Legal + Wealthy™ is a podcast for lawyers and law students who want to build wealth by changing the way they think about money, success, and their careers. Hosted by estate planning attorney, mindset coach for lawyers and professor Lauren Klein, the show explores the mindset shifts that help lawyers move from stress and scarcity into confidence with money, entrepreneurship, and long term financial security.
Many women attorneys treat headshots as an afterthought rather than a business tool. Photographer Michelle Citrin joins Lauren Klein to explain how strategic personal branding photography builds confidence, breaks generational insecurities, and helps attorneys command higher fees and referrals. Michelle Citrin is a renowned personal branding and headshot photographer with over 16 years of experience, specializing in luxury photography for women in law and business. Michelle’s work has been featured in Forbes, Ocean Drive Magazine, and NBC 6. Her sessions are designed to be more than just photoshoots—they’re experiences that help professional women overcome camera fears, project confidence, and showcase their success. Whether you’re looking for a headshot that makes an unforgettable first impression or a personal branding session that tells your unique story, Michelle is dedicated to helping you elevate your image and make more money in business.
Show Notes:
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[00:00:01] – [00:09:38] Welcome & Meeting Michelle Citrin. Lauren introduces guest Michelle Citrin, a luxury personal branding photographer for women in law and business. Michelle shares how she started her own studio and began helping law firms with branding.
[00:09:39] – [00:18:50] Branding as Manifestation & Confidence. Michelle explains how aligned imagery attracts future opportunities and builds professional confidence. She discuses the behind-the-scenes look at wardrobe, lighting, and posing psychology, and how clients see themselves differently.
[00:18:51] – [00:32:49] Taking Up Space & Branding as Strategy
Lauren and Michelle discuss generational beliefs that hold women back, and why personal branding is a business strategy, not vanity and discusses Brand That Works While You Sleep.
[00:32:50] – [00:34:25] Closing Statements. Michelle shares closing statements and discusses the importance of authentic marketing.
Guest:
Michelle Citrin, Photographer
Michelle Citrin is a renowned personal branding and headshot photographer with over 16 years of experience, specializing in luxury photography for women in law and business.
If today’s conversation truly resonated with you, if you’re ready to stop normalizing burnout, start building real wealth, and take intentional control of your well-being alongside other lawyers and law students doing the same, I want to invite you to join our membership, The Society. The Society is Legal + Wealthy™’s monthly membership built exclusively for lawyers and law students who want to build true wealth, gain confidence around money, have mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and a supportive community that actually gets what this life and career are like.
Inside The Society, you’ll get access to:
* monthly virtual yoga designed just for legal minds
* weekly money and mindset audio coaching
* a book club, masterclasses, and meet-ups with successful professionals
* ongoing community support and accountability
* exclusive discounts on retreats and events
It’s not another program, it’s a lifestyle experience for people who want to create wealth without sacrificing their health or happiness.
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories, and tag me @lawyerlaurenklein and @legalandwealthy_.
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Legal + Wealthy™ is a podcast for lawyers and law students who want to build wealth by changing the way they think about money, success, and their careers. Hosted by estate planning attorney, mindset coach for lawyers and professor Lauren Klein, the show explores the mindset shifts that help lawyers move from stress and scarcity into confidence with money, entrepreneurship, and long term financial security.
Join us for this special session as Lauren Klein, Esq. sits down with Melissa Hoyer, CFP®, PCC, a Certified Financial Planner and Professional Certified Coach at The Wealth Conservancy with over 20 years of experience blending deep financial expertise with coaching. Together they walk through the EIGHT MONEY ARCHETYPES — Ruler, Accumulator, Connector, Alchemist, Maverick, Celebrity, Nurturer, and Romantic — and explore how each shows up uniquely in the legal profession. From law school’s tendency to breed risk-aversion to the discomfort of stating your fees, this conversation hands lawyers a practical framework for understanding their own money patterns and finally building wealth in alignment with who they are.
Show Notes
[00:00:01] – [00:03:00] Welcome & Guest Introduction. Lauren introduces Melissa Hoyer, CFP®, PCC, of The Wealth Conservancy, and frames why understanding your money archetype matters more than any single financial strategy.
[00:03:01] – [00:52:43] What Are Money Archetypes and what are the benefits each embody. Explanation of the 8 archetypes of money.
[00:52:44] – [00:55:10] Where to Find Melissa & Closing. How to discover your top three archetypes and connect with Melissa’s Way Into Wealth coaching program.
Guest:
Melissa Hoyer, CFP®, PCC
Certified Financial Planner and Professional Certified Coach at The Wealth Conservancy, with over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate complex financial circumstances. Melissa uniquely integrates financial planning with professional coaching, including her standalone eight-session Way Into Wealth coaching program.
If today’s conversation truly resonated with you, if you’re ready to stop normalizing burnout, start building real wealth, and take intentional control of your well-being alongside other lawyers and law students doing the same, I want to invite you to join our membership, The Society. The Society is Legal + Wealthy™’s monthly membership built exclusively for lawyers and law students who want to build true wealth, gain confidence around money, have mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and a supportive community that actually gets what this life and career are like.
Inside The Society, you’ll get access to:
* monthly virtual yoga designed just for legal minds
* weekly money and mindset audio coaching
* a book club, masterclasses, and meet-ups with successful professionals
* ongoing community support and accountability
* exclusive discounts on retreats and events
It’s not another program, it’s a lifestyle experience for people who want to create wealth without sacrificing their health or happiness.
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories, and tag me @lawyerlaurenklein
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Thank you to our show sponsor: Law Firm Sites Custom law firm websites + online marketing for law firms (23+ years)
Legal + Wealthy™ is a podcast for lawyers and law students who want to build wealth by changing the way they think about money, success, and their careers. Hosted by estate planning attorney, mindset coach for lawyers and professor Lauren Klein, the show explores the mindset shifts that help lawyers move from stress and scarcity into confidence with money, entrepreneurship, and long term financial security.
In this episode, host Lauren Klein, Esq. sits down with Sara Singer, Esq. to unpack her unconventional path that made her one of South Florida’s most formidable litigators and a TikTok influencer with nearly 100,000 followers. Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and is widely known as @FloridaDivorceLawyer on TikTok, sara delivers raw, practical wisdom that every attorney needs to hear.
Show Notes
[00:01:00] – [00:09:17] Background and Cover Story. Sara shares her background story of how she went from being a litigator to a Tiktok Influencer of nearly 100K followers. Sara shares her competetive advantage as as a family law attorney that shapes every negotiation.
[00:09:17] – [00:26:43] Leaving the Public Defender’s Office and Building a TikTok Presence. Sara is candid about what pushed her out of criminal law and how growing up watching her mother — a family law attorney — gave her both a working knowledge of the field and a model for what was possible. Sara and Lauren dig into the realities of law firm partnerships — and Sara shares what made her decision to partner with her mother work where so many others fail. Sara describes how she went from 0 to almost 100K followers with her phone ringing continuously! Sara gives her honest take on social media and encourages attorneys to explore YouTube and Instagram if TikTok doesn’t fit their style. She reflects on her mom’s influence during this season.
[00:26:43] – [00:31:11] What a Wealthy Life Really Means. Lauren and Sara explore what a wealthy life looks like and discuss how this opens doors to freedom to say yes to life with family and friends.
[00:31:14] – [00:34:10] What Sara Would Tell Her First-Year Attorney Self
Sara closes with two pieces of advice she’d give to little Sara on day one: work harder than anyone in the room, and protect your ethical boundaries fiercely. She reflects on a culture that glamorizes legal success and entrepreneurship without showing the grind underneath — and reminds listeners that reputation is built in the early years when you’re absorbing everything. She signs off with her TikTok handle, website, and Instagram so listeners can follow along.
If today’s conversation truly resonated with you, if you’re ready to stop normalizing burnout, start building real wealth, and take intentional control of your well-being alongside other lawyers and law students doing the same, I want to invite you to join our membership, The Society. The Society is Legal + Wealthy™’s monthly membership built exclusively for lawyers and law students who want to build true wealth, gain confidence around money, have mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and a supportive community that actually gets what this life and career are like.
Inside The Society, you’ll get access to:
* monthly virtual yoga designed just for legal minds
* weekly money and mindset audio coaching
* a book club, masterclasses, and meet-ups with successful professionals
* ongoing community support and accountability
* exclusive discounts on retreats and events
It’s not another program, it’s a lifestyle experience for people who want to create wealth without sacrificing their health or happiness.
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories, and tag me @lawyerlaurenklein and @legalandwealthy_.
Thank you to our show sponsor: Law Firm Sites Custom law firm websites + online marketing for law firms (23+ years)
Legal + Wealthy™ is a podcast for lawyers and law students who want to build wealth by changing the way they think about money, success, and their careers. Hosted by estate planning attorney, mindset coach for lawyers and professor Lauren Klein, the show explores the mindset shifts that help lawyers move from stress and scarcity into confidence with money, entrepreneurship, and long term financial security.
Join us for a roundtable session as Lauren Klein, Esq. sits down with 6 female attorneys spanning from criminal defense to aviation law. Each brings a distinct story of resilience and firm-building that shapes everything that follows.
Show Notes
[00:00:01] – [00:18:30] Welcome & Guest Introductions/Opening Remarks. Lauren Klein introduces guest attorneys from her own professional network as they discuss growth journey. Each attorney shares a single word for their first year in practice — inadequate, overwhelmed, brave, passionate, locked in — and unpacks what that word really meant.
[00:18:30] – [00:42:00] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. The group gets candid about imposter syndrome persisting well past the first years of practice, particularly for women and discuss what they had to “unlearn”. Michelle and Kristin dig into the toxic early-career environments that shaped — by contrast — exactly the kind of leaders and bosses they became.
[00:42:00] – [00:50:00] The Decision That Changed Everything. The group reflects on pivotal inflection points — the fears faced, the partnerships dissolved, the moments of stepping fully into their own authority.
[00:50:00] – [01:01:25] Non-Negotiables: Fitness, Sleep, Boundaries & A-Players Only. Stephanie champions fitness as a non-negotiable after her back surgery forced a reckoning. Sleep, phone boundaries after 6 PM, and a zero-tolerance standard for underperforming hires round out the group’s hard-won wisdom. The message is clear: protecting yourself isn’t optional — it’s the foundation of a sustainable practice.
Guests:
Elena Blose, Esq. — Criminal Defense Attorney & Partner, AMB Law Firm. Criminal defense attorney who protects clients at their most vulnerable. amb-legal.com
Stephanie Taylor, Esq. — Litigation Partner, Thompson Legal, PA. Family & Civil Litigator, former collegiate soccer goalkeeper, and author of three romance novels. thompsonlegalfl.com
Michelle Notte, Esq. — CEO/Founder, Florida Entrepreneur Law.Also known as The Entrepreneur Lawyers. Business Law Attorney serving Entrepreneurs and Founders as they continue to scale. theentrepreneurlawyers.com
Marisol Cruz, Esq. — Attorney, Cruz Legal PA. Real estate attorney, Guardian Ad Litem, FL Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Author. cruzlegalpa.com
Kristin Marrero, Esq. — Managing Attorney, The Litigation Group*. Aviation Attorney and Managing Attorney of The Litigation Law Office litigationlawoffice.com
Kristie Estevez-Puentes, Esq. – Real Estate Attorney & President, Estevez Law Group, PA. Family Law Attorney estevezlawgroup.com
HOST:
Lauren Klein, Esq., Flourish Law Group Attorney, Law Firm Owner, Professor & Founder of Legal + Wealthy™
If today’s conversation truly resonated with you, if you’re ready to stop normalizing burnout, start building real wealth, and take intentional control of your well-being alongside other lawyers and law students doing the same, I want to invite you to join our membership, The Society. The Society is Legal + Wealthy™’s monthly membership built exclusively for lawyers and law students who want to build true wealth, gain confidence around money, have mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and a supportive community that actually gets what this life and career are like.
Inside The Society, you’ll get access to:
* monthly virtual yoga designed just for legal minds
* weekly money and mindset audio coaching
* a book club, masterclasses, and meet-ups with successful professionals
* ongoing community support and accountability
* exclusive discounts on retreats and events
It’s not another program, it’s a lifestyle experience for people who want to create wealth without sacrificing their health or happiness.
If you want real transformation without overwhelm this year, head over to the link below to join now as a founding member: https://legalandwealthy.com/jointhessociety
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love to hear from you! Take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories, and tag me @lawyerlaurenklein and @legalandwealthy_.
Thank you to our show sponsor: Law Firm Sites Custom law firm websites + online marketing for law firms (23+ years)
Legal + Wealthy™ is a podcast for lawyers and law students who want to build wealth by changing the way they think about money, success, and their careers. Hosted by estate planning attorney, mindset coach for lawyers and professor Lauren Klein, the show explores the mindset shifts that help lawyers move from stress and scarcity into confidence with money, entrepreneurship, and long term financial security.
In this episode our Host Lauren Klein, Esq. is joined by Francesca Witzburg, Esq., founder and managing partner of ESCA Legal, a modern intellectual property and brand protection law firm built for founders, creators, and global companies. With a client base spanning popular consumer brands, high-net-worth individuals, luxury houses, and Hollywood talent, ESCA Legal is widely recognized as a next-generation firm that combines elite legal pedigree with a distinctive brand identity and a client-first communication style.
Francesca Witzburg, Esq. takes us through one of the most honest and inspiring journeys in modern law — how she founded a thriving 15-person intellectual property and brand protection firm that now serves Hollywood talent, luxury brands, high-net-worth clients, and global companies. Francesca opens up about the moment she realized the traditional legal career model simply wasn’t built for a parents, how she used 4 AM mornings to do deep legal work and build her brand before the rest of the world woke up, and why she believes that treating your law firm like a real business — with a mission, a personality, and a defined ideal client — is the single biggest competitive advantage most attorneys are leaving on the table. Join us as Francesca breaks down what modern brand protection actually looks like beyond a basic trademark registration, shares her counterintuitive approach to hiring (including the “employee vision board” strategy she used to build her dream team), and closes with a powerful mindset reframe on pain, problems, and why choosing joy in the middle of hard things is not just possible — it’s essential in this economy!
Show Notes:
[00:00:59] – [00:07:14] Welcome and Introduction. Lauren introduces Francesca Witzburg. Francesca opens up about her Big Law years in New York City, describing the demanding billing culture and what it actually means to sustain that kind of schedule long-term and shares the COVID Pivot That Changed Everything.
[00:07:14] – [00:11:43] The 4 AM Morning Strategy. Francesca walks through the unconventional schedule she built around motherhood — rising before 4 AM to do focused legal work before her children were awake, then using daytime hours for marketing and brand building. She discusses why Entrepreneurship Is Not Glamorous — But Worth It
[00:11:43] – [00:15:18] Building a Team of 15 with a Mission-First Culture. Francesca discusses how ESCA Legal has grown to approximately 15 team members, discusses what has made that growth sustainable, and talks about a strategy for employees hired that provided a turning point in giving her the dream team she now has. She discusses how treating Your Law Firm Like a Business is something most law firms miss by neglecting to operate with the clarity of a real business — defined values, a mission statement, a distinct brand identity, and a clear ideal client profile.
[00:15:18] – [00:24:12] ESCA Legal’s Ideal Client: It Always Comes Back to the Brand. Francesca breaks down the surprisingly diverse range of industries ESCA Legal serves — from entertainment and luxury fashion to consumer products and global energy drinks — and explains what ties them all together: they are brand-centric companies that understand their identity is their most valuable asset. This clarity of focus is what allows ESCA Legal to serve such a wide range of high-profile clients with genuine depth and expertise. She discusses Trade Dress and Brand Protection within often-overlooked area of IP law that protects product design, packaging, store interiors, and website layouts, not just names and logo. Francesca and Lauren discuss what separates great legal counsel from merely competent legal counsel.
[00:24:12] – [00:35:35] Francesca discusses her biggest scaling lesson: Hire Top Talent Intentionally. Francesca describes creating what Lauren calls an “employee vision board,” getting granular about the values, background, and even lifestyle of the ideal candidate before beginning a search. She then discusses why Your Life Partner Is Your Most Important Business Decision and gives advice for Big Law Attorneys Considering Going Out on Their Own.
[00:35:35] – [00:40:46] Final Thoughts/Conclusion. Lauren and Francesca give final thoughts on today’s episode and Francesca shares her practical “radical gratitude” technique.
About Your Host: Lauren Klein Lauren Klein is an attorney, law firm owner, and founder of Legal and Wealthy. As the principal attorney at Flourish Law Group, she combines legal experience with business strategy to help professionals build thriving, ethical practices.
GUEST: Francesca Witzburg, Esq.
Founder & Managing Partner, ESCA Legal
Francesca Witzburg is the founder and managing partner of ESCA Legal, a modern intellectual property and brand protection law firm built for founders, creators, and global companies.
If today’s conversation truly resonated with you, if you’re ready to stop normalizing burnout, start building real wealth, and take intentional control of your well-being alongside other lawyers and law students doing the same, I want to invite you to join our membership, The Society.
The Society is Legal + Wealthy™’s monthly membership built exclusively for lawyers and law students who want to build true wealth, gain confidence around money, have mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and a supportive community that actually gets what this life and career are like. Inside The Society, you’ll get access to:
monthly virtual yoga designed just for legal minds
weekly money and mindset audio coaching
a book club, masterclasses, and meet-ups with successful professionals
ongoing community support and accountability
exclusive discounts on retreats and events
It’s not another program, it’s a lifestyle experience for people who want to create wealth without sacrificing their health or happiness. If you want real transformation without overwhelm this year, head over to the link below to join now as a founding member:
