Mom Life and Law

Megan Whiteside
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Mom Life and Law gives lawyer moms strategies on how to thrive in the face of the soul-crushing expectation to both parent as if they have no job, and lawyer as if they have no children. As a mom to two toddler boys and a litigator, Megan Whiteside is on a mission to empower lawyer moms find clarity and happiness in their lives. Megan helps lawyer moms to reframe their mindset, own their power, and set themselves up for success each week with reflections from her own journey and from inspiring interviews with women who own their power. In this podcast, you'll get mom advice to find joy in the chaos, coaching to help you tap into your power, career advice for when you're ready to step into a job that truly fulfills you, mentorship from the lawyer moms who paved the way ahead of us, insightful interviews, encouragement to brave the challenges of our male-dominated field, and so much more! Re-heat your coffee and set aside 30 minutes to feed your soul.

  1. 09/14/2021

    59. Lawyering On Your Own Terms with Kailey Jacomet

    Kailey Jacomet has created a law career that fits around her priorities and her lifestyle, not a life that fits around her law practice. When she first told me that, it struck me that most of us have built lives around our law practice. We fit family, fun, passions, and hobbies in the margins around our demanding careers. But, how do you create the life and law career that you actually want? Kailey knew from a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer and she wanted to be a mom. Reconciling how she could do both took creativity and courage. As a mom of two, Kailey now has a thriving IP solo practice and coaching business. She works part time and is able to be present for her family in a way that feels aligned with her priorities and values. In this episode, Kailey shares her journey on making the leap from government litigation to solo practice and innovative strategies for marketing and business development that have contributed to her firm's success. Kailey is on a mission to help other women lawyers create a life and law practice that actually work for them. From Oct. 4-8, 2021, she is offering a free interactive training to help you learn how to lawyer on your own terms. She will help you create a new vision of what your legal career can look like that is built around your most important priorities in life. Connect with and follow Kailey Jacomet at: The Lifestyle Law Firm | Lawyer on Your Own Terms (lawstyle.co) Facebook Group: The Lawstyle Law Firm | Facebook LinkedIn: Kailey Ibsen Jacomet | LinkedIn Upcoming Training: https://lawstyle.co/lawyer-on-your-own-terms Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

  2. 09/07/2021

    58. Setting Priorities in Life & in Death with Randi Johnson

    Randi Johnson is a former law firm owner, mother of two daughters, business strategist, and end of life and bereavement doula. Before meeting Randi, I had never known you could seek support from an advocate at the end of your life in the same way you do while giving birth. Birth doulas are more commonly known, but there are professionals who train to serve people who are dying. Randi Johnson took an unconventional path away from the practice of law and law firm ownership to follow her passion to do this work. She chose fulfilling her true calling over the practice of law.  In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion about honoring what you feel called to do, making that a priority, and finding the courage to go for it. She talks about how she set priorities in her life, what drove her to start her work as a death doula, and why it making that choice was so important.  Connect with and follow Randi Johnson at: Facebook: Randi Johnson | Facebook LinkedIn: Randi L (Black) Johnson | LinkedIn Learn more about death doulas and conscious dying care at: Conscious Dying Institute (referenced in the episode). Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

  3. 08/31/2021

    57. Doing What Energizes You with Kori Carew

    Kori Carew is the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Seyfarth Shaw, a former law firm partner and litigator, a TedX Speaker, a mother, an artist, and a force for good in this world. Kori is someone who is not afraid to tell the truth and disrupt the status quo. She is a leader in the legal industry when it comes to combating bias and fostering inclusion.  When reading about Kori's many accomplishments, it would be easy to feel intimidated. However, Kori's warmth will immediately draw you in. She has a unique ability to reflect and get to the heart of what truly matters. In this episode, Kori shares about her journey in the law and how she made the decision to leave practice to pursue another passion--racial justice and equity in the workplace. She reflected on what energized her and what drained her. By tapping into her unique strengths and her core values, Kori was able to chart a new career path to strive to make a difference.  Connect with and follow Kori Carew at: https://www.koricarew.com/ LinkedIn: Kori S. Carew, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) | LinkedIn Twitter: @koricarew Instagram: Kori Carew (@koricarew) TedX: Kori Carew: Just Belonging: Finding the Courage to Interrupt Bias | TED Talk The Belonging Project: The Belonging Project | Seyfarth Shaw LLP Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ready-movement-pull-up-kori-carew-freeman-m-a-comms-she-her-http://savoynetwork.com/fighting-culture-silence-face-tragedy/https://denovobrief.com/what-the-belonging-project-can-teach-us-about-fostering-true-inclusion/Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

  4. 08/24/2021

    56. Taking a Big Leap with Loraine Martinez Bellamy

    Loraine Martinez Bellamy is a public interest lawyer, mom, wife, and life & business coach. In her coaching business, she helps ambitious women get crystal clear on their dream career or business and create a master plan to obtain it. She calls herself that bold friend who helps you see where you're holding yourself back and just do the thing you want. In this episode, we discuss Loraine's journey to coaching. She hit a point as she was turning 30, when she had achieved major goals in her...

  5. 08/17/2021

    55. Setting Boundaries & Practicing Mindfulness with Jeena Cho

    Jeena Cho is a mom to a two-year-old daughter, mindfulness and meditation teacher, coach for anxious lawyers, and recovering lawyer with nearly 15 years of practice experience. Since leaving the practice of law, Jeena has focused her career on helping lawyers improve their wellbeing with stress and anxiety management through her book, speaking engagements, and one-on-one coaching. Jeena shares details about her experience with anxiety and how it motivated her to help other lawyers. Lawyers receive a lot of messages about wellbeing that focus on what you, the individual, can do, to improve your stress and anxiety levels. Jeena acknowledges that the problem is not just with the individual. There are systemic factors at play. And, if you use mindfulness to quiet the noise around you, focus on self-knowledge, and reflect on the boundaries that you need, you can show up in a way to affect the change you want to see in the profession. That is not always easy. In this episode, Jeena shares details on how to incorporate self-care and boundaries into your wellness plan. Doing so will help you design a life that feels aligned with your values, manage your stress and anxiety, and make the impact you desire to make. Connect with and follow Jeena Cho at: https://jeenacho.com/ Email: hello@jeenacho.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeenacho/ Book: The Anxious Lawyer Book — Jeena Cho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanxiouslawyer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeena_cho Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

  6. 08/10/2021

    54. The Power of Changing Your Thoughts with Nicole Kuklok-Waldman

    Nicole Kuklok-Waldman calls herself "The Lucky Lawyer." She calls herself lucky because she has found tools to face difficult choices with clarity to truly enjoy her life and career. Nicole spent many years working in BigLaw, before shifting focus to lobbying at her own firm in Los Angeles, CA. After the birth of her first child, Nicole realized that mindset and thought work were powerful tools to find joy, even in difficult chapters of life. In this episode, we talk about how powerful our thoughts truly are and what happens when we realize we have the power to change them. You are doing yourself and everyone around you a disservice by living in misery. Tune in for some ideas on how to transform your life, starting today.  Connect with and follow Nicole Kuklok-Waldman at: https://www.collaborate-la.com/nkw The Lucky Lawyer Course: https://www.luckylawyer.net/ LinkedIn: Nicole Kuklok-Waldman | LinkedIn Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

  7. 08/03/2021

    53. Building Influence & Connection with Nonverbal Communication with Kristin Bock

    Kristin Bock can help you build a nonverbal advantage so you can better connect, engage, and lead others. She's a mom of three and a Certified Body Language  & Communication Specialist. She helps you tap into empathy and utilize emotional intelligence to communicate more effectively. Kristin and I met at a virtual conference during the pandemic, and I've been fascinated with her work since. By learning body language and nonverbal cues, you can better recognize those cues and respond effectively to others. This can help you to communicate in a way to build connections and strong relationships. You can also leverage body language to improve your presence and influence to be viewed as a leader in your career. In this episode, Kristin shares some body language basics you can employ today!  Connect with and follow Kristin Bock at: http://bodylanguageblueprints.com/ LinkedIn: Kristin Bock | LinkedIn Facebook Group: Body Language Blueprints | Facebook Get 10% off Kristin's online course with the code MOMLIFE10! Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

  8. 07/27/2021

    52. Prioritizing Health & Releasing Guilt with Megan O'Neill

    It can be easy to say, "I don't have time," or "I can't," when it comes to prioritizing your health. While there may be many reasons why you believe you can't eat healthy or can't exercise, Megan O'Neill is here to encourage you to break that belief barrier. Megan O'Neill is a litigator turned health and wellness coach, personal trainer, and nutrition specialist. In this episode, Megan shares techniques that she uses with her clients to help them get started and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  We talk about setting realistic goals, ways to seek out accountability partners, and how to let go of the guilt. Guilt can be a huge barrier, whether it's guilt for choices you've made or guilt for taking time to prioritize yourself. Tune in to hear why letting go of the guilt, and prioritizing taking care of yourself, can actually help you achieve so much more than physical health. Follow and Connect with Megan O'Neill: BREAKING BELIEF BARRIERS (https://mlcfitness.com/) Megan's Fitness Blog: https://mlcfitness.com/blog/ LinkedIn: Megan O'Neill, Esquire, CPT, Keynote Speaker | LinkedIn Instagram: @mlcfitness1 Facebook: @mlcfitness1 Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at: www.momlifeandlaw.com Facebook: @momlifeandlaw Instagram: @momlifeandlaw Twitter: @momlifeandlaw LinkedIn: Mom Life and Law LinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

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Mom Life and Law gives lawyer moms strategies on how to thrive in the face of the soul-crushing expectation to both parent as if they have no job, and lawyer as if they have no children. As a mom to two toddler boys and a litigator, Megan Whiteside is on a mission to empower lawyer moms find clarity and happiness in their lives. Megan helps lawyer moms to reframe their mindset, own their power, and set themselves up for success each week with reflections from her own journey and from inspiring interviews with women who own their power. In this podcast, you'll get mom advice to find joy in the chaos, coaching to help you tap into your power, career advice for when you're ready to step into a job that truly fulfills you, mentorship from the lawyer moms who paved the way ahead of us, insightful interviews, encouragement to brave the challenges of our male-dominated field, and so much more! Re-heat your coffee and set aside 30 minutes to feed your soul.

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  • Creator
    Megan Whiteside
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mom Life and Law
  • Show Website
    Mom Life and Law