How Working Mothers Are Rewriting The Rules Of Work And Family With Dr. Dana Sumpter
Working mothers are constantly navigating the delicate balance between caring for others and caring for themselves, often while carrying invisible loads that no one sees. Dr. Dana Sumpter joins Carrie Fogliani for an honest conversation about what it really means to be a working mother today—how identity, purpose, and priorities evolve when professional life […]
Redefining Work-Life Balance As A Lawyer And Mom With Christy Crase
Work-life balance often feels elusive for women navigating demanding legal careers and motherhood, but Christy Crase proves it’s possible to build both with grace and intention. As Chief Legal Officer for Professional Case Management and PCM Trials, Christy reflects on her early years in M&A law, the challenges of raising two daughters while building […]
Redefining Ambition And Practicing Self-Compassion With Sue Bunnell
For many lawyer moms, learning self-compassion is the key to surviving a profession that demands perfection. Sue Bunnell, Assistant General Counsel and Executive Director at Wells Fargo, professor, nonprofit leader, and proud mom of two grown sons, opens up about redefining ambition, setting boundaries, and practicing kindness toward yourself in both law and motherhood. […]
How Lawyer-Moms Can Release Working Mom Guilt With Suzanne Leslie Part 2
Working mom guilt is something so many lawyer-mothers carry silently, and in part two of this heartfelt conversation, Suzanne Leslie, founder of the Leslie Law Firm, shares the moment her son’s words freed her from years of self-blame. She reflects on how guilt shaped her parenting, what it took to finally let it go, […]
Lawyer, Mother, Healer: How Being A Personal Injury Attorney Prepared Me For Parenting
Being a mother and a lawyer is challenging enough, but doing it as the breadwinner takes an entirely different kind of courage. Suzanne Leslie, founder of Leslie Law Firm and once the “baby of the class” at Western State Law School, reveals how she built a thriving personal injury practice while raising two children […]
From Big Law To Purpose-Driven Work: Facing Grief & Loss In Law, Life & Motherhood With Linda Klein 👣
Walking away from a prestigious law career isn’t easy, but Linda Klein reveals how leaving Paul Hastings after just 11 months opened the door to a more meaningful life. From chasing deadlines so grueling that an accident felt like relief, to mourning her mother’s passing and discovering her purpose in healthcare, Linda shares the […]
The Truth About Part-Time Law And Full-Time Motherhood With Kara Kinney Cartwright ✨
Balancing part-time law and full-time motherhood is no small feat, and attorney and author Kara Kinney Cartwright gets candid about the wins, struggles, and lessons along the way. From returning to work just six weeks postpartum to navigating unpredictable hospital counsel demands during 9/11, Kara shares how she built resilience, found champions for […]