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Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, Episode 24
In this episode of Life Lessons and Law, Lashonda Council Rogers speaks with Dr. Cee Nicole, Board Certified Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Physician, at Weight a Minute Clinic.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

The importance of being certified in obese management
The difference between obesity and weight
How obesity affects African-Americans and Hispanics
How obesity affects mental health
Anti-obesity medication

Learn more about Dr. Cee Nicole:
* Check out Weight A Minute Clinic: https://www.weightaminuteclinic.com/meet-the-team
* Follow Weight A Minute Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weightaminuteclinic/
* Visit Dr. Cee Nicole’s website: https://www.drceenicole.com/index#home
* Follow Dr. Cee Nicole on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drceenicole
* Follow Dr. Cee Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drceenicole/
* Follow Dr. Cee Nicole on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drceenicole

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast
Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg
Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers
* Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/
* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, Ep 23

In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, Olivia Smith, Partner at Sr Law Group in Douglasville, discusses estate planning and elder law. Sr Law Group specializes in guiding seniors aged 60-65 and older through estate planning, elder law, and probate matters in the Atlanta Metro and Georgia.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

Understanding Elder Law: The interview emphasized elder law's focus on challenges faced by the 60-65+ demographic, particularly in long-term care planning beyond wills and trusts.
Taboos Around Planning: Society's avoidance of discussing death leads to neglect in elder care and estate planning, necessitating uncomfortable but essential conversations.
Challenges of the "Sandwich Generation": Balancing care for children and aging parents demands respectful discussions about future needs while preserving their independence.
Lessons from Personal Experience: Olivia highlighted chaotic will distribution in her family, emphasizing the need for informed counsel in elder law to avoid such situations.
Selecting the Right Professional: Finding a legal professional well-versed in elder law, capable of explaining and guiding decisions, is crucial in estate planning endeavors.

Learn more about Olivia Smith:

Visit Sr Law Group's website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/sr-law-group-serving-the-georgia-community
Follow Sr Law Group on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srlawgrp/
Follow Sr Law Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srlawgrp
Check out Olivia’s podcast, Black Parents Aging for weekly tips and advice: https://www.srlawgrp.com/black-parents-aging-podcast

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast:

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464
Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers:

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome Jocelyn Minerve, a Spelman College graduate with a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature. Furthermore, Jocelyn holds a master's degree in teaching and co-manages a YouTube channel focused on discussing teaching abroad, the expatriate teaching lifestyle, and their everyday experiences.

Tune in to this episode as Jocelyn Minerve talks about:

* The Impact of Influential Teachers: She discusses how influential teachers can profoundly shape one's education and life perspectives.

* Adventurous Spirit: She is recognized for her adventurous spirit, demonstrating a willingness to embrace unique opportunities.

* Balancing Career and Marriage: Her teaching job in the Dominican Republic, which she embarked on with her husband and children, has strengthened their relationship, underscoring the significance of familial support in pursuing unconventional career paths.

About Jocelyn Minerve:

Meet Jocelyn Minerve, an education and nonprofit professional with over 12 years of experience. Her life was transformed by a six-week school trip to the Dominican Republic, sparking a passion for languages, cultures, and life abroad. Now, with her husband and children, they've made the transition from California to the Dominican Republic, leaving behind their teaching careers in the United States to share their adventures on a YouTube channel. Their channel's two primary goals are to inspire black families and people of color to explore life abroad and to celebrate the beauty of Latin American culture.

Learn more about Jocelyn Minerve:

Tune in to watch her new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@MinervesOnTheMove
Follow her on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/minervesonthemove
Email her at: MinervesOnTheMove@gmail.com

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast:

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers:

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Korey Albury, a distinguished legal professional who brings her wealth of expertise from owning Albury Law Group and serving as a media mediator with Ziegler Mediation. Korey shares invaluable insights that will inspire and educate.

Tune in to this episode as Korey Albury talks about:

* Balancing Career and Family: Korey Albury underscores the importance of clear priorities and support from her spouse in managing her career and family life.

* Efficient Dual Practice Management: Korey's approach involves hiring a skilled attorney, controlling caseloads, and allocating dedicated time to handle personal injury cases effectively while also practicing mediation.

* Mediation Advice: She offers guidance for attorneys new to mediation, highlighting the essential qualities to seek in a mediator to streamline the process.

Learn more about Korey Albury:

Discover the journey of Korey Albury, an accomplished legal professional with over a decade of dedicated service to her community. After a decade of partnership, Korey transitioned to specialize in personal injury law, founding Albury Law Group. Her profound respect for the law's evolution, coupled with a passion for research and writing, drives her commitment to exceed the expectations of clients, colleagues, and the court. Korey's work is not just a profession but a means to contribute to the betterment of her family and community. Her educational background includes Emory University School of Law and the University of Michigan.

Connect with and learn more from Korey Albury:

Connect with Korey Albury on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korey-m-albury-46a77a26
Follow Korey Albury on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korey.albury
Follow Korey Albury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alburylaw
Websites: https://alburylawgroup.com, https://www.zieglermediation.com

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Faith Broussard Cade, a Mental Health Counselor, Author, and Self-Care Expert with over a decade of experience in the field. Her unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience addresses accessibility issues in her community, hailing from Louisiana.

Tune in to this episode as Faith Cade talks about:

Faith's Traumatic Brain Injury Journey: Faith Cade's experience with a traumatic brain injury taught her the importance of persistence and faith.
Support for Caregivers: Faith emphasized the need to provide support and understanding to caregivers and family members of individuals with traumatic brain injuries.
Challenges in Accepting Help: Faith discussed her struggle with accepting help, as she was used to being the one offering support.
Prioritizing Self-Care: Faith highlighted the significance of slowing down, finding stillness, and practicing self-care and self-love, especially during life-altering challenges.
Upcoming Book Release: Faith mentioned her forthcoming book, which is expected to inspire and guide those facing similar challenges.
Learn more about and connect with Faith Cade:
Connect with Faith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-cade-m-ed-7a5a0a39/
Follow Faith on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fleurdelisspeaks
Follow Faith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleurdelisspeaks/
Visit Faith’s website: www.fleurdelisspeaks.com

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464
Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers
Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we are delighted to introduce our distinguished guest, Jamala McFadden. As the co-founder and Managing Partner of The Employment Law Solution ("ELS"), Jamala is at the forefront of partnering with employers to address and resolve a wide spectrum of workplace legal issues. Her journey from a Chicago native to becoming a prominent legal authority is truly inspiring.
ELS is a boutique employment law firm focusing on serving business clients.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
* Expertise in Employment Law: How Jamala caters to the needs of both small and large business owners
* Embracing Challenges for Personal and Professional Growth: The significance of embracing challenges and stepping out of one's comfort zone — how discomfort can be a catalyst for personal and professional development.
* Authenticity and Identity: The importance of staying true to oneself — being authentic, regardless of societal norms
Learn More About Jamala McFadden:
Jamala is not just a legal luminary; she is an active contributor to her community. Her impressive list of achievements includes serving as President of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, participating in the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, and mentoring young minds as an Attorney Coach for Therrell High School's Mock Trial Team.
* Connect with Jamala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamala-s-mcfadden-2922258
* Follow The Employment Law Solution on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-employment-law-solution
* Subscribe to The Employment Law Solution’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17jyINnrWLGRNh5KD1RmJw
* Visit The Employment Law Solution’s website: https://www.theemploymentlawsolution.com/
* Follow The Employment Law Solution on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elsfirm/
* Follow The Employment Law Solution on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELSFirm
* Follow The Employment Law Solution on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsfirm/
Don't miss out on this enlightening episode where Jamala McFadden sheds light on employment law, personal growth, and the importance of staying true to one's authentic self. Tune in now and be inspired!

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast
Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.
* Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464
* Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg
Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers
* Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/
* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest, Vanessa Parker (the Pink Boss). Vanessa is a life coach, speaker, entrepreneur, wife, and mother to a blended family. She helps her clients successfully navigate life transitions and create harmony in their personal and professional lives.

Tune in to this episode as Vanessa Parker talks about:

How the COVID-19 pandemic altered Vanessa’s career path
The importance of a work-life balance and how it’s defined differently by different people
The unique struggles Vanessa sees in her younger clients
“What do you really want?” — Why this question is so important to ask yourself and advice to the person who doesn’t know the answer
How to determine your worth and stop lowballing yourself
Imposter Syndrome — what is it and how to get over it
Blended families — their unique challenges and advice

Learn more from and connect with Vanessa Parker:

Visit Vanessa’s business website: https://pinkboss.com/
Follow Vanessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinkboss/
Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkervanessa/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams. Also known as “The Nerdy Neurologist,” Dr. Williams is a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellowship Trained Multiple Sclerosis Specialist, Author, International Speaker, and Researcher who is passionate about educating and empowering people affected by MS.

Tune in to this episode as Dr. Williams talks about:

What a neuro immunologist is — what they do, who and what they treat
How one takes care of their brain health
What the medical industry knows about Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Her work focusing on the high concentration of MS in the black community, particularly women
Her experience as a woman of color in the medical neurological community
Questions to ask yourself when planning to start a new business

About Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams:

World-Renowned Multiple Sclerosis Expert, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, is a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellowship Trained Multiple Sclerosis Specialist, Author, International Speaker, and Researcher who is passionate about educating and empowering people affected by MS. Her specialized training and expertise makes her a highly sought after expert and thought leader in the field of Neurology and Multiple Sclerosis, often called upon to speak nationally and internationally on topics related to advancing MS care. She is the proud recipient of the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Hope Award and the 2019 BlackDoctor.org Top Blacks in Healthcare Award. She is also the Amazon Number 1 best-selling author of MS Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Understanding Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis.

Learn more about Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams :

Connect with Dr. Williams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmitzijoimd/
Visit Joi Life Wellness Group™️: https://joilifewellness.com/dr-mitzi-joi-williams/
Follow Dr. Williams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdyNeurologist/
Follow Dr. Williams on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdyneuromd
Watch videos at and subscribe to Dr. Williams’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_o_n0Py5VlZuPeT1bG6Og
Check out Dr. Williams’ live podcast on Facebook, “Brain Chat”: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdyNeurologist/live_videos

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda PodcastLife Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Whitney Knox Lee, Civil Rights Attorney, Anti-racism Consultant, and host of the Impostrix Podcast.

Tune in to this episode as Whitney talks about:

Her role as a Civil Rights Attorney
Ensuring the safety and rights of prisoners
What to do if family member or friend is facing problems in jail
Employee rights in the workplace
Her newest project, the Impostrix Podcast

About Whitney Knox Lee

Whitney is an Affiliate Faculty of the Shriver Center for Human Rights and a contract facilitator with Just Roots Consulting, LLC. In her role as a DEI professional, Whitney works with law firms throughout the country to create more racially equitable and safe work environments. To this end, she employs a variety of tools including facilitating focus groups, providing trainings, and conducting organizational assessments.

Whitney is also an attorney at the Southern Center for Human Rights where she uses the law as a tool of advocacy for decriminalization and decarceration. Whitney is an abolitionist without all the answers, so she is actively exploring alternatives to the present day carceral State and would love to learn from others about other models for accountability.

Whitney is a double graduate of Seattle University, where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work and her law degrees. Whitney is a 2020 Fellow of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law Racial Justice Institute.

Learn more about Whitney Knox Lee:

Visit the Impostrix Podcast website: https://impostrixpodcast.com/

Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-knox-lee/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impostrixpodcast/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpostrixPodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpostrixPod

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Dana Allen, Esq., Managing Attorney at Allen Law Group, where she helps Georgians navigate real estate, probate, and estate planning laws.

Tune in to this episode as Dana shares insights into:

Her ideal real estate agents to work with
Reasons why real estate transactions don't close
The importance of estate planning
Bidding on foreclosed homes

About Dana Allen

Dana Allen has practiced law in Georgia since 2003 when she became a member of the Georgia State Bar. The Allen Law Group specializations include Real Estate Law and Estate Planning Law.

Ms. Allen received her J.D. degree from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University. She was a dual-degree major at Valdosta State University where she earned Bachelor of Arts Degrees in both English and History.

"I have always known that I wanted to become an attorney. I didn't quite know what all that entailed, but the passion for the law was always there. I approach my clients' issues the way that I would want my doctor to treat me when an issue comes up and no one else can reassure me but the person that I have chosen to trust my well-being to."

There are joyous times when you need an attorney, such as purchasing a new home and there are unpleasant times, such as settling a loved one's estate or being overwhelmed with debt.

In any of these scenarios, you have come to us because you have a specialized issue that you need competent and professional representation.

"The Allen Law Group in Atlanta is here to handle your legal needs! I pride myself on saying that most clients come in as paying customers and leave as part of the Allen Law Group Family!" ---Dana

Learn more about Dana Allen:

Visit her business website: http://www.allenlawgroup.org/

Connect with Dana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlawgroup/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allenlawgroup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allenlawgroup/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Krystle "SafetyKay" Hodge, Founder of SafetyKay. SafetyKay LLC provides educational resources and products to promote the importance of child safety in all aspects of life.

Tune in to this episode as SafetyKay shares insights into:

Her mission to educate children about safety
The inspiration behind SafetyKay
Precautions for children’s safety, especially during the summer months
Pool safety measures and accident prevention
Advice for parents and caregivers regarding Internet and social media safety

About Krystle “SafetyKay” Hodge

Krystle is an experienced safety professional who has worked in both public and private industry. She has a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas School of Public Health where she focused her studies in Environmental Health and Occupational Sciences. Krystle also holds Certified Safety Professional designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and was named “BISE Safety Professional of the Year” in May of 2018 by The American Society of Safety Professionals. Recently in 2020, she was published in the National Safety Council Safety & Health Magazine for her efforts in safety.

Working with adults to promote safety in workplaces, Krystle recognizes how important setting the foundation of safety at an early age influences mindset around safety behaviors – preventing and reducing incidents, avoiding hazards, and improving performance. For this reason, SafetyKay LLC, was developed to provide resources and safety products to improve critical safety skills for children. Krystle believes when safety is a priority, children can feel secure, healthy and more confident.

Learn more about Krystle Hodge and SafetyKay, LLC:

Visit her business website: https://safetykay.com/

Connect with Krystle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystle-hodge/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SafetyKay-LLC/100070707716189/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuDYihS3DN_nfYGQTrbX3kA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetykay/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Attorney Melaniece Bardley Davis, Founder and Lead Attorney at Bardley McKnight Law, LLC. Bardley McKnight Law is a Douglasville and Atlanta Area boutique family law firm comprised of highly skilled litigators, masterful negotiators, and educated support staff, with a goal of helping clients move forward with dignity, respect, and confidence after a divorce or custody action.

Tune in to this episode as Jewel shares insights into:

The importance of having a pre-nuptial agreement
How to talk with a spouse about a post-nuptial agreement
Getting along as a blended family
Open marriages gone wrong
Common grounds for divorce
Why you want an attorney to file your divorce

About Attorney Melaniece Bardley Davis

Melaniece was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. She attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale on a full basketball scholarship. She earned her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Melaniece leads the firm’s litigation team, focusing on all aspects of divorce and custody matters. Melaniece’s favorite place to be is in the courtroom.

She is a seasoned litigator who believes there are few things better in life than a well-executed trial strategy. Within the firm, she is known for her ability to approach every case with a calm focus that puts her clients at ease. Without a doubt, Melaniece is the trial attorney you want seated on your side of the courtroom.

When Melaniece is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, international travel, running road races, lifting weights, and attending sporting events.

Learn more about Attorney Melaniece Bardley Davis:

Visit her business website: https://bardleymcknightlaw.com/

Connect with Melaniece on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniece-bardley-mcknight-esq-a7486110/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BardleyMcKnightLaw

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bardleymcknightfamilylaw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bardleymcknightlaw/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Jewel Scott, Private DNA Specialist of Nationwide DNA Services, which facilitates affordable, legal DNA testing services in the metro Atlanta area, surrounding counties, and nationwide.

Tune in to this episode as Jewel shares insights into:

How she can identify a fake vs real DNA report
Who tries to cheat the DNA test most often (it’s likely not who you think)
Why store-bought DNA tests are not legal
How men end up on child support for children who are not theirs
How inquisitive fathers (or grandparents) can get children tested

About Jewel Scott

Jewel Scott is the Owner of Nationwide DNA Services, which facilitates affordable, legal DNA testing services in the metro Atlanta area, surrounding counties, and nationwide. She facilitates DNA services for everyone, including prenatal testing, grandparents and deceased individuals.

Learn more about Jewel Scott:

Visit her business website: https://nationwidednausa.com/

Connect with Jewel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewel-scott-70942861/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationwidednaservices/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationwideDnaServices/

Cell: 678-862-8854

Toll free: 877-362-6450

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Christina E. Campbell, Esq., Principal Attorney of The Campbell Law Practice, LLC. The Campbell Law Practice, LLC is a boutique law firm that specializes in Adoptions, to include adult, agency, foster care, private party, relative and stepparent adoption.

Tune in to this episode as Christina talks about:

Different types of adoptions
Reasons for adult adoptions
Parental right termination
Fostering and foster care adoption
Why you need an adoption attorney to handle your adoption
Bad adoption experiences and what you can do to avoid them

About Christina Campbell

Christina Campbell is the Principal Attorney of The Campbell Law Practice, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to law school, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. Subsequently, she returned to her hometown, where she received her law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2003. Following her graduation from law school, she commenced her career at prominent law firms in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 2011, Christina Campbell formed The Campbell Law Practice, LLC, which specializes in adoptions and representation for birth parents. The Campbell Law Practice, LLC is focused on making a greater impact on families. Family has always been a priority and passion for Christina Campbell. She is a firm believer that "one of the greatest gifts that you can give a child is a family."

Christina Campbell is an experienced adoption attorney, and a Fellow of the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers, Inc. She has finalized numerous adoptions throughout Georgia. Her adoption practice includes, Adult, Agency, Foster Care, Interstate, Third Party, Relative and Stepparent Adoptions. In addition, The Campbell Law Practice, LLC provides representation to birth mothers who are considering or have already made the decision of adoption. Christina Campbell understands that considering adoption can be very emotional and challenging. She recommends that a birth mother contact an attorney that specializes in adoption before finalizing this decision.

By limiting her law practice to adoptions she ensures that she remains up to date on the latest legislation that affects her clients. Additionally, it allows her to ensure that all of her clients receive individually tailored services targeted at creative solutions to their unique challenges.

Learn more about Christina Campbell:

Visit her website: https://www.campbelllawpractice.com/

Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-campbell-017221/

Follow Christina’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@christinacampbellgeorgiaad9947

Facebook page for Campbell Law Practice: https://www.facebook.com/campbelllawpractice/

Facebook Group “The Georgia Adoption Process Group”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/726697932056238

Phone: 404-981-5257

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Anjel Burgess, Social Security Disability Attorney at Burgess & Christensen.

Tune in to this episode as Anjel talks about:

Her role in Social Security Disability cases
Qualifying factors to obtain disability for adults and children
Timeframe expectations for disability and continuous reviews
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
How Social Security Attorneys get paid

About Anjel Burgess

For over a decade, Attorney Anjel Burgess has provided skilled representation to individuals and families inside and outside of the courtroom. She represents clients in matters involving Social Security disability claims, Veterans disability claims, and adult guardianship proceedings. Anjel has been recognized for excellence in the practice of law by numerous independent rating organizations such as Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers, Avvo, and Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite.

She is also a highly sought after speaker, having presented to members of national, regional and local organizations such as the Hypersomnia Foundation, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Lupus Foundation of America, Narcolepsy Network, SPARK and the Cobb County Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for PLAN of Georgia, The Hypersomnia Foundation, and Special Needs Cobb.

Anjel earned her Juris Doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law, Masters degree from the University of South Florida, and Bachelors degree from North Carolina State University. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Cobb County Bar Association.

Learn more about Anjel Burgess and Burgess & Christensen:

Visit her website: https://www.disabilityhelpline.com/

Follow Burgess & Christensen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burgess-christensen/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burgessandchristensen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disabilityhelpline

The DisabiliTEA podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@burgesschristensen917

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Attorney Chinwe' Foster, Founder and Principal Attorney of the Foster Law Firm.

Tune in to this episode as Chinwe' talks about:

her journey from the public defender’s office to starting her own law firm
how she built her team, and what she looks for in team members
who she serves between her criminal law and family law practice
how she sets boundaries and makes time for herself
her vision for the future of the Foster Law Firm

About Chinwe' Foster

Attorney Chinwe’ N. Foster is the founder and principal attorney of the Foster Law Firm, LLC.

After obtaining her Juris Doctorate and passing the Georgia Bar in 2005, Attorney Foster began her legal career as a Criminal Defense Attorney with the Atlanta Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office. While at the Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Foster received ample training and obtained immeasurable trial experience. Attorney Foster left the Public Defender’s Office in 2010 to pursue other business ventures, become a trial consultant for other criminal defense attorneys, as well as become an adjunct professor teaching Conflict Management and Public Relations.

As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney Foster has represented thousands of individuals in felony cases across the State of Georgia. Attorney Foster has represented individuals in almost any type of criminal case in Georgia, from simple drug possession to murder. In 2012, Attorney Foster added Family Law to her practice. As a Family Law Attorney, Attorney Foster has assisted clients in receiving favorable results in Divorce, Legitimation, Paternity Actions, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Property Settlements and much more.

Attorney Foster prides herself in being a trial attorney and will not hesitate to go to trial in any kind of case if need be. Along with her accomplished record in trials, Attorney Foster has ample experience in motions practice, preliminary hearings, status hearings, mediation, revocation hearings, and almost every aspect of legal proceedings in Georgia.

Attorney Foster has been featured on various local and national television and print media and has served as a recurring legal analyst for CourtTV. Attorney Foster is a Top Rated AVVO Attorney and was selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2019.

Learn more about Chinwe' Foster and the Foster Law Firm:

Visit her website: https://fosterlawga.com/

Connect with Chinwe' on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chinwe-foster

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fosterlawga/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FosterLawGA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FosterLawGA

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fosterlawga

Phone: 404.525.3082

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Nicola Robinson, Managing Partner of the SR Law Group. Nicola helps families create estate and long-term care plans to protect those that they love the most.

Tune in to this episode as Nicola talks about:

Key documents in estate planning
What happens when there isn't an estate established
Formalities with estate planning documents
The difference between trusts and estates
The importance of talking about elderly family health

About Nicola Robinson

Nicola Robinson is a Managing Partner of the SR Law Group. SR Law is a boutique law firm, providing adoptions, estate planning and related legal services to clients of all ages, with a focus on the needs of veterans, and older individuals and their families. Located in Douglasville, Georgia.

The focus of the firm on the estate planning and public benefits needs of individuals and families enables the firm to be particularly sensitive to the multiple stresses that these individuals and families confront on a daily basis. They help clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of the American legal and healthcare systems.

Learn more about Nicola Robinson and the SR Law Group:

Visit her website: https://www.srlawgrp.com/

Connect with Nicola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-robinson-a992545

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srlawgrp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srlawgrp

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@srlawgroup3482

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Attorney Melaney LaGrone, Owner of LaGrone Law, a practice that encompasses criminal law and immigration.

Tune in to this episode as Melaney talks about:

Criminal immigration law - what it is and why it matters How her background as a police officer and former prosecutor impacts her work as an attorney The programs that are available to help her clients* Common misconceptions about immigration and green cards

About Melaney LaGrone

Attorney LaGrone is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and can practice before the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia. She’s also admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Bar. Attorney LaGrone is an active member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

She has had the honor of being a Super Lawyers Rising Star for multiple years in a row.

Learn more about Melaney LaGrone:

Visit her website: https://www.lagronelaw.com/ Visit her criminal defense website: https://www.atlanta-criminaldefense.com/ Connect with Melaney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaney-lagrone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagronelaw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaGroneLaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lagronelaw

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

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Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfirmcares/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Jewel Scott, Private DNA Specialist with Nationwide DNA Services, which facilitates affordable, legal DNA testing services in the metro Atlanta area, surrounding counties, and nationwide.

Tune in to this episode as Jewel shares insights into:

How and why she started Nationwide DNA Services
Why her experience helps her relates to her clients
Her experience working for The Maury Povich Show and why she stopped
How DNA testing procedures work today. from prenatal to post mortem
Why she started her bakery Ugly Cakez

About Jewel Scott

Learn more about Jewel Scott:

Visit her business website: https://nationwidednausa.com/

Connect with Jewel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewel-scott-70942861/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationwidednaservices/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationwideDnaServices/

Instagram (UglyCakez): https://www.instagram.com/uglycakez/

Cell: 678-862-8854

Toll free: 877-362-6450

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Chiquita Lockley, Writer and Producer, for television, film and live events at Lady Lock Productions, LLC. Chiquita is also the Filmmaker behind the documentary Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility.

Tune in to this episode as Chiquita shares insights into:

Maintaining positivity while being self-employed
Managing projects that everyday people need to hear
How she helped the religious community during the pandemic
How and why she produced the Eggs Over Easy Film
Infertility care, and the role of a legal team throughout the process

About Chiquita Lockley

Chiquita Lockley is Executive Producer and Director of the documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility. She is also the producer of the award-winning documentary Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles (courtesy ERoss Studios).

She specializes in Live Event Production, providing creative direction and VFX design for: BET Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, Hank Aaron Chasing The Dream Foundation, and production management for artists tours/events featuring: Tasha Cobbs (TCM), Matt Redman, Kierra Sheard, Fantasia, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, and many others.

Learn more about Chiquita Lockley:

Visit her business website: http://www.eggsovereasyfilm.com/

Connect with Chiquita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiquita-lockley-ma-61333692/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eggsovereasyfilm/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EggsOverEasyFilm/

Resources mentioned during this episode:

Cade Foundation https://cadefoundation.org/

The Broken Brown Egg https://thebrokenbrownegg.org/

CNY Fertility https://www.cnyfertility.com/

Fertility for Colored Girls https://www.fertilityforcoloredgirls.org/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Attorney Andrea Hence Evans, owner of The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC.

The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC is your one stop shop for intellectual property protection, offering services that encompass all areas of intellectual property law such as patent, trademark and copyright law.

Tune in to this episode as Andrea shares insights into:

her journey from mathematics and engineering to intellectual property law
intellectual property, what it means and why it's important to protect it
how (and why) to perform due diligence before hiring an attorney
the importance of intellectual property related to a real-world case: Dr. Dre & Dr. Drai
why she launched KidGINEER, a STEM based hands-on educational program

About Andrea Hence Evans

Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. Is an expert on all things intellectual property. Prior to launching The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC, she worked at the USPTO as both a Patent Examiner and a Trademark Examining Attorney.

Through her hands-on experience at the USPTO, educational experience at The George Washington Law School and work experience at The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC she has helped numerous clients in multiple states and multiple countries protect and enforce their intellectual property.

She has a knack for explaining patents, trademarks, and copyrights in the way that makes you feel inspired and excited to protect your intellectual property. She's a frequent speaker around the world on patents, trademarks, copyrights, STEM, networking, social media and motivational speaking.

Andrea is also the best-selling author of two books, “All About Trademarks” and “All About Inventing”. In addition, Andrea launched "All About My Invention: An Inventor's Planner & Journal", a quarterly planner designed to help inventors document their process prior to applying for a patent application.

Learn more about Andrea Hence Evans:

Visit her business website: https://evansiplaw.com/

Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahenceevans/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansiplaw/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvansiplawAndreaEvans

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evansiplaw

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvansIPLaw

Learn more about Andrea’s books: https://evansiplaw.com/books/

Learn more about KidGINEER: http://kidgineer.com/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Attorney Roxann Smithers, Founder of the Smithers Law Group, a full service law firm focusing on providing services to entrepreneurs and business owners in four key areas: corporate law, dispute resolution, employment law and intellectual property.

Tune in to this episode as Roxann shares insights into:

transitioning from a side hustle to full time entrepreneurship
the difference between a Business Attorney relationship and other attorney-client relationships
her newest offering, The Contract Bank, master contract templates for creative entrepreneurs

About Attorney Roxann Smithers

Super Lawyers Magazine named Roxann Smithers a 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Georgia Rising Star.

Roxann is Your Trust 360° General Counsel. Roxann has a passion for working with entrepreneurs and business owners. She developed a nationwide practice that focuses on providing clients with the expertise, quality, and tailored legal services of Big Law for the benefit of Small and Medium size businesses. Roxann’s practice includes Business Law, Dispute Resolution, and General Counsel Services.

Roxann has a mission to educate business owners about the legal issues that impact their ventures every day. She is the co-founder of The SORS Collective, a roundtable group of business owners who are seeking to build profitable and sustainable businesses to provide wealth for themselves, their families and others. Roxann is a founding member of the ATL Small Business Mastermind Forum, a collective of professional services providers and community-based small business organizations. Roxann regularly speaks before business associations, seminar groups, and conference audiences on the law, its impact on your business, and entrepreneurship in general.

Learn more about Roxann Smithers:

Visit her business website: https://stulawgroup.com/

Learn more about The Contract Bank: https://stulawgroup.com/contract-bank/

Connect with Roxann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxann-smithers-225a1a4/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smitherslawgroup/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smitherslawgroup

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmithersLawGroup/

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Attorney Judith Delus Montgomery, of Atlanta Family Immigration Law, where she helps families navigate the treacherous waters of family law and immigration legal systems without drowning.

Tune in to this episode as Judith shares insights into:

the what and why of family law and immigration, and how they intersect topics that come up most often around immigration
a significant element of small business ownership, and how it impacts divorce
why she continues to practice tenant representation

Attorney Judith Delus Montgomery

Judith practices in the areas of family law and immigration and frequently teaches continued learning education courses throughout the State of Georgia on family and immigration law. Judith is a published author, completing her first book, “Divorce with Kids, A practical guide: Achieving the Best Outcome for You and Your Children.”

Her latest book, "Through The Eyes of an Immigration Attorney: Finding Freedom from Divorce While Maintaining Your Immigration Status," is an Amazon #1 bestseller in the divorce category. Judith is also very active in the Atlanta Metro Area and dedicates her spare time to charities that help victims of domestic violence, children’s rights, and animal rights.

Learn more about Judith Delus Montgomery:

Visit her business website: https://www.atlfamilyimmigrationlaw.com

Connect with Judith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-delus-montgomery-esq-a358b430

IG/TikTok: @atlfamimmigrationatty

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlantafamilyimmigrationlaw/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawoffice_jd

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-lessons-and-law-with-lashonda/id1667960464

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-associates/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilandassociates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

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In this episode of Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda, we welcome guest Leticia DeSuze, a life and business coach for minority women lawyers and entrepreneurs.

Tune in to this episode as Leticia shares insights into:

how she helps minority women with personal growth and development
healing from shame (often equated with imposter syndrome)
bringing the “whole” of who you are into conversations
why growth is an uncomfortable yet necessary disruptor

Leticia DeSuze, Esq., is a life and business coach for minority women lawyers and entrepreneurs. Leticia hosts The Winning Mind Podcast, where she delves into the layers and complexities of the mind and human behavior, while sharing her wisdom and that of others.

Learn more about Leticia DeSuze:

Connect with Leticia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticiadesuze

Podcast - The Winning Mind; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-winning-mind-podcast/id1552568279

About the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Podcast

Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda is a weekly podcast featuring authentic and entertaining conversations about the impact of the law on women.

Subscribe to the Life Lessons and Law with Lashonda Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd41HOixsZfiUJIAhqnnLQg

Connect with Lashonda Council Rogers

Website: https://thecouncilfirm.com/

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