Synopsis
Heather Hubbard is a former partner and practice group leader at an AmLaw 200 law firm. Shes taking you behind-the-scenes and giving you unfiltered advice about how to succeed in the legal industry. Not only does she want to help you rise to the top, she wants to help you get there in an authentic and deeply satisfying way. Each week she addresses a topic related to hustle (such as marketing, business development, confidence, leadership, negotiations) or flow (such as mindfulness, balance, motivation, meditation, well-being, happiness). Shes also tackling tough topics such as retention, promotion, and unconscious bias and offering thought-provoking perspectives to help you stay sane while climbing the corporate ladder. Ready to go bigger in life and law? Enjoy more success and satisfaction? Tune in each and every week as Heather helps you embrace your ambition without selling your soul. A must-listen for female attorneys (and the men that would like to see a more enjoyable and inclusive legal industry as well).
Episodes
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#261 - Caregiver Wellbeing: A Professional & Cultural Crisis with Dr. Dympna Weil
09/09/2025 Duration: 29minWhether you’re a professional healthcare provider or a caregiver to an infant, someone with special needs, or an aging parent, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and overlooked. Today, Dr. Dympna Weil, a board-certified OB-GYN and the founder of Prescribing Possibility™ joins me to discuss her own journey with wellbeing and how caregivers can start caring better for themselves. Chapters 00:28 - Meet Dr. Dympna Weil 01:38 - How a neurologic disorder ended her medical career 08:58 - The healthcare and caregiver crisis no one is talking about 16:32 - Making time for and taking care of yourself 25:25 - Using the C.A.L.M method Grab a free copy of the C.A.L.M. Method at https://www.dympnaweil.com/subscriber-1 Listen to her Prescribing Possibility podcast on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6H4ueuyZ6yBZ44XogBv6PM?si=8eldrqqXSrmyKU1DM1GSrg To learn more about Dr. Weil’s work, you can follow her at the following links: https://www.dympnaweil.com https://substack.com/@dympnaweil https://www
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#260: Women Doing It All (And Having a Blast!) with Kimberly Lopez, Megan Shapiro, & Del Friday
05/09/2025 Duration: 36minThis is my first episode interviewing three guests at the same time, but I wanted you to hear us in a group conversation. Join me as I interview Kimberly Lopez, Megan Shapiro, and Del Friday – lawyers with busy lives and families who are also pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Who says you can’t have it all? Chapters 00:28 - Meet Kimberly, Megan, and Del 04:17 - Our work together over the years 08:55 - Full-time professionals with business ventures 14:37 - Going all in on themselves 23:24 - Benefits of 4 month sprints 28:44 - The people and vibes we’re attracting Interested in joining Kimberly, Megan, Del, and me for the 2026 All In Mastermind? Get all the details and apply at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind For the video version of this podcast, or to leave a comment, visit: https://youtu.be/IiSRqHTWqZQ
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#259: All In vs. All Over the Place: Focus That Creates Breakthroughs
02/09/2025 Duration: 28minAfter 10 years of leading and participating in masterminds of all kinds, I’m sharing what I think works best and how I’m using that wisdom and experience to shape the 2026 All In Mastermind. If you’re considering joining any kind of mastermind or group program, or you’re simply looking to grow your business, these insights will help you plan for success next year. Chapters 00:28 - Pulling back the curtain 03:06 - 10 years of masterminds 08:24 - Size matters: bigger isn’t always better ;) 11:36 - In-person experiences 14:55 - Feeling fully supported 17:15 - Early bird bonuses 21:41 - How to apply 26:15 - Final thoughts Sign up for the free workshop on September 12 and learn more about the 2026 All In Mastermind at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind
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#258: Investing in the Wrong Things: Kinrgy Business Case Study
26/08/2025 Duration: 38minI was so sad when my local Kinrgy dance studio abruptly closed. Being their very first founding member, I had a front row seat to what I believe went wrong. Because these are many of the same mistakes that so many new businesses make, I thought I’d share with you how NOT to launch your business to avoid a similar demise. Chapters 00:29 - Dance studio update 04:40 - Kinrgy studio background 13:31 - What they invested in and failed to invest in 21:21 - The mistakes they made in their marketing strategy 31:30 - Understanding what to focus on and in what order Have a side hustle or full-time business and want to ensure you’re set up for success? Apply for All In Mastermind now at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/L-v9KzdqNUc
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#257: Gaining Visibility: Tips for Pitching Media & Podcasts with Cher Hale
19/08/2025 Duration: 32minYour voice needs to be heard and today Cher Hale, founder and director of Ginkgo PR, is going to help you pitch yourself more effectively so you can land media placements and podcast guest appearances. If you’re an entrepreneur or professional service-provider, this is a must-listen! Chapters 00:28 - Meet Publicist Cher Hale 05:39 - Pitching media without connections 09:04 - How to get started and make follow-up requests 15:07 - The power of guest spots and how to find podcasts 21:02 - Best practices for pitching and leveraging podcast interviews 27:37 - Getting comfortable with visibility To learn more about Cher and Gingko PR, visit http://ginkgopr.com/ Be sure to subscribe to her Substack, Doing It for the Attention, at https://fortheattention.substack.com/ Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aN0EyRyr0yE
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#256 - Anti-Hustle Hypocrisy: Why Women Can’t Win
12/08/2025 Duration: 29minThere is nothing wrong with being a competitive woman who hustles and the next person who tries to push an anti-hustle agenda is going to get it! As you can tell, this topic gets me a little fired up. On today’s episode I share why I think you have to hustle to succeed (at least at first), the sexism and privilege of the anti-hustle agenda, and the root cause we should actually be addressing. Chapters 00:29 - Today’s “sermon” 02:50 - Success requires hustle 05:40 - Don’t get hustled by liars 14:53 - Stop harassing ambitious women 19:32 - Anti-hustle privilege 22:36 - The real problem we’re not addressing Have a side hustle or full-time business and want to strategically hustle to make those dreams come true? The All In Mastermind is opening for registration soon. Be sure to subscribe to my email to be the first to know when applications open. http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Subscribe Listen to the former episodes referenced in this show at: Episode 125 - Competition v. Collaboration - https://youtu.
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#255 - Why Your Brain Is Your Biggest Creative Enemy with Leah Campbell Badertscher
05/08/2025 Duration: 39minWhat happens when a lifetime of analytical thinking meets the messy, imperfect world of creativity? Lawyer-turned-artist and creativity coach Leah Campbell Badertscher discusses the unique challenges left-brained people face when trying to create and how to overcome them. Chapters 01:36 - Lawyer who wants to be an artist 05:46 - Societal conditioning for high-achievers 10:16 - The path from attorney to full-time creative 16:47 - Obstacles to creating when you’re left-brained 25:15 - Mystery, intuition, and embodied experiences 32:06 - Nurturing your whole self and being fully seen To learn more about The Art School, visit www.leahcb.com. You can follow Leah on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leahcb1. To apply for a spot to the next Joy in the Journey transformational retreat at Miraval Arizona, visit https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Or6kO8K6hbU
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#254 - Take It From Tesla: 3 Lessons Every Business Can Learn From
29/07/2025 Duration: 11minLove or hate Tesla, there are so many lessons to learn from its highs and lows. Today, I’m wrapping up our summer series of shorter episodes with 3 lessons from Tesla that any service provider can apply to their own business. 0:00 - What Tesla can teach us 01:43 - Lesson 1 05:45 - Lesson 2 08:36 - Lesson 3 10:16 - Coming up… Leave a comment or ask a question on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/Y2wPDiSBec0 Want to know when registration for Growth Accelerator and the All In Mastermind opens? Join my free email at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Subscribe to be the first to know.
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#253 - Fix Your Sales: How to Increase Conversions
22/07/2025 Duration: 09minToday’s summer series, focused on bite-sized actionable episodes, is all about how to quickly increase your conversions and inject some cash into your business. It’s a simple tip that’s going to work wonders! Leave a comment or ask a question on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/O8Iwf05ash8 Want to know when registration for Growth Accelerator and the All In Mastermind opens? Join my free email at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Subscribe to be the first to know.
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#252 - You're Meditating Wrong: How To Make It Easier
15/07/2025 Duration: 10minIf you feel like meditation is too hard or doesn’t work for you, today’s episode is going to transform how you see meditation. Once you learn this simple tool, you’ll find the process so much easier—and start seeing better results. 0:00 - Benefits of meditation 02:35 - Step 1 of meditation 04:24 - Step 2 of meditation 06:25 - Step 3 of meditation 08:11 - Visual & final thoughts To see the visual referenced in today’s episode (or to leave a comment or ask a question), check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/DY5bdecgsYU Sign up for my free newsletter at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/subscribe and hang out with me on Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard
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#251 - The Wow Factor: Upgrade Your Client Experience
08/07/2025 Duration: 12minIf you want better retention and more referrals, the key is to improve your client experience so it’s not just your work that shines. In this bite-sized episode, I’m sharing how service providers can stand out and specific examples and ideas you can use to start creating memorable moments and happy clients. I bought the card and box referenced in today’s episode at www.vistaprint.com and the catalog and workbook at https://www.printivity.com/ To see the products I referenced (or to leave a comment or ask a question), check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/sWzuLyGR6fM Want to know when registration for Growth Accelerator and the All In Mastermind opens? Join my free email at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Subscribe to be the first to know.
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#250 - Instagram Hack: How to Improve Your Reach
01/07/2025 Duration: 12min#250 - Instagram Hack: How to Improve Your Reach Whether you’re trying to go viral or just get your own followers to actually see your posts, I have two quick tips that will instantly improve your reach on Instagram. Chapters 00:00 - Intro to Summer Series! 01:11 - Human behavior 03:15 - Tip #1 06:59 - Tip #2 09:30 - Specific examples To see the two Instagram reels I referenced, check out the Trader Joe’s video at https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJl1Q-OSXa/ and the high achieving perfectionist video at https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK-mR6kyMtY/ Leave a comment or ask a question on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/CvB-2rHJRj0 Come back every Tuesday in July for more bite-sized actionable episodes perfect for the summer!
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#249 - What Leaders Get Wrong: Building A Culture of Connection with Rachel DeAlto
24/06/2025 Duration: 29minWhat's the difference between good leaders and great ones? Today, lawyer and relationship expert Rachel DeAlto joins me to share the key to turning functional teams into exceptional teams. Spoiler: it starts with leadership! Chapters 00:00 - From attorney to speaker and relationship expert 05:11 - The biggest mistakes leaders are making right now 10:12 - Finding time to invest in relationships 13:01 - Balancing transparency and confidentiality 16:24 - The importance of authenticity and humanity 22:55 - Shifts you’ll start to see when you increase connection 27:07 - Leading by example To pre-order Rachel’s newest book, The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection, click here: https://amzn.to/43rcjwn (*Amazon affiliate link*) You can follow Rachel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/racheldealto To apply for a spot to the next Joy in the Journey transformational retreat at Miraval Arizona, visit https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney Leave a comment on the YouTube version o
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#248 - Beyond Burnout: From Surviving to Thriving
17/06/2025 Duration: 29minWhat if everything you've been told about managing stress and finding peace is actually keeping you stuck in survival mode instead of helping you truly thrive? I thought I had it figured out—I thought I knew what flow meant. But after my tumor diagnosis, I realized I wasn't thriving, I was just surviving. Today, I break down the three types of phases you might be in and how to move through each. Chapters 00:00 - Are you surviving or thriving? 03:15 - Why women are burning out 06:23 - Wound up workaholic 13:24 - Finding my flow 18:29 - Moving beyond surviving to thriving 23:56 - 3 questions to ask yourself 27:27 - Replays & Retreats If you missed yesterday’s free live Masterclass Why Successful Women Feel Lost (And How to Find Your Way Back), you can still catch the replay through June 24. It’s for high-achieving women who've accomplished everything they thought they wanted... but something still feels “off.” Watch the replay while you still can at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Masterclass Rea
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#247 - Reclaiming Your Identity: Midlife Crisis or Awakening?
10/06/2025 Duration: 27minWhether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or 60s, (or any age in between), there are entire industries catering to the infamous quarter-life, mid-life, and even three-quarter-life “crisis.” But what if it’s not a crisis at all and has nothing to do with your age? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 types of fear and 2 types of confusion making you feel worried and anxious and what to do about it so that you can “awaken” and transition to people, places, and things that are more aligned with your soul. Chapters 00:00 - Crisis or awakening? What’s actually happening? 02:41 - What’s causing so many people to be in a “crisis”? 12:12 - 3 types of fear causing you unnecessary stress 20:21 - 2 types of confusion keeping you stuck 25:05 - Exciting Announcement & Free Masterclass! To watch the live Announcement, go to http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Announcement Register for the free live Masterclass Why Successful Women Feel Lost (And How to Find Your Way Back) on June 16. A free masterclass for high-achievi
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#246 - Eliminate Overwhelm: Kelly Nolan's Bright Method That Busy Professionals Swear By
03/06/2025 Duration: 32minPatent litigator turned time management strategist Kelly Nolan has created a system that busy professionals – lawyers, doctors, and executives – swear by. If you constantly find yourself putting out fires, racing between work and family commitments, and never getting a moment to breathe because you're perpetually behind, this episode is your rescue plan! From getting realistic about your visible and invisible workload to planning for both predictable to-dos and inevitable curveballs, Kelly's Bright Method will help you not only reclaim control of your schedule but also transform your relationships and overall well-being. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - From patent litigator to time management strategist 06:20 - The Bright Method system 11:10 - Addressing industry-specific time constraints 14:52 - How math and visuals can help you see your time differently 19:02 - Dealing with curve balls and distractions in your day 29:05 - Ready to reset & refresh? For Kelly’s free 5-day program, Reset &
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#245 - Think Like a Strategist: The One Simple Shift to Achieve Any Goal
27/05/2025 Duration: 35minFor years, people asked me my secret to achieving really big, hard-to-reach goals (like becoming an entertainment lawyer, a BigLaw partner and practice group leader, or making Nashville's 40 Under 40). I never really knew the answer because what I did came naturally to me. But once I became a business strategist over a decade ago, clients wanted to know how and why I thought a strategy would work for them. It took a while, but I finally figured out how to break down my thought process – including what I see most people doing wrong and how to change it with one simple shift. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:05 - How a strategist’s mind thinks 07:53 - Bad goals come from a lack of vision 12:12 - Why your strategy should inform your goals 19:19 - Case Study: My “Summer” Plan 32:11 - Use the Strategy Pyramid to create your plan To get the rest of the steps in the Strategy Pyramid, as well as exercises to help you achieve your biggest goals (while having the time of your life!), grab your FREE copy of the H
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#244: Business Debt & Wealth Strategies with Gina Knox
20/05/2025 Duration: 32minFeel as though your business is always in a feast or famine cycle making it impossible to predict cash flow or pay yourself regularly? Are you unsure when and how to use debt wisely? Do you know how to create lasting wealth (even if your business isn’t yet profitable) so that you have long-term options and security? Today’s guest is Gina Knox, aka Money’s Mom, and she’s going to help you get a better grip on your business finances so that your money can start working for you instead of you working for your money! Chapters 00:29 - Meet Gina Knox 02:10 - Good versus bad business debt 06:13 - When to pay yourself 11:41 - Dealing with inconsistent income 16:36 - Why we avoid getting help with finances 19:31 - The importance of passive income 25:00 - Building a wealth portfolio 31:01 - Connect with and learn from Gina To attend Gina’s next webinar, Pay Off 5 Figures of Business Debt in 2025, sign up at https://www.ginaknox.co/masterclass-ad Learn more about Gina and her programs at https://www.ginaknox.
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#243: Ditch Quarterly Planning: This Method 5X'd My Results
13/05/2025 Duration: 32minFor years, I followed the same tried-and-true goal-setting method that most of us were taught—annual planning followed by quarterly planning. But five years ago, a friend told me about a different approach. I tried it, and I've been hooked ever since. I even use it with my mastermind and business strategy clients. It's actually much easier than quarterly planning and leads to better results. Don't believe me? I'm sharing a few of my 2025 personal and business goals, along with results, to demonstrate the before and after. It's wild! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Why I stopped quarterly planning 05:33 - Reasons why quarterly planning is no longer as effective 12:24 - How I 2x’d my weight loss 19:57 - How I 5x’d my writing goal 24:42 - How I 3x’d my speaking goals 27:58 - Free resources and upcoming shows Pre-order your FREE copy of the Hustle & Flow BlueprintTM at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Blueprint For more behind-the-scenes information and stories that I don’t share anywhere else,
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#242: Your Network is Your Net Worth with Selena Soo
06/05/2025 Duration: 34minWhen you have rich, deep relationships with a broad range of contacts, you have a wealth of information, resources, and support at your fingertips. That’s why they say your network is your net worth! For over the last decade, Selena Soo has dedicated her work to building, referring, and connecting other people so that they can amplify their messages and do more together than they could alone. Today, Selena joins me to share how and why it’s so important to cultivate a thriving network of friends and colleagues who can support you and your business. Chapters 00:29 - Meet Selena Soo 01:14 - Influencer dinners & media contacts 05:32 - Relationships are shortcuts to success 07:38 - Tips on asking others for help 18:35 - Starting a “generosity fund” to invest in others 26:41 - Avoiding transactional relationships 31:48 - Free chapters and scripts from Rich Relationships Grab your free gifts from Selena at https://www.richrelationshipsbook.com/heather Be sure to pre-order (before May 13) or buy your