The Women's Advocate

Sarah Nichols
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The Women's Advocate is hosted by civil rights attorney Sarah Nichols where she discusses how women can negotiate and support each other to close the wage gap.

  1. Actionable Tools for Galactic Equal Pay with Claire Wasserman

    8 Apr

    Actionable Tools for Galactic Equal Pay with Claire Wasserman

    For our latest session, we got the opportunity to speak with a guest we have long admired: the powerfully empathetic, action-minded Claire Wasserman. We discuss Claire's journey of channeling her anger at persistent corporate misogyny and the importance of financial empowerment for women – forces that played a key role in her founding of Ladies Get Paid. Claire further shares her inspiring story of getting sued by a group of men's rights activists (and turning those lemons into money). We also talk about the power of empathy in connecting to community and in negotiating effectively. Claire discusses her findings regarding the activation of fight / flight / freeze / fawn nervous system responses in women who are feeling stuck in their careers – and how to overcome them. Tune in for transformative life and career insights!

    40 min
  2. Shifting Power with Moxie

    2 Mar

    Shifting Power with Moxie

    In this week's episode, the inimitable Gloria Allred walks us through key elements of how she helps victims and survivors of sexual assault fight for justice. She also talks about how powerful it is to be free from the yoke of needing to be liked, the egregious contexts in which women are criticized for not smiling, and her strategy of shifting fear from victims to perpetrators. Gloria further shares insights on diffusing conflict and making strategic choices in our fights for justice. We hope you enjoy!

    28 min
  3. Living a Juicy Life with Allison Tibbs

    12/11/2025

    Living a Juicy Life with Allison Tibbs

    "When you're a coach, your life is the curriculum."   This week, Allison Tibbs tells us about how her vision of becoming a corner-office media executive transformed into a mission of helping women lead excellent careers and reframe their health and wellness as tools – not additional exhausting to-dos – for their success and happiness. Allison and Sarah discuss how Allison's openness about her experiences coming back from burnout, career changes, health struggles, and more have empowered women to admit and seek support in navigating their own struggles.

    55 min
  4. The (Von)Rockstar of Estate Planning

    16/10/2025

    The (Von)Rockstar of Estate Planning

    Deidre shares her own powerful journey of navigating many big life changes at once as she dives into the challenges of being a woman and mother, leaving a job, her battle with cancer, divorce, and ultimate decision to found Von Rock Law. Deidre and Sarah discuss how these experiences have been a strength to Deidre as she has centered her award-winning trust and estate law practice around kindness and empathy for clients going through and planning for major life changes. The pair sing the praises of the beauty of San Francisco, engaging in the community outside of work, choosing the people you work with, and finding love.

    41 min
  5. Springing Forward with Compassion

    07/08/2025

    Springing Forward with Compassion

    In this week's episode, Sarah and ERISA litigation superstar Cassie Springer-Ayeni discuss the ins and outs of applying for disability benefits and appealing benefit denials. The ladies talk about the power of storytelling, treating people as more than their disability, why it can be so hard for folks to plan for or admit that they may have a long-term disability, and why it is ultimately so important to do so for yourself and your loved ones. Cassie and Sarah also discuss the difference between an employer claiming to support employees versus the policies and actions that make this a reality. As a bonus, tune in to hear Sarah and Cassie talk about how to make networking fun, advice for starting your own law firm, and the beauty of building a business that truly supports humans.

    44 min
  6. Small Firm, Big Energy: Packing a Punch with AI

    01/07/2025

    Small Firm, Big Energy: Packing a Punch with AI

    In this week's episode Sarah sits down with Carolyn Elefant – nationally recognized civil rights and energy attorney, longtime solo practitioner, and the force behind MyShingle.com, the longest-running blog for small firm lawyers. Carolyn has spent her career challenging extractive energy practices, defending community rights, and empowering lawyers, especially women, to take bold steps in building independent, values-driven practices.   Together, Sarah and Carolyn talk about Carolyn's recent amicus brief in Perkins Coie v. United States.  Carolyn rallied hundreds of small firms to defend the constitutional right to counsel. Carolyn also reflects on the advantages solos have, the fun she's having experimenting with AI, and why success looks different, and freer, when you build it on your own terms.

    43 min

  7. 18/06/2025

    Moving Billions with Light Energy

    In this week's episode Sarah sits down with Leti McNeill Light - Associate Vice Chancellor of UCSF and Co-Founder and President of SIGAP - a nationally recognized leader in higher education philanthropy. With nearly 25 years of experience across top universities and transformative fundraising initiatives, Leti shares what it means to lead with intention, curiosity, and care.   Together, Sarah and Leti unpack the real work of philanthropy: building power, cultivating options, and creating space for meaningful change - whether in a lab, a boardroom, or your own home. Leti shares candid reflections on managing large teams, sustaining energy as a leader, and her personal commitment to move billions in philanthropic giving during her lifetime. They also explore how women can find their voice in philanthropic spaces professionally, personally, and collectively.

    41 min

  8. 30/05/2025

    Financial Planning for a Juicy, Joyful Life

    In this week's episode Sarah Nichols sits down with Katy Song, certified financial planner and founder of Katy Song Financial Planning. With deep experience across Wall Street, tech startups, and independent practice, Katy shares how financial clarity empowers women to take control of their lives, whether they're navigating career changes, family responsibilities, or dreaming of something different. Together, the two discuss the emotional roots of financial decisions, the pressures women face to "play it safe," and how true empowerment comes from aligning your money with your values. Katy shares practical tools to map your financial future, prepare for big transitions, and release any guilt or overwhelm associated with that.

    40 min
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The Women's Advocate is hosted by civil rights attorney Sarah Nichols where she discusses how women can negotiate and support each other to close the wage gap.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Nichols
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Women's Advocate