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Tilé and Olly MeetsTilé and Olly Meets: Clarissa RaywardOMG how cool is it for us to sit down with one of the OG’s in legal podcasting, Clarissa Rayward. We talk about three significant losses in her life (including mention of deaths by suicide) that have impacted her life and practice so we offer a content note for our listeners to take care as you tune in.
Clarissa Rayward is a family lawyer, business owner, author, and self-confessed lover of chocolate, coffee, and all things colourful. She’s the Director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre, where for over 16 years she’s helped families navigate separa...
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Think Big Act Small114: Clarissa Rayward - doing business differently | Happy Lawyer Happy LifeIn this episode, Clarissa Rayward, lawyer and founder of Happy Lawyer, Happy Life, shares her journey as a lawyer and business owner. Clarissa's approach to decision-making and her commitment to personal growth serve as valuable lessons for professionals in any industry. She discusses the concept of being different and embracing creativity in a traditional field, and the challenges of identity as a business owner. This interview explores Clarissa's recipe for achieving happiness and success: the significance of self-belief; managing mindset; setting boundaries; intentional decision-making; and the importance of finding joy in one's work. En...
2024-01-2449 min
Chamberlains Law Firm Lawcast'The Happy Family Lawyer' with Clarissa RaywardIn Episode 13, Gillian and Tim are joined by The Happy Family Lawyer, Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is the principal of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and the mastermind behind The Happy Family Lawyer. Clarissa is an accredited specialist in family law and an independent children's lawyer. She has authored two books and is an incredible mentor to many.
Welcome to I do, I sue – The Family Law Podcast.
In Episode 13, Gillian and Tim are joined by The Happy Family Lawyer, Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is the principal of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and the mastermind behind The Hap...
2022-09-1939 min
The Happy Lawyer Happy Life PodcastEpisode 237 – Clarissa Rayward & Jennifer Harris – That’s a Wrap! Wellness in Law: Where Are We Now & Where to Next?So we made it to then end! In this very last episode of the Happy Lawyer Happy Life podcast I sat down with my now very dear friend Jennifer Harris. Jen and I met thanks to this show and her friendship will forever be one of the greatest things that has come as a result. When I was trying to work out who would be the perfect person to help me wrap this all up I immediately thought of Jen. So here we are! Talking all things happiness in law, what we have both learned over 237 episodes and 6 years of po...
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happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 237 - Clarissa Rayward & Jennifer Harris - That's a Wrap! Wellness in Law: Where Are We Now & Where to Next?This is very last episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' with host, Clarissa Rayward.
2022-09-011h 06happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 233 - Chasing Your Passions Like You Chase Your Dog & Kids with Elspeth FinneyIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Elspeth Finney, director of Shoalhaven Family Law on the south coast of NSW. Elspeth is someone I’ve known for a few years, and while this interview was recorded all the way back in the Covid-scape of 2021, I am so pleased to have been able to get this episode out there to you all. Elspeth is such an incredible young woman, and is absolutely someone to watch in the legal space moving forward! In this interview, it was su...
2022-08-261h 18happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 232 - It’s All About Those Magical Morning Moments with Elizabeth FaironIn this episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth Fairon, business owner extraordinaire of both Life Law Solutions and Acumen Leadership. You may not know too much about Elizabeth if you live outside of Queensland, but I can say she is one of the most talented lawyers and business owners I know. In this interview, Elizabeth takes us through so many of the things that makes her such a fantastic leader, business owner and person. From her non-linear journey into law, her love for learning and writing...
2022-08-2656 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 231 - The Pieces that Make Up the People with Perpetua Kish and Jonathon NaefIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Perpetua Kish (Pepe) and Jonathon Naef (Jono) Co-founders of Balance Family Law. I’ve known Pepe and Jono for a few years now, and it’s been incredible watching them from afar as they have built and created their firm. This was recorded quite a while ago, so apologies to you both that this episode has taken me so long to publish! What really stood out for me in this chat was how Pepe and Jono have found themselves working in F...
2022-08-2454 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 230 - 'Do your own thing and take a different path' with Rachael BosnjakIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing immigration lawyer, Rachael Bosnjak. Rachael is someone who I’ve gotten to know through this Podcast as a dedicated listener so it is fitting that she is bringing home our last 7 episodes ever! About a year ago now, right in the midst of the pandemic with international borders closed, Rachael took a giant leap and opened her own law firm, Passage Migration. Now you might think opening a migration practice at a time when migration was near impossible was...
2022-08-0155 min
Beyond BillablesClarissa Rayward - The Happy Family LawyerOn the show this week Mike sat down with the one and only Clarissa Rayward, law firm owner, podcaster, author and known as the Happy Family lawyer! As well as being the host for the last 6 years of the Happy Lawyer, Happy Life podcast Clarissa is also the Owner of Brisbane Family Law Center, an accredited Family Law Specialist, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer & all-around superhuman. Over the past 15 years, Clarissa has worked with thousands of families during separation and divorce. She specializes in assisting her clients in experiencing a dignified divorce - staying away from the Court process and finding...
2022-07-1852 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 228 - Loving people, loving law, and a Coral Trout pivot with Joplin Higgins OAMIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing family lawyer Joplin Higgins OAM. Joplin is someone I’ve known through the excellent work she does in the family law space for a while now, so it was such a privilege to be able to sit down and learn more about her story. Joplin really is such a great example of someone who came into law through a fascinating pathway, found her calling, and has created a unique space in #Lawland where she continues to flourish. While co...
2022-03-2258 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 227- Be really good at one thing with James Janke and Drew Hamilton.In this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing James Janke and Drew Hamilton. James and Drew are together the owners and operators of Hamilton Janke, a progressive criminal law practice based in Newcastle. These two friends started their business a few years ago and I so enjoyed hearing the 'how and why' behind that decision. Partnerships in legal firms were certainly the way of the past, but we don't see so many of them popping up now and yet here is one that really works. For James and Drew it is t...
2022-02-1851 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 226- No Smoke and Mirrors, just Customer Service with Hunter SteeleIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Steele. Now Hunter is a lawyer turned tech company head and one of the creators of the Legal Software Company Smokeball. So how does a boy from Western NSW find himself at the head of one of the world's leading legal tech companies? Well that is what I found out in this chat! As is the case in so many of these interviews, I was again reminded that our training and skills as lawyers have such broad application if we...
2022-01-2758 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 225 - Leaving people better than when you found them with Kass HallIn this week’s episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast’ I had the pleasure of interviewing the wonderful Kass Hall. I’ve met Kass this year, as she’s finally moved up to Brisbane after many prior moves down south. This is a really interesting chat with a very special person, and I think there’s a lot to take from Kass’s story. Kass is a lawyer, an artist, a teacher, a humanitarian, and an AFL enthusiast. She’s had a diverse background in both her career and her life experience, and has come into the law as...
2021-12-091h 14happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 224 - Passion, Purpose and Pepsi Max - Finding a New Way with Carolyn DevriesIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Devries. Carolyn has been someone who has been working in a similar space to me for a long time, and finally getting to sit down and talk with her has been such a pleasure. She is running the first ever privately owned not-for-profit law firm in the family space in Australia, ‘New Way Lawyers’, and she has found a very different way of structuring a law practice! When we think of innovation in law, the focus is ofte...
2021-12-0356 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 223 - Embrace the silly with Danae YoungerIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Danae Younger. These days Danae is a Barrister here in Brisbane with a beautifully diverse practice. Her career in law has been a fascinating one- from private practice to stints at the Public Guardian and the Crime and Corruption Commission. Danae also has a beautiful perspective on life and law and shared lots of great advice, particularly for anyone considering a move to the private Bar. And while I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion about life in the law, I was so...
2021-11-2158 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 221 - Law is What We Do, Not Who We Are with Nick DoreIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Nick Dore. Nick is someone who I have learnt a lot from, particularly in the past 12 months. I wanted to bring in Nick this week, as it is mental health week here in Australia and Nick has a whole lot of helpful things to say about this topic. From his own lived experience to a very successful and equally demanding career in the law, Nick's perspective on the importance of sharing our narratives, seeking help and looking after each other makes him th...
2021-10-071h 15happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 222 - Building your portfolio career with Athlete Advocate Alex SinatraIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Sinatra. I think Alex best described her role(s) now when she said she has a 'portfolio career'. My take on this descriptor is that Alex has brought together her unique knowledge and experience to build a career in law that has many aspects but is a perfect fit for her. At the time I recorded this interview with Alex we were both in the midst of following our world leading athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and it made fo...
2021-09-301h 01happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 220 - Simple Courage with Heather HubbardIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing one great lawyer and now the founder of 'Simple Courage,' Heather Hubbard. Heather and I have been connected with one another online for years, as we are working on very similar things despite being across the world from one another. She is someone who inspires me a lot, especially with her work in the space of finding courage and joy. Heather has spent her life on a mission to speak out and change the world for the better. From...
2021-09-141h 05happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 219 - Embracing the Chaos with Kristal NaividiIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast,' I had the pleasure of interviewing solicitor Kristal Naividi. Kristal is someone who I hadn’t had the opportunity to properly chat to prior to recording together, and really embodies what is so special about this podcast. Kristal’s sense of humour, kindness, resilience and ability to focus on the bigger picture are things that have really stood out for me – as well as her spectacular ability to embrace the chaos life brings! Kristal has not followed a conventional path to law. In fact...
2021-07-2156 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 218 - Empathy, Duty and Making a Difference with Adair DonaldsonIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Adair Donaldson. This episode has been a long time in the making! I have known Adair for a few years, and he is someone that I have a lot of respect for both professionally and personally. Adair is someone who takes responsibility and ethical duty very seriously and is incredibly passionate and dedicated to his work. Adair has dedicated his career to helping people, and in helping make a lasting difference – to individuals and to the legal system – thro...
2021-07-141h 06happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 217 - Carving out joy with Michelle SnapeIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Snape. I have come to know Michelle thanks to her involvement in my Mastermind Program this past year. I have often asked myself if perhaps I have learned more from Michelle than she from me in that setting and I have really come to know her as one of the wisest, kindest and impressive lawyers (and humans) I have met in my time. She is also the last person to share her own successes so I am hoping I have managed to...
2021-06-251h 02happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 216 - Where Are They Now!It has been almost 5 years since I kicked off this podcast and over those years I have met some really remarkable lawyers and something I am often asked is 'where are they now!' This week I decided to answer that question with 3 of my earliest guests on this show- Janelle Kerrisk, Mel Storey-Scott and Dugald Hamilton. I interviewed Mel back in 2016 when she was working our at the Brisbane Airport. She now works in-house for a global technology company. She says, 'The difference is like a cruise ship vs a jet ski!'. On a personal...
2021-06-151h 27happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 215 - Creating space to live the life you desire with Jenna Du PreezIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing criminal lawyer Jenna Du Preez. Jenna is practicing from the North Queensland town of Mackay and in this interview we discussed the many advantages that Jenna has encountered since establishing her firm in that region. Jenna launched her own business at the beginning of 2020, just before everything turned upside down, so it was really fascinating to hear how Jenna navigated her very new business through those early months of lockdown when Courts were not hearing matters and things were at a bit of...
2021-06-0356 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 214 - Embracing technology and trying new things with Fiona McLayIn this week’s episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast’ I had the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Fiona McLay. Fiona and I crossed paths a few years ago now and she is someone I have learned so much from because she is my go to #legaltechguru! She is the person that just knows what tech is around and what might work for firms of all shapes and sizes and this passion for legal technology has fast become a business for Fiona. Fiona is a commercial litigator by trade- a role she has learned so much...
2021-05-101h 03happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 213 - It's ok to fall down - it's what you do after that matters with Michele DavisIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing solicitor Michele Davis. I have come to know Michele this past few years through her work as a lawyer of course but also as a writer, teacher and advocate. I would describe Michele as a one of a kind 'law nerd'! She has the perfect mix of a deep love of an understanding of her speciality coupled with a kind hearted soul that makes her a pretty unique find in #lawland. What I didn't know about Michele is that her pat...
2021-05-061h 09happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 212 - Defining your success both in law and in life with with John ChisholmIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing the wonderful John Chisholm. John aptly describes himself these days as a 'recovering lawyer' but I soon came to learn that his passion for the profession is deeply ingrained. John is a third generation lawyer, and you might say followed a family legacy that has been built across 60 years and started with John's Grandfather at the firm Maddocks. It is clear that John has achieved incredible success in his career in law- from Articled Clerk to Managing Partner at one of the co...
2021-04-281h 10happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 211 - Solving problems with respect, communication and kindness with Patric McCallumIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Patric McCallum.
2021-04-071h 18happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 210 - Be simple, be short, be human with Paul HolmesIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Holmes.
2021-03-221h 01happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 209 - Eat, Pray, Love or perhaps Collaborate with Rajan ChettiarThis week I went across the oceans for Happy Lawyer Happy Life the international addition and had the chance to catch up with a wonderful colleague and friend Rajan Chettiar. Rajan is a fellow collaborative family lawyer who practices out of Singapore. Our paths crossed a few years ago thanks to our mutual involvement in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and I have been so grateful for social media for enabling us to keep in touch ever since. Rajan began his career in law in a large firm in Singapore practicing in banking litigation but a fe...
2021-03-1254 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 208 - Value your life outside of the law with Jason Munro.In this week’s episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast’ I had the pleasure of interviewing personal injury lawyer and weekend mountaineer Jason Monro. Ok, so mountaineer might be a slight exaggeration but there is no doubt that Jason’s happiness in his day job as a lawyer is well connected to his love of hiking on the weekends. It hasn’t always been that way and in this interview Jason shared with me how he has really shifted his focus to ensure that health is a a priority. Jason has had a fascinating career- starting in...
2021-02-2352 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 207 - Palms up and palms open with Iffy IbekweThis week I went across the oceans again for Happy Lawyer Happy Life the international edition and had the chance to speak with one really wonderful woman lawyer, Iffy Ibekwe. Iffy describes herself as an entrepreneur who just happens to practice law and I can see from our chat that this really is true. Her love of entrepreneurship began with a baking store and has fast moved into her innovative wills and estates practice. This conversation has it all- motherhood, happiness, mindset, taking chances- all the stuff I love to hear and more. Iffy has such passion and...
2021-02-151h 07happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 206 - When relationships are at the core of all you do with the Honourable Colin ForrestIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing the Honourable Colin Forrest. Colin has had a fascinating career in the law and just this last week has completed 10 years of service as a Judge in the Family Court and started the next chapter of his law life. I have had the privilege of knowing Colin for my 20 years in law and he is someone who I like to describe as the 'poster child of happy lawyering!' Colin's career has taken him from his first role as an Associate to th...
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Better Law Firm MarketingClarissa Rayward (Brisbane Family Law Centre & Happy Lawyer Happy Life): How she markets her law firm and helps lawyers create a business that aligns with their values.Clarissa Rayward is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer & Podcaster, Author, Speaker at Happy Lawyer Happy LifeEpisode TopicsDay in the life of Clarissa RaywardWhat type of marketing has worked best for her law firm. We talk about social media marketing...SEO...Google Ads...having a great website...and more...Her Instagram marketing strategy...and why it’s a bit different from what many law firms are doing...How everything fits together...from her work at Brisbane Family Law Centre...to the empire she’s built at Happy Lawyer Happy life...the...
2021-02-0135 min
Coffee and a Case NoteJames d'Apice interview with Clarissa Rayward - The Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast, April 2020In April 2020 I had an opportunity to have an incredible chat with The Happy Family Lawyer herself, Clarissa Rayward.
We did battle with the very early professional impacts of COVID-19 and some nearby renovations and emerged with a conversation I look back on with great fondness and gratitude.
You can check out Clarissa's fabulous projects, and the community she has built, here: https://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com
2021-01-191h 10happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 205 - Becoming Legally Bold with Toya GavinIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing a wonderful lawyer from all the way over the other side of the world, Toya Gavin. I interviewed Toya in the week before this year's US Presidential election so it sure was an interesting time to be talking and I concluded mid-interview that Toya needs to throw her had in the political ring for the future. Toya is one smart, articulate and thoughtful person and someone I learned so much from in just this hour. Toya is of course a la...
2020-12-171h 22happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 204 - Creating the space to stop and smell the roses with Paul CottIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Paul Cott- a Melbournian through and through who has found his 'other home' in sunny Ballarat! I learned a lot in this chat about life in Victoria- particularly through the ups and downs of 2020- ands as you listen, I suspect you will soon find yourself in love with the location as much as Paul clearly is. It is Paul's passion for living a purposeful life that really shines through in this interview. Through a series of considered decisions, Pa...
2020-12-101h 05happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 203 - Helping people find their own magic with Midja FisherIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing the powerhouse that is Midja Fisher. Now she had me laughing from the moment we began as when I asked what she would be if she wasn't a lawyer we were soon talking about being Reality TV stars and the fun only kept coming from there. Midja has been in #lawland her whole career but you might say she has had anything but a traditional path and in many ways not too many traditional roles which is what makes this conversation so int...
2020-11-261h 06happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 202 - Giving yourself permission to create space for you with Rho ThomasThis week I got to go 'international' and chat with a wonderful lawyer in Rho Thomas. Rho is all the way over in the USA where she practices primarily in trademark law. We did talk law and particularly Rho's life in 2020- managing her role in a large law firm in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Rho and I recorded this interview a few weeks ago and it sure is an interesting time to be talking about life in the USA versus life in Australia. Given the current challenges as a result of the pandemic, Rho has been working from...
2020-11-101h 09
The Legal Eagle Podcast#Divorce Series: International Perspectives with Clarissa Rayward (Queensland)// Director, Brisbane Family Law Centre and Founder/Host, Happy Lawyer Happy Life PodcastIn this new episode of the divorce series, I have the privilege of interviewing Clarissa Rayward. She is the Director of Brisbane Family Law Centre as well as a podcaster, author, business coach and speaker. It is evident that she loves people and has fun working and doing what she does best. Her motivation comes from her desire to make a difference in the world and to bring about social justice. At an earlier stage of almost letting go of her practice, Clarissa journeyed down a path of discovering the psychology behind happiness and positivity. Tune in to find...
2020-11-0641 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 201 - Equal partners in the common venture of life with Bridget CullenIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing one wonderful lawyer, Bridget Cullen. I fell upon Bridget last year when she was awarded the Leneen Forde AC WLAQ Woman Lawyer of the Year Award and delivered a speech that was quite something! I heard that speech and new I needed to get Bridget on this show and a year later here we are! Bridget has had a really interesting career in law- from private practice to the Bar, to Academia and now as a Member of the AAT. Lif...
2020-11-031h 03The Happy Lawyer Happy Life PodcastEpisode 200 – Being kickass but Kind with Clarissa Rayward and Mel Telecican celebrating 200 episodesThis week is a special one- episode 200! And so, for a special episode number I decided we needed a special episode theme. This week I reversed my role as host thanks to the wonderful skills of a great friend of mine, Mel Telecican. Some of you will know Mel, she is a wonderful friend, business woman and spends her days working with lawyers too. She is the brains behind many of the marketing tools that we use at my firm and has been a huge part of building my Happy Lawyer Happy Life business, particularly, The Club through her bus...
2020-10-281h 23happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 200 - Being kickass but Kind with Clarissa Rayward and Mel Telecican celebrating 200 episodesThis week is a special one- episode 200! And so, for a special episode number I decided we needed a special episode theme. This week I reversed my role as host thanks to the wonderful skills of a great friend of mine, Mel Telecican. Some of you will know Mel, she is a wonderful friend, business woman and spends her days working with lawyers too. She is the brains behind many of the marketing tools that we use at my firm and has been a huge part of building my Happy Lawyer Happy Life business, particularly, The Club through her bus...
2020-10-221h 23happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 199 - Don't forget to celebrate the fun that comes with working in law with Lindsay CarrollIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Carroll who is the Legal Practice Director at the National Retail Association. Lindsay began her life in lawland as a junior secretary straight out of HIgh School. That first job saw her working at what we now know as Norton Rose where she spent a good few years, ultimatley completing her law studies and transitioning to practicing as a lawyer in the safety law team. Linsay has since moved to working with industry associations, currently at the National Retail Association where she...
2020-10-2256 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 198 - The business case for leading with health and wellness with Belinda CrosbieBelinda Crosbie and the team at Morrissey law are leading the way when it comes to building a firm that has the health and wellness of its team and clients at the heart of every decision they make. I fell upon Morrisey Law after they won this year's Minds Count national award for their initiative 'mind your marbles' and aside from the great name, I knew I needed to learn more! And more I have! Belinda is based down in beautiful Newcastle and in her day job is a construction lawyer. And while we did talk law, in this int...
2020-10-191h 05happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 197 - Finding the why behind your what with Charlotte CampbellIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Campbell. Charlotte is a fellow Brisbanite who was just great fun to hang out with but in amongst talking basketball and the Kardashians we of course chatted law, life and happiness! Charlotte began her #lawlife in politics before moving into a role within the Department of Defence. A small pivot later and she has found her place as a personal injury lawyer with the team at Shine here in Brisbane. It was Charlotte's mindset that I loved learning about in...
2020-10-1955 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 196 - Build your balance then pursue your dreams with sports lawyer Paul HorvathIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer extraordinaire, Paul Horvath. Paul has had many years in law and in this interview shared with me the twists and turns his career has taken him on- initially from practice as a criminal lawyer to now running a vibrant employment and sports law practice from Melbourne. I don't know too much about sports law so really enjoyed hearing a few of Paul's great stories about different cases he has been involved in, some of which have had the added benefit of tr...
2020-09-291h 08happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 195 - Why we don't do things by halves with Madeline KingIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Madeline King. Madeline is in the early stages of her lawlife but she really has done so much already! Aside from a number of interesting roles during and after her law studies, it was Madeline's outlook on her career and her life generally that I really loved learning a little about through this conversation. Madeline had some really helpful insights on how to build the right rituals and habits early in your career in law. Madeline's career so far has see...
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Doing Law Differently‘It Does What It Says on The Tin’: A Lesson in Simplicity for Business and Life with Clarissa Rayward (ep 59)
Today I’m joined by a very special guest, my friend and mentor, Clarissa Rayward in a refreshingly unfiltered conversation about her law firm, her ‘side hustle’ and The Retreat, the world’s best legal conference that she runs annually.
Clarissa has been in family law since forever and has been running her own law firm, the Brisbane Family Law Centre, since 2008. Clarissa is also something of a guardian angel for 130-odd lawyers, businesses owners and professionals around Australia (of which I am one) who all hang out in the online space that she created: Happy Lawyer Happy Life ‘Th...
2020-09-2143 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 194 – It’s the little things that matter most with Lawyer Christopher MelcherIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I visited LA, in a virtual sense and had an amazing chat with Lawyer Christopher Melcher. I fell upon Christopher earlier this year thanks to our connected social world and while we might live on opposites sides of the globe, I could find so much in common with Christopher's experience in the law and his perspective on life. Having grown up with a father as a prosecutor, Christopher described that it was no surprise to find himself studying and practicing in the law and for the first few y...
2020-09-1459 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 193 - Working with family in law (literally!) with Madeleine GallagherIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Madeleine Gallagher. Madeleine lives and works in Grafton in Northern NSW where she is fast taking over the reigns of what is a beautiful family built practice. Madeleine works alongside her mum, dad and sister so this really is a story about a family of great lawyers. But Madeleine didn't begin her career in law and she had a few great adventures before finding her way there. Madeleine hasn't been in the law firm game for too long but she ha...
2020-09-0753 min2020-08-311h 01happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 191 - It's not about finding your fit, it's about creating your fit with Sheetal DeoIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer, advocate and relationship manager Sheetal Deo. For someone still only a few years into #lawland Sheetal has a whole lot going on- including a full time role as a Relationship Manager at Queensland Law Society, running her own firm, Shakti Legal Solutions and building a not for profit to advocate for diversity and inclusion in law. I came to understand in this interview that doing 'all the things' is core to Sheetal's purpose and happiness in life and law. Th...
2020-08-251h 20happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 190 - Happiness is an inside job with Dean SpannerIn this week’s episode of the Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast I was with solicitor Dean Spanner. Dean has been practising in law for almost 30 years now and gee he brought some experience to this interview. I thought we’d be talking a lot about law and a little about cricket but it turned out we ended up speaking an awful lot about life and how to ensure that you can have a successful career in the law that also prioritises the things that matter- in Dean's case his relationships with his family, children, friends and colleagues. Dean...
2020-08-191h 09happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 189 - Filling your cup from multiple sources with Alexandra AtanasovIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Alexandra Atanasov and this really was a treat! As I sat down to hear about life as a commercial litigator little did I know that I would soon be talking about crochet! It turns out that Alexandra is one half of an amazing creative duo here in Brisbane, best known as 'imakestababy' in Instagram land! So how do you combine the rigours of commercial litigation with the creativity of a babywear label? Well Alexandra tells us all how and more importantly why!
2020-08-041h 13happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 188 - Valuing yourself so you can value your place in the law with Emma FitzgeraldIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Emma Fitzgerald. Emma is a solicitor, with a background primarily in the insurance space but right at this moment she is the brains behind all things 'Happy Lawyer Headquarters'. A great idea and a chance conversation has led to Emma coming to work with me for the past few months while she is madly studying in her after hours for the Bar Exam. I have loved the chance to work alongside Emma and thought I had come to know alot about her but...
2020-07-271h 10happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 187 - "The standard you walk past is the standard you accept" with Barrister Nathan LaingIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Barrister Nathan Laing. This interview was a joy for so many reasons- firstly because this was my first in person podcast interview since all things COVID took over our world and secondly because Nathan is such a gem of a guest! Nathan's life in law is not new but his career has taken him on a fascinating path- from the police, to life as a criminal lawyer, to the Navy, to the Army and now circling back to all things law again! Nat...
2020-07-2157 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 186 - Why life is too short to say no to your happiness with Maddison HarringtonIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Maddison Harrington. Maddison who I have come to know as 'Maddie' is an inhouse lawyer here in Brisbane at Griffith University. I met Maddison early last year when she was just beginning her 'law land life'. And now, a year and a half in, I really enjoyed hearing how Maddie has enjoyed her first role in the law. Over the time I have known Maddie I have also been inspired by her advocacy, honesty and grace as she has shared her own...
2020-07-141h 05happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 185 - Becoming a T shaped lawyer with Wenee YapIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer/ entrepreneur/ academic/ all round intelligent and funny woman Wenee Yap! I fell upon Wenee a few years ago now thanks to a Facebook Page I now know she and some friends established when she was at University called Survive Law. This page kept me well entertained with great insights and humour about all things law school and having learned a little more about Wenee this past year or so, I now know exactly where that perfect mix of intelligence and fun co...
2020-07-071h 14happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 184 - Finding your tribe & cooking up a storm with Cassandra KalpaxisIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing surrogacy and family lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis. I have come to know Cassandra this past few years and over that time I have watched her work hard to build a practice that focuses on the work she loves to do and balances her love of family. This is no easy feat- anyone practicing in law would feel the tension every day! Cassandra 'grew up' in law land, starting her first role in a firm at only 14 years of age. She primarily pr...
2020-05-2859 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 183 - Living on the edge of now with Virginia WarrenIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Virginia Warren. Now Virginia is no average lawyer! She is a lawyer/ yoga instructor/ TEDX speaker and so much more and it was a real delight to hear her perspective in this interview. I met Virginia in a course a few years ago now and have followed her advetures since. She is an Author of a great book- “Let’s Kiss All The Lawyers! … said no-one, ever" and like me, has been on a campaign to improve the mental health of lawyers world wide...
2020-05-1258 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 182 - It's all a matter of perspective with Justin NorthIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Justin North. Justin is not a lawyer but he may as well be one- he is the son of, brother of and married to a lawyer and has spent his entire career working within the law. I have come to know Justin through his work with his legal consulting firm, Janders Dean. Now it has taken me a solid 3 years of pestering to get Justin on this show and it seems it took a pandemic to get me over the line! But wha...
2020-05-061h 20happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 181 - Happiness through connection and being true to you with Barrister Avelina TarragoIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Barrister Avelina Tarrago. Having known from a young age that law was her calling, Avelina has built a successful career as an advocate. Avelina is a proud Aboriginal woman and the current President of the Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to discuss her culture- how it has and continues to influence her life and the important role she has played in advocating for her people through her work. Avelina, like so many of my guests, ha...
2020-04-281h 09The Happy Lawyer Happy Life PodcastEpisode 180 – 5 thoughts on surviving life in the law in the midst of a pandemic with Clarissa Rayward
There is nothing quite like a pandemic when it comes to turning the world upside down and now that we are a few weeks in and I feel less like this is ‘ground hog day’ and more like this is my new normal, I am sharing with you my musings on law, life, business and importantly, finding happiness in all of this sadness. So it is #soloshow time!
I have certainly seen the best and worst in business and people this last few weeks and like all of you have experienced the ups and downs and personal chall...
2020-04-221h 03happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 180 - 5 thoughts on surviving life in the law in the midst of a pandemic with Clarissa RaywardThere is nothing quite like a pandemic when it comes to turning the world upside down and now that we are a few weeks in and I feel less like this is 'ground hog day' and more like this is my new normal, I am sharing with you my musings on law, life, business and importantly, finding happiness in all of this sadness. So it is #soloshow time! I have certainly seen the best and worst in business and people this last few weeks and like all of you have experienced the ups and downs and personal c...
2020-04-211h 03happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 179 - Coffee, case notes, rap and a bit of law in between law with James d'ApiceSo a silver lining of this pandemic is that I have had to 'pivot' like so many of you in business and move my interviews 'online' and as such a whole new world of 'happy lawyer guests' has appeared! This week is the first of many a great online interview with someone I have been so keen to have on this show for a while- James d'Apice. In his 'law life' James is a commercial litigator but in his 'other life' James wears many hats- from husband to dad to son to part time rapper to podcaster and a wh...
2020-04-141h 10happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 178 - Privacy Law, perfectionism and remote working before that was even a thing with Rebecca MurrayIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Rebecca Murray. Rebecca is a privacy lawyer these days running her own consultancy in an area of practice I can safely say I knew nothing about! I sense this is my last 'in person' interview for a while- Rebecca and I sat down a few weeks ago before our truly isolated world began and it was a timely conversation- both from the area of work she practices in but also because Rebecca has been a remote worker for a long time a...
2020-04-0656 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 177 - Baking your way to happiness in law with Nitika BalaramIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Nitika Balaram. Nitika is everything we want to see in the next generation of lawyers- passionate, caring and so very determined. But I have come to know Nitika this past year as a fun and creative soul- just last week she baked the most amazing cake for my youngest daughter's birthday! So baking and law- is there really a connection? Well probably not but like so many of my guests on this show, Nitika has found her ability to be the best...
2020-03-171h 01happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 176 - Starting law without a plan and creating opportunity with Tanya DiesselIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Tanya Diessel In this interview, Tanya and I also chatted about- If Tanya was not a lawyer she may have been a school teacher Tanya was born and raised on the Gold Coast Tanya started law without a plan and how she came to work at the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre (GCCLC) Tanya has now been with the GCCLC for 9 years now The vision we have in law school vs our perception of University Asking the question, 'What...
2020-03-1758 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 175 - 10 different ways into law for International Women's Day 2020In this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure re-visiting 10 women who have all had different paths into the law. Sunday the 8th of March is, of course, International Women’s Day and what better an opportunity than to celebrate some of the amazing women I have had on the show over the last 12 months. There have been many so picking just 10 was a little like having to choose your favourite children- not something that is ever really possible! But I have chosen this group of amazing guests for a few si...
2020-03-071h 37happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 174 - Helping someone change their world with Natasha Tanirau-StanleyIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Natasha Tanirau-Stanley. Natasha spends her days working in a community legal service south of Brisbane assisting young people who find themselves in our justice system. This is no easy role- Natasha's clients include some of our most vulnerable members of society but when you hear the joy and passion in her voice as she speaks of the work she does, I sense you will feel like I did- she is the perfect lawyer for this role. Natasha grew up in...
2020-02-2157 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 173 - Personal Injury Lawyer Leeha James on falling into law and never looking backIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Personal Injury Lawyer, Leeha James. Leeha is a Brisbanite like me and this past few years has been running a successful boutique personal injury practice, helping victims of occupational cancer- often those working in the fireservice. This is such a topical area in Australia at the moment- having just come out of one of the most destructive fire seasons in our history- and until I met Leeha, I had no idea of the dangers that face the men and women that have ch...
2020-02-111h 05happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 172 - Righting wrongs through understanding and advocacy with Lawyer Stephanie ParkinIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Stephanie Parkin. Stephanie is a proud Aboriginal woman of the Quandamooka People of North Stradbroke Island and it is no surprise, having now learned some of her life experience, that she has taken her intellect and applied it as an advocate for her people. As a talented IP Lawyer, Stephanie now works to represent Indigenous Australian Artists in managing and promoting their work. I learned so much from Stephanie in this conversation as she shared her perspective on the ch...
2020-02-0355 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 171 - The myths of motherhood and life in the law with Kerala DrewIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Criminal Lawyer Kerala Drew. Now Kerala is at the early stages of her law life but gee she has jammed a whole lot in already! You will tell by her accent Kerala grew up in the UK. She knew from a really young age that being a lawyer was going to be her thing. It was all lined up, degree completed at one of the top Universities in London, placements in firms and chambers and a career at the Bar was calling but...
2020-01-2857 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 170 - From the biggest of Big Law to having babies in taxis with lawyer Bronwyn Eynon-LewisIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer Bronwyn Eynon-Lewis. Now right at this moment you might say that Bronwyn is not a 'lawyer' in the practicing certificate carrying sort of sense but there is no doubt she is a 'lawyer' thanks to one fascinating career that has taken her all over the world and back again! Bronwyn like so many of my guests began her professional life as a talented musician, but fast forward a few years and she found herself off studying law before jumping o...
2020-01-211h 04happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 169 - Career pivots and Corgis- the secret to career success with Barrister Ben McMillanIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Barrister Ben McMillan. A fellow Brisbane local, Ben is another one that has had a fascinating career in the law. My favourite parts of this interview though were watching Ben's face light up as he spoke of three things- his brother, Tim, his partner, Luke, and his family of corgis! Don't let the soft exterior confuse you though, Ben has done his fair share of difficult work in law in his time. His strength is in his varied experience at the...
2020-01-1358 min
We Are Podcast180. What to Consider When Starting a Podcast with Clarissa RaywardThinking about starting a podcast? There are a few things you should consider first, and it may not be what you’re thinking. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast where each week Ronsley Vaz, with the help of a star-studded entrepreneurial guest lineup, explores why you should start a podcast; build an audience, and how to keep them hungry for more. If you’re at the very beginning of your podcast journey and don’t know where to begin, then this episode is for you. On this episode of Should I Start a Podca...
2020-01-0921 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 168 - Beach more, worry less and how lawyer Kate Clark found the way!It's a New Year (insert chants of 'Happy New Year' here) and I have the perfect guest to kick us into 2020! In this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing lawyer and mediator Kate Clark. Now this was my second attempt at interviewing Kate as the first time round I completely mucked up our audio so I am very grateful that she came back for round 2! Kate is everything I love about gutsy women lawyers. Having begun her career in family and criminal law she and her husband made a dec...
2019-12-1755 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 167 - Diversity in the Law with Barrister Reimen HiiIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Brisbane based Barrister, Reimen Hii. This year Reimen was the winner of the prestigious Law Council of Australia 2019 Young lawyer of the year Award for his advocacy in promoting cultural diversity in law. As an Australian with Chinese heritage, Reimen shared with me his experiences both growing up in Australia but also practicing law and why he has become an accidental diversity advocate in law. Reimen's career was one of the most interesting I have heard on this show so f...
2019-12-171h 05happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 166 - A day in the life of a criminal lawyer (and all the other stuff too) with Sarah FordIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Ford who is a Criminal Lawyer here in Brisbane. It has been the month of women working in criminal law on this show- an area of law often not associated with women lawyers but as I learned from Melanie last week and Sarah this week- this is a space that is fast attracting many women lawyers. Sarah is a powerhouse of energy- which was a good thing for me, as the afternoon we recorded this interview I was fast c...
2019-12-1057 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 165 - Leading the way to having it all with criminal lawyer Melanie MorrisIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Criminal Lawyer, Melanie Morris. Now we did talk a little about law in this interview- Melanie's day job as a disciplinary and criminal lawyer-but to be honest we spoke a whole lot more about life! Melanie, like so many of us, is navigating a senior role in her firm with raising two very young kids and as the first woman in such a role in her firm to try and do both, she is paving the way for those coming after her! How...
2019-11-261h 03happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 164 - Creating Happiness through Community, Contribution and Conversation with Barrister Talitha FishburnIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Sydney Barrister, Talitha Fishburn. I found Talitha thanks to the world of Instagram and have followed her daily adventures for a while so it was truly lovely to meet her in person and learn so much more about her life in and outside of law! Talitha these days spends her time as a busy commercial Barrister, practicing out of Sydney and while we chatted about her experience in this role, it was Talitha's life outside of the law that had m...
2019-11-181h 07happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 163 - Overcoming Bamboo Ceilings, Glass Ceilings and life's challenges with lawyer Adelyn KohIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing M&A lawyer Adelyn Koh. Adelyn began her life (and law life) growing up in Malaysia. She knew from a young age law was to be her thing and before she knew it, she was there. But a chance opportunity had her and her now husband taking a chance and moving across from Malaysia to Sydney. A job in a top tier firm EY, living in a beautiful city- it would be easy to think Adelyn had it all sorted but I fast...
2019-11-0459 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 162 - Land on your feet and just keep running with Family Lawyer Antonella SandersonA few weeks ago I found myself in Sydney and so managed to squeeze in a 'day of podcasting' while I was there! As a result, you will find a good few Sydneysiders hitting the airwaves over the next few weeks and it all begins with one really wonderful family lawyer in Antonella Sanderson. Antonella has had no easy run in 'law land'- having started her own practice when her daughter was only 9 months of age, she has never known much but The Juggle. But Antonella has an outlook on life that resonated with me- she has a beautiful say...
2019-11-041h 02happyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 161 - Why life's curve balls create our greatest learnings with lawyer Paul BetrosIn this week's episode of the 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing commercial lawyer, Paul Betros. Now this really is a conversation like no other. There I was thinking I would be learning just what life is like working as a partner in one of Australia's most successful large firms but as you are about to discover, Paul's life adventures have taken him on a journey no one would wish upon anyone! 2011 was a year of incredible challenge for Paul and his family. Firstly the Brisbane floods, secondly learning of their son's dis...
2019-10-2554 min
Lifestyle Business SchoolLessons and Insights From Three Years of Podcasting with Clarissa Rayward, The Happy Family LawyerWhen I found out that my friend, Clarissa Rayward aka "The Happy Family Lawyer", was coming up to her third anniversary of podcasting, I knew I needed to have her on the poddy to talk about the impact that picking up a microphone has had on her business and her life.As a super busy family lawyer, wife, mum, author, blogger, speaker, membership site owner, course creator and more (phew!), I knew that podcasting would be a time-consuming addition to a very busy schedule.Her answer, though, didn't surprise me. Simply? It was Y...
2019-10-2142 minThe Happy Lawyer Happy Life PodcastEpisode 157 – Sparking Joy both in an outside of the law with Clarissa Rayward!This week’s episode of the Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast is a little unusual in that it is my first #soloshow! Now I wish I could tell you this was a well planned trial of something new but truthfully it is getting tricky to fit these in person interviews in between my daily life as a lawyer and as much as I could move to phone/ skype interviews, the thing I have come to love about this show is the in person interview- the sitting with people, in real life and unraveling their stories! And so while the limi...
2019-10-0258 minhappyfamilylawyer's podcastEpisode 157 - Sparking Joy both in an outside of the law with Clarissa Rayward!This week's episode of the Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast is a little unusual in that it is my first #soloshow! Now I wish I could tell you this was a well planned trial of something new but truthfully it is getting tricky to fit these in person interviews in between my daily life as a lawyer and as much as I could move to phone/ skype interviews, the thing I have come to love about this show is the in person interview- the sitting with people, in real life and unraveling their stories! And so while the limited ho...
2019-10-0158 min
Should I start a podcast with Ronsley Vaz159. Clarissa Rayward on Podcasting Success, Going Beyond Traditional Thinking and Her Top TipsThe legal profession is often seen as about as staid and traditional as they come. But lawyer turned podcaster turned all-round entrepreneur, Clarissa Rayward, shows that there are opportunities to shake up even the most traditional of industries and create a lucrative business along the way. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast where each week Ronsley Vaz, with the ...
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2019-08-1523 min
We Are Podcast159. Clarissa Rayward on Podcasting Success, Going Beyond Traditional Thinking and Her Top TipsThe legal profession is often seen as about as staid and traditional as they come. But lawyer turned podcaster turned all-round entrepreneur, Clarissa Rayward, shows that there are opportunities to shake up even the most traditional of industries and create a lucrative business along the way. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast where each week Ronsley Vaz, with the help of a star-studded entrepreneurial guest line-up, explores why you should start a podcast; build an audience, and how to keep them hungry for more. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, or simply finding a be...
2019-08-1523 min
The Happy Lawyer Happy Life PodcastEpisode 147 – From an (almost) popstar to true ‘lawstar’ with Lana WoltmanIn this week’s episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast’ I had the pleasure of interviewing Lana Woltman a former (almost) pop star now lawyer from the beautiful Gold Coast. Lana is bundle of joy and fun and I promise will have you smiling along with her during this chat. Having grown up on the Gold Coast, Lana found herself pursuing her passion for music and the stage both at school and later at University. She did tell me that if she wasn’t a lawyer she would be a Rock Star and I sense she really is in her ow...
2019-07-101h 02
Fringe LegalS1.E10 Clarissa Rayward on finding happiness in the practice of lawClarissa Rayward, also known as ‘The Happy Family Lawyer’, specialises in helping couples stay out of Court and work together to reach a resolution to their relationship breakdown. A practising family lawyer,she is the Director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre, a multidisciplinary practice. Clarissa is based in Brisbane, Australia is a speaker, author, and hosts the popular podcast “Happy Lawyer, Happy Life”.SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: iTunes // Spotify // Pocket Casts // Stitcher Some of the items we cover in the episode include (numbers are time codes):How Clarissa went from studying ma...
2019-05-1036 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women#32 - Finding Happiness as a Working Mum with Clarissa RaywardIn this episode, I speak to lawyer, author, podcast host and mother of 2, Clarissa Rayward about her journey to finding happiness as a working mum. Click to view: show page on AwesoundSend us a text
2018-07-1535 min
The SuperDad Show#17 Going Through Splitsville With Clarissa RaywardOn this episode, we are joined by SuperMum of 2 young kids, Clarissa Rayward, a devoted wife and divorce lawyer with a busy practice in sunny Brisbane, Australia.
Clarissa is an accredited specialist in family law, collaborative law, and mediation. She help families. She coaches other lawyers on how to keep it all together and get through depression and anxiety.
Clarissa has seen the impact that separation and divorce has on families thousands of times.
She is on a mission to provide a new path for families that minimizes the emotional and physical toll and distress of divorce.
I ask Clarissa...
2018-05-2741 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 037 - How to have a happy divorce, with Clarissa Rayward - the Happy Family LawyerIn this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is a family lawyer, wife and mum who is passionate about relationships, people and family. Clarissa is the Director of Brisbane Family Law Centre, a boutique Family Law practice. Clarissa uses her industry knowledge and skill to change the way Australian families experience divorce and separation. She is known as 'The Happy Family Lawyer' as she believes that your divorce can be a part of your marriage you can look back on with pride. She is the author of the successful...
2017-05-0240 min
The Savvy Dentist with Dr Jesse Green40. Challenging Industry Conventions (and Why You Should) with Clarissa RaywardIn this episode, I chat with Clarissa Rayward. She talks about challenging your industry’s conventions, and why doing so will set you apart from the rest. Clarissa is the director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. She is focused on supporting her clients through divorce and separation without the need for them to ... Read more...
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2016-12-1336 min
The Savvy Dentist40. Challenging Industry Conventions (and Why You Should) with Clarissa RaywardIn this episode, I chat with Clarissa Rayward about challenging your industry’s conventions and why doing so will set you apart from the rest. Clarissa is the director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and is focused on supporting her clients through their divorce and separation without the need for them to go to Court. She is passionate about education and in 2013 launched her blog - The Happy Family Lawyer sharing her knowledge on separation and divorce to assist families at this difficult time. Clarissa has been a finalist in th...
2016-12-1136 min
Interviews with authors Archives | Grammar Factory PublishingInterview with Clarissa RaywardIn this episode of Entrepreneur to Author I speak with Clarissa Rayward, a family lawyer who has leveraged her book to lead to media appearances, speaking opportunities and more clients engaging her firm than ever before.It all began in 2008, when Clarissa established Brisbane Family Law Centre. At BFLC her team of lawyers work alongside counsellors and financial planners to ensure the […]
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2016-02-1000 min
EARN THE RIGHT with Trevor Young086 Joining the personal branding dots with Clarissa Rayward, the Happy Family LawyerClarissa Rayward is 'The Happy Family Lawyer', a blogger, educator, speaker, author and director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre. She is passionate about relationships, people and family and uses her industry knowledge and skill to change the way Australian families experience divorce and separation.
In this episode of REPUTATION REVOLUTION, Clarissa discusses her journey from running a performance arts centre in Ireland to becoming a high-profile specialist family lawyer.
She covers how blogging and social connection has not only helped attract the right kinds of clients to her law practice but also made her a happi...
2015-12-1536 min
Divorce Talk With Nicola BeerClarissa Rayward - How to Divorce and Stay Friends- Happy Family LawyerClarissa Rayward, is the Director of Brisbane Family Law Centre and is also known as the ‘Happy Family Lawyer’. As a Divorce Lawyer, Clarissa specializes in helping separating families stay out of the Family Courts and stay friends as she believes that a divorce can be a positive end to a marriage.
Over the past 11 years Clarissa has worked as a specialist family lawyer and in that time, has helped over 2,000 Australian families through their divorce.
Clarissa is also the author of the successful ‘Happy Family Lawyer’ blog, providing weekly commentary and tips on issues relating to divorce and is about to...
2015-09-1100 min