28 Apr 2026

From Admin To Attorney Of The Year: The Unconventional Blueprint

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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. Individual Podcast Description In this episode Attorney Lauren Klein, Esq. sits down with Trial Attorney Mikaela Dixon, who gives insight into gaining a real competitive edge to gaining visibility and greater influence. In this episode, she shares how leading with empathy, setting firm boundaries, and staying rooted in her “why” has made her a stronger advocate and a happier person. From her unconventional path through a gap year and law clerkship to earning “Attorney of the Year,” Mikaela’s story is a blueprint for building a legal career that actually feels like yours.

Show Notes:

[00:00:01] – [00:12:59] Introduction and Background. Lauren introduces Mikaela shares how she intentionally took a gap year after college to work at the Simon Law Group as an administrative assistant — not just to gain exposure, but to verify she genuinely loved the law before investing in it. She reflects on how those dual tracks solidified her commitment to advocacy for people who feel unheard — a mission that now defines her personal injury practice.

[00:13:00] – [00:27:33] Humanizing the Attorney-Client Relationship and how Softness is an asset and discusses the cost of Burnout and Inauthenticity. Mikaela makes a compelling case for leaning into authenticity — arguing that softness, empathy, and emotional presence are not liabilities but powerful tools that make for better advocates and more sustainable careers. Mikaela discusses visibility, grit, and the unfiltered reality behind social-media-polished success stories.

[00:27:34] – [00:35:42] Building a Day That Protects You and What She would tell her younger self. Mikaela walks through her structured daily routine to follow and whatshe would tell her younger self if she could go back in time.

[00:35:43] – [00:37:52] Closing Statements. For Mikaela, true wealth isn’t a number — it’s a life she’s proud of. She closes by connecting her definition of wealth back to her core why: doing good work and feeling good while doing it.

Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @legalandwealthy and Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: podcast.laurenalexisklein.com

Guest: Mikaela Sage Dixon, Esq.

The Simon Law Group Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelapflueger/

Instagram: @mikaelathelawyer

Website: https://www.thesimonlawgroup.com/about-us/our-team/mikaela-dixon/

HOST: Lauren Klein, Esq., Flourish Law Group Attorney, Law Firm Owner, Professor & Founder of Legal + Wealthy™

Website: https://legalandwealthy.com/home-599225 Podcast: https://legalandwealthy.com/podcastInstagram

Instagram (Personal): @lawyerlaurenklein | https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein

Instagram (Business): @legalandwealthy_ | https://www.instagram.com/legalandwealthy_/

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)

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Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @lawyerlaurenklein & Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: https://legalandwealthy.com/podcast

14 Apr 2026

Asset Protection & Money Mindset

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In this episode, Lauren Klein sits down with CFP Bob Furlong to explore what financial health truly means for legal professionals — from mindset and cash flow to asset protection and income growth. Bob is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Bulfinch Group, specializing in asset protection, wealth accumulation, and comprehensive financial planning for attorneys, business owners, and families. He holds a Certified Exit Planner designation. Bob shares a relationship-driven framework that goes far beyond investment management, helping lawyers build the guardrails they need to protect their finances, their families, and their futures.

Show Notes:

[00:02:59] – [00:11:59] Welcome, Introduction and Bob’s Story. Bob shares how navigating a business failure during the 2008 financial crisis shaped his entire approach to advising clients.

[00:12:00] – [00:22:13] The Emotional Barriers High Earners Face with Money & Exposure Risks. Bob addresses the emotional dimension of money is often the first and most important step toward real financial progress. Bob walks through why high-earning lawyers are often underinsured and under-protected, and how a comprehensive financial review can reveal critical gaps.

[00:22:14] – [00:25:29] Cash Flow, Spending Plans & Automating Savings. Bob shares how simple automation strategies can produce surprising results even for seasoned professionals.

[00:25:30] – [00:34:00] The Three Income Levers for Law Firm Owners. Bob uses a candid client story to illustrate how lawyers often resist raising rates even when it’s financially necessary.

[00:34:00] – [00:41:30] Incremental Savings & The Power of Compounding Behavior. Bob explains how celebrating incremental wins builds momentum and keeps clients motivated to keep improving. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s consistent, systematic movement in the right direction.

[00:43:06] – [00:52:27] Thinking & Living Uncommonly. Closing statements and how having a curated team of advisors can make a big difference.

Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @legalandwealthy and Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: podcast.laurenalexisklein.com

Guest: Bob Furlong, CFP.

Wealth Management Advisor with The Bulfinch Group

Linkedin: bob-furlong-cfp

Instagram: @bulfinchgroup

email: bobfurlong@bulfinchgroup.com

HOST: Lauren Klein, Esq.,
Flourish Law Group Attorney, Law Firm Owner, Professor & Founder of Legal + Wealthy™
Website: https://legalandwealthy.com/home-599225
Podcast: https://legalandwealthy.com/podcastInstagram

Instagram (Personal): @lawyerlaurenklein | https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein
Instagram (Business): @legalandwealthy_ | https://www.instagram.com/legalandwealthy_/

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)

Contact: (800) 932-8242 Website: https://www.lawfirmsites.com

Special Offer: Mention “Legal and Wealthy” for 10% off any website or marketing package

Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @lawyerlaurenklein & Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: https://legalandwealthy.com/podcast

31 Mar 2026

Stop Trading Hours for Dollars: The Law Firm Wealth Formula

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In this episode Lauren Klein sits down with Anthony Karls, Esq., President of Rocket Clicks and co-founder of Sterling Lawyers, LLC, to break down the real wealth formula for law firms. If you’re ready to stop grinding and start building, this episode is your blueprint. Anthony Karls, Esq. is a legal technology and marketing expert who leveraged over a decade of experience to help build one of the nation’s largest family law firms from scratch.

Show Notes:

[00:01:00] – [00:04:59] Welcome and Introduction.

[00:05:00] – [00:08:59] How Anthony Built a National Family Law Firm/Engineering Growth! Anthony shares how he and his partners grew his practice from nothing into one of the largest family law firms in the country.

[00:09:00] – [00:16:59] The Traffic-to-Conversion Gap Most Firms Miss. Most law firms spend money driving traffic to their website and then lose the client at the intake stage — a costly and common disconnect. Anthony unpacks what real SEO looks like for law firms in 2026.

[00:17:00] – [00:19:59] AI Tools That Actually Move the Needle. Anthony cuts through the AI hype to share which tools and implementations are making a measurable difference for law firms right now. From automating intake workflows to improving marketing performance.

[00:20:00] – [00:22:59] Hiring & Systems That Scale Without You. Scaling a law firm requires building systems that don’t depend on the founder being in every room.

[00:23:00] – [00:25:24] The Mindset Shift From Lawyer to Firm Owner. The final and most important shift is internal — moving from thinking like an attorney to thinking like a business owner. Anthony and Lauren close the conversation with the mindset reframe that makes all the strategy, systems, and marketing actually stick.

Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @legalandwealthy and Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: podcast.laurenalexisklein.com

Guest: Anthony Karls, Esq., President of Rocket Clicks

Website: https://rocketclicks.com/team-member/anthony-karls/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykarls

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2311.karls.anthony/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karls.anthony/

YouTube (via LinkedIn Videos): https://www.linkedin.com/videos/anthonykarls_get-in-front-of-people-already-putting-their-activity-7387247410831339522-RzLA

Personalized Insights Hub: https://anthonykarls.com/

HOST: Lauren Klein, Esq.,

Flourish Law Group Attorney, Law Firm Owner, Professor & Founder of Legal + Wealthy™
Website: https://legalandwealthy.com/home-599225
Podcast: https://legalandwealthy.com/podcast
Instagram (Personal): @lawyerlaurenklein | https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein
Instagram (Business): @legalandwealthy_ | https://www.instagram.com/legalandwealthy_/

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:

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)

Contact: (800) 932-8242 Website: https://www.lawfirmsites.com

Special Offer: Mention “Legal and Wealthy” for 10% off any website or marketing package

Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @lawyerlaurenklein & Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: https://legalandwealthy.com/podcast

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10 Dec 2025

Becoming Wealthy Without Sacrificing Purpose

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Today’s episode is for every lawyer who’s asked themselves: Can I actually make real money doing work that matters? Can I build wealth without sacrificing my purpose? My guest today is Heather Quick, Esq., founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group, and the answer she’s living is a resounding yes.

As Founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group, Heather Quick. Esq., has built something most lawyers think is impossible: a mission-driven law firm that’s both deeply purposeful AND seriously profitable. In this episode she shares her unconventional journey from criminal prosecutor to family law entrepreneur and reveals how aligning your legal practice with meaningful purpose transforms both client outcomes and personal fulfillment. Listeners discover practical strategies for building a law firm culture where mission matters, managing life balance as a multi-talented professional, and creating a legacy through law. Founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – [00:01:14] Introduction & Podcast Opening. Lauren welcomes Heather Quick to Legal and Wealthy, introducing her multifaceted career as attorney, firm founder, yogi, author, and podcaster.

[00:01:14] – [00:08:30] Early Career Inspiration & Family Legacy. Heather discusses her family’s legal heritage and explains how their paths influenced her early legal aspirations.

[00:08:30] – [00:20:30] The Prosecutor Experience & Career Insights. Heather shares her journey as a criminal prosecutor. Heather explains her turning point and her realization that family law and specifically helping women through divorce resonated with her values and purpose.

[00:20:30] – [00:33:45] Founding Florida Women’s Law Group: Mission & Culture. Heather details the founding vision of Florida Women’s Law Group, emphasizing intentional mission-driven hiring, building team culture around shared values. Mindfulness & Legal Practice. An unexpected intersection: Heather discusses how her yoga and meditation practice transformed her approach to litigation, stress management, and courtroom presence.

[00:33:45] – [00:39:30] The Yoga Certification Journey. Heather recounts her decision to pursue formal yoga teacher training mid-career while running her law firm. She explores the unexpected psychological benefits of stepping into “beginner mode,” humbling herself as a student when she’s the firm’s CEO, and how that vulnerability strengthened her leadership and personal growth.

[00:39:30] – [00:41:00] Closing Statements and Message To Lawyers. In the episode’s closing segment, Heather emphasizes her commitment to mentoring the next generation of women lawyers.

HOST:

Lauren Klein, Esq., Flourish Law Group
Attorney, Law Firm Owner, Professor & Founder of Legal and Wealthy
Website: https://laurenalexisklein.com / Podcast: https://podcast.laurenalexisklein.com

Social Media:
Instagram (Personal): @lawyerlaurenklein | https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein
Instagram (Law Firm): @flourishlawgroup | https://www.instagram.com/flourishlawgroup

GUEST:
Heather Quick, Esq., Attorney Founder & CEO, Florida Women’s Law Group
Website: floridawomenslawgroup.com
LinkedIn (Firm): @floridawomenslawgroup
LinkedIn (Heather): @Heatherbquick

Thank you to our show sponsor:

Law Firm Sites
Custom law firm websites + online marketing for law firms (23+ years)
Contact: (800) 932-8242
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Special Offer: Mention “Legal and Wealthy” for 10% off any website or marketing package

Don’t forget to follow Lauren Klein on Instagram @lawyerlaurenklein & Subscribe to the Legal + Wealthy Podcast: podcast.laurenalexisklein.com

4 Nov 2023

Lauren’s Journey from Student to Coach: The Why Behind the Law School Blueprint for Her

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Welcome back, Future Lawyer Squad, to another electrifying episode of “The Wealthy Future Lawyer $quad” podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into the personal journey of Lauren Klein, the innovative mind behind ‘The Law School Blueprint for Her.’ She’s going to share invaluable insights on navigating the complexities of law school, pursuing her LLM, her time with the Big 4, and her transition into mindset coaching. Keep your notebooks handy; this episode is brimming with advice you won’t want to miss.

Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:00 – 00:03:00] Introduction and Overview of Today’s Episode
[00:04:12 – 00:07:00] From Law School to LLM: Lauren Discusses Her Journey to the Big 4
[00:07:01 – 00:08:10] Insider Tips for Pursuing a Job in Big Law
[00:08:11 – 00:11:30] Lauren talks the stress of figuring it out
[00:11:31 – 00:15:00] The power of participating in Bar sections and learning through networking
[00:15:01 – 00:20:00] From Boutique to Big Law. The winding road of self-discovery
[00:25:14 – 00:30:00] Mental Health in Law School: Understanding the Toxic Environment
[00:30:01 – 00:34:25] Conclusion and Teasers for Next Episode

And there we have it, another compelling episode with concrete insights to fuel your journey through law school and beyond. A big thank you to Lauren Klein for laying it all out for us! We urge you not to let these lessons pass you by. Stay tuned for the next episode and as always, keep striving for that wealthy future, Squad!

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