Wake Up Call

It's been two years since the first #FEMSQUIRE interview we did with New Jersey family lawyer Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. Back then, we were in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she shared with us how she was balancing her time as a lawyer and mom while navigating the challenges of the pandemic. She’s been doing great since then (and better than ever!) In this episode, Diana, a remarkably empowered woman, shares how she's continued to evolve personally and professionally, which has been a long journey of self-discovery. As a partner at Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A. @mkssfamilylaw, she has found more efficient ways to manage her law firm and to communicate in a way that empowers her clients and makes them feel heard. She's been a busy woman lately, what with being a mom, lawyer, and entrepreneur as well. But she's also been doing all of these things with an incredible amount of focus and dedication. She is all about helping people who are dealing with difficult circumstances find solutions for their problems through the power of law and justice—which is what makes her so passionate about being a lawyer. Listen to Diana's promising vision for her firm, and don't miss the valuable advice she gives on marriage and communication, plus all the other things she's been up to. Conversations with her are always such a treat!

Included in this conversation:
Her evolution in these two years
How her law firm's efficiency has increased
The importance of innovation in business
How to find balance as a working mom
Silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic
Career lessons she has learned
Key traits of a family lawyer
Letting your work speak for itself
Signs a client is not a good fit for you
A message for young attorneys
Her ideal client
Recognizing red flags
Her exceptional work style
Her career development throughout the years
Marriage tips from a divorce lawyer
What she loves the most about her work
Why you need to trust your law firm partners
The vision she has for her firm
Her bucket list

Find out more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/
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I'm proud to introduce you to Michael, a former gang member who turned his life around, and now helps others do the same. His story of redemption is powerful and needs to be shared with the world. He talks about his rough childhood and growing up in a gang-dominated neighborhood, where the only way he had of obtaining respect was through the use of violence and getting imprisoned. He didn't know any other way, and this is how he lived throughout his youth, getting in and out of jail while dealing with the trauma that was inflicted upon him from a young age. While he fought his demons and struggled to find a place for himself in the world, he knew he had to change his ways. He decided to take action and find help in the form of rehabilitation and therapy. Michael never gave up and kept going, one day at a time. With faith and the help of his therapist, he was determined to make himself a better person. Now in his 40s, he has found his purpose in life and uses his platform as a former gang member and prisoner to create a change in the lives of others. He became a social entrepreneur and the founder of Access 2 Excellence, a program that helps formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society and provides them with education. Michael has broken free from the chains of his troubled past and is now motivating others to do the same. His story proves that there's hope for everyone. It'll inspire you to believe in yourself, to keep fighting for what you want, and to trust that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Included in this conversation: How living in a gang environment impacted his childhood Growing up without a positive male role model How his strong mother influenced him When he was first introduced to gang activity A realistic glimpse of gang life Anecdotes of his time as a gang member The reason he was incarcerated for the first time What it was like to be in prison for most of his youth What really happens inside prison The lowest point in his life The moment his path to redemption started What he did when he got out of prison for the last time Helping ex-prisoners with "Acess 2 Excellence" and "Justice "Reform" How he has positively transformed other people's lives His experience with psychedelic therapy Overcoming his anger and traumas A bit about his love life His purpose in life Reach out to Michael on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ulibarri.9465 Find Michael on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ulibarri-754454160/ Follow me on social media here: Instagram @theprev www.instagram.com/theprev/ Facebook @wakeupcallthepodcast www.facebook.com/wakeupcallthepodcast Twitter @ThePrevite twitter.com/theprevite You can also watch episodes of Wake Up Call on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlkBJChmRfcu4l-kLs2Rwg If you think you would be an awesome guest on Wake Up Call, DM me on Instagram!

Success is never a straight line but rather an upward climb, and the story of Alison Leslie exemplifies that. Despite wanting to quit her first year of law school, her confidence and determination never let the words “You can’t” stop her from achieving her goal. So much so that after graduating from Seton Hall University and working at two boutique law firms, she opened her practice at the early age of 28! In this episode, she reflects on her experience entering the legal field and how the values she learned growing up helped her get by. She talks about her experience in law school and Catholic school, exciting anecdotes from her Court TV internship, and the knowledge she has gained from more than 20 years of family law practice. She credits her mother and the nuns at her high school for helping her grow into the confident, strong woman she is today—a great example of what can happen when you are surrounded by strong, driven women and are inspired by them: you develop into one yourself!

Included in this conversation:

Her educational background
Why she picked family law
The law school experience
What she learned from her internship at Court TV
Is it true that if you hated law school, you'll love practice?
Her work experience before opening her practice
Starting her own law firm at 28 years old
The reasons why she loves being a family lawyer
How the practice of law has changed over the years
Networking before the internet was a boom
Constantly evolving as a law firm owner
How she runs her firm
Her vision for her firm and personal goals
The best advice she's ever gotten
What Catholic school taught her
The women she admires the most
Focusing on what really matters in life

Learn more about Alison and her practice here: https://www.leslielawfirm.com/

Follow Alison on Instagram here: @divorcenjleslielaw https://www.instagram.com/divorcenjleslielaw/

Find Leslie Law Firm, LLC. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Divorce-in-New-Jersey-with-Leslie-Law-Firm-LLC-132138573543483/

Find Alison on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-leslie-599b775/

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Starting a law firm is no easy task. Don't let it be an uphill battle by not having good advice to help you along the way! As law firm owners, we have been in your shoes, we know all about the challenges you face and the questions that keep you up at night. In this episode, find out how to start and grow a law firm that serves YOU, from four lawyers who did it themselves! Joining me for part two of this live episode of the Roundtable Series are Attorneys Adelola Dow, Esq. (The Law Offices of Adelola Sheralynn Dow), Stephanie Hunnell, Esq. (Hunnell Law Group, LLC), and Jamie Berger, Esq. (Jacobs Berger, LLC.) We share specific action items on building and growing an efficient firm.

Read more about Adelola and her law firm here: https://www.adelolalaw.com/

Follow Adelola on Instagram here: @asdlaw https://www.instagram.com/asdlaw/

Find Adelola's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TurningFearIntoPowerDivorce

Read more about Stephanie and her law firm here: https://www.hunnelllaw.com/

Follow Stephanie and her law firm on Instagram here: @hunnlawgroup https://www.instagram.com/hunnlawgroup/

Find Stephanie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/HunnLawGroup

Read more about Jamie and her law firm here: https://jacobsberger.com/

Follow Jamie's law firm on Instagram:@jacobsbergerllc https://www.instagram.com/jacobsbergerllc/

Find Jamie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jacobsberger

Here's a link to Allison Williams's law firm coaching: http://www.lawfirmmentor.net/?fbclid=IwAR0wsYE8YZdn41UCjiLcTU9q8TrvcdnhXZgFgGNI3fzxMqnTyV2YYXGAJqM

Check out Profit First, the book mentioned by Adelola: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Mike-Michalowicz-audiobook/dp/B06X15WW79/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NPUJNCKDZXEP&keywords=profit%20first&qid=1656004819&sprefix=profit%20first%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR2pe51Nn_A0Lisk0SFYsNO4eOz5Tpmv9c4Pyi72tvbzuoyxUYT5ti8LnuA

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It's not a secret that starting and growing a law firm is hard, but that shouldn't stop you from reaching your goal. As law firm owners, we have been in your shoes, we know all about the challenges you face and the questions that keep you up at night. In this episode, find out how to start and grow a law firm that serves you, from four lawyers who did it themselves! Joining me for this live episode of the Roundtable Series are Attorneys Heather Keith, Esq. (Keith Family Law), Stephanie Hunnell, Esq. (Hunnell Law Group, LLC), and Jamie Berger, Esq. (Jacobs Berger, LLC.) We'll be sharing our best insight with you!

Read more about Heather and her law firm here: https://keithfamilylaw.com/
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Find Heather's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/KeithFamilyLaw

Read more about Stephanie and her law firm here: https://www.hunnelllaw.com/
Follow Stephanie and her law firm on Instagram here: @hunnlawgroup https://www.instagram.com/hunnlawgroup/
Find Stephanie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/HunnLawGroup

Read more about Jamie and her law firm here: https://jacobsberger.com/
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Now that the Depp v. Heard trial is over, it's time for some Monday morning lawyer quarterbacking! Check out this discussion about what they did right and what they did wrong, from a lawyer's point of view. Joining me are special guests (quarterbacks), Attorneys Diana Schimmel, Esq. (from Martine, Katz Scanlon  & Schimmel), and Kristen Henninger, Esq. (from Kristen S. Henninger, Esquire, LLC.) We share our thoughts and analysis of the case, as well as what we've learned (and what we're still confused about!) 

Read more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/
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Read more about Kristen and her law firm here:http://www.divorceattorneytomsriver.com/
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After the Depp v. Heard verdict, Attorneys Danielle Laughlin, Esq. (Sage Business Counsel), Derrick Farrell, Esq. (Labaton Sucharow, LLP), and Sylvia Breitowich, Esq. (Breitowich Law, LLC) join this discussion to talk about what all of this has taught us about domestic violence.

Read more about Danielle and her firm here: https://sagebusinesscounsel.com/danielle-hudson-laughlin/
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Find Danielle's practice on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SageBusinessCounsel

Read more about Derrick and Labaton Sucharow, LLP here: https://www.labaton.com/ourpeople/derrick-farrell
Find Labaton Sucharow, LLP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/labatonsucharow

Read more about Sylvia and her firm here: https://breitowichlawfirm.com/#about
Follow Sylvia on Instagram here: @breitowichlawfirm https://www.instagram.com/breitowichlawfirm/
Find Sylvia's practice on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/breitowichlawfirm

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Family Law Attorneys Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. (Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A., New Jersey) and Jill Coil, Esq. (Jill Coil Law, LLC, Utah) join this discussion about one of the most talked-about cases in recent years, the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial, and how this fits in with our culture today. Plus, we dive into how this case has affected the #MeToo movement. 

Follow Diana on Instagram: @mkssfamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/mkssfamilylaw
Follow Jill on Instagram: @jillcoil https://www.instagram.com/jillcoil/

You can find the NY Times articles discussed in this interview here:

Amber Heard and the Death of #METOO by Michelle Goldberg

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/18/opinion/amber-heard-metoo.html

Why We Love to Watch a Woman Brought Low by Jessica Bennett

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/20/opinion/johnny-depp-amber-heard-social-media-sexism.html

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Let's talk about sex! NYC-based Sex Therapist Juliane Maxwald works with people struggling with sex addiction. In this episode, she shares her insights on how to overcome this type of addiction and heal your life. But what is sex addiction? How do you know if you or your partner are addicted to sex? What are the signs? Juliane answers all of these questions and more. She dives deeper into the healing process and what it means to live a healthy sex life. We leave all taboos aside and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of intimacy and relationships. You'll be surprised to learn that there is no such thing as "normal" in sex. But most importantly, we focus on the importance of living a healthy sexuality, where you have the freedom to love and be yourself, no matter your identity. We all deserve to know, own, and talk about our sexual health and preferences—it's very empowering when we do it through the right channels! Sex is often not presented positively or talked about enough, that's why open and honest conversations about it are important. Learn how to decide what's right for you by staying educated.

Included in this conversation:

All about sex addiction (what is it, treatment, etc)
The differences in addiction between men and women
Why addicts can't "just stop"
The root cause of addiction
How does sex therapy work?
The explored factors in sex therapy
Sexuality and empowerment for women
There is no such thing as "normal" in sex
Defining the lines between kink and fetish
When to seek professional help
The gaps in sex education in schools
Sex education advice for parents
A brief discussion of the movie Thanks for Sharing
Is cheating really the end of a relationship?
How to set healthy boundaries in your relationship
The difference between coaching and psychotherapy

Read more about Juliane and her services here: https://julianemaxwald.com/
Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliane-maxwald-420a8326/

**Note this interview was originally recorded for the Divorce Happy Hour Podcast. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/divorcehappyhour**

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It’s always fascinating to hear the stories of those who took big risks in order to pursue a dream and were successful at it - and this was the case with Jonathan Sparks. After successfully practicing business law for years, he felt his calling was something else. Aware that those closest to him would consider him crazy, Jonathan courageously decided to tune out the opinions of others and pursue his longtime passion of becoming a musician. Get hooked on this story as he takes us through his musical journey of self-discovery, beginning when he learned to play his first song on the guitar at the age of 16, all the way to the talented man that he is today and everything else that shaped him in between. Jonathan is living the best of both worlds and has met plenty of supportive people along the way. His focus now is creating music while he continues to practice business law and manage his firm, Sparks Law. He’s also a best-selling author and has a podcast named Success, Decisions, & Rock N' Roll. There's no denying that his authenticity has gotten him a long way, and this is just the beginning.

Included in this conversation:
How he ended up in business law
Shedding the baggage of his past
The time when those closest to him were not supportive of his dream
His beginnings in the music industry
The struggle of being a musician
Letting go of the need for approval
His personal evolution
How he got back into music after years of not playing
Differences between the law industry and music industry
Dating advice he received from David Neagle
Finding a partner who supports him
Understanding that prioritizing yourself is not being narcissistic
His dietary habits
Why it's important to follow your dreams
Where he is now

Check out Jonathan's newest single, Real Human Being, here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonathansparks/real-human-being
Check out his podcast, Success, Decisions, & Rock N' Roll, here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-decisions-rock-n-roll/id1610155508 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SxUXesq1wla9yIpZiSiRc?si=xqvnUnAERk-A09FfsE5VqQ
Follow Jonathan on Instagram here: @jonathansparksmusic https://www.instagram.com/jonathansparksmusic/
Subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13F93kBttc0hE2KhbShtPg
Find out more about Sparks Law here: https://sparkslawpractice.com/

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