From Public Defender To TikTok Influencer Of Nearly 100K

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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.

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.

Guest:

Sara J. Singer, Esq., sarasingerlaw.com

HOST:

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

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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_.

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3 Keys To Set Up Your Best Year In 2026 (Lawyer Edition)

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About This Episode

Lauren Klein delivers a solo episode addressing why successful lawyers often feel misaligned despite outward achievements. She identifies three critical gaps that prevent attorneys from building true financial freedom and life satisfaction and shares her personal journey, revealing how the legal profession wasn’t designed to support holistic success and what lawyers can do to reclaim alignment in 2026.

Show Notes

[00:00:58] – [04:02] Introduction/The Success-on-Paper Paradox. In this episode Lauren addresses lawyers who appear successful externally but feel misaligned internally—checking boxes with solid resumes and good earnings, yet feeling stressed about money or experiencing disconnect between career and personal values.

[04:02] – [14:00] Lauren’s Big Law Story. Why the legal profession was not designed to support attorney wealth, wellbeing, and lifestyle and how to dismantle the myth that working harder automatically leads to happiness, sharing her journey in big law where she was approaching partnership and earning significant income.

[14:00] – [29:03] Wealth Gap and Strategies. Lauren discusses the Wealth Gaps that keep attorneys stuck and how to overcome this.

[29:03] – [31:23] Conclusion and Last Words. Lauren announces major changes to the Legal and Wealthy Squad. Previously exclusive to course purchasers, the Squad is now opening as a standalone community for lawyers ready to close the wealth, wellbeing, and community gaps!

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

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

I am excited to invite you to join the FREE Wealthy Lawyer Reset — a 6-day experience for lawyers and law students who are ready to build wealth without burning themselves out. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about coming home to a version of success that actually feels good. Over six days, we’ll gently reset how you approach money, work, and your life — so you can step into 2026 feeling clear, supported, and expanded. Join the Reset here: https://legalandwealthy.com/reset

And, 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 The $quad.

The $quad 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 $quad, you’ll get things like:

✨ 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 legalandwealthy.com/jointhesquad right after this episode and grab your spot. I’d love to see you inside the community, learning, growing, and building your abundant life in 2026.

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: podcast.laurenalexisklein.com