Legally Different® (Lauren Kay)
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| 09 Oct 2024 | 3.12 How to know it’s time for change: 10 signs that you need to redirect your career | 00:23:49 | |
Sometimes we are stuck and meant for more but we don’t realise it. Or sometimes we are very aware that we are unfulfilled and need to make moves, but we keep waiting for a ‘signier sign’ to quit or do something different, right!? Hands up if that’s you!? Lol we’ve all been there….. In this episode, Lauren guides you through the 10 top signals that you are ready for something new and need to make a change. The intention of this episode is to help you feel more confident about what’s right for you and support you into making moves towards a path that actually lights you up and feels more aligned. This is important because it’s easy to; -> accept these signs as normal and not recognise they mean that you’re ready for a change -> ignore them and not action the change you deserve and desire -> not realise that these things mean it’s ready to make a change Let’s help you create the change you desire and deserve. Schedule your Clarity & Strategy Session here Schedule the Signature Human Design reading here Download the Values Workbook for Lawyers here
Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | When a 9-5 Becomes Taxing // with Kathy Di Paolo of Wanderers Wealth | 01:09:39 | |
I loved this conversation with Kathy. One reason she's Legally Different to me is the duality that she authentically embodies. She’s a self confessed tax geek (basically, she's tax wonder woman!), yet she’s also this cool, free spirited adventurer and entrepreneur. She is breaking down so many pre-conceptions about tax and legal professionals. I just love how pioneering she is and the way she does things. 💫 Episode Details:-
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I hope that you enjoy this episode. I'd love to receive your feedback and connect with you more. Thanks Lauren 💛💫
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| 14 Aug 2024 | 3.8 Defining your path as a multi-passionate in law & biz: Building 3 Businesses in 1 year, moving to Greece, money mindset & magnetic marketing with Laura Lange, 1/3 Manifesting Generator | 01:30:40 | |
In this week’s episode, Lauren is joined by Laura Lange, contract lawyer for entrepreneurs, yoga teacher, podcast host and online business coach who helps high performers build structures to reclaim their time and wellness so they can work less, make more money and feel amazing in their bodies and business while doing it. We delve into Laura’s journey from burnt out corporate lawyer in Denmark to multi-passionate entrepreneur, creating a life based on her core value of freedom from Greece, the country she now calls home! Laura is someone who embodies her unique blueprint and in the interview we highlight key parts of her human design chart and explore how she is already living out these gifts on the daily! She is a great example of what living by your Human Design can look and feel like (hint: a whole lotta freedom and creativity!) In a value packed episode we also explore money mindset and magnetic marketing through Laura’s lens with really insightful and practical takeaways.
Credits: Your host: Lauren Kay Guest: Laura Lange Book your 1:1 Human Design Reading here: Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent. | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | Astro Update for the Full Moon + Eclipse 19 November // by the Astro Advocate | 00:14:21 | |
An astro update for the full moon and eclipse on 19 November by our in-house astrologer and former lawyer, Laurel O'SullivanThe November full moon is a powerful lunar eclipse with supercharged energy. Eclipses are like portals offering the opportunity for transformation - an opportunity to get back on purpose and on our path to fulfilling our goals and dreams. Full moons are always about beginnings and endings, so together there's a potent collaboration. The timing of this lunar eclipse at the end of a challenging year and time in general is about reclaiming your power and self reliance. Tune in for more! Helpful links + contacts
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| 17 Jan 2021 | Review of 2020 // Solo Episode with Lauren Reflecting on 2020's Growth, Challenges + Learnings | 01:25:12 | |
2020 was a wild one, right!? This is my vocal personal journal of the year - the growth, the challenges, the highs and the lows containing shares you will no doubt resonate with since we went through similar things as a collective. As I reflected on my year I realised, actually, notwithstanding the lows and challenges, came growth and opportunity which made it a pretty good year overall. I share my personal insights and journey and in doing so hope to encourage you to reflect on the growth and achievements you gained in 2020. Remember, this is life through my lens 👁💛 we are all uniquely different, which makes us human. Where I've provided insights into health (including mental health) this is based on my experiences and what works for *me*. Consider what works for you, research and take expert advice + support accordingly. Resources Here are some of the books, people + other resources mentioned in the episode that helped to shape my year:-
Thanks for tuning in! Lots of love - here's to an awesome 2021 full of optimum health, freedom, joy, love + abundance for all. Lauren 💛 | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | 3.10 Actioning change in your career: How to move through blocks & work with fears to create confidence & momentum towards your desired change- a solo episode with Lauren | 00:42:54 | |
Book your career clarity session here https://legallydifferent.as.me/?appointmentType=68359371 Wanting to make a change in your career but can’t seem to action it? Have you been sat on the feeling for a while telling yourself you will focus on it soon? Can’t shake the feeling that there’s something else for you? I hear you - it’s likely there’s a block in the way of your desired change. In this episode I dig into one of the biggest blocks I see in lawyers and professionals when it comes to making a change; fear. This is an important one because it’s sneaky and most lawyers / professionals would say they don’t have a fear and it’s something else. In reality most, if not all, people have some kind of fear when it comes to making a change - it’s normal. In this episode I help you to:-
Credits: Your host: Lauren Kay Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | Founding A Leading Law Firm // Alex McPherson - Founder of Ignition Law | 01:00:26 | |
Join me in this conversation with Alex McPherson, founder of Ignition Law and corporate lawyer. We chat about Alex’s journey to founding and growing Ignition Law which began life as a declaration at a New Year’s Eve party (possibly fuelled by vino) but it was nevertheless a resolution that Alex was passionate about and determine to keep…. Alex shares his path into law and early career, his transition from a senior employee at an international law firm to starting his entrepreneurial journey through to where Ignition is today as a successful leading law firm for start ups, scale ups and the entrepreneurially spirited. This is such a diverse conversation touching on many interesting angles including; challenges in the entrepreneurial journey (personal & professional), the importance of values & culture, mental health in law and agile/remote working. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” sums up the essence of this conversation and is something you will hear Alex say part way through when we discuss Ignition’s values and what it’s like to be part of the team. Ignition Law is ‘legally different’ in so many ways, but one way that stands out to me is how it has always been ahead of curve with remote working as ‘agile consultants’ (that’s me) have been an integral part of its model right from the start. This is a conversation which is dear to my heart as Ignition Law has been a key part of my own personal ‘legally different’ journey. I admire Alex’s leadership style and would sincerely describe him as a human centred and values driven lawyer and leader. I’m sure you will sense that too……. What you can expect:- Alex’s journey into law
Transition period
Ignition Law – the early days and beyond
Finishing up
HELPFUL LINKS + CONTACTS
Finally, thank you to our partner for this episode, Franc & Iris blue light protective glasses. Light hygiene is so important in the digital age, thank you for protecting my eyes (in stylish way!) during screen time. You can get 15% off of your own pair (with free delivery) using the code LEGALLYDIFFERENT15 HERE. Thank you for tuning in! | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | Advocate to Adventurer // with Olivia Miles of Simbar + Beanies | 01:23:13 | |
What an uplifting, magnetic soul Liv is! I’m sure you will sense this connection throughout too. Why Liv is Legally Different to me (apart from the fact that she can make a cracking flat white), is how real and open she is. In particular, I admire how honest she is about the huge debt that she took on in order to qualify which felt like a massive financial tie for her staying in law. I know so many lawyers and other professionals feel the weight of the time and money invested – so this is a biggie! 💫 EPISODE DETAILS A taster of what to expect…… 💫Liv’s path into law + Uni, travels, career considerations + the GDL / Law School + Huge financial commitments and pressures. + Route into and passion for criminal defence + mental health law. 💫Transitional Period + Initial shifts on the brink of qualifying as a higher rights solicitor. + Liv’s “WHAT THE F*CK moment” - honest insights of how Liv felt at this time. 💫A new life in Turkey +Finding love and making the leap from London life to Turkey. + A key learnings and challenges faced alongside the positives - language, cultural and relationships. + Maintaining self-expression whilst culturally adapting. 💫The Business – Simbar & Beanies + Starting and growing a business – café, bar, holiday house, post office and art gallery. + Discovering Liv’s creativity. + About Patara – it’s beauty, history & things to experience. + Entrepreneurial insights, learnings & tips. 💫Closing + The final juicy question – stay tuned for some deep insights and takeaway advice + An offer for Legally Different listeners - fancy a stay at the beautiful Sage House? 💫 CONTACT INFO & SOCIAL LINKS Here’s how to link up with Liv and follow her wonderful business:- Instagram: @simbarbeanies @oliviajoymiles Facebook Page: Simbar & Beanies Airbnb: https://abnb.me/cWgz4AZGOab Stay tuned until the end for an offer for the Legally Different community for those who fancy a trip to Patara, Turkey to stay in beautiful Sage House!
I hope you enjoy this. I’m sure you will get lots of value from it! Please rate and review this episode - it would be the world - and feel free to get in touch directly with me, I’d love to hear from you either via @legallydifferent on instagram or by email at hello@legallydifferent. Thanks Lauren | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Beyond Yoga For Lawyers // Aman Costigan - Lawyer (Partner), Yoga Teacher + Investor | 00:44:15 | |
Welcome back to Legally Different. We are joined my Aman Costigan; lawyer, partner, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and investor. Aman founded Beyond Yoga for Lawyers (which she runs on the side of being a lawyer/partner) following a desire to create her own business “I just wanted to do my own thing with no rules”. Aman is 9 years qualified and a partner at her firm. As a proud and successful lawyer, she focused solely on her legal career for the first 5 years, but at year 6 something else was calling her, so she decided to take stock of things and asked herself ‘what do I really want’? Aman realised that in creating her legal career, she had dropped all of her hobbies and interests and, as a naturally multifaceted and multi passionate person, this didn’t align with version of success. So, Aman made a decision to follow that calling, own her non-linear nature and step out as a lawyer “and”….. Aman is a successful lawyer AND so much more, including a yoga teacher and entrepreneur. It is admirable to see how she is owning this and in doing so is giving a much needed permission slip to other lawyers and professionals. I also love how as a lawyer/partner at her firm she does things differently – one thing that stood out to me was the vision boarding session she ran aka ‘the vision board party’. It’s no surprise that Aman is a Manifesting Generator in Human Design – something we delved into in the episode if you’re curious to find out more. Tune in to hear about Aman’s process in creating Beyond Yoga for Lawyers and how she is ‘Legally Different’ in so many ways. What you can expect:- Aman’s journey into law and legal career
Beyond Yoga For Lawyers
Finishing up
HELPFUL LINKS + CONTACTS
Thanks so much for tuning in! | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | The Human Rights Factor // Vicki Prais - Human Rights Lawyer, Podcaster, Writer + Mentor | 00:57:19 | |
Episode NotesWhat an enlightening conversation with Vicki Prais. Having taken a commercial legal career path, my lens on the human rights legal sphere is rather limited, however, it's such an important area as human rights impact us all at a personal level. So, I loved speaking with Vicki about her career path and various human rights issues - it was incredibly thought provoking. Vicki Prais is a human rights lawyer, podcaster, writer and mentor. We chatted about everything from current and topical human rights issues impacting the world right now (including freedom of expression and bodily autonomy) to Vicki’s podcast “The Passion Factor” which helps those navigating a career in human rights. It was so interesting to hear about Vicki’s career in human rights and the impactful work she has been involved which is centred around dignity behind bars, torture prevention, prisoners’ rights and prison reform. “London is my home but the world is my workplace” captures the spirit and international reach of Vicki’s work so well, which has taken her working on a myriad of projects from Kosovo to Geneva. We dived into restrictions on freedom of speech and expression in the context of a report that Vicki is working on at the moment relating to creatives and academics in Belarus and how censorship is playing out at a wider global level. I was particularly curious to find out, via a human rights lens, the issues around the vaccine roll out and where rights to medical freedom and bodily autonomy sit amongst any attempt to make this mandatory. Finally, I love how Vicki explained that being a lawyer “plus” is what makes her Legally Different - a lawyer plus....a podcaster, mentor and writer. There certainly seems to be movement towards the “lawyer plus”, which I believe is healthy in order to grow beyond singular labels, and Vicki is such an inspiring example of this! In this episode we cover:-
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Thank you for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | 3.14 Promotion is on the table, shall I go for it? | 00:31:52 | |
Exclusive announcement & invitation at the end - stay tuned Promotion is on the table, should you go for it? This is for you if you've been offered a promotion or it’s the obvious next step but you’re not sure - you feel some reservations and are in two minds about whether you should go for it. Tune in as Lauren shares, based on her experience working with lawyers who have sought promotions to feel more fulfilled (including partnership level):-
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| 10 Feb 2021 | On the Flip Side of Law // With Louise Mason - Freelance Audio Producer, Radio Presenter + Music Journalist | 01:16:44 | |
Louise hit the heights of a legal career that many desire; working for a Magic Circle law firm. However, it soon became clear to Louise that that way of working wasn't a high for her at all and it proved to be pivotal in hitting her "rock bottom". It was that low which actually paved the way for a new path for Louise when doors serendipitously opened during her recovery phase which led her back into one of her childhood passions; music. My favourite part of this journey is when Louise takes a temp job at HMV - hell yehhh! Not one to sit on the side lines and do things by halves, Louise has cultivated a freelance career in the music and radio world which has seen her working across BBC Radio with the likes ofJo Whiley, Lauren Laverne and Annie Mac, working for ABC radio in Australia, being a music journalist for BBC Radio 6, producing and presenting her own radio show (The Flip Side for Reform Radio) and producing numerous podcasts including Annie Mac's! Need I go on... Louise describes herself as a creative go-getter, which I totally agree with! She's got such a fire in her, can make sh*t happen AND she's also soooooo creative! This is one of the many reasons why she's legally different to me. In this episode we cover:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS You can find Louise's website here and connect with her via Instagram here. Legally Different:-
Thanks for tuning in! Lauren
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| 06 Jun 2024 | 3.3 How To Use The Enneagram As A Blueprint To Success With 2/4 Splenic Projector, Frieda Levycky | 01:00:21 | |
In today’s episode of Legally Different, your host Lauren Kay is joined by 2/4 Splenic Projector, Frieda Levycky. The wonderful Frieda is a Lawyer, Coach, Enneagram Specialist and Founder of Braving Boundaries, who empowers her clients to overcome obstacles, break through limitations and live a life on their own terms. Her work in corporate settings is all about improving team dynamics through self awareness. Tune in as Frieda shares her path into law, her career approaching 20 years as a practising lawyer and the factors driving her decision to pivot from law firm partnership to entrepreneurship. Now, Frieda embraces a more wholistic role within Braving Boundaries, a coaching practice reflective of her journey through moments of uncertainty, self-discovery and ultimately, transformation. Drawing on her diverse backgrounds in law, commodities, consulting and psychology, Frieda brings a wealth of knowledge and embodied wisdom to the conversation. The pair dive into the power of the Enneagram as an invaluable tool for the growth of consciousness, the parallels to Human Design, and the importance of self-awareness when navigating your aligned career path and tapping into your strengths, weaknesses and gifts. If you’re a Projector or perhaps have colleagues and loved ones who are Projectors, you may be particularly interested in this episode as Lauren shares a live reading of Frieda’s Human Design chart. Episode highlights include insights on how to:-
Credits: Your Host: Lauren Kay Guest: Frieda Levycky Magic Mind: A limited offer of 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us online @legallydifferent. | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | An International Career Leap // James Cooper - Legal Adviser to Papua New Guinea's Department of Health | 00:33:10 | |
James Cooper, an Australian qualified lawyer, began his legal career on the corporate path working in Melbourne when it soon became apparent to him that the traditional ladder was not for him, so (long story short, of course) he took a "leap of faith" and now specialises in international development and policy. This leap had international reach which has resulted in James living and working in a number of countries including; the Solomon Islands, Sierra Leone and to his current role as legal advisor to Papua New Guinea's National Department of Health. James' work has chiefly centred around law reform. James attributes his opportunities to the Oxford Policy Fellowship which works in partnership with governments of low and middle income countries to support policy reform. James' episode cover shows him wearing a traditional Sierra Leoneon "lappa" jacket made, which is proudly wore during his time there. In this episode we get into:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS You can find out more about The Oxford Policy Fellowship here. You can connect with James via LinkedIn here. Legally Different:-
Thank you for tuning in! Lauren
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| 15 Sep 2021 | BigLaw Drop Out // Ryan Spence - Yoga Teacher + Life Coach | 00:57:52 | |
Do you think dropping out is a bad thing? Society puts such a negative label on it, right!? In this chat, Ryan explains why he’s owning “BigLaw Drop Out” and changing it into an empowering term of endearment and how dropping out of various things that weren’t aligned for him has led to successes. Ryan is a former lawyer turned life coach and yoga teacher who shares in this chat how he’s navigated the changes that he’s made. He breaks it down in a really self reflective way that provides helpful and empowering tips and advice for us all. We get into chats about unhealthy work patterns in law, the draw of the money, how to pursue a life that makes you feel lit up and much more! A common theme in this conversation, which I’m all about, kept coming back to the importance of knowing yourself and doing inner work. A summary of what you can expect:-
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| 24 Mar 2021 | Putting the BAM into Legal // with Catherine Bamford - Founder + CEO of BamLegal | 01:16:49 | |
Tech queen, entrepreneur and very human - just some of the qualities I admire in Catherine Bamford, the CEO + Founder of BamLegal💥 and my awesome guest in this episode. I've had the pleasure of knowing Catherine for 10 years now as we began our legal careers working in the same team. I've seen Catherine's journey unfold and I admire the chapters in her life - from her personal highs and lows, to the impact she's had in the legal world via BamLegal and everything in between. I even worked for BamLegal myself in 2017 when Catherine trained me in legal automation which I did working remotely from Bali! Catherine was the first person to give me a remote opportunity in the legal world when I decided to leave 'big law' and traditional working ways. As I know Catherine well, she shares some personal insights and stories that she doesn't normally share (thanks Catherine for trusting me :-)) so you will definitely get to know more sides to her. In particular, she openly shares about a relationship break up and a period of burn out - both of which were pivotal growth moments for Catherine. I love how she can turn lows around into positive experiences - her "phoenix out of the flames" moments as she calls it. I LOVED this conversation and I hope you do to. We have lots of laughs and deep chats too! Two of my favourite conversations involve algebra and rockstars, I won't say anymore...... Tune in to be inspired by the awesome Catherine Bamford and to hear our takes on life, law and much more. In this episode we get into:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS You can find BamLegal's website here. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or LinkedIn. Legally Different:-
Thank you for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | 3.11 Am I normal for wanting something different? How to quit comparing yourself with colleagues and create confidence to fuel your next career move | 00:20:09 | |
A question often asked by those craving or navigating change is “am I normal” when looking around at colleagues who are content to accept what you want to move away from. If you find that you’re comparing yourself to colleagues and questioning yourself, this is for you. Lauren answers this common question “am I normal” and gives 3 takeaways you can apply to create more confidence and momentum towards your next career move. Schedule your Clarity & Strategy Session here Schedule the Signature Human Design reading here Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | Not A Normal Lawyer // Babs Jamieson - Solicitor, CEO + Founder of Jamieson Law | 00:51:18 | |
When “I just don’t think I’m a normal lawyer in any respect” is the answer to “what makes you Legally Different” - you know you’re in good in company. Join me for this chat with Babs Jamieson, Founder + CEO of Jamieson Law a start-up UK practice with multi jurisdictional expertise. Babs is a qualified solicitor in England, Scotland, Ireland and New York! After time in traditional legal practice, Babs decided she’d had enough of dreading work, feeling unmotivated by the traditional ladder and dealing with imbalances as a female – she decided to quit, set up her own firm and do it in her own way. Babs is shifting old and broken paradigms in the way that she runs Jamieson Law. This is such an uplifting conversation (Babs has such an infectious energy!) whilst touching on some very real and important issues. One of those conversations is about the reality of being a female in law - we dig into where very real imbalances still remain, even though some progress has been made. Babs tells her story in such a light and real way – it’s hard not to go away feeling both uplifted and informed. A summary of what you can expect:-
Helpful links + contacts
Finally, thank you to our partner for this episode, Franc & Iris blue light protective glasses. Light hygiene is so important in the digital age, thank you for protecting my eyes during screen time. You can get 15% off of your own pair (with free delivery) using the code LEGALLYDIFFERENT15 here. Thank you for tuning in! | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | The Passive Income Attorney // Seth Bradley - Passive Income Expert, Attorney and Real Estate Entrepreneur | 00:33:52 | |
I chat with Seth Bradley who’s mission for lawyers and professionals is “practice when you want to, not because you have to". Seth is a real estate entrepreneur and an expert at creating passive income while working as a highly paid professional. He’s a former big law attorney and is now the managing partner of his own firm, Bradley Law Limited, helping his clients with their real estate and asset protection needs. Seth is the host of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, educating attorneys and other professionals on how to stop trading their time for money so that they can practice when they want to, not because they have to. In this episode we dive into:- Seth’s background and journey into law
Big law career
Passive Income Attorney
Finishing up
HELPFUL LINKS + CONTACTS Seth’s contact information:-
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Thank you for tuning in! Lauren :-) | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | 3.6 Future Proof Your Legal Career & Team: How to Create Sustainable Success by Leveraging Tech, Innovation Tools and a Visionary Mindset with Anna Lozynski, 4/6 Mental Projector | 01:23:58 | |
Your host Lauren Kay is joined by 4/6 Mental Projector Anna Lozynski. An executive General counsel and author, turned change agent, advisor and influencer as well as the powerhouse behind Anna Lozynski advisory AKA legally innovative. Anna’s mission is to help the legal world and business adapt to the digital age and propel the corporate world forward to create lasting (and sustainable!) change. There are certainly many examples in Lauren’s chat with Anna of her pioneering, innovative and change-maker spirit which is somewhat infectious - be prepared to be initiated! We delve into Anna’s career journey from a traditional start, to fulfilling a lifelong dream of being a GC for L’Oréal (her ‘sexy in house gig’ as she calls it!) and also the leap into solopreneurship, acknowledging how the pandemic played a role in her taking this leap into the somewhat unknown. Anna openly talks about her fertility journey and how the birth of her son called her even deeper into her many self care practices and being more intentional with her energy management - tune in to learn about the tools in her armour to support her wellbeing - in particular a very helpful one for how to navigate big, overwhelming ideas! If you are someone who is ambitious and aiming for success but wants to get there in a way that is sustainable both for your career and wellbeing, Anna’s grounded wisdom will certainly inspire and lead you there! Also if you’re a manager/leader looking to manage your team in a dynamic, future focused way or are someone looking to future proof your career and have the edge, Anna’s shares on developing an innovation mindset are really insightful. One of the key threads highlighted in Anna’s human design is her skill as a connector. She is designed to connect with and be a role model for others, which she naturally embodies in such a grounded way. If you’re a projector or perhaps have colleagues and loved ones who are projectors, you may be particularly interested in this episode as Lauren shares a live reading of Anna’s Human Design chart. Episode highlights:
Credits: Your Host: Lauren Kay Guest: Anna Lozynski https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalozynski/ Magic Mind: A limited offer of 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent. | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | 3.5 Set The Stage for Success: Storytelling In Marketing & Building A Presence On LinkedIn With 2/4 Sacral Generator, Megan Senese | 01:24:15 | |
Your host Lauren Kay is joined by 2/4 Sacral Generator, Megan Senese. Megan is a Marketing Specialist and Co-Founder of Stage, a pioneering women-owned business providing marketing and business development services focused on authenticity, relationships, revenue, and growth for legal services. After 16 years of corporate life as a legal marketer in Big Law and The Big Four, Megan took the leap into entrepreneurship. We dive into her journey, including accidentally creating a specialisim in professional services, the woes of big law corporate life, the pinochle moments which led her to quit, and the steps she took to pivot and co-found an all-female business including the mindset and audit process required when transitioning into your own business. If you’re an entrepreneurially-minded lawyer looking to leverage social media, in particular LinkedIn, to build a brand, increase your visibility and attract clients, this is for you. We delve into Megan’s marketing expertise and experience addressing the typical challenges that lawyers face with marketing including finding the confidence to be visible in front of former and current colleagues on LinkedIn and much more. One of Megan’s standout gifts in her Human Design is being a strong storyteller, so it’s super aligned with her innate purpose that she helps others increase visibility, build business, make connections via sharing personal and professional stories on LinkedIn. If you’re a Generator or perhaps have colleagues and loved ones who are Generator, you may be particularly interested in this episode as Lauren shares a live reading of Megan’s Human Design chart. Episode highlights:
Credits: Your Host: Lauren Kay Guest: Megan Senese https://www.linkedin.com/in/megansenese Magic Mind: A limited offer of 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us online @legallydifferent. | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | A Spiritual Practice // with Emma Stanley - Law Firm Owner + Energy Practitioner | 01:05:37 | |
Dog lover, lawyer, business owner, energy practitioner and leadership coach. Wow what a fusion - meet Emma Stanley! I love this visionary lady and the different mix of talents and passions that she is embodying in life and business. Emma failed her first year studying law and now owns her own law firm in New Zealand specialising in residential property. After a number of years of running her legal business, Emma felt a calling to the ‘next thing’ but she didn’t know what that was, having reached the ceiling in her legal practice with nowhere further up the ladder to go. Emma turned to spirituality, something which she had been curious about for a long time, particularly in terms of how to merge business with the spiritual side of things. This led Emma to undertake her energy healing training and she became the first New Zealand based Marconics energy practitioner. Emma now has these two distinct businesses; a law firm and an energy + coaching business yet she admirably fuses the two in many ways. I love how Emma takes a holistic approach in managing her legal team with the wisdom she has gained from her spiritual journey, for example, by really prioritising wellbeing. Emma works hard not to repeat patterns that she did not admire in traditional law firms when it comes to managing her team by leading in a visionary new way. She has also found that legal contacts have been curious about Emma’s spiritual side and has even provided energy sessions to some contacts such as banking consultants and property agents. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode we cover:- Path into law
Spirituality + Entrepreneurship
Leadership
General Gems
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Thanks Lauren
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| 23 Oct 2024 | 3.13 I need change: Should I jump ship & move firms? | 01:01:19 | |
Are you considering jumping ship & moving firms, but unsure if it’s the best next step? Craving change & know you want to do something more fulfilling? Before you make a move, tune into this episode, especially if you’re a lawyer who wants to action meaningful change asap and, having considered your options, this seems like the best option. Lauren takes you through why and when a lateral move can be helpful, what to watch out for and the biggest mistake she sees lawyers make which can set them back in their quest for more fulfilment. You can expect:-
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Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | 3.1 Welcome to Season 3 & Let’s Catch Up with Lauren Kay | 00:36:14 | |
Welcome back to the highly anticipated season 3 of The Legally Different Podcast with your host Lauren Kay. After a two year hiatus, the Legally Different Podcast is thrilled to be back! Whether you’re brand new to the podcast or you’re an OG listener, we’re so happy to have you here. Legally Different is more than just a podcast; it's a community for those who dare to think differently within the legal world. This season promises to bring you even more inspiring stories, thought-provoking discussions, and innovative insights from some of the most forward-thinking legal professionals out there. Tune in as Lauren brings you up to speed on the last two years and reveals what you can expect for the season ahead, including bi-weekly guest episodes with mini Human Design readings and ad-hoc solo episodes focused on teaching Human Design. Episode highlights:
Credits: Your Host: Lauren Kay Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us online @legallydifferent. | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | A Soulicitor's Journey // Charlene Gisele - Biohacker + Primal Health Coach | 01:17:41 | |
Whilst Charlene’s journey has similarities to that of Eat Pray Love, the famous book and film, it most definitely has Charlene’s unique spin. I love how Charlene went all in with her change period - from a busy London life as a litigator to an Ashram in India! Charlene is Legally Different to me because of her natural yin and yang balance as a Soulicitor; she’s an ambitious go-getter yet equally embodies spirituality, soulfulness and femininity. She delivers her coaching in such a real way and is a much needed bridge between eastern and primal practices to the western working world. 💫CONTACT INFO & SOCIAL LINKS Here’s how you can follow and reach out to Charlene:- Instagram: @charlenegisele Linkedin: Charlène Gisèle Bourliout Website: www.charlenegisele.com Email: coach@charlenegisele.com Intrigued about how you can optimise your health with Charlene’s support? Stay tuned until the end for an exclusive 20% discount to the Legally Different community if you want to work with Charlene. I've also teamed up with Blenywhere for this episode so you can get a 10% discount on a Blenywhere Fusion Portable blender - to help you stay healthy on the go. Just use the code "LEGALLYDIFFERENT" at the checkout. 💫EPISODE DETAILS A taster of what to expect…… 💫Charlene’s path into law + early career + Childhood ambitions - in awe of her Father’s office papers! + From the vineyards of France to Cambridge University + Life as a construction litigator in London with an American firm + Maintaining passion for art around a busy career with Sotheby’s and Christie’s 💫Transitional Period + Passion for career but signs of disconnection from self, nature + health + Small pivot into a non-practising legal role + Personal life - a divorce and more personal realisations + 30th Birthday in Bali 💫Going all in - a spiritual journey + Stripping back - labels, material items and ways of life + Silence and stillness at an Ashram in India + Ceremonies with Gurus in Nepal, finding magic in Bali and tantric yoga in Ibiza 💫The Business – Health Coaching + Charlene’s desire to help professionals - learning from her own mistakes and sharing wisdom from the East and our ancestors + What is primal living? + What is biohacking? + The benefits of fasting and ice baths + Holistic coaching with Charlene beyond nutrition (sexuality, relationships, sleep, breath) + Tangible ways Charlene can help 💫Closing + The final juicy question – stay tuned for some deep insights and takeaway advice + An offer for Legally Different listeners - in need of health optimisation with Charlene’s support? We have a 20% discount offer for you!
I hope you love this episode as much as I do! Feel free to get in touch directly with me, I’d love to hear from you either via @legallydifferent on instagram or by email at hello@legallydifferent with your feedback. With love + good vibes, Lauren | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | A Sporting Mindset in a Digital Age // Tom Dunlop - CEO + Founder of Summize | 01:00:38 | |
Welcome back to Legally Different! Thank you for joining us again for Season 2. We kick off this series with a conversation with Tom Dunlop; a former professional badminton player turned lawyer turned legal tech entrepreneur. Tom is the Founder & CEO of Summize, which provides an intelligent solution for contract creation, review and management. Throughout the conversation, Tom’s entrepreneurial spirit and drive for creative solutions really stood out for me and I'm sure you will connect with that too. In this conversation, we get into:-
I hope you enjoy this legal tech conversation with a sporting twist! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Fit Delis plant based protein powder. I love how you nourish me on the daily with added goodness to my morning smoothie bowls! Proud to be teaming up with you and sharing your goodness. Links and contacts:-
Thank you for tuning in, it means the world! Lauren | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | 3.4 Love Your Lawyer Life: How To Create Joy In Your Career & Use Intuition As A Tool For Success With 4/1 Sacral Generator, Idara Bassey | 01:06:02 | |
Since 2002, Idara has served as a Personal Advisor to corporate professionals and lawyers, focusing on personal development, values alignment, stress reduction, and wellness. Impressively, Idara boasts a degree in Public International Law, as well as a Doctoral Degree in Metaphysical Counseling. Idara is a well-seasoned writer and author of "Reflections of a Mystical Sistah: On Traveling the Road to Self-Definition." Her consulting practice, JOY Counsel LLC (Love Your Lawyer Life), specializes in helping women lawyers to achieve personal and professional wellbeing they deserve. Idara is an inspiring example when it comes to embodiment of her purpose and gifts, and is an advocate for living a life of joy and authenticity that allows space for change. Tune in as she shares an insightful reframe on how to merge the spiritual with the strategic in business. Idara’s story and expertise serves as a reminder that neglecting soft skills such as intuition is, quite simply, leaving intelligence on the table. These softer skills work harmoniously with tangible ones like strategy and (when combined) will allow you to tap into your highest potential in the boardroom and beyond. If you’re a Generator or perhaps have colleagues and loved ones who are Generators, you may be particularly interested in this episode as Lauren shares a live reading of Idara’s Human Design chart. Conversation highlights and what you can expect:
Credits: Your Host: Lauren Kay Guest: Idara Bassey https://www.linkedin.com/in/idara-e-bassey https://loveyourlawyerlife.com Magic Mind: A limited offer of 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/LEGALLYDIFFERENT20 Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us online @legallydifferent.
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| 27 Oct 2021 | How to Improve Your Decision Making // Solo with Lauren - From Analysis Paralysis to Clarity + Flow | 00:25:40 | |
Decisions, decisions, decisions! They are a key part of our lives aren't they!? Decisions really shape our lives from the smaller everyday choices to the big life decisions. This episode is all about how we can make more aligned decisions in order to create a more fulfilled life. I take you through my decision making journey over the years from analysis paralysis to clarity and flow and share tools that have helped me to make decisions with more ease. What you can expect:-
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| 01 Feb 2021 | Navigating Career Change // Kathy Xiang - Business Development at Compass Pathways | 00:27:42 | |
Meet Kathy Xiang, Director of Business Development for Compass Pathways and former City corporate lawyer. Compass Pathways is a mental health company committed to evidence based innovation in mental health and they are currently researching how psilocybin therapy could help people with treatment-resistant depression. Kathy’s commitment to making a career change towards something aligned with her own values is inspiring and she takes us through her thought processes at the time and how she navigated that change. This is a particularly great episode around navigating career change and for insights into the mental health space. In this episode we cover:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS Compass Pathways You can find their website here. Kathy Xiang You can connect with Kathy via LinkedIn here. Legally Different:-
Thank you for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | Leadership and Law with a Roar // Vanessa Challess - Founder & Principal of Tiger Law | 00:45:28 | |
Join me in this conversation with Vanessa Challess; Founder, Principal and the force behind of Tiger Law and its sister businesses Tiger Bytes and Tiger HR - force being the operative word here as Vanessa has such passionate and motivating energy! Vanessa is not afraid to speak what is on her heart and mind which makes for a very real and open conversation. We dive into a number of topics such a female inequality in law, integrity as a lawyer and what it means to be a real leader. You will hear about Vanessa's journey to becoming a lawyer which, after quitting school at 15, wasn't a conventional path (which sums up Vanessa's uniquely inspiring ways), her experiences in private practice (including inequalities faced as a woman in law, amongst other things) which very much fuelled Vanessa's desire to create her own business and do law on her own terms. Vanessa's leadership style, which we dive into and unpack, is aptly captured by the name 'Tiger Law'. What really stood out to me is how passionately protective and caring Vanessa is over her staff; nurturing their talents, encouraging them to be themselves and having their backs was something that came through to me strongly. In this episode we dive into:- Background and journey into law
Early Professional years
Tiger Law
Finishing up
HELPFUL LINKS + CONTACTS Contact information for Vanessa and Tiger Law:- Legally Different’s contact information:-
Thank you sooooo much for tuning in. Lauren | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Astro Update for the November 2021 New Moon // By Your Astro Advocate - Lauren O'Sullivan | 00:09:07 | |
An astro update for the November 2021 new moon by our in-house astrologer and former lawyer, Laurel O'Sullivan. You can expect a bitesize and tangible update which is applicable to our daily lives. You will hear what the New Moon on 4 November in scorpio means and how that is likely to show up for us. Helpful links + contacts
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| 05 Jun 2024 | The Legally Different Podcast // Season 3 Trailer | 00:01:26 | |
Brought to you by Lauren Kay - Consultant Lawyer, Human Design Guide, Career Strategist & Alchemist. Welcome to Legally Different. Your host, Lauren, will empower and equip you to embrace your own legally different path, simply by being you and leveraging what makes you unique. If you’re ready to find, create or evolve your soul aligned career, this podcast is for you. You can expect solo episodes and enlightening conversations with pioneering legal practitioners and entrepreneurs who have successfully carved out intentional and unconventional career paths. These conversations will inspire and support you to understand your own innate blueprint for success. After all, we are all Legally Different by design. Your Host: Lauren Kay Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this season, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us online @legallydifferent. | |||
| 24 Apr 2021 | PART 2 - Leap from Big Law + Life Shake Up // With Lauren Kay | 01:10:53 | |
Episode Notes Welcome back - I'm still in the hot seat being interviewed by my awesome sister, Kerri. I can’t think of a better person as Kerri has been my ride or die and my right hand woman. She’s seen it all and supported me through thick and thin! Kerri interviews me about my own journey into law and how I made big life and work changes in the legal world. This conversation is split into two parts because there was so much to unpack and I wanted to be totally open with you.....plus being in conversation with my sister is such a vibe #sisterchats! In Part 2 we cover:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS You can get in touch with me via Legally Different:-
You can connect with my sister via:-
Thank you for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | 3.2 Human Design 101 // Understanding Your Blueprint for Success & Key HD Lingo with Lauren Kay | 00:39:37 | |
In today’s episode of Legally Different, your host Lauren Kay shares a grounded and foundational understanding on what Human Design is and how it can be applied to you as a legal professional in your career, business and beyond. This episode is for you if you’re brand new to Human Design or if you’re familiar and are seeking a refresher. We’ll be diving into the basics of Human Design; where it originates from and what makes up the Human Design system; how it can help you as a legal professional practically on a day to day basis and on a bigger picture level of your career journey. We’ll also be exploring the technical side of Human Design including the key elements of your chart and the typical language used. Many professionals and entrepreneurs in the legal sphere are increasingly adopting Human Design as a personal and professional self development tool, as it holds infinite power and wisdom when navigating your career journey. Human design is essentially a written document of your soul contract. It’s a confirmation and clarity of who you are, what your purpose is, what work you’re here to do and how you’re here to do it. When utilised, the information Human Design provides has the potential to be your superpower. It’s essentially a map of your gifts, talents, strengths, decision making, opportunities, network, communication and so much more. The more you work in alignment with your Human Design, the more you can experience flow and less resistance. Episode highlights:
Credits: Your Host: Lauren Kay Want a 1:1 Human Design Reading? Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us online @legallydifferent. | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | The Candid Daddy // Alan Chan - General Counsel + Family Life Blogger | 01:04:11 | |
Meet Alan Chan, the General Counsel of a large investment company, a talented blog writer and a loving family guy. The aptly named “Candid Daddy” is Alan’s real, educational, hilarious and deep blog about family life. In this conversation, Alan shares about his path to becoming a GC and a number of personal life matters. We have frank chats about Alan’s working class beginnings from brave + hardworking immigrant Chinese parents to fatherhood, including balancing work + family life and the differing characters of his children (nicknamed The Pioneer, The Wrecking Ball + the Allergy Baby – say no more), plus deep discussions around the grief process following the recent loss of Alan’s father. In this episode we cover:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS Candid Daddy:- Make sure you check out the Candid Daddy blog here. It’s definitely worth a read – be ready and laugh out loud, cry and anything in between! The instagram page can be found here. Legally Different:-
Thanks for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 24 Apr 2021 | PART 1 - Leap from Big Law + Life Shake Up // With Lauren Kay | 00:43:03 | |
Episode Notes I’m in the hot seat this time (eek!) and I’m joined by my incredible sister, Kerri, who interviews me. I can’t think of a better person as Kerri has been my ride or die and my right hand woman. She’s seen it all and supported me through thick and thin! Kerri interviews me about my own journey into law and how I made big life and work changes in the legal world. This conversation is split into two parts because there was so much to unpack and I wanted to be totally open with you.....plus being in conversation with my sister is such a vibe #sisterchats! In Part 1 we cover:-
I hope you enjoy this. Head over to Part 2 (Episode 16) for the part of my journey, post leap! CONTACT INFO + LINKS You can get in touch with me via Legally Different:-
You can connect with my sister via:-
Thank you for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | The Creative Lawyer // Salome Coker - Lawyer, Artist + Entrepreneur | 01:09:58 | |
I was inspired by this conversation with Salome Coker to nurture and embrace more of my creative side and I know you will be too. I know you might be thinking that being 'creative' only means picking up a paint brush, you're probably only applying that narrow traditional view - there's much more to it and Salome takes us through what Creative Living really means. Salome is the wearer of many hats including a finance lawyer, photographer, artist and creative entrepreneur aka The Creative Lawyer. Her goal is to build a lifestyle that encompasses all of these things as Salome recognises that she doesn't have to choose one to be successful, but that her success derives from the unique way that she combines the multi-faceted aspects of herself. Virtual hi-5 to that! For many years she has navigated the world of law and finance whilst trying to develop her creative confidence and abilities. It was via a self-funded sabbatical in 2016 that enabled her to re-discover her creativity and creative confidence coupled with a strong conviction that she is more than a lawyer. Sit back, enjoy and be ready to receive your permission slip towards Creative Living. In this episode we cover:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS How you can connect with Salome and shop her creations:- Website (blog + art prints): www.salomecoker.com Website (candles): Amakhi Instagram: @salome.coker LinkedIn: Salome Coker Legally Different:-
Thanks for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | The Right to Justice // Sabrina Mahtani - Human Rights Lawyer | 01:06:30 | |
What an inspiring woman Sabrina Mahtani is - words cannot do her justice. Sabrina is a British/Zambian human rights lawyer specialising in women’s rights and social justice. She is so humble, courageous, uplifting and intelligent and is a truly inspiring female leader who’s in it for the greater good. Sabrina’s experience has involved working for the Rwandan war crimes tribunal, legal aid in Zambia and death row in Sierra Leone. Sabrina is particularly passionate about helping women who have been unjustly criminalised as the result of patriarchal and archaic systems. One way she helps these women is via AdvocAid, an NGO that she founded with 3 other women which helps girls and women within the legal system of Sierra Leone. Amongst many notable accomplishments, AdvocAid has helped free 6 women from death row. Even beyond Sabrina’s day to day work, she is an admirable pioneer for female leadership and improved opportunities and access for black and ethnic minority people into the legal profession. This episode is for those truly curious about real life stories of injustice, trials and triumphs. Sit back with an open heart and get ready to be inspired! // Please note that Sabrina speaks entirely in a personal capacity in this episode and not on behalf of any organisation // EPISODE SUMMARY:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS Sabrina and the organisations she works with:-
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Thanks Lauren 💛💫
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| 27 Apr 2022 | Law as a Tool for Change // Janvi Patel - Female Founder, Entrepreneur, Producer and Activist for Women and Children's Rights | 01:16:46 | |
"I realised that as much as I can advise on the law, I can also change it" summarises the essence of this conversation with the wonderful Janvi Patel; an entrepreneur, female founder, producer and an activist for women and children’s rights. These titles (expanded on below) only scratch the surface of Janvi’s accomplishments and pioneering path! As a private practice lawyer, Janvi received an instinctive feeling that she needed to leave her role – which was at odds with her as an ambitious and diligent woman who didn’t associate with being spontaneous. However, she trusted this soul nudge, left and this led to a path of entrepreneurialism and activism unfolding…... Janvi co-founded Halebury (launched 2007) and spearheaded operational, structural and cultural change within the legal services profession through a unique business model relating to senior in-house Counsel resourcing, which was then acquired in 2018 by Elevate, a global law company. Janvi is also a founding board member of the legal campaign #FreePeriods, which aims to end period poverty and was part of the team that successfully campaigned the UK Government for free period products in schools. Amongst many other things, Janvi is also on the investment committee of Aliavia Ventures - a female founder VC fund, is a founder of Support SEND Kids to ensure SEND child have access to education, and most recently she has launched a production company and is in the process of finalizing a documentary series. We also chat a little about Janvi’s Human Design in this conversation; she is a Manifestor which I could really see in her - an entrepreneurial initiator who is trailblazing us into new ways. In this episode we dive into:- Janvi’s background, journey into law and early professional years
Entrepreneurship and activism
Contact information for Janvi and some of the projects she supports if you wish to help:- Legally Different’s contact information:-
Thank you for tuning in! This marks the season finale - keep in touch for what’s coming in season 3! Lauren
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| 31 Jul 2024 | 3.7 From Big Law to Consultant Lawyer and Human Design Guide: Creating career transformation and how using your human design will propel your career fulfilment | 01:15:38 | |
In this week's episode, your host Lauren Kay is in the spotlight! We're sharing her interview from the Zen Desk podcast with Laura Lange so you can learn more about Lauren's journey from Big Law to legal consultant and Human Design guide as well as learning how the Human Design system can support you in your success and propel your career fulfilment. As you may already know, Lauren is a former "Big Law" lawyer who's been on a journey to experiment with soul-aligned ways of working (even in careers like law). She’s passionate about human potential and deeply driven by a desire to transform the one-size-fits-all path that can leave us feeling unfulfilled. Lauren believes that we are all incredibly unique and have our own codes for success - when we tap into these, it not only fulfils us individually, but has a ripple effect on the teams and organisations that we form part of. Grab your human design chart here so you can follow along with Lauren's shares and see how and where the guidance applies to your chart! Schedule a human design reading with Lauren here using the 10% discount code: ZENDESK10 Episode highlights:
Credits: Lauren Kay Laura Lange
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| 02 Mar 2021 | Your Human Design // Olivia Lasonos - Human Design Guide + Former Lawyer | 01:21:28 | |
In this episode, Olivia Lasonos (Livy), a human design specialist and guide, takes us through the key characteristics of the five energy types in human design; manifestor, generator, manifesting generator, projector and reflector (do you know which one you are?) and then we dive into some areas in a bit more detail, guided by some questions submitted by the listeners! Have you heard of human design? It’s an amazing self-knowledge tool that I love and really align with, which is why I’m sooooo passionate about sharing this conversation with Livy. Whether you’re brand new to human design or have already dipped your toe in, you’re in the right place to find out more. Livy describes human design as a blueprint of our unique selves which gives us permission to be us and a deeper sense of acceptance of who are as individuals. Yes to that! When utilised in can be a powerful tool to help lean into our gifts in life, work, relationships and much more. I also love that it is being used more by corporates to help teams work most effectively. Livy used to be a finance litigator, until she followed her inner nudges that something wasn’t quite aligned for her. Her deep sense of trust to follow her curiosities and intuition is so inspiring and is exactly what led to discover her passion for human design. If you don't know your own human design type, you can find out via the links below. In this episode we cover:-
CONTACT INFO + LINKS Find out your human design type via Jovian Archive or My Body Graph. Livy’s website is here. Livy’s Instagram page is here. Legally Different:-
Thank you for tuning in! Lauren | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | 3.9 The Newfangled Lawyer: Radical authenticity, digital detoxing and presence in ‘real life’ with 5/1 Splenic Manifestor Patrick Patino | 01:32:41 | |
This week Lauren is joined by legal maverick, Patrick Patino, the backwards hat, hoodie wearing attorney who is all about radical reinvention; of himself, his habits, his working ways and the legal world. A recurring theme in this episode is Patrick’s deep level of self awareness and openness to continuously question and evolve- there is so much wisdom in his reflections! Patrick is an inspiring example of being committed to his authentic self and living a life that feels alive, aligned and true for him! We’re all for that at Legally Different. We also get to learn more about Patrick via his Human Design (51/ Splenic Manifestor) as Lauren gives him a mini reading. Kick back, and enjoy this newfangledly-different episode! You can expect chats on:-
Ultimately giving you a permission slip to live out your own newfangledly-different life and career path!
Your host: Lauren Kay Guest: Patrick Patino https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickpatino/
Wish to fuel the Legally Different mission and make positive changes in the legal world and beyond? Buy me a coffee. Book your 1:1 Human Design Reading here: Book ‘The Signature Session’. Use your exclusive code LEGALLYDIFFERENT10 for 10% off. Intrigued to know what makes you Legally Different? Download your FREE Human Design chart. Thank you for listening to the Legally Different podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, or tag us on Instagram @legallydifferent. | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | 3.15 Create a career you love as a millennial lawyer with content creator & mental health advocate That Corporate Lawyer, Henry Nelson-Case (1/3 Manifestor) | 01:02:59 | |
Crippled with anxiety and stress not being able to physically move and get up for work one Friday morning in 2020 to being a globally recognised content creator and mental health advocate challenging toxic corporate culture, Henry Nelson-Case (who you probably know as That Corporate Lawyer) has created a multi-passionate and fulfilling career that breaks the norms of the traditional legal career path. But how? Henry’s career looks very different now to when he began life as a corporate city lawyer. We get into how Henry created a portfolio career as a content creator, mental health advocate and a consultant lawyer all on his terms. Working in a way that’s aligned with his passions, strengths and natural working ways has led to opportunities like being on a billboard in Piccadilly Circus, doing a Ted X talk and working with global brands. It all began with one TikTok video that he nearly deleted…. We take a deep dive into Henry’s journey to uncover how he is able to make money from his gifts, have a global personal brand and still practice law in a way that works for him. We also candidly get into millennial working ways, toxic corporate culture, dealing with imposter syndrome, judgements from colleagues and so much more. You can expect:-
Finally you can expect a mini reading of Henry’s Human Design chart a 1 / 3 Manifestor. Link below to schedule your Human Design reading with me or to book a Career Clarity & Strategy Session.
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| 01 Dec 2021 | Creative Thinking in Law // Eimear McCann - Legal Tech Director and Law Lecturer | 00:48:20 | |
Welcome to this conversation with Eimear McCann, Commercial Director at TrialView and a lecturer in EU and immigration law. Eimear has certainly had a multi-faceted and non-linear path into and around law, which you will hear all about! From her early career as a writer to working in immigration law for a law centre to private practice to legal tech. When Eimear began to feel stuck in private practice and craved a way out into something else, without anything on the table, her solution was “I’m just going to have to get really creative about how I get out of this” which I love – you will see that creativity is a common theme in Eimear’s journey and is something she is so passionate about in law. At this juncture, she began by stripping out of the legal references in her CV to reimagine her experience – love this tip for getting a new perspective on experience, skills and purpose! During this process, Eimear discovered legal tech and was so drawn to it as the “intersection between law and creativity” and has since had a successful and diverse career in legal tech in commercial and operational roles working for Flex Legal, Summize and currently TrialView. Eimear shares interesting insights around the role of creativity in law, our work and lives. We discuss how traditionally (and still currently in many areas) the law and school system tends to label and separate creativity as though it doesn’t have a place in law. Eimear shares her passion for where creative thinking can assist – even in logical tasks! “We are all wired to create” – I will leave you with that before you dive in. What you can expect:- Eimear’s journey into law
Legal Career
Legal Tech
Creativity
Finishing up
HELPFUL LINKS + CONTACTS
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| 08 Sep 2021 | The Astro Advocate // Laurel O'Sullivan - Coach + Astrologer | 01:00:33 | |
Curious to find out more about yourself through the lens of astrology? Me too! Laurel O'Sullivan, with her pioneering Aries sun, is a former environmental public interest lawyer turned astrologer and women’s coach. Laurel helps women to advocate for their best lives and to navigate life transitions. She has a gift for breaking down astrology and applying it to life in a really tangible way. I’ve been looking to bring an astrologer on the show for a while now, so it was awesome to connect with Laurel to bring this to you. I was keen in this conversation for Laurel to break down some terms that you might have heard of including the wild Saturn Return that usually arrives in our late 20s/early 30s (and then again in our 50s) to shake things up plus how our sun, moon and rising signs are relevant to our lives and what they are! In this conversation, we cover:-
Helpful links + contacts
Finally, thank you to our partner for this episode, Franc & Iris blue light protective glasses. Light hygiene is so important in the digital age, thank you for protecting my eyes (in stylish way!) during screen time. You can get 15% off of your own pair (with free delivery) using the code LEGALLYDIFFERENT15 HERE. Thank you for tuning in! P.S. What are your signs? I’d love to know! You can find out your sun, moon and rising signs here and drop me a line with them. | |||