Forward Facing

Andrea Hastings and Mali Shadmehry

Welcome to FORWARD FACING, Your Inspiration To Evolve! We are ANDEE HASTINGS and MALI SHADMEHRY -- seasoned family law and divorce attorneys with a passion for justice and a heart for the families we serve. We draw on our decades of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them forge new futures. We emphasize leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, transformation, and a positive mindset while providing a glimpse into life at Hastings Shadmehry Family Law. We empower our audience and allow them to feel like part of our wolf pack. Join the conversation and evolve with us!

  1. Fitness, Entrepreneurship & Marriage | Blaire Herford | Part 2 | Episode 107

    May 29

    Fitness, Entrepreneurship & Marriage | Blaire Herford | Part 2 | Episode 107

    The second episode of the two-part conversation with Blaire Herford, Andee and Mali covers the topics of fitness, entrepreneurship, marriage, and building a business. Blaire shares the motivations behind her fitness journey, her foray into competitive bodybuilding, and how discipline, self-care, and personal growth have shaped both her personal and professional life. She also opens up about how she and her husband balance running a household and a business together through communication, partnership, and shared goals. She even coaches Andee and Mali in real time! Join the conversation as Blaire discusses fitness, leadership, marriage, and entrepreneurship. Rise Athletic Performance: https://www.instagram.com/riseathleticperformance/# Blaire Herford at Rise: https://www.instagram.com/blaireherford.fit_rise/# RISE: https://riseathleticperformance.com 01:06 Successful Co-Parenting02:41 Blaire’s Education & Career Path06:34 Discovering Bodybuilding09:02 Building Rise Athletic Performance12:57 Balancing Business, Marriage & Motherhood17:29 Perfectionism & Childhood Trauma20:22 Empowering Women Through Health24:12 The “Bubs” Story25:55 Life Outside Fitness28:28 How Have You Evolved Recently?36:10 Wrap-up Evolve with us! Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

    38 min
  2. Motherhood, Divorce & Evolution | Blaire Herford | Part 1 | Episode 107

    May 15

    Motherhood, Divorce & Evolution | Blaire Herford | Part 1 | Episode 107

    In this first episode of a two-part conversation, Andee and Mali sit down with Blaire Herford to discuss her journey through motherhood, fitness, and personal growth. Blaire is a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a competitive bodybuilder and fitness coach who opens up about her upbringing, becoming a mother while still in college, navigating divorce at a young age, co-parenting, raising children, and reinventing herself through trust, communication, and resilience. Join the conversation as Blaire shares the experiences and life lessons that shaped her path to success. Blaire Herford at Rise: https://www.instagram.com/blaireherford.fit_rise/#RISE Athletic Performance: https://www.instagram.com/riseathleticperformance/# RISE: https://riseathleticperformance.com 00:55 Intro 03:14 Blaire's Formative Experiences 05:34 Breaking Generational Patterns 08:00 Becoming a Mom at 19 12:05 Refusing to Become a Statistic 13:25 Getting divorced at 21 17:05 Co-Parenting and Coping 21:04 Marriage, Growth & Hard Conversations 24:09 Learning Healthy Conflict Resolution 27:06 Why Words Matter in Relationships 29:18 Blended Families 39:02 Mutual Respect and Communication Evolve with us! Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast Instagram: forwardfacingpodcast TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

    38 min
  3. Meet Lily Lutton | Family Law Practice & Client-First Philosophy | Episode 104

    Apr 3

    Meet Lily Lutton | Family Law Practice & Client-First Philosophy | Episode 104

    In this episode, Andee and Mali sit down with our own Lily Lutton to learn more about her background, what inspired her legal career, and the philosophy that guides her work with clients. Lily shares her journey in family law, her approach to handling sensitive cases like divorce and child custody, and how she supports clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions, always with empathy, clear communication, and strong advocacy. Join the conversation and meet this fantastic addition to the wolf pack. Follow Lily on social media! https://www.instagram.com/lawbylutton/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lilylutton https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-bristow-lutton-19290a10a/ 01:00 Introduction 02:33 Meet Lily Lutton 03:40 Law School and Shift In Goals 04:48 Handling Clients and Honesty 08:36 Childhood and Early Independence 11:35 Marriage and Motherhood 12:46 Balancing Career and Motherhood 14:55 Why Family Law 16:20 Personal Experience with Divorce 18:33 Independence and Life Perspective 19:46 Finding Her Path in Family Law 21:30 Joining the Firm and Growth 25:46 Advice: Stop Caring What People Think 28:52 How Have You Evolved Recently? 29:16 Andee on Gratitude and Team 30:33 Mali on Discipline and Habits 33:02 Lily on Slowing Down 35:54 Wrap-Up Evolve with us! Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

    36 min
  4. How Attorneys Are Using AI & What Can Go Wrong | Episode 103

    Mar 20

    How Attorneys Are Using AI & What Can Go Wrong | Episode 103

    What happens when artificial intelligence starts reshaping one of the most tradition-bound professions? In this episode, Andee and Mali are joined by AI afficianado Kendall Carter to explore how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the legal industry. They dive into the growing role of AI in law, unpacking why so many attorneys are adopting new tools and what that means for the future of the profession. They look at both sides of the story, from the benefits of AI -- like increased efficiency and productivity -- to the potential downsides, including accuracy concerns and ethical challenges. Kendall shares insight into where things can go wrong and why human judgment still plays a critical role. Join the conversation for a thoughtful, accessible look at the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. Kendall Carter can be found at: https://aspire.law/our-team/kendall-carter/ and at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendallwcarter/ 00:59 Introducing Kendall Carter 03:36 Kendall's Law School & Career Highlights 06:27 How Kendall Got Into AI 08:08 AI in Legal Practice 10:44 Best Uses of AI in Law 14:02 AI & Value To Clients 16:32 AI Pitfalls & Fake Cases 19:03 Potential Consequences of Misuse 21:39 Client Trust & Reputation 25:34 A Good Way For Clients To Use AI 33:58 How Have you Evolved Recently? 40:42 Closing & Outro Evolve with us! Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

    42 min
  5. Saving Lost Dogs | The Story of Jason Flatt | Episode 102

    Mar 6

    Saving Lost Dogs | The Story of Jason Flatt | Episode 102

    In this episode Andee and Mali introduce you to Jason Flatt. Jason started his own Pitbull rescue and he is in GREAT demand as a tracker of lost pets. Jason came to the Hastings Shadmehry wolfpack at a moment of GREAT distress. His story is all about strength, resilience, and self-knowledge. Join the conversation with the one-of-a-kind Jason Flatt! Here's all of Jason's contacts: https://www.friendstotheforlorn.org https://www.facebook.com/FriendsToTheForlornPitbullRescue https://www.instagram.com/fttfpitbull/ 00:50 Introducing Jason Flatt 01:31 Why Jason Matters to the Wolfpack 03:04 Growing Up with Calvin the Pit Bull 04:58 Understanding Dogs 06:23 The Emotional Toll of Rescue Work 08:13 How Dog Traps Work 09:34 Rescue Story: The Bear Cub 14:12 Jason's Early Career 18:20 Moving from New York to Georgia 21:23 Depression and Hitting Rock Bottom 24:38 Angelo: The Dog That Changed Everything 26:06 First Steps into Pit Bull Rescue 29:04 Apollo: The First True Rescue Success 30:29 From Rescue to Missing Dog Recovery 32:48 The Cow That Helped Find a Dog 34:34 The Story of Stella’s Rescue 39:30 Lessons Learned from Dog Rescue 49:44 Where to find Jason and help his Organization 50:40 Wrap-up Evolve with us! Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

    51 min

About

Welcome to FORWARD FACING, Your Inspiration To Evolve! We are ANDEE HASTINGS and MALI SHADMEHRY -- seasoned family law and divorce attorneys with a passion for justice and a heart for the families we serve. We draw on our decades of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them forge new futures. We emphasize leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, transformation, and a positive mindset while providing a glimpse into life at Hastings Shadmehry Family Law. We empower our audience and allow them to feel like part of our wolf pack. Join the conversation and evolve with us!

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