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A New Girl CultureA Conversation with Lauren MurrayLauren Murray is a devoted wife to Tyler and mama to Shiloh (3), Elowen (2), and Cross (1). As a digital creator and woman of deep faith, Lauren shares her journey through motherhood and marriage with honesty, joy, and grace - inviting other women to do the same. In this episode, Lauren and Molly talk about how motherhood led Lauren to Waverly Girl (she’s raising two Waverly Girls herself!) and why her life beautifully reflects this new girl culture. From living out faith in a modern world to choosing not to drink, they explore what it means to set an example fo...2025-05-0548 min
Career FootprintsStuart Kuntz: Becoming a collaborative and agile deal lawyerReed Smith alum Stuart Kuntz shares his path from senior M&A associate to associate general counsel of a public company, including what drew him to in-house practice and the mindset and approach to client service that contributed to his success. He shares his insights from two decades of dealmaking on how outside counsel – from partners to junior associates – can make a strong impression, and how junior associates can prepare for a career path that leads to success like his.
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Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Career Footprints. In each epis...2025-04-1025 min
The Home FrontWe are the Enforcement with Lauren Groh-WargoHost Reed Galen is joined by Lauren Groh-Wargo, the CEO of the national voting rights organization Fair Fight Action. They discuss the current state of democracy in the U.S., focusing on the ongoing voter suppression efforts and the implications of disinformation on voter participation. They also break down the role of legislation in shaping voter access, particularly the attacks on the Help America Vote Act and the dangers of the proposed SAVE Act. Plus, the coordinated efforts to undermine democratic processes and the importance of funding/resources for elections, and the need for local engagement and community organizing...2025-03-0550 min
Level Up and LIVEBrave Babes, Bold Moves & Big Impact with Lauren ReedWhat happens when you combine faith, fitness, and mental resilience to create a powerful movement of brave, high-achieving women?
In this inspiring episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with Lauren Reed—a licensed marriage and family therapist, competitive Hyrox athlete, and founder of Brave Babes Who Brunch, a mastermind-style women’s social group designed to cultivate strength, faith, and connection.
Lauren embodies the “Level Up” lifestyle, integrating mental health, physical endurance, and deep-rooted faith to help others become their strongest, most purpose-driven selves. We dive into:
🔥 The Power of Community – Why surroundi...2025-03-0431 min
Barefaced & Naked PodcastEP 74. Same Surgeon, Same Surgery, Different Journey w/ LAUREN KERRSend us a textThe podcast title sums it up perfectly. Helina is accompanied by Lauren Kerr, a fellow Lash and Brow expert, who underwent the same weight loss surgery by the same surgeon at the same hospital. Despite this shared background, their journeys have been quite distinct. Helina believes this episode will be highly informative for our audience, reminding us of her favourite motto: 'Never compare your chapter one to someone else's chapter 10.'2025-02-251h 40Career FootprintsMolly Campbell: Mastering complexityReed Smith alum Molly Campbell shares how her passion for learning novel and complex subjects and her powerful interactions with mentors enabled her to excel as a litigation associate and then partner at Reed Smith. She details how careful reflection and strong professional and personal relationships paved her path from trial lawyer to in-house counsel at Astellas Pharma advising on cutting-edge regulatory issues.
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Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guests, a Reed Smith alum, to share their career story...2025-02-1735 min
The Relationship Rehab[Eps. 34] The Raw Truth About Dating with ADHD and Autism: Navigating Neurodivergence in Relationships with Lauren & LukeStruggling with dating and relationships as someone with ADHD, Autism, or another neurodivergent diagnosis? Or are you in a relationship with a neurodivergent partner? This episode was made for YOU ❤️
In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lauren and Luke Smallcomb open up to talk about the highs and low of being a neurodivergent couple. Luke shares his personal experience of what it’s really like to date, be in relationships and be in the world as someone who is neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, etc) and Lauren, who is neurotypical, explains what it really takes to make a relationship succes...2025-01-281h 11
War and Family: Letters HomeCorporal Noel Charles Reed, US Army Military PoliceCpl Noel Charles Reed was from Fairfield Vermont as a Military Police Officer. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role th...2024-12-2217 minCareer FootprintsDoug Sayranian: From M&A lawyer to general counsel working in cyber threat intelligenceReed Smith alum Doug Sayranian shares his journey from M&A senior associate in New York to his current role in-house as general counsel at cyber threat intelligence company Intel 471.
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Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guests, a Reed Smith alum, to share their career story, how their time at Reed Smith set them up for success, and their advice for early career lawyers. Our goal is to surface insights from inspiring professionals' careers that will help you find y...2024-12-1129 min
Friendship TherapyS3, Ep 5 Friendship Therapy: Ambivalence in Friendship - what happens when your friend becomes your boss?Welcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast in which psychotherapist and author Emma Reed Turrell talks to real people about real friendships and looks at these pivotal relationships through a therapeutic lens.This week, Emma meets Kelly, a smart, self-aware woman who's nearly 50, yet who finds herself stuck with some big feelings about a friendship that ended 18 months ago, when her friend of 17 years became her boss and the friendship fell apart. In this episode, Emma introduces Kelly to the 'ambivalence seesaw', a tool we can use whenever we're feeling stuck to help us make a d...2024-12-0243 min
Reed’s Between the LinesHappy Birthday Andrew Reed, Abbey Road, and MovemberJoin Mr Hoskins, Mr Ha, Dr Smith, and special guest Mr Rockett as they celebrate the 237th birthday of our founder, Andrew Reed. His enduring legacy weaves through this episode, from the school’s Movember charity work to the recording of a new pop song at Abbey Road Studios inspired by the Founder’s Prayer.Reed's Between the Lines is proud to present our first-ever live studio band, showcasing the talents of Harry J, Dom C, Sacha O, and Lauren K. Tune in for an inspiring blend of music, history, and engaging conversation!2024-11-2740 minThe Home FrontCan the Democrats Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time? (with Lauren Windsor)Host Reed Galen is joined by independent journalist and documentarian Lauren Windsor. They discuss the latest in Matt Gaetz's short-lived consideration for Attorney General and the potential future of Trump's appointees overall, and the disconnect between politics and the average American (particularly in factory towns as shown in Lauren’s new documentary), and the challenges Democrats face in messaging and upcoming campaigns. For more from Lauren Windsor check out theundercurrent.tv, LaurenWindsor.com, and watch Gonzo for Democracy (her new documentary). For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front, check out Sez Us for a new social me...2024-11-2251 min
Friendship TherapyS3, Ep 1 BONUS: Tolerance in Friendship with Michelle ElmanHello, and welcome to season three of Friendship Therapy! This is the podcast in which author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell talks to real people about real friendships and looks at these pivotal relationships through a therapeutic lens.This week, a special bonus episode to kick off a new season: Emma chats to Michelle Elman, bestselling author, speaker and life coach whose fifth book, Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal, is due to be published in May 2025.Michelle joins Emma to talk about tolerance in friendship and explore why we can find i...2024-11-1141 min
Living Out Loud with Alley and AmandaSpecial Guest #121 - Lauren FortenberryLauren Fortenberry is a writer, speaker, and influencer whose greatest passion is fearlessly and faithfully encouraging women through the love of Jesus Christ. She is a writing instructor at the University of Mississippi, and her writing has been featured by NBC's TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and a variety of other media outlets and blogs. She currently resides in Oxford,Mississippi, with her husband and two kids.
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The Renaissance PodcastBreaking the Taboo: Women, Money, and the Path to Financial Empowerment with Wealth of a Woman Founders Teresa J.W. Bailey and Lauren Reed WilliamsSend us a textIn this special episode of The Renaissance Podcast, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), a landmark moment in history that granted women the right to access credit independently. Joining us are two powerhouse women entrepreneurs, Teresa J.W. Bailey (making her second appearance on our show!) and Lauren Reed Williams, co-founders of Wealth of a Woman. These inspiring leaders have built successful careers—Teresa as a financial advisor at Waddell & Associates and Lauren as the founder of REED Public Relations—and now they’ve joined forces to make...2024-10-0758 minCareer FootprintsNaz Sachedina: From structured finance associate to director in asset managementReed Smith alum, Naz Sachedina, shares her journey from qualifying as a lawyer at Reed Smith to her current role as a director at WisdomTree Asset Management. Naz discusses her diverse experiences at Reed Smith, including two secondments, and how these shaped her career. Naz also offers valuable insights on transitioning from private practice to in-house roles and the skills needed for success in the legal industry.
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Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guest, a Reed Smith alum, to s...2024-09-1727 min
The Mapuana Reed ShowNavigating The Changes of Perimenopuase to Menopause with Lauren CastronovoLauren Castronovo, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in women's health, discusses the importance of personalized and attentive care for women in different stages of life. She emphasizes the need for women to have options for outpatient care and providers who take the time to listen to their concerns. Lauren also highlights the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause, such as weight gain, hot flashes, and brain fog, and provides tips for managing these symptoms through nutrition, exercise, and supplementation. She encourages women to advocate for themselves and seek out healthcare providers who specialize in menopause and hormone therapy.2024-09-1433 min
Friendship TherapyS2, Ep 3 Friendship Therapy: Getting the 'ick' in Friendship - what happens when friendships let us down?Welcome back to Friendship Therapy! This is the podcast in which author and psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell talks to real people about real friendships and looks at these pivotal relationships through a therapy lens.This week, Emma is joined by Emily to explore why a long-term friendship with someone who was maid of honour at her wedding would become someone who now gives her, in Emily's words, the 'ick.'Emma and Emily talk about the function of the ick, a primal human response that we feel in any relationship that doesn't quite add up, and...2024-09-0255 min
PRGN Presents: News and Views from the Public Relations Global NetworkThe Power of Cause Marketing with Lauren ReedLauren Reed-Williams has a passion for creating PR campaigns that not only drive business success but also make a meaningful difference in the community. In this episode, she discusses the significance and impact of cause marketing in today’s business landscape.Lauren emphasizes that cause marketing should not be seen as an either-or alternative to traditional marketing tactics but rather as an additional layer that enhances the overall strategy. She highlights the importance of genuine passion and alignment with the cause, noting that authenticity is critical for the success of these campaigns. Lauren al...2024-08-2924 min
Friendship TherapyS2, Ep 1 NEW Friendship Therapy: Overthinking in Friendship - it's hard to feel, but harder not toWelcome to season two of Friendship Therapy! This is the podcast in which author and psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell talks to real people about real friendships and looks at these pivotal relationships through a therapy lens.In our first episode of season two, Emma looks at overthinking in friendship with her guest, primary school teacher and mother of three, Rose. It's a conversation that takes us to an unexpected place, but one that ultimately helps Rose to unpack her overthinking in friendship, and understand why it may come down to a fear of loss.When she w...2024-08-2646 min
Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 12 BITESIZE Friendship Therapy: Modern Partnerships - making the unknowns, knownWelcome back to Friendship Therapy, and our last episode of season one! This is the bitesize episode, where Emma discusses her therapeutic takeaways from her conversation with this week's guests, Victoria and Helen.Having met (and bonded over their shared love of musical theatre) at a time when many of their peers were meeting 'the one,' Victoria and Helen joined Emma on the podcast to talk about finding a life partner in a friend, the lack of representation of platonic relationships in the media, and the challenges that they have faced as two heterosexual women who have...2024-07-1224 minCareer FootprintsWendy Jephson: Leveraging Gen AI and other technologies to help people think brilliantlyAlum Wendy Jephson shares highlights from her very successful and varied career, taking in her time at Reed Smith predecessor firm Richards Butler, as a senior in-house counsel, in several posts as a behavioral psychologist (including at NASDAQ) and more recently as CEO and co-founder of Let’s Think – a behavioral science-led tech company focused on how to elicit, capture and transmit knowledge and understanding within organizations. Wendy demonstrates the ongoing value that her legal training delivers to her business career, not least in building an understanding of deal drivers and blockers.
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Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 11 Friendship Therapy: Friends as Soulmates - friendships that don’t fit into a boxWelcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast where psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell looks at your friendship experiences through a therapy lens.In the final full episode of season one (don't worry, there's still Friday's bitesize episode to come!), Emma chats to Helen, 29, and Victoria, 32, about the value of friendships compared to romantic relationships, finding your life partner within a platonic relationship, and why some partnerships simply can't be categorised - but that doesn't mean that they are any less valid or important.Helen and Victoria, both working as teachers, met at a musical...2024-07-0847 min
Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 10 BITESIZE Friendship Therapy: Compound Loss - how fear, hope, love and sadness can co-existWelcome back to Friendship Therapy! This is the bitesize episode, where Emma discusses her therapeutic takeaways from her conversation with this week's guest, Rachel.On Monday's episode, Rachel bravely opened up about the loss of her father two years ago. It was a bereavement that, in her words, 'shone a light' on the friends who were willing to get in the trenches with her, and those who couldn't meet her where she was.For Rachel, the death of her dad signified the end of an incredibly difficult six months since his re-diagnosis, during which she had...2024-07-0518 min
Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 9 Friendship Therapy: Grief and Friendship - hope, grief, loss and navigating change in friendshipWelcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast where psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell looks at your friendship experiences through a therapy lens. This week, Emma chats to 28-year-old Rachel about intertwining our identity with our friendships, the process of 'trimming' friends over time as we grow and age, and how the turbulence and loss of our teens and twenties can affect our friendships.Rachel very sadly lost her dad when she was 26, and as an only child, she found the process of grieving incredibly isolating and lonely. It wasn't the first time she had gone through...2024-07-0140 min
The Smart IT PodcastLeveraging Improv to take Technology Sales to the Next LevelOn this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Tess Hermes and Lauren Guilbeaux, founders of yes&sell, to the show. Their company provides Improv-based sales training. We tackled the frustration buyers often experience when salespeople fail to actively listen and adapt their approach based on the their feedback. They discussed the importance of human connection and improvisation skills when engaging with technical buyers like CIOs, CTOs, and other IT professionals. They shared their experiences and insights on using Improv techniques to help salespeople build better rapport, actively listen, adapt to the conversation flow, and connect on a...2024-06-2542 min
Shelly O’Neal From the Green Velvet CouchNavigating Leadership and Wellness with Shelly O’Neal and Lauren Reed WilliamsIn this episode, Shelley O'Neal welcomes Lauren Reed Williams, CEO of REED Public Relations in Nashville Tennessee, to discuss the integration of wellness and leadership. Lauren shares her journey of prioritizing mental well-being within her company, achieving a platinum-level certification from Mental Health America. She highlights the importance of a supportive workplace culture, viewing turnover positively, and the lessons learned from personal and professional challenges. Lauren also introduces her new book on conscious leadership, which blends her experiences in public relations with insights from astrology. Listen in for actionable insights on resilience, continuous growth, and maintaining a balanced life.2024-06-1933 min
Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 5 Friendship Therapy: Rekindling Friendship - how updating our friendships can keep the spark aliveWelcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast where psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell looks at your friendship experiences through a therapy lens. This week, Emma chats to 32-year-old Charlotte about how to keep the spark alive in long-term friendships.In this episode, Charlotte opens up about her fear of a childhood friendship 'fizzling out' as they both move into different phases of life and embrace new friendships. She describes how even though their opportunities for connection have lessened over the years, she and this long-term friend can pick up right where they left off when they...2024-06-1739 min
Benchmark HappeningsAnchoring Dreams: Aiden and Lauren Moore's Voyage to First-Time Homeownership with Benchmark Home LoansEmbarking on the journey of first-time home ownership can feel like navigating a maze without a map. But fear not, as our latest episode brings you the compelling story of Aiden and Lauren Moore, who, with the aid of Benchmark Home Loans, transformed their high school romance and pirate-themed pickup lines into a partnership for life. Celebrating four years of marriage and the impending arrival of their baby boy, the Moores offer up a treasure trove of insights on how they conquered the high seas of the housing market. From disciplined saving to facing a daunting rent hike, their...2024-06-1239 min
Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 3 Friendship Therapy: Lifting Lids - how therapy can change our friendship dynamicsWelcome back to Friendship Therapy, a brand new podcast where psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell looks at your friendship experiences through a therapy lens. This week, Emma speaks to fellow psychotherapist, also called Emma.Emma became a mother at 19 and subsequently went through a divorce in her thirties, eventually finding herself in training to become a psychotherapist much later in life than her peers. Through it all, her close-knit group of childhood friends were a guiding light for her - becoming not just a support system, but a partner who showed up for Emma and her...2024-06-1041 min
Friendship TherapyS1, Ep 1 NEW Friendship Therapy: Yin and Yang - how complementary friendships can help us grow as individualsWelcome to the first ever episode of Friendship Therapy, a brand new podcast where psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell looks at your friendship experiences through a therapy lens. This week, Emma speaks to best friends for 25 years, Janine and Julia. Describing their personalities as ‘yin and yang’, these two women were thrown together in the school playground, becoming friends by default rather than design. In the years that followed, they worked to grow and nurture a deeply meaningful, complex friendship that has seen them through some of the most challenging and joyful moments in their lives. 2024-06-0338 min
Available WorldwideMikell Reed Carroll | SOSA Winner and Pageant CoachIn this episode, meet Mikell Reed Carroll, an EFM with a job you probably couldn’t imagine being portable: pagentry!Mikell has been competing in pageants since she was around 20 years old, and has won numerous titles over the past 26 years. This June, she plans to compete for the Miss Virginia USA title, which would make her the oldest contestant to do so.Her tenacity and confidence grow every day as she adds more experiences to her life story: law school, advocacy work, television appearances, health challenges and now being one of the top Pageant Coaches in the wo...2024-05-2240 min
Insured SuccessRepresentations and warranties insurance: Best practices and industry trendsDavid Cummings and Lauren Gubricky are joined by Jeff Buzen of McGill and Partners to discuss representations and warranties insurance, best practices for making claims and trends in the industry.
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Intro: Hello and welcome to Insured Success, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's insurance recovery lawyers from around the globe. In this podcast series, we explore trends, issues and topics of interest affecting commercial policy holders. If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this podcast, please contact our speakers at insuredsuccess@reedsmith.com. We'll be happy...2024-04-2324 min
Tangible RemnantsBig Green with Lauren McHaleThis episode features a conversation between Nakita and Lauren McHale, President and CEO of the L'Enfant Trust. They talk about the organization's work in historic preservation and affordable housing in Washington, DC and delve into preservation easements, the redevelopment of the Big Green property in Anacostia, and the importance of community engagement and collaboration in affordable housing projects.Building Highlight: The Big Green property in Anacostia is being rehabilitated as workforce housing, with a focus on engaging the existing community and preserving the neighborhood's history. Head over to our Instagram page to see historic and current photos.2024-03-2530 min
The Baker & The FarmerEpisode 10 - Benjamin & Lauren Reed- From Shakespeare to Smash BurgersIn this episode you'll meet Benjamin and Lauren Reed, actors turned entrepreneurs who own The Green Room and Remedy Burger in Staunton, Virginia. You'll hear how the transitioned their careers, made it through the pandemic, and how they employ empathy in their businesses. Grab a smash burger and enjoy this conversation! Send us a text message and include your email if you'd like to get in touch!If you find any part of this episode entertaining or valuable, please like, comment, subscribe, and most importantly SHARE!Find us at: Our Website | 2023-12-061h 20