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Love thy LawyerMark Shaiken - Author/Attorney What Makes Me...MeSend us a textLTL – Mark Shaiken 2.1 - Show Noteslovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Mark Shaiken is a retired bankruptcy attorney who spent nearly four decades practicing law across five states. After stepping away from the courtroom, he became an author and photographer, writing legal thrillers and memoir-style reflections on his life and career. He co-authored treatises used in law schools and later self-published a series of fiction books rooted in real bankruptcy concepts. His memoir It’s What Makes Me… M...
2025-07-2341 min
Press Play On This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.And... Just like That by Mark ShaikenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/90352to listen full audiobooks.
Title: And... Just like That
Author: Mark Shaiken
Narrator: Riley Wolfington
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 02-24-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Law
Publisher's Summary:
With humor and self-deprecation, poignancy and bite, this audiobook presents observations on my life before the law, my forty-one years in the law, and my life after I left. If you are considering a career pivot, you will find that these essays are both funny and on point; and you will experience a sense of community—you are not alone.
2025-02-248h 58
Stubbornly YoungHow This Attorney Retired and Became a Successful AuthorSend us a textI met Mark Shaiken when he was referred to me by a mutual friend who thought he might be a good fit for my podcast. Thank you Cristin Crampton Day! I was intrigued by Mark’s transition from a bankruptcy attorney to author. I wondered just how good of a writer he might be so I replied to Mark asking for a couple of his SIX books to sample. I read with amazement his samples of his two books of essays, “And Just Like That,” and “It’s What Makes Me Me – A Retired Atto...
2024-10-1234 min
Inside Scoop Live!"It's What Makes Me... Me" by Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost 4 decades before moving on to writing, board service, and his photography and music.
You can learn more about Mark Shaiken and his work at markshaikenauthor.com
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About "It's What Makes Me... Me" and the inspiration behind the book
Intimacy/vulnerability when writing about personal topics
On aging and more...
Writing fiction vs. non-fiction
Handling feeback
How different creative outlets influence writing
What's...
2024-08-2633 min
Speak Up Talk Radio NetworkMark Shaiken Firebird Book Award Winner Author InterviewMark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost forty years before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of the following books in his award-winning 3J Legal Thriller Series, all set in Kansas City,...
2024-08-1427 min
Authors on FireMark Shaiken Firebird Book Award Winner Author InterviewMark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost forty years before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of the following books in his award-winning 3J Legal Thriller Series, all set in Kansas City,...
2024-08-1427 min
Florida Writer PodcastComplex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized individuals, Mark explores a company that builds inner city housing for disadvantaged communities. Mark also publishes 3 weekly essays on Medium @Markshaiken.medium.com Mark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn...
2024-05-1121 minThe Florida Writer PodcastComplex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized individuals, Mark explores a company that builds inner city housing for disadvantaged communities. Mark also publishes 3 weekly essays on Medium @Markshaiken.medium.com Mark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn...
2024-05-1121 min
Authors Over 50Memoir of a Not-Famous Lawyer with Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken's WebsiteMark Shaiken's LinkedinMark Shaiken's FacebookMark Shaiken's TwitterJulia Daily's WebsiteJulia Daily's Twitter Julia Daily's FacebookJulia Daily's Instagram Julia Daily's Linked In Julia Daily's Goodreads Authors Over 50 Podcast Links:Amazon MusicSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts - authors over 50 Thank you, Holly Shannon, Zero to Podcast coach and host of Culture Factor 2.0. https://hollyshannon.com and Sean McNulty, Sound Engineer.
2024-03-2837 min
Inside Scoop Live!Cram Down by Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost 4 decades before moving on to writing, board service, and his photography and music.
He is the author of 4 novels in his 3J Legal Thrillers series, including Fresh Start, Automatic Stay, Unfair Discrimination, and Cram Down, the book we are going to visit with Mark about today. He also has a non-fiction title available called: And Just Like That: Essays on a Life Before During and After the Law
2023-10-0735 minSpeak Up Talk Radio NetworkMark Shaiken Author InterviewMark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for four decades before moving on in 2019 to write, photograph, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of “And . . Just Like That – essays...
2023-09-2624 min
The Florida Writer PodcastFrom Disordered Outline to Ordered Manuscript with Mark ShaikenKeeping track of plotlines, timelines, characters, and the thousand other things authors balance while writing a manuscript does need to be chaiotic. It needs a system. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Mark Shaiken about how he syncs his ideas morning, noon, and night (including 2:00AM!). Mark Shaiken retired from his law practice in 2019 and authored: “And . . .Just Like That: Essays on a life before during and after the law” - a poignant and funny memoir of a not-famous lawyer tracing his unlikely path into and out of the profession to begin his “afterli...
2023-02-1820 minFlorida Writer PodcastFrom Disordered Outline to Ordered Manuscript with Mark ShaikenKeeping track of plotlines, timelines, characters, and the thousand other things authors balance while writing a manuscript does need to be chaiotic. It needs a system. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Mark Shaiken about how he syncs his ideas morning, noon, and night (including 2:00AM!). Mark Shaiken retired from his law practice in 2019 and authored: “And . . .Just Like That: Essays on a life before during and after the law” - a poignant and funny memoir of a not-famous lawyer tracing his unlikely path into and out of the profession to begin his “afterli...
2023-02-1820 min
Conversations with LaurelEpisode 138: Mark Shaiken, Renaissance Man!Denver author Mark Shaiken has a unique legal thriller series based on his 41 years as a commercial bankruptcy lawyer. We talk about the third book in the series--"Unfair Discrimination"--and Mark's life doing many unusual jobs, and he give writing tips. Check out his fabulous photography!
2023-02-1756 min
Writers Drinking CoffeeEpisode 168 – Interview with Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken rides again! We talk again with the author of the 3J legal procedural novels about his most recent release Unfair Discrimination, writing a lot during lockdown, and changes in procedure. The book and discussion are wide ranging and of interest to readers and authors alike. … Continue...Episode 168 – Interview with Mark Shaiken
2023-01-3133 minWriters Drinking CoffeeEpisode 168 – Interview with Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken rides again! We talk again with the author of the 3J legal procedural novels about his most recent release Unfair Discrimination, writing a lot during lockdown, and changes in procedure. The book and discussion are wide ranging and of interest to readers and authors alike. … Continue...Episode 168 – Interview with Mark Shaiken
2023-01-3133 min
Inside Scoop Live!”Unfair Discrimination” An Interview with Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, CO. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for several decades before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer and play music.
Mark has written three legal thrillers to date: Fresh Start, Automatic Stay and Unfair Discrimination. Before getting into fiction, he wrote And . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law. Mark is currently working on his next book in his legal mystery series, titled Cram Down.
You can learn m...
2023-01-0929 minSpeak Up Talk Radio NetworkMark Shaiken Author InterviewMark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for four decades before moving on in 2019 to write, photograph, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of “And . . Just Like That – essays...
2023-01-0529 minAuthors on FireMark Shaiken Author InterviewMark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for four decades before moving on in 2019 to write, photograph, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of "And . . Just Like That – essays on a life before, during, and after the law" and three books in his 3J legal thriller series set in Kansas City and starring bankruptcy lawyer Josephina Jillian Jones: "Fresh Start," "Automatic Stay," and "Unfair Discrimination."
2023-01-0529 min
The Best of How To Live a Fantastic LifeFresh StartHave you made a resolution to find and follow your passion? Where do you get the courage make a fresh start? We're going to find out from Mark Shaiken. Mark was once a law clerk and a Kansas City bankruptcy lawyer and now he is not defined by one thing because he does many things. Tune in to hear his story. Guest Bio: Mark Shaiken is author of Fresh Start, a legal thriller. He is also a photographer and the editor and founder of do:or:diso — a short, to the point, internet magazine offering perio...
2023-01-0530 min
The Best of How To Live A Fantastic Life Archives - WebTalkRadio.netFresh Start
Have you made a resolution to find and follow your passion? Where do you get the courage to make a fresh start? We’re going to find out from Mark Shaiken. Mark was once a law clerk and a Kansas City bankruptcy lawyer and now he is not defined by one thing because he does many things. Tune in to hear his story. Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS
Guest Bio: Mark Shaiken is author of Fresh Start, a legal thriller. He is also a photographer and the editor and founder of do:or:di...
2023-01-0530 min
Shock Your PotentialThe Accidental Attorney Turned Writer - Mark Shaiken“There are many things you can do and it is your job to identify what they are, and how you would pursue them.” Mark Shaiken
Regardless of the profession, people have their own unique stories to put out into the world. When embraced and done rightly, writing can be a powerful tool that any person can use to tell their story. Mark Shaiken shifted his career to become an author and it all started with identifying the things that he could do that brought meaning to his life, and pursuing them.
Mark Shaiken is the author...
2022-07-2029 min
Inside Scoop Live!Automatic Stay - An Interview with Author Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, CO. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for several decades before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer and play music.
In addition to his latest legal thriller, "Automatic Stay," he is the author of "And . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law" and "Fresh Start," a legal mystery. Mark is currently working on his book, "Unfair Discrimination."
You can learn more about mark and his work at markshaikenauthor.com...
2022-06-3034 min
The Florida Writer PodcastWriting What We Know without Bias with Mark ShaikenAuthors have a choice to write what they know at the exclusion of others--or--they can share their experiences without bias with the goal of creating characters that bridge the gap. Enjoy this conversation with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen and thriller/suspense author Mark Shaiken. Mark Shaiken the author of "and . . . Just Like That - Essays on a Life Before, During and After the Law" and, "Fresh Start," a legal thriller, both available on Amazon and other online and bricks and mortar book retailers. Watch for my next legal thriller, "Unfair Discrimination" due out in the S...
2022-03-1916 minFlorida Writer PodcastWriting What We Know without Bias with Mark ShaikenAuthors have a choice to write what they know at the exclusion of others--or--they can share their experiences without bias with the goal of creating characters that bridge the gap. Enjoy this conversation with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen and thriller/suspense author Mark Shaiken. Mark Shaiken the author of "and . . . Just Like That - Essays on a Life Before, During and After the Law" and, "Fresh Start," a legal thriller, both available on Amazon and other online and bricks and mortar book retailers. Watch for my next legal thriller, "Unfair Discrimination" due out in the S...
2022-03-1916 min
Love thy LawyerMark Shaiken - HaverfordSend us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Mark Shaiken is the author of "Fresh Start," a legal thriller, and "And . . . Just Like That – essays on a life before, during and after the law." He is a survivor of a decades long career in the corporate bankruptcy trenches. He holds his B.A. from Haverford College and received his J.D. from Washburn University. He is a graduate of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts’ Leadership Arts program. He ho...
2022-03-0921 minWriters Drinking CoffeeEpisode 132 – Interview with Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken was an attorney for four decades before retiring to write books. He writes character-driven stories about bankruptcy, intrigue, and all the bad things that can happen once you start lying to your lawyer. Mark talks about his research and organization, and how he plans his plots out thoroughly so that (for a delightful change in the industry) even lawyers could love his books for their accuracy. … Continue...Episode 132 – Interview with Mark Shaiken
2022-01-0426 minWriters Drinking CoffeeEpisode 132 – Interview with Mark ShaikenMark Shaiken was an attorney for four decades before retiring to write books. He writes character-driven stories about bankruptcy, intrigue, and all the bad things that can happen once you start lying to your lawyer. Mark talks about his research and organization, and how he plans his plots out thoroughly so that (for a delightful change in the industry) even lawyers could love his books for their accuracy. … Continue...Episode 132 – Interview with Mark Shaiken
2022-01-0426 min
I Used to be SomebodyMark Shaiken: Discovering his Wonderful "Afterlife" Beyond 41 Years of LawMark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50's-- "Well, what else can I do?" The answers were not so easy for him then. "It's sort of a loaded question," says Mark. "The truth is there are lots of things we can do." Carl agreed that sometimes it's easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by.
You don't need to be an attorney to learn from this interview about being "stuck" and how to f...
2021-11-0240 min
Small Business Answer ManEp: 166 Mark Shaiken41 years in the law; then one day, no more law. Mark left the big firm, corporate bankruptcy practice to pursue things about which he had a passion. Now he measures each day by what he gives and tries to make a difference in a small way. To do so, Mark teaches photography to returning veterans, he is the vice chair of Think 360 Arts for Learning which brings art to inner city kids and the elderly, and he is on the finance and audit committee of Habitat for Humanity - Metro Denver. Mark’s story into and eventually out of th...
2021-03-2235 min
A Little Bit Of Everything With Me!Mark Shaiken - Lawyer Turned AuthorEp. 417 - Mark Shaiken - Lawyer Turned Author
Mark was a reluctant attorney for 4 decades and transitioned out of the law world last year into as life of public service in the arts and housing. Mark has written a book about his life and the path out of the law called "And . . . Just Like That - essays on a life before during and after the law."
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2020-11-2639 min
I Used to be SomebodyMark Shaiken: Discovering his Wonderful "Afterlife" Beyond 41 Years of LawMark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50's-- "Well, what else can I do?" The answers were not so easy for him then. "It's sort of a loaded question," said Mark. "The truth is there are lots of things we can do." Carl agreed that sometimes it's easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by. You don't need to be an attorney to learn so much from this interview about being "stuck" and how to figure out how...
2020-11-2439 min
Upside of 40 with Sean Mooney10 steps to quitting the career you never wantedIt wasn't a job you ever wanted, decades later you're still doing it. A conversation with Mark Shaiken, who spent 40 years as a bankruptcy lawyer and who has now written a book detailing how to quit your job by following 10 rules to finally do what you always wanted to do.Connect with Mark Shaiken at...MarkShaikenAuthor.comFollow Upside of 40 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Upsideof40Like Upside of 40 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upsideof40/Subscribe to Upside of 40 on Youtube: https://rb.gy/e9d9eaMusic...
2020-11-0459 min
WhyWeWork BrianVee#51 Mark Shaiken - Attorney Turned Author - BrianVee WhyweworkMark Shaiken was an attorney for nearly four decades and then authored "And . . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during and after the law". He gives a wonderful perspective of dedication and following a dream.
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disophoto.com (phtography magazine)
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2020-10-1950 min
EFT Tapping StoriesAnd... Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law.Send us a textAnd... Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law.Have a dream but afraid to take the first step? Mark Shaiken, ex attorney now photographer, shares his life before, during and after leaving a high powered career as a bankruptcy attorney. Forty-one years in the law and then one day, no more law, just like that.After retirement, Mark authored: “And... Just Like That - Essays on a life before during and after the law”- a poignant and funny must-read for anyone cons...
2020-09-2939 min
Empower Humans: A Success, Joy & Growth Podcast!Ep. 118: MARK SHAIKEN - Finding Purpose & Satisfaction!Mark Shaiken has a great book, And...Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law. He was a lawyer for 38 years focusing on corporate bankruptcy and found a way to make a plan and transition out of that long career. Now he spends much of his time focused on various humanitarian pursuits including helping bring art to inner city children, photography for military veterans to find joy/meaning as well as Habitat for Humanity. Mark and his wife live in Denver and have an adult son. Come for interesting insights and stay for the...
2020-08-231h 07
The Tyler Wagner ShowMark Shaiken: Author of And... Just Like ThatMark Shaiken joins us on The Authors Unite Show!
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2020-08-0640 min