Powerhouse Lawyers Erin Gerner

This week on Powerhouse Lawyers we welcome OG Powerhouse, Gabriela Smith! [04:29] Gabriela shares her story of transitioning out of big law and into firm ownership [09:44]. Being a firm owner is hard, add the identities of mom and immigrant to the mix and you’ve got yourself a recipe for practicing resilience. But Gabriela’s entrepreneurial journey wasn’t so streamlined. She tried practicing with a boutique firm before taking her entrepreneurial leap. [19:42] Her secret weapon is actually one I haven’t quite heard before. Are you creating your own universe? Gabriela swears by it! [39:49] We get into what it looks like to surround ourselves with the right people [45:51]. Your community can often be the ones that make or break your vision. Then finally, Gabriela’s Legally Blonde Moment! [52:29] If you were ever talking to Gabby on the phone circa 2004, just know she was doing her best!
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The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created thePowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringerner.com/sales-page-3d84f6b7-92c8-4796-89e2-196e732b2a7c
Join us at the Powerhouse Lawyers Retreat September 27-30 at the Miraval Resort in Austin, Texas. This community is designed just for YOU, the ambitious and forward-thinking female lawyer who craves meaningful connections, desires career advancement, and is committed to supporting and empowering each other in both professional and personal aspects of their lives.https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-september
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Connect with Gabriella Noemí SmithWebsite: https://gnslawpllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-n-smith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gns_law_/
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Hey Powerhouse! This week, we are talking with Anthony Gorospe about what led him to start his own firm [05:26]. Anthony transitioned into firm ownership after taking stock of where he was in life. Married with no children is a pretty decent place to be to take a leap of faith [12:45]. Believe it or not, your best market research for your own firm is the one you work with now! Anthony shares key lessons for preparing for solo practice [15:52]. Then ladies, we get a unique perspective: what challenges are men seeing for women in law? [22:41] It gets tricking being a woman firm owner, even in marketing [28:02]. So, we have all of this information and motivation. Now do you stay put, go for the partner track, or go out on your own? [34:10] Regardless of what you choose, building a community and referral network is the foundation of your launch pad! [36:16] Then we wrap up with a Legally Blonde Moment. The prank was so good, we’re still finding Jessica Simpson pictures 10 years later. [44:12]
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The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created thePowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringerner.com/sales-page-3d84f6b7-92c8-4796-89e2-196e732b2a7c
Join us at the Powerhouse Lawyers Retreat September 27-30 at the Miraval Resort in Austin, Texas. This community is designed just for YOU, the ambitious and forward-thinking female lawyer who craves meaningful connections, desires career advancement, and is committed to supporting and empowering each other in both professional and personal aspects of their lives.https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-september
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Connect with Anthony GorospeWebsite: gorospelaw.com
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Powerhouses, welcome to the show, Jenn Deal! [06:09] Y’all, Jenn is a brand protection attorney. Which is a fancy way of saying, if you have a trademark issue, she’s your girl. She also serves the legal industry as a certified coach for women lawyers. This episode we get into Jenn’s journey in big law that was surprisingly positive! [08:38] You won’t believe what her secret weapon was: community. Her love for mentoring junior associates showed her a consistent set of pain points for us as women lawyers [12:28]. Unfortunately, we are socialized not to excel in law, so it is our responsibility to unwind negative narratives we tell ourselves [16:23]. Reframing our thoughts to create a safe space in our minds and finding evidence for who we actually are is exactly how we do this. As I mentioned in previous episodes, driving in silence will create a space for you to pay attention to subconscious thoughts and uncover discomfort. [21:25] Then we get into the details of Jenn's transition out of Big Law and into a boutique firm. [22:45] Take a moment to look at the people that surround you, if you don’t like what you see, it’s time to make a shift. Finally, Jenn’s Legally Blonde Moment features shoulder checking walls, just to make sure they are in fact there. [40:45]
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The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created thePowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringerner.com/sales-page-3d84f6b7-92c8-4796-89e2-196e732b2a7c
Join us at the Powerhouse Lawyers Retreat September 27-30 at the Miraval Resort in Austin, Texas. This community is designed just for YOU, the ambitious and forward-thinking female lawyer who craves meaningful connections, desires career advancement, and is committed to supporting and empowering each other in both professional and personal aspects of their lives.https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-september
Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP__________
Connect with Jenn DealWebsite https://www.jenndealcoaching.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-deal-coaching/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenn_deal_coaching
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This week on Powerhouse Lawyers, we connect with Courtney Spencer on how her love for children transformed her career into family and special education law [06:27]. Unfortunately, the “busy” hamster wheel we all find ourselves on landed Courtney in the hospital! [08:39] It sounds boring, cliche and predictable, but the answer to recovering from burnout is no secret. Courtney started with small and manageable tasks: making her health and wellness a priority and learning to say no. [16:22] Easier said than done! Courtney and I talk about how to use peer and self coaching as a tool to make massive changes. [23:47] You know, I’ll shout it from the rooftops! The partnering of coaching and community saves lives and careers [32:42] and reminds us that imposter syndrome is a liar for who it tells us to believe we are! [40:44] We wrap up the show with a Legally Blonde Moment [43:43] involving a bag of money and sticky fingers!__________
Mentioned in this Episode
The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created thePowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringerner.com/sales-page-3d84f6b7-92c8-4796-89e2-196e732b2a7c
Join us at the Powerhouse Lawyers Retreat September 27-30 at the Miraval Resort in Austin, Texas. This community is designed just for YOU, the ambitious and forward-thinking female lawyer who craves meaningful connections, desires career advancement, and is committed to supporting and empowering each other in both professional and personal aspects of their lives.https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-september
Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP__________
Connect with Courtney SpencerWebsite https://courtneyspencercoaching.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courtneyspencercoaching/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneypspencerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courtneyspencercoaching/?hl=en
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This week on Powerhouse Lawyers, we’re unwrapping money stories! [02:20] We are taught how to be lawyers, but not quite business owners. So, I’ve tagged Leah Miller in to share her insights on managing financials in law firms. [05:30] Firm owners, we’ve got to build our confidence in handling financial statements and data analysis! [11:33] It starts with moving through our fear of money and math! [14:35] Leah supports firm owners to move through their money stories by setting them up with a comprehensive view of their finances for better decision-making and starting with goal-oriented financial planning. [16:44] Investing in your business through coaching, hiring staff, working through financial challenges is your key to building the business and office culture that you want! [22:52] Associates, we didn’t forget about you! Leah breaks down the foundations for starting a law firm. [27:37] Then, we end with Leah’s Legally Blonde Moment! A romance author and a horror film director walk into a bar, what could come of that? [36:02]__________
Mentioned in this Episode
The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created thePowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringerner.com/sales-page-3d84f6b7-92c8-4796-89e2-196e732b2a7c
Join us at the Powerhouse Lawyers Retreat September 27-30 at the Miraval Resort in Austin, Texas. This community is designed just for YOU, the ambitious and forward-thinking female lawyer who craves meaningful connections, desires career advancement, and is committed to supporting and empowering each other in both professional and personal aspects of their lives.https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-september
Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP
Nora Roberts https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/nov/20/nora-roberts-interview-romance-fiction
The Silence of the Lambs https://youtu.be/6iB21hsprAQ?si=8afLsW4hiIOULqmw__________
Connect with Leah MillerLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahlnmfinancial/Website https://www.lnmfinancial.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leah_lnm_financial/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091343407958
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This week’s Powerhouse Lawyers episode, we have the opportunity to unmute ourselves with guest Nancy Medoff! [01:28] Nancy is on a mission to dismantle negative narratives and empower women. She came to the right place! We get a peak into Nancy's personal journey to "unmute herself," pivot, and resign from her corporate job. [06:11] Stepping into your power means speaking up, engaging in positive self-talk, reversing negative self-narratives, and overcoming the feeling of being an imposter. [10:14] Best thing yet, Nancy shows us how all of this works in real time with a live coaching session with yours truly! [17:43] We tackle a lot of barriers to success, but are still expected to be just as impressive as our counterparts. Your launch into life starts with confidence! [24:27] Then we sound off with Nancy’s Legally Blonde Moment. Everyone likes a good office meme, right? [31:21]__________
Mentioned in this Episode
The relentless demands of the profession often leave even the most accomplished legal minds feeling like they're drowning. It doesn't Have to be this way, that's why I created thePowerHouse Brain Dump https://www.eringerner.com/sales-page-3d84f6b7-92c8-4796-89e2-196e732b2a7c
Join Powerhouse Elite. This community is designed just for YOU, the ambitious and forward-thinking female lawyer who craves meaningful connections, desires career advancement, and is committed to supporting and empowering each other in both professional and personal aspects of their lives.https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-elite
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Unmute Yourself: Speak Up to Stand Out https://a.co/d/ghUGDlH
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (Netflix Special) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHMZf3qwsQ__________
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