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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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.

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)

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