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In this episode, I am joined by Funmi, she is a former City lawyer who now runs her own business as a mortgage advisor. We talked a bit about her journey in and out of law and she shares some top tips on financial well-being as well as what to look out for in the current mortgage market.

You can find Funmi on Instagram @funmi_themortgagemum

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In this episode, I am joined by Trish McLellan, Director (Research & Engagement) at LawCare to discuss well-being in the law and why junior lawyers are leaving the profession.

Trish McLellan is LawCare’s Director of Engagement and Education. Admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales in 1989, she was a Family law practitioner in the north-east of England prior to joining LawCare in January 2005. Trish has a breadth of experience of the support LawCare provides and was the staff lead on the Life in the Law research study and she regularly speaks about mental health at legal events.

LawCare is the mental well-being charity for the legal profession offering free, confidential, emotional support, peer support, and resources to those working in the law in the UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. LawCare promotes mental health and well-being best practice in legal workplaces and drives culture change in education, training, and practice. Their support service offers a safe place to talk without judgement to trained staff and volunteers who have first-hand experience of working in the law.

If you need support you can contact LawCare on 0800 279 6888, email support@lawcare.org.uk or go to www.lawcare.org.uk to access online chat and other resources.

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In this episode I speak to Sharita Jennings, a digital nomad US attorney, mentor and travel content creator about how it is possible to be a digital nomad lawyer, and tips on finding remote jobs that let you work from anywhere. 

You can find Sharita on instagram @itssharitasworld

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In this episode I talk to Lauren Raby who is a sound healing practitioner and founder of Saiki, offering sound baths in person and online. We talk about how Lauren discovered sound healing as an effective way of managing anxiety, the origins of sound healing, how it can benefit lawyers who experiencing stress, anxiety and other physical or mental health problems and its connection with community and the environment. To hear more from Lauren you can go to SAIKI (saikiwellness.com) or visit her Instagram page @saiki.wellness Follow us on Instagram @the_legal_digest If you want to get in touch about the podcast or this episode then you can reach out to us via email legaldigestblog@gmail.com or on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-legal-digest/support

In this episode I talk to Stephanie Forbes about the importance of training in law firms, why it's important to invest in knowledge, how the US medical insurance system is structured and what Millenials and Gen Z are looking for in law firms. 

To hear more from Stephanie, you can go to Forbes Consult or visit her Instagram page @forbesconsult

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In this episode I am joined by Maddie, a qualified New York attorney, Solicitor in England and Wales and course author, we discuss how she pursued an alternative route to qualification and the process of doing so for anyone else looking for alternative ways to qualify. 

For more information on Maddie's courses, you can go to @inhousew on Instagram. 

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In this episode I kick start season 2 by going through whats coming up, what I will be focusing on and why we need to encourage more lawyers to respond to their wellness needs.  Follow us on Instagram @the_legal_digest or you can go to the website at www.thelegaldigest.co.uk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-legal-digest/support

This week's episode is the season finale, but I'll be back really soon with season 2 with a new line-up of great guest speakers. 

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In this episode I am joined by Harry Jameson, an elite performance coach and wellness consultant who works with high profile individuals and exclusive retreats. 

We talk about how you can manage your overall wellness using CBD, how high performing individuals can experience stress and the impact that it has on our overall health. 

You can find out more by going to Rain CBD — Harry Jameson — multi-service Wellness Company. 

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In this episode I am joined by Gulnaz Raja, solicitor, owner of the law firm GNR Solicitors and legal consultancy business Legal and Governance Hub. Aside from this Gulnaz is also a Board Trustee Director, coach and lecturer. After working in law firms and in-house legal teams, Gulnaz decided to launch her own businesses, we talk about how legal skills can help you excel as an entrepreneur, top tips on starting your own legal consultancy business or law firm and the difference between the two models.

If you are thinking of starting a law firm or legal consultancy, then you should obtain legal and regulatory advice as well as comply with transparency requirements. 

You can find out more about Gulnaz by going to www.gnrsolicitors.co.uk or www.legalgovernancehub.com 

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