52 episodes

Are you an ambitious attorney who wants to build a life and career that you cannot wait to wake up for? Then you're in the right place.
Welcome to Powerhouse Lawyers, a podcast for the Powerhouse in each of us.

I am your host, Erin Gerner. A former lawyer, wife, mom, and life coach, and I am on a mission to empower women in the law to define success on their terms, by leveraging their unique superpowers to help them win in both law and life. Join me each week to hear inspiring stories, real talk, and practical tips.

You need to redefine the toxic narratives that are keeping women overwhelmed, trying to do it all. You are worthy and capable of building a life and career that you have always wanted, and I'm here to empower you along the way. So if you are ready to practice law differently, let's go.

Powerhouse Lawyers Erin Gerner

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    • 4.8 • 26 Ratings

Are you an ambitious attorney who wants to build a life and career that you cannot wait to wake up for? Then you're in the right place.
Welcome to Powerhouse Lawyers, a podcast for the Powerhouse in each of us.

I am your host, Erin Gerner. A former lawyer, wife, mom, and life coach, and I am on a mission to empower women in the law to define success on their terms, by leveraging their unique superpowers to help them win in both law and life. Join me each week to hear inspiring stories, real talk, and practical tips.

You need to redefine the toxic narratives that are keeping women overwhelmed, trying to do it all. You are worthy and capable of building a life and career that you have always wanted, and I'm here to empower you along the way. So if you are ready to practice law differently, let's go.

    What I Learned From 52 Podcast Episodes (That Almost Didn’t Happen)

    What I Learned From 52 Podcast Episodes (That Almost Didn’t Happen)

    A community designed for you – get in the Elite ladies club for access to the luxury retreat, group coaching, and one on one coaching! [00:00] A lot of us struggle with it, it actually almost kept me from starting this podcast! Imposter Syndrome. [01:46] But it was the grace and power of community that pulled me back from the ledge and slingshot me to the other side! [08:10] Join the Powerhouse Lawyer Facebook Group to go deeper and build community amongst the powerhouse’s I’ve curated space for. [11:01] We’ve been doing the show for an entire year! A couple of lessons that will stick with me: building community is an intentional process, storytelling is key, and I don’t know everything and that’s okay! [13:05] We finish off with my own Legally Blonde Moment this time! A work from home cautionary tale! [25:49] Closing
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    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
    Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP__________
    Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

    • 29 min
    How This Accidental Entrepreneur Built a Multi-Million Dollar Law Firm as a Single Mom

    How This Accidental Entrepreneur Built a Multi-Million Dollar Law Firm as a Single Mom

    Get access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and mastermind networking with Powerhouse Elite! Details below. [00:00] This week’s episode features the mega Powerhouse, Miriam Airington! [05:34] Within an incredibly short window, Miriam got divorced, became a single mom, and launched a law firm. All with the intention of being both a good mom and good lawyer! [10:32] But remind us, why is being a lawyer and mom set up to be almost impossible? Turns out entrepreneurship was Miriam’s secret weapon. [15:14] So much so that she wrote a book about it! [25:26] The little known detail that firm owners don’t always share is what it’s like transitioning from being an attorney to business owner. [36:05] Then of course, Miriam leaves us with her Legally Blonde Moment! Curious George takes the courtroom! [42:05] Closing__________
    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
    Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP
    Mom's a Lawyer: How to Start a Firm and Take Control of Your Lifehttps://a.co/d/gCUg6lF
    __________Connect with Miriam Airington-Fisher:Mom’s a Lawyer: https://www.momsalawyer.com/  Airington Law: https://ayuda.lasabogadasdelpueblo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyer-like-a-mother/
    Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

    • 46 min
    3 Keys to Creating a Law Firm that Stands Out

    3 Keys to Creating a Law Firm that Stands Out

    Get access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and mastermind networking with Powerhouse Elite! Details below. [00:00] This week, we welcome Laura Ramos James to the podcast! Laura brings the unique experience of migrating to the United States from Mexico. [04:48] As many of us do, Laura made the leap into law firm ownership. [11:21] If you didn’t know, the train stops from lawyer to owner is quite a bumpy ride. Laura details the mindset shifts and daily reminders that helped her stay focused and motivated while building. [17:14] To make things a tiny bit more challenging, she became a mom! [23:38] But hold on, Laura was one of few that didn’t slingshot her way into the entrepreneurial journey. She shares how she made that transition with grace and [26:01] is now intentionally cultivating a positive office culture. [35:08] Laura’s Legally Blonde Moment did not disappoint! At least she still got the job! [37:41] Get into the Powerhouse Lawyer Facebook group to jumpstart your community! [40:21]
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    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
    Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP
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    Connect with Laura Ramos James:Website: https://www.ramosjames.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ramos-james-b1807012a/
    Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

    • 41 min
    Ditch the Restrictive Legal Narrative and Discover Your Ideal Career Blueprint

    Ditch the Restrictive Legal Narrative and Discover Your Ideal Career Blueprint

    Get access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and mastermind networking with Powerhouse Elite! Details below. [00:00] In this Powerhouse Lawyer episode, we connect with Adriana Paris on: asking for opportunities, not being afraid of rejection, and evaluating personal values and priorities to make career decisions. [04:41] Adriana starts the conversation with her journey to law school [07:15] before getting into a reality that we all know too well – people management and difficult bosses [13:52]. What happens when your external success doesn’t match the internal? [19:53] Here’s your answer: create your Ideal Job Blueprint [29:29]! Once you develop a starting point for your career, the hard work begins. Productivity, setting boundaries that you actually enforce, coaching, time management, and community that helps you gain clarity and make positive change [40:51]. Finally, we close with Adriana’s Legally Blonde Moment! Bring on the fur babies! [52:06] Get into the Powerhouse Lawyer Facebook community to jumpstart your community! [54:22]
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    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
    Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP
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    Connect with Adriana Paris:Website: adrianaparis.comLinkedIn: Adriana Paris
    Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

    • 55 min
    How to Embrace Being a Beginner & Start Your Own Firm

    How to Embrace Being a Beginner & Start Your Own Firm

    Join the Powerhouse Elite membership community. Your access to the luxury retreat, coaching calls, and networking opportunities is just around the corner! [00:00] We are never short on inspiring stories that kick us into gear, running after the life we deserve. Today’s guest, Karly Wannos reminds us to push past the fear to do it anyway.  [02:43] Karly shares her journey into law. Her reluctance, experience in big law, and belief that she can just do law better. [6:18] But, let’s talk about the day to day of business ownership. Being a lawyer and an entrepreneur are completely different ball games! [11:15] So, how do you stay consistent while playing the long game of business? [15:42] Karly supports business owners and HR professionals with courses and training in employment law. [25:59] Which is just one of the ways she is working to dramatically improve the legal world. The Powerhouse ladies are becoming game changers! [32:29] And before we wrap it up, Karly does not hop off the mic without her Legally Blonde Moment. True to fashion, it involves yours truly! [35:58] Before you head out, let me help you beat overwhelm, transform your life, and become a taskmaster with the Powerhouse Brain dump workbook! [40:40]__________
    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
    Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP
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    Connect with Karly Wannos:Employment Experience Podcast https://www.wannoslaw.com/blog?tag=PodcastWebsite: www.wannoslaw.comEmail: info@karylwannos.com
    Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

    • 41 min
    4 Challenges Legal Entrepreneurs Face (And How to Overcome Them)

    4 Challenges Legal Entrepreneurs Face (And How to Overcome Them)

    Beat overwhelm, transform your life, and become a taskmaster with the Powerhouse Brain dump workbook! [00:00] This Powerhouse Lawyer episode we are speaking with Katie Lipp. [02:47] Katie tells us how she decided on law school [03:04] and discusses her superpower of networking. [11:25] She passionately advocates for the importance of community within the legal profession, emphasizing the critical need for female lawyers to establish a network among themselves. [16:28] This advocacy led to the creation of Law Practice Queen, aimed at combating gender bias and championing the cause of female lawyers. [22:45] She gives her best advice for anyone looking to potentially start their own law firm or entrepreneurs. [34:03] After Katie details her available services. [43:26] we wrap up with her Legally Blonde Moment. [48:18]
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    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
    Powerhouse Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1074826730426201/?ref=share&mibextid=K35XfP
    Lipp Law FirmBusiness and Employment Attorney Virginia and Washington, DC | The Lipp Law Firm, PC
    Law Practice Queen Law Practicehttps://www.lawpracticequeen.com/
    Cash is Queen Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4wc2TwIbjsLFxmOv6U5YBR?si=44a75380cf3f4422__________Connect with Katie Lipp :
    Website   Business and Employment Attorney Virginia and Washington, DC | The Lipp Law Firm, PCLinkedIn Katie Lipp - Law Practice Queen, LLC | LinkedInFacebook The Lipp Law Firm, PC | Fairfax VA | Facebook
    Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

moms a lawyer ,

Amazing Energy

Erin brings so much energy to her interviews! Great podcast as a listener and as a guest!

LauraRamosJames ,

Brilliant, insightful, and fun

I could listen to Erin talk for hours. Not only is she incredibly bright and analytical, but she’s extremely generous with her acquired knowledge and experience as a former attorney, a coach, a mom and an entrepreneur. She uplifts other women by providing a platform like no other with guests who add incredible value. You will finish each episode having learned something new and eager to listen in some more!

GaryMiles1 ,

Amazing Podcast

Erin is a wonderful coach to women lawyers and she brings amazing insights to you on this podcast! Check it out!

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