Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People. Where we explore behind-the-scenes of work, life, and everything in between. We're your hosts - Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese, and we're here to showcase the human side of the legal world, from marketing and consulting to the very real struggles of balancing work with being human. This isn’t your typical, dry legal show. We're bringing you real stories, candid conversations, and smart insights that remind you that outside of being a l ...
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Megan Senese Podcasts
Join former nonprofit attorney Kate Bridal, former paralegal Josey Hoff, and former BigLaw attorney Rhia Batchelder as they get real about all the stuff that leads to burnout in the legal industry and beyond. Through honest, good-humored conversations with each other and their guests, Kate, Josey, and Rhia offer solutions, laugh to keep from crying, and normalize the conversation around burnout. If you're interested in booking Rhia and/or Kate to speak at your company, firm, or conference, s ...
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Business Development is Relationship Development
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This episode, Megan and Jennifer share an honest look at what business development really means and why it should start with people, not pressure. Together, they unpack the realities of growing a book of business, navigating networking as introverts and extroverts, and rethinking the idea that there’s only one way to build relationships that lead t…
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Wellbeing and The Law (with Emily Logan Stedman)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Emily Logan Stedman, litigation partner at Husch Blackwell, mental health advocate, and host of The Grace Period podcast. Emily opens up about her path through big law, her personal mental health journey, and what it means to practice law without losing your sense of self. Through honest reflection an…
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Why Unlearning Silence Matters More Than Ever (with USA Today Bestselling Author, Elaine Lin Hering)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Elaine Lin Hering, facilitator, speaker, former Harvard Law professor, and author of the best-selling book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. Through her global work on negotiation, leadership, and communication, Elaine has helped thousands of people spea…
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Hitting the Right Note in Legal (with Ian Carleton Schaefer)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Ian Carleton Schaefer, Partner at Sheppard Mullin, legal advisor to Fortune 100 companies and global institutions, and conductor of the Second Ending Ensemble. Ian’s story is anything but linear, and that’s exactly what makes it inspiring. Ian shares the powerful story behind his “second ending,” a mu…
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Leadership Can Come From Anywhere (with Baker McKenzie CFO, William Washington III)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer sit down with William Washington III, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, who oversees more than $3 billion in revenue across 75+ offices worldwide. William’s path to the C-suite was anything but traditional. He shares his story and the twists and turns that led him to ultimately overseeing thousands of professionals at …
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This bonus episode is a special reading by Stephanie Harrison. Listen to the full interview with Stephanie here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-titles-missing-joy-redefining-success-with-new/id1785694022?i=1000723844608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VECTWHB5sZRdvuAdXJUdO?si=3138b975b8164bf6 Music Credits: Track: F…
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Chasing Titles, Missing Joy: Redefining Success (with New Happy Founder, Stephanie Harrison)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Stephanie Harrison, bestselling author, podcast host, and founder of The New Happy, a movement grounded in the art and science of well-being. Stephanie holds a master’s in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, formerly led learning at Thrive Global, and her work now reaches millions…
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Juice Worth the Squeeze: A Nonlinear Legal Story (with General Counsel, Heather Stevenson)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer welcome Heather Stevenson, General Counsel at Red Cell Partners, whose career path proves that bold moves can pay off. From starting as a litigator at Sullivan & Cromwell to owning and running a Boston juice bar, then returning to law to lead at the Boston Globe, and now at a tech incubation firm, Heather’s journey…
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Change Your Location: Change Your Perspective (with Chief Marketing Officer, Roy Sexton)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by the incomparable Roy Sexton, Chief Marketing Officer at Vedder Price, former International President of the Legal Marketing Association, and one of INvolve’s Top 100 OUTstanding LGBTQ+ Executives. In this warm, funny, and deeply insightful conversation, Roy opens up about how he’s learned to lead with…
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Authenticity: More than a Buzzword (with Khurram Naik, Founder of Freshwater Counsel)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer sit down with Khurram Naik, founder of Freshwater Counsel, to discuss the journey of moving from big law to starting a legal recruiting agency and the importance of authenticity in your career. Khurram, a former patent litigator at Goodwin and Polsinelli, shares how his deep connections and relationship-building ap…
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Leading By Example (with Law Firm Partner, David Cross)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by David Cross, law firm partner at Goodwin, to talk about the intersection of leadership, disability, and finding purpose in your career. With over 20 years of experience in high-stakes antitrust and civil rights cases, David shares how he transformed his perception of success and found the courage to e…
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Lessons in Vocabulary, Anxiety and Grit (with Aubria Ralph, founder and CEO of scrappy girl project)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Aubria Ralph, award-winning lawyer, strategist, author, and founder of scrappy girl project, to talk about trauma-informed leadership, career pivots, and what it really means to stay human in high-stakes environments. With over 20 years of experience in finance law and leadership consulting, Aubria bl…
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Driven by Impact: From Private Practice to Public Service (with Chief Deputy Attorney General, Dan Barr)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Dan Barr, Chief Deputy Attorney General for the State of Arizona, to talk about public service, purpose-driven legal careers, and building trust in government institutions. Dan shares lessons from nearly four decades in private practice, representing clients like Apple and CBS, before stepping into pu…
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Finding the Balance: Understanding and Supporting NextGen Lawyers (with Associate Professor of Law, Jonah Perlin)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Jonah Perlin, associate professor of law at Georgetown University, to chat about legal education, career development, and navigating the evolving legal industry. Jonah shares insights from his extensive experience teaching and mentoring students, as well as his reflections on the changing landscape of…
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Forging Your Own Path To Leadership (with Founder and CEO, Michael Coston)
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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Michael Coston, to chat about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building cultures that actually help people thrive. Michael Coston is the founder and CEO of Coston Consulting, a firm made up of powerhouse consultants: former CMOs, DEIB leaders, and BD experts, who help organizations drive growth through …
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Redefining Clerkships: A Call for Accountability (with President and Founder, Aliza Shatzman)
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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Aliza Shatzman, where she talks about the long-standing issues clerks have faced and how her team at The Legal Accountability Project is working to change that. Aliza Shatzman is the President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, which works to ensure positive clerkship experiences and suppor…
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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Bob Burg, to chat about the book and lessons from The Go-Giver co-authored by Bob and John David Mann. Bob Burg is the storyteller, with co-author John David Mann, behind The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek bestseller that has sold over a million copies. Bob is a former TV personality a…
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Today, we are doing something a little different in honor of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th. For those who are not familiar with the origins of International Women's Day (IWD) it has been observed since the early 1900s. The history of International Women's Day (IWD) includes the first National Women's Day in 1909, the first IWD in 191…
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The Perfectionist Trap: Why High Achieving Women Think They're Failing (with Dr. Anne Welsh)
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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Dr. Anne Welsh to talk about what a lot of women experience at work and home: the perfectionist trap. They also dive into why this leads to women thinking they are constantly failing, and Dr. Welsh turns the idea of ambition on its head. Anne is a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate in counse…
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This will be our final episode (for now). Between busy schedules and Kate moving in a different career direction, she and Rhia made the difficult decision to let the podcast go. They discuss the decision in detail in the episode, but it wasn't one that was made lightly. We’ve absolutely loved highlighting your stories, speaking with our amazing gue…
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Truth Bombs, Intentionality, and Laying it All Out There (with Chief Growth Officer, Ben Chiriboga)
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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Ben Chiriboga about staying true to yourself, approaching everything with intentionality, and putting it all on the table. Ben Chiriboga is the Chief Growth Officer at Nexl. He is a former practicing lawyer turned legal technology executive at Nexl, an all-in-one legal technology platform built to help l…
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Leading with Kindness: Embracing New Beginnings (with Chief Marketing Officer, Kelly Harbour)
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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer sit down with Kelly Harbour to explore what it truly means to start over and how to embrace change with confidence. They also discuss the power of leading with kindness and the lasting impact it can create. After 10 years at Goulston & Storrs in Boston, Kelly made the jump to join Moore & Van Allen as the firm’s ve…
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The Fateful Peloton Ride That Changed It All (with Megan Senese + Jennifer Ramsey)
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Episode 1 is a little different as we celebrate stage's 2nd anniversary. Join co-founders, Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese, as they discuss their jump from Big Law legal marketing two years ago into entrepreneur life, running a woman-owned legal marketing and business development fractional company for law firms and lawyers. Love So Much To Say? L…
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Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People!
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Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People! Where we explore behind-the-scenes of work, life, and everything in between. Your hosts, Megan Senese & Jennifer Ramsey, are here to showcase the human side of the legal world, from marketing and consulting to the very real struggles of balancing work with being human. This isn’t your typical, …
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Episode 28. Pivots and Recovery With Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First
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We’re ending Season 2 with a bang!In this episode, Kate and Rhia are joined by Reshma Saujani, leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, formerly Marshall Plan for Moms. Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls’ economic empowerment, most recently advocating for policies to support…
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Episode 27. Farewell Josey and Career Clarity
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It’s Josey’s last episode as co-host of The Legal Burnouts, so Kate and Rhia bid her a fond farewell and learn more about why she’s leaving and her next steps.Josey opens up about her current burnout, which stems mainly from physical injuries she sustained over a year ago. Josey didn’t address the injuries at the time they happened due to a combina…
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Episode 26. Creating Your Own Spaces With Faridat Arogundade
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This week, Kate and Rhia are joined by Rhia’s law school classmate Faridat Arogundade, a former Biglaw attorney who has created her own high-quality, plus-sized fashion line, Ìfẹ́mi. Faridat honestly and insightfully discusses her experience as a plus-sized Black woman in Biglaw and society in general. In her 8 years as a Biglaw attorney, Faridat …
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