How To Pursue Multiple Interests as a Lawyer feat. Karla Aghedo

Karla Aghedo owns a bookstore, homeschools her children, writes books and works as an attorney. Through her experience in law school and practice, Karla emphasizes the value of finding solutions and building a supportive team to navigate challenges effectively. Listen as Karla discusses her passion for wellness and education and the impact of her law degree on her diverse endeavors.

Lawyer Side Hustles

Side hustles have become increasingly popular among lawyers looking to diversify their income streams and pursue their passions outside traditional legal practice. Karla Aghedo, a seasoned attorney specializing in white-collar criminal defense, has successfully ventured into multiple side businesses while maintaining her legal career. As the owner of her law firm, an executive wellness mindset coach, and the proprietor of a Christian bookstore called SisStore Joy, Karla exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit many lawyers aspire to embody.

“When it's frustrating, when it's tiring, when it's overwhelming, you press anyway, and you just decide, like, this is what I want, and so this is what I'm going to do,” shares Karla Aghedo in Episode 157 of You Are a Lawyer.

Karla's journey showcases the possibilities for lawyers to explore diverse interests and create successful side businesses alongside their legal careers. By leveraging her problem-solving skills and analytical mindset honed through law school and legal practice, Karla navigated entrepreneurship challenges with resilience and adaptability. Her commitment to empowering professional women through wellness coaching and providing a platform for authors to share their work reflects her dedication to making a meaningful impact beyond the courtroom.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• The importance of problem-solving skills and analytical thinking gained from law school and how they can be applied in various aspects of life
• The value of perseverance and determination in pursuing one's goals, even in challenging circumstances
• The benefits of creating solutions to problems and taking the initiative to address needs in different areas, such as wellness coaching, owning a bookstore, and homeschooling

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• Karla's journey from being a prosecutor to starting her law firm and branching out into entrepreneurship, wellness coaching, and owning a bookstore
• The inspiration behind Karla's wellness workshops for women and the impact of reclaiming power through wellness
• The role of law school in shaping problem-solving skills, confidence, and the ability to build effective teams in various endeavors

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