Life Death & the Law

Vision, Grit, and No Excuses: The Entrepreneurial Mindset of Judith Lopez

What does it take to own two successful restaurants before the age of 40? According to special guest Judith Lopez, owner of Daybreakers and Bubba’s BBQ, it requires a refusal to accept excuses and a relentless vision.Joined by attorney Shawn Garner, Judith opens up about the lessons learned from her mother’s hard work as an immigrant and barber, and how those values shaped her own path. The conversation dives deep into overcoming the fear of the word "no," the realities of financial responsibility after early credit card debt, and the transition from self-employment to creating livelihoods for over 40 employees. Whether you are an aspiring business owner or looking for inspiration, Judith’s philosophy on self-sufficiency and projecting your own success is a must-listen.Want to schedule an appointment?Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11

Don't Get Wrecked Twice

In this episode of Life Death & The Law, host Shawn Garner sits down with McKenzie A. Bedell and Frank Santa Maria, attorneys from Rafi Law Group, to pull back the curtain on the personal injury process. From the moment of impact to the final settlement, Frank and McKenzie reveal why the "honeymoon phase" of their job involves helping clients navigate life-altering trauma.Together, they debunk the myth of "full coverage" and explain why calling your insurance company first might be your biggest mistake. Whether you’ve just had a fender bender or are looking to protect your family’s financial future, this episode is packed with the "nuances" of the law that insurance adjusters don't want you to know.

Could a Simple Brick Change a Victim’s Life? with Kayla Irr from Amberly's Place

What does it take to support over 3,000 victims of trauma every year in a single community? In this episode, Shawn Garner and Adam Hansen sit down with Kayla Irr from Amberly’s Place to discuss the critical, often unseen work of victim advocacy in Yuma, AZ. Kayla shares her personal journey from a family of firefighters to becoming a leading voice in local fundraising, detailing the unique "one-stop-shop" model that connects law enforcement, medical care, and advocacy to prevent victims from reliving their trauma.KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ The "One-Stop" Model: How Amberly’s Place integrates police and medical care to reduce victim trauma.✅ The Pathway of Bricks: A unique way for the Yuma community to leave a lasting legacy of support.✅ Behind the Scenes of Advocacy: The reality of supporting 3,000+ victims with a dedicated team of just five advocates.✅ Upcoming Events: Everything you need to know about the 2026 James Bond-themed Gala and Mardi Gras block party.✅ Fire Safety Myths: Why our kids are forgetting the basics of "Stop, Drop, and Roll".Support the mission! Buy a brick for the Pathway of Bricks or learn more at [https://amberlysplace.com/etn/fundraiser-the-pathway-to-healing/]. Don't forget to subscribe for more deep dives into the principles of Life, Death, & the Law.Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11

Is AI Becoming the New God? (The Danger of the Easy Path) with Joshua "Moses" Larrabee

Is AI the New God? From Marine Atheist to Eastern Orthodox Convert: Moses Larrabee on Struggle, Faith, and the Danger of the Easy PathIn this incredibly raw and powerful conversation, former Marine Corps Sergeant Moses Larrabee (formerly Joshua) shares his extraordinary journey from being an "annoying teenage atheist" and a self-reliant Marine, to finding the fullness of truth in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Moses dives deep into his personal struggles with violence and a search for strong masculine identity, which ultimately led him to a transformative conversion and taking on the patron name of St. Moses the Ethiopian—a reformed killer and desert pirate.We explore how his experience in the Marine Corps taught him discipline and how that same principle—the necessity of struggle—applies to spiritual life.Key Takeaways You Can't Miss:1. The Paradox of Faith: Why spiritual life requires you to "die to yourself" to find true life.2. The Marine Corps Mindset: How Moses was successful in boot camp by "turning your brain off" and simply following instructions.3. The Dangers of AI: Moses's stark warning about how over-reliance on technology and the "easy path" weakens our cognitive and spiritual strength.4. Roko's Basilisk Explained: The terrifying thought experiment that pushes people to help create an all-powerful, vengeful AI.5. The Forgiveness of a Sinner: How his life as a foster parent and his relationship with his priest, Father Ambrose, showed him the true nature of God's unconditional love and forgiveness.This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with faith, questioning the role of technology, or seeking strength in their own struggles.TUNE IN: Moses's story proves that you have permission to fail and that true strength is found in surrender.Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11

3 Things AI Fails at That Must Be Handled By Humans (Formatting, Creativity, Faith)

Why Your Work-Life Balance is Broken: The Essentialism Guide to AI Delegation This episode is the strategic deep dive every attorney, architect, and business owner needs to maximize efficiency and beat burnout. Hosts Adam and Shawn, joined by Chris Thompson, analyze the power of Essentialism—the art of living with less but better. We reveal how implementing a strict "Do Only What You Can Do" philosophy has allowed them to delegate ruthlessly , including leveraging AI tools for the heavy, non-essential lifting.We go under the hood of our law practice to show exactly how we used Gemini 3 Pro to build a complex, relational client Life Cycle database in minutes—a project that previously took teams.Key Takeaways You'll Learn:1. The AI Flaw: What AI is fantastic at, and the huge pitfall (like poor document formatting and cold-start creative design) that still requires a human touch.2. Context is King: The power of prompt engineering and using "Gems" to train AI on your specific SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and legal manuals.3. The Attention Span Crisis: Why your reliance on fast-paced technology is reducing your ability to concentrate and solve complex problems (The Medicaid Application Dilemma).4. The Philosophical Test: The difference between turning to AI for logic and turning to a higher power for answers, and why one is a "crutch" and the other requires patience.5. The Entrepreneur's Trap: The critical advice on when to turn off the phone that changed Chris Thompson’s business boundaries.Subscribe now for more deep dives into the principles that shape our nation's foundation and your daily life!Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11