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A hub of conversations for
soul-fuelled success
Ready to receive the biggest permission slip to be authentically *you* and carve out your career, business and beyond totally on your terms?
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check out what others are saying below and how the podcast has impacted them - from law students, to BIGLAW LAWYERS, partners and legal business owners...
Legal professionals looking for soul-aligned career, business and life conversations
The go-to podast for
interesting and insightful!
"This podcast is a great way to learn about non traditional legal paths, it's a fantastic listen and I'm looking forward to more episodes!"
- Gemma -
in-house lawyer
big fan
"I am such a huge fan of this podcast! Inspiring, super creative and such a breath of fresh air for the legal industry. As a legal business owner, it's amazing to know I'm not in it alone - and that there are lots of other people out there doing legal differently!!"
- Babs -
LEGAL ENTREPRENEUR
Definitely need to add to your playlist
"Love this podcast! Lauren is such a lovely person and an amazing podcaster! Each episode is so relatable - really fits the title - it showcases the wide range of individuals in the legal world. Real people, truly inspiring career and life journeys."
- Jen -
LAW STUDENT + PARALEGAL
breath of fresh air!
"A breath of fresh air in a bit of a stale industry! Thanks Lauren, a great listen."
- Jonathan -
PARTNER
change your legal mindset
"As a lawyer in the process of transitioning away from traditional practice I've gotten a lot of inspiration. Great to have a space to hear so many different stories of people changing up their lives in meaningful and successful ways and becoming more aligned to their values and passions"
- Mike -
BIG LAW lawyer
I'm a former "Big Law" Lawyer and have been on a journey to experiment with soul-aligned ways of working (even in careers like law!). I'm passionate about human potential and deeply driven by a desire to transform the cookie cutter path that can leave us feeling unfulfilled. Through sharing stories via the Legally Different podcast of current and former lawyers living and working 'differently' and by utilising the Human Design System, my mission is to guide and empower you to understand how you can leverage what makes you awesomely YOU in order to unlock your next levels of aligned success.
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inside scoop!
As the first ever expression of "Legally Different" that I shared with the world, the podcast is so dear to me. A concept first formed in 2018 whilst living in Bali, having made bold changes in my life . I still remember it - sat on a terrace with my sister when the name "Legally Different" landed and I shared the idea with her for the first time. It wasn't until 2020 when I set about creating the podcast and the first season was released!
The podcast was exactly what I needed to help me through my transition that began in 2016 (around my Saturn Return) but nothing like it existed at the time, which is why I wanted to create something to help others. A go-to place to know that I was not alone in craving something different for my career & life other than the cookie cutter version on offer, to receive inspiration & tangible guidance for making a change and to understand that 'alternative' modalities & interests such as astrology, energy healing, coaching and human design were no less valuable than the societally accepted ones (and actually became pivotal in my journey).
The podcast evolved into a hub of soul stimulating convos with current and former legal professionals who have questioned the status quo and made decisions to live & work in a way rooted in their values, passions, purpose & wellbeing turning the typical societal view of a lawyer on its head. We dive into each guest's human story and a variety of topics based on the journey and expertise of each guest such as health + wellbeing, spirituality (my fave) travel, tech, leadership and entrepreneurship. Get a feel for the guests and check out the featured episodes in the next section below.
In 2021 Legally Different® evolved again as I began to weave in one of my passions and offer Human Design sessions - a practical tool beyond the podcast to help people understand how they are Legally Different By Design ® aka what makes them truly unique and how they can leverage that to create success on their terms. The evolution continues - thanks for being a part of it! <3
Messages like this one make my heart do a cartwheel! It's exactly why I created this space, to empower and inspire Legally Different® humans to make aligned decisions and changes so they can feel success at a soul level.
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FEATURED EPISODES
Beyond Yoga for Lawyers with Aman Costigan
An inspiring example of how you can have a fulfilling legal career, reach partnership AND have other passions & businesses (all with groundedness & grace too). After 5 years of only focusing on her legal career, Aman decided it was time to embrace her multi-faceted and passionate nature; cue Aman reclaiming success on her terms by stepping out as a lawyer "and".......
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Psst! I'm in-between seasons taking a break from the pod at the moment, but there's two series jam packed full of inspirational conversations with "Legally Different" humans for you to dive into.
Key themes:
- being a lawyer 'and'....
- entreprenuership
- yoga
Lawyer / Partner, Yoga Teacher + Investor
FEATURED EPISODES
On the Flip Side of Law with Louise Mason
A very real and transparent conversation about Louise's mental health journey and transitioning from a magic circle lawyer to the music and audio industry. Louise is full of relatable northern charm and realness. This episode title is inspired by Louise's radio show "The Flip Side".
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Key themes:
- mental health
- career change
- Music / audio industry
Audio Producer, Radio Presenter + Music Journalist
FEATURED EPISODES
Big Law Drop Out with Ryan Spence
A thought provoking conversation with a different take on quitting and why it's not a bad thing. Ryan reflects on his journey from a Big Law lawyer to where he is now and in doing so we dive into the challenges of Big Law and corporate life, the ways it can keep us stuck and how to make meaningful change in order to feel lit up with life and work.
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Key themes:
- bIGLAW life
- WHY QUITTING ISN'T BAD
- CREATING A NEW PATH
Yoga Teacher, Life Coach & Author
FEATURED EPISODES
Putting the Bam into Legal with Catherine Bamford
An inspiring conversation with a Bam! We dive into so much; Catherine's unique path into law against the odds, her wtf moments during life as a lawyer (with real talk about Big Law and corporate life challenges), discovering a passion for legal tech, leaving practice as a lawyer and starting BamLegal, challenges as an entrepreneur and how legal tech can support and transform legal practice.
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Key themes:
- ALTERNATIVE LEGAL PATH
- LEGAL TECH
- ENTREPRENURSHIP
Founder & CEO of BamLegal
PSST! I'M IN-BETWEEN SEASONS TAKING A BREAK FROM THE POD AT THE MOMENT, BUT THERE'S TWO SERIES JAM PACKED FULL OF INSPIRATIONAL CONVERSATIONS WITH "LEGALLY DIFFERENT" HUMANS FOR YOU TO DIVE INTO.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Astro Advocate with Laurel O'Sullivan
Former environmental public interest lawyer, Laurel now advocates in a very different way; by helping others to live their fullest lives using astrology as one tool to do so. We dive into the basics of astrology and how we can apply it to life and work in a tangible way...
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Key themes:
- CAREER TRANSITIONS
- ASTROLOGY
- SELF-EMPOWERMENT
Astrologer & Coach
FEATURED EPISODES
When a 9-5 Becomes Taxing w/ Kathy Di Paolo
Kathy is a qualified Australian tax lawyer from Switzerland turned entrepreneur and free spirited adventurer. She’s the Founder and CEO of Wanderers Wealth, an international tax consulting firm which helps people who live a global lifestyle (digital nomads, expats & remote workers) with their international taxes and corporate structuring.
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Key themes:
- quitting the 9-5
- Travel & adventure
- Tax strategy
Tax Consultant & Founder of Wanderers Wealth
PSST! I'M IN-BETWEEN SEASONS TAKING A BREAK FROM THE POD AT THE MOMENT, BUT THERE'S TWO SERIES JAM PACKED FULL OF INSPIRATIONAL CONVERSATIONS WITH "LEGALLY DIFFERENT" HUMANS FOR YOU TO DIVE INTO.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Creative Lawyer with Salome Coker
Former Magic Circle lawyer, Salome, wears many hats including that of a consultant finance lawyer, photographer, artist and creative entrepreneur. Salome struggled for years to reconcile the two parts of herself; creativity + law but now she recognises that you don't have to choose one and that her success is derived from her multi-dimensional way of living. Salome shares her thought provoking insights on the meaning of "creativity", why it's important for us all and how we can integrate creativity into our lives.
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Key themes:
- LEGAL CONSULTING
- self discovery
- CREATIVITY
Finance Lawyer, Artist & Entrepreneur
FEATURED EPISODES
Not a Normal Lawyer with Babs Jamieson
After time in traditional legal practice, Babs decided she’d had enough of dreading work, feeling uninspired by the traditional ladder and dealing with imbalances as a female – she decided to quit, set up her own firm and do it in her own way with Jamieson Law, a start-up multi-jurisdictional UK law firm. Babs shares her journey in a very real, no fluff and light way which is so relatable and both entertaining and educational.
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Key themes:
- career change
- outdated ways in law
- starting your own firm
Solicitor and Founder of Jamieson Law
this PODCAST IS FOR YOU IF:
You're in a leadership role in the legal space and get that 'inner' leadership comes first and is key in this new paradigm.
You're planning on making a transition within or away from law and would value some inspo & practical guidance.
You're content in your career but want to continually ensure that your path is aligned (& you might be obsessed with personal development - same!)
you're in the right place
You're feeling a bit 'meh' and craving more fulfilment and purpose in your work.
You've taken a different path in law or feel different in some way & want to connect
with like-minded souls
Check out this blog post to learn more
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In the same way that a map guides us or a contract provides the framework for a business deal, our Human Design shows us our own personal soul contract which helps us navigate life based on how we are uniquely wired resulting in more ease, joy and success – all on our own terms
then, if you want to explore your design further...
on the blog: Human Design 101
The Secret Success Strategy for Lawyers
A spiritual science showing us the energetic and genetic map of who we are and our potential. It can be applied to work & beyond to help you leverage success and fulfilment. I know what you're thinking, sounds cool and where has this been all of my life!? I know....
How You're Legally Different By Design®
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