find out what she thinks about pantyhose).   Included in this conversation:  What she thought a female lawyer was “supposed” to look like The best advice for trial lawyers Pantyhose in the courtroom How a juror FBI Agent became her husband The adrenaline rush of trial The nitty gritty of defending sex crimes That time a client admitted the crime after a non-guilty verdict Is there really justice in a courtroom? Attitudes towards victim bashing in sex crimes Is the law fair to defendants in sex crimes? The danger of inviting your date upstairs Parenting sons to protect against rape allegations Parenting daughters to protect against sex crimes Jury selection in sex crime trials How teens can get in trouble sexting Fun jury stories What she really thinks of the jury Are jury experts real? Is there some truth to Susan Smith Blakely’s ABA Journal article? What we think about the ABA Journal Commonplace sexual harassment in the workplace Is it “normal”? Innocent until proven guilty still apply? If you liked this interview, FOLLOW me on Apple and Spotify for more like this one! You can also watch this interview on YouTube.   If you're interested in being a guest on Wake Up Call, DM me on Instagram or email me at Christina@GetHappyDivorce.com. 

86. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Temple University Trial Advocacy Professor Elizabeth Lippy, Esq.

Talk about a transformation! #FEMSQUIRE Shamina Taylor, Esq. transitioned from real estate attorney to wealth expert and spiritual mentor. She experienced a pivotal moment in her life where she had an identity crisis and left behind the life she had created, in order to find herself. In just 12 months, she built a million-dollar cash business and is now dedicated to helping successful and powerful women become very wealthy and be in touch with their feminine energy so that they can live their best life. She’s been outspoken and determined all her life, and is constantly improving and evolving herself. She recognizes healing is a never-ending journey and recalls her experience dealing with some of her own past traumas. You’ll finish with a refreshed mindset after listening to this interview, which carries a very empowering message for all women out there. Included in this conversation: Why she became a lawyer The exact moment her spiritual awakening journey started Transitioning from attorney to wealth expert and spiritual mentor Dealing with the trauma of physical abuse, by a family member, when she was a teenager Relationship between wealth and success Her healing journey Realizing she wanted to stop practicing law Characteristics of her average client Behaviors that stem from traumas Emotional mastery Manifesting The book that changed her life The importance of healing before getting into a new relationship Being in your feminine vs. in your masculine Follow Shamina on Instagram and download her FREE content: @shaminataylor Reach out to her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamina.a.taylor Her book is coming out later this year! Follow me on Instagram too: @theprev and @wakeupcallthepodcast Watch these interviews on my YouTube channel: The Prev If you liked this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE. If you're interested in being a guest on Wake Up Call, DM me on social media.

85. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Attorney, Wealth Expert, and Mentor Shamina Taylor, Esq.

 Renee Bauer is the mastermind behind a Connecticut divorce and family law firm branded as Happy Even After Family Law.  The enterprise also includes the Happy Even After Podcast and the D Course with Ms. Renee Bauer.  Renee has taken the traditional law firm business to another level.  She has paid her dues though.  She built her firm from the ground up, wearing various hats as a litigator simultaneously handling the business end of things.  She found that should could be more effective, help more people and be happier herself if she focused on building the law firm.  The turning point really came when she was authentic. She shared her personal story of divorce, not once but twice, and it spoke to her audience.  Now she's on a mission to help others so they can be Happy Even After, too.  Included in this conversation: Talking about her own divorce The personal shame of divorce What her divorce experience looked like  Being authentic in her business Scaling her business Creating the D Course How she backed out of practicing law How she incorporated her brands  What her 5-year plan was (and what really happened) How she attacks marketing  Her business plans for the future  How she grew her Instagram following  If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends and colleagues! DM me if there are any topics or guests you would like to see or hear on Wake Up Call.   Watch special livestream editions of Wake Up Call LIVE! on Facebook. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter. You can also watch these episodes on YouTube.  

84. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Happy Even After, Ms. Renee Bauer, Esq.

NJ Divorce Lawyer Supti Bhattacharya is next in the #FEMSQUIRE Series.  Coming from a conservative Indian family with a pitstop in Omaha, Nebraska, Supti is accustomed to being in her own lane.  One constant in her life has been her mother's strong influence and encouragement for Supti and her sisters to be educated and financially independent.  (Supti is the under-achiever in the family with "only" a law degree).  Supti is among those setting the new standard for Indian women.  Included in this conversation: How she chose the law Family background that groomed her to be an independent woman Having a progressive Indian mother  How she and her sisters beat the stereotypes Racism + sexism her family experienced Reconciling her Indian home life with American public life The power of listening The one thing she says to unhappy clients Her philosophy about divorce Women who stay in bad relationships Becoming a solo law firm owner Life during the pandemic If you want to know more about Supti, you can find her here: https://www.hillwallack.com/supti-bhattacharya If you liked this episode please FOLLOW me on Apple Podcasts and RATE & REVIEW Wake Up Call!  Don't miss an episode! You can watch these interviews on my YouTube channel. Follow me on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter.

83. #FEMSQUIRE Series: NJ Divorce Lawyer Supti Bhattacharya, Esq.

Susan Smith Blakely's ABA Journal article, "Are women lawyers paying enough attention to upward mobility?" has sparked widespread debate and criticism in the legal community. The ABA Journal quickly attached a disclaimer to the article while the present ABA President and 9 past presidents published a response discrediting the article.  Susan Smith Blakely, Esq. has been largely silent until now. I had the opportunity to interview Susan and find out more from her about why she wrote this article, what she intended in writing the article, what she really thinks of women and "lawyer moms" and the legal profession today.  Included in this conversation: Her reaction to the backlash Her intentions in writing the article Her response to whether the article is outdated Has she reconsidered? The systemic changes we need in the legal profession This article in the context of her prior work Some insight into her personal experience as a woman lawyer  The ABA Journal's editorial process Her response to the public criticism of the article Mentioned in this interview is Susan's prior ABA Journal article "What is holding women lawyers back?" Susan's website where you can find other examples of her work, prior articles, and her blog: https://bestfriendsatthebar.com/ Please email me your comments or feedback here Christina@pnlawnj.com or DM me on social media. Find me on social media here: www.Instagram.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Instagram.com/theprev www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast Did you miss the Wake Up Call LIVE! Roundtable discussion about Susan's article? Watch it on my YouTube channel here.   If you liked this discussion, please RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE.   

82. Exclusive Interview with Susan Smith Blakely: Her Response to the ABA Journal Article

Marqueta Plum Jenkins talks about her tumultuous childhood growing up on the streets of Norfolk, Virginia, her first entrepreneurial experience as a kid, then smashing the glass ceiling in the street drug trade as the first girl “corner boy,” and escaping it all to join the military. Her hopeful military career was tainted by Military Sexual Trauma (MSA). She’s spent a lot of time running but this girl is on the way up.  Her book Something Beautiful Out Of Me is a sincere message of revelation, enlightenment, courage, and hope. Marqueta shares with you her relationship with God, her time spent in the military, and her learned lessons of breaking family "curses and chains."  Included in this conversation: A realistic glimpse of military life. Growing up in a financially disadvantaged environment Joining the military to escape poverty Growing up as a teenage girl without a father figure Lessons the street taught her How she learned her “father” wasn’t her biological father Letting go of resentment for a father who left Young entrepreneur skills selling candy and then drugs Being a “corner boy” and the only woman street dealer (there’s even gender discrimination there too)! Why she enlisted What basic training was really like The military experience after basic training Experiencing sexual assault in the military Military's failure to do anything about it Coping with PTSD from sexual assault Being a struggling single parent with PTSD Military Sexual Trauma MST What she’s doing now and how she still connected to the military Follow Marqueta on Instagram: @_billionaire_boss_lady  Buy Marqueta's book on Amazon or her website here.   Follow me too on social media!  On Instagram @theprev and @wakeupcallthepodcast  Watch special editions of Wake Up Call LIVE!  If you're interested in being a guest on Wake Up Call, DM me on social media.  

81. Marqueta Plum Jenkins. Scars & Stripes: Surviving Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

 Dr. Avi Varma, a Co-Host of the Brown Girl White Coat Podcast, has spent her career dedicated to public health as a family practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, for uninsured/underinsured HIV and AIDS patients. She currently serves the community as a medical doctor while she's working towards a Masters in Public Health.  Dr. Varma explains how far we have come with HIV and AIDS treatments, the present reality of living with HIV or AIDS, and what we can still do better.  Included in this conversation: How she hopes to serve the public with a MPH Medical school "culture" What really makes a good doctor How health insurance often dictates medical care The "business" of medicine Stats: 1 in 7 people don't even know they are HIV positive. HIV vs. AIDS (Do you know the difference)? HIV is forever (for now) AIDS can be temporary  How AIDS affects the immune system The current state of HIV/AIDS treatment How COVID impacted HIV/AIDS treatment  Public Service Announcement Could COVID have bee handled better? What is "academic medicine"? Learn more about Dr. Varma at https://www.avivarmamd.com/ Educate yourself. Learn more about AIDS (and other infectious diseases) here: https://www.idsociety.org/  Here too: https://www.hiv.gov/ You can follow Dr. Varma on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma/ If you liked this episode, please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE! Follow me on social media here: www.Insagram.com/theprev www.Instagram.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Twitter.com/wakeupcallpod  

80. #femDR Series: HIV & AIDS Advocate Avi Varma MD

80. #femDR Series: Dr. Avi Varma MD

Jennifer Gillman is one of those entrepreneurs that is always ahead of the curve.  She has the uncanny ability to see what trends are ahead and get in front of the crowd.  Although she is a “recovering” attorney, she loved practicing law.  She simply found another calling. As you will see, she’s had several pivots. She also has the unique ability to recognize easily when something isn’t working for her.  She doesn’t waffle.  She moves forward like lightning. This is a lady who has really mastered the art of being comfortable being uncomfortable.  Now she helps rainmakers connect with law firms so they can reach their full potential.  And she can tell in 5 minutes if you really want to keep practicing law.   Included in this conversation:  What she would have done if she didn’t go into law How did she become a recruiter? The deal she struck to pivot to recruiting What a recruiter really does Tips for people who want to break into recruiting How she evolved from associate placement to “law firm matchmaking” Millennials Being  comfortable being uncomfortable Business challenges in the beginning Who is a good fit for Jennifer’s services How she “matches” law firms How she vets her clients When it’s time for you to hire Jennifer She can assess in 5 mins if you still want to practice law What it looks like to work with Jennifer What is the hottest practice area right now? When Jennifer can match a rainmaker associate How her practice changed during COVID-19 Her vision for the Gillman Strategic Group Hottest geographic areas for growth right now Proust Questionnaire Jennifer's Reading List: The Savage Truth by Greg Savage The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann The Success Principles by Jack Canfield Referral of a Lifetime by Tim Templeton Find Jennifer here:  www.GillmanStrategicGroup.com Jgilllman@gillmanstrategicgroup.com If you think you would be a cool guest for Wake Up Call, tell me why.  DM me on social media.   Follow me on social media here: www.Instagram.com/theprev www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Twitter.com/wakeupcallpod  If you liked this episode, please RATE,  REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE!   XOXO 

79. #FEMSQUIRE Series: Law Firm Matchmaker Jennifer Gillman, Esq.

You've undoubtedly seen Kerri on TV. She's an outstanding actress, writer, and director that has co-starred with celebs like Jennifer Lopez on Shades of Blue (NBC), Julian McMahon on FBI Most Wanted (CBS), and Peter Coyote on Blue Bloods (CBS). Kerri's acting career was quite a detour from her original plan of medical school. She caught the acting bug in a monologue class in college at West Virginia University and the rest is history, eventually studying acting in the William Esper Studio.  Kerri also gets very real about what it is like to be a woman in the TV/film industry. She is currently working on her first feature film: Awaken Her, a female-driven, surreal, psychological thriller set in the plastic surgery world.  Included in this interview: The event that led her to ditch medicine and pursue acting Getting bitten by the "acting bug" The early days of her acting career How she learned to get comfortable in her own skin Difference between public speaking and a monologue (Even actors get afraid of public speaking too!) The importance of having your mental game in check, no matter your profession  Being on-camera vs being live on-stage The inspiration behind Awaken Her, her first feature film The pressure to comply with beauty standards as an actress Evolution of beauty standards through the years Rhinoplasty and how she first started feeling self-conscious about her appearance  The traumatic experience that made her question her self-worth Insecurities regarding body image and how people in media have perpetuated that How acting, meditation, and motherhood have helped her break free from her past physical insecurities How insecurities that start from childhood still impact you later in life Is acceptance of our body image really getting better in the modern world? The shame and stigma associated with plastic surgery The need for diversity in the film industry Uncomfortable situations women face in the film industry Her experience with the "casting couch"  More about her upcoming feature film, Awaken Her Kerri is raising equity for Awaken Her, be a part of this promising project and invest here: https://wefunder.com/awakenher Check out Kerri's website (and see clips of her in action) here: https://www.kerrilynnmiller.com/ Follow Keri on social media to see more of her acting clips and moments: https://www.instagram.com/kerrilynnmiller/ Follow me too: www.Instagram.com/theprev www.Instagram/come/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Twitter.com/wakeupcallpod If you think you're cool enough to be a guest on Wake Up Call the Podcast, DM me and tell me why.  Or email me here: wakeupcallthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked this episode, please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE!

78. Kerri Lynn Miller: Actress, Writer, and Director

If you think all salespeople are pushy, you definitely haven't met Theophan McKenzie. He is an Executive Sales Coach and the founder of S3, a company that offers sales training using a modern selling system (Smart Systematic Selling), with a conversational approach. Theophan shares with us how his extensive career in sales started and the one circumstance that led him to discover this new method of selling. He shares very valuable information you don't want to miss and that ANYONE can benefit from, because, seriously, sales apply to all of us. Selling your product or service doesn't have to feel like the hardest job on the planet and Theophan has a solution for that, he even shares some really interesting personal anecdotes. Did you know his first sales job was actually as a Sales MANAGER?! If you're an attorney with your own practice, you have to listen to this! Sure you'll leave with some good takeaways. Included in this conversation: Why sales are scary for some people Erroneous perceptions we have of salespeople and why Traditional sales vs Smart Systematic Selling (S3) His sales philosophy The mistake of selling to somebody something they don't actually need Being okay with a "No." Why salespeople are so pushy in traditional marketing What you really have to focus on when selling The importance of having a good conversation with your prospects Why Smart Systematic Selling (S3) works Stop selling with just features and benefits! Why he thinks you should start charging for your consultations Overcoming self-sabotage and changing your mindset How he got into sales How he was first introduced to a non-traditional method of selling The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, go! method in Mel Robbins's book that will help you get out of your own way Most common challenges people face when they're learning about sales "Alligator Syndrome" How S3 prevents objections and stalls when selling Steps in a sales conversation using S3 Why listening to your prospects' needs matter Identifying your fully qualified prospects How the S3 Bootcamp, Dojos, and Belt System work Understanding that not anyone can benefit from your product or service Are you still using traditional sales methods in your business? You may want to reconsider that! For more information on S3, send an email to: jennifer@S3.training S3's website here: https://www.s3.training/ Follow S3 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s3.smartsystematicselling/ Follow me too: www.Instagram.com/theprev www.Instagram/come/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast www.Twitter.com/wakeupcallpod If you think you're cool enough to be a guest on Wake Up Call the Podcast, DM me and tell me why.  Or email me here: wakeupcallthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked this episode, please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE!

77. Theophan McKenzie: Smart Systematic Selling (S3)

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