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On today’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Titilayo Tinubu Ali. Titilayo is the founder of Own Your Own Expertise and has been mentoring emerging leaders and entrepreneurs alongside her career as an attorney, consultant and education policy researcher for the past 16 years. Today we chat about one of my favorite topics, motherhood. For me motherhood has been a powerful and transformative experience. Whether you are a parent or have no interest in being a parent at all, this episode will shine a light on how our learned experiences can be transformative and uncover more of who we truly are. Enjoy! What you’ll learn: Titilayo’s journey in the law The benefits of adapting a “limitless” mindset The emergence of “trauma-focused” training Tools to break destructive patterns of perfectionism What Titilayo learned through the birth of her twins Key mindset shifts for a happier life HOT SEAT QUESTIONS: How do you deal with indecision? How do you prioritize your own happiness? What is a mindset shift that transformed your life? Name a book that has inspired your journey. What do you think separates lawyers who are happy to lawyers who struggle to find happiness in life with a law degree? Fan Question: How do you move forward when you don’t feel ready? Best Advice for Finding Happiness “They are looking for the organization to shift in order for them to be happy.” “I don’t think we should be choosing our occupation based off of potential.” “We have so much privilege, what is your own vision for your life and how can you get there?” “Decoupling your identity from what you are doing.” Resources: Playing Big, Tara Mohr: https://amzn.to/2XnWyRS The Lean Startup, Eric Reis: https://amzn.to/2DlP6iy Emergent Strategy, Adrienne Maree Brown https://amzn.to/2Zk5nxP Do Less, Kate Northrup: https://amzn.to/2Gq1NcT The Fourth Trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson, https://amzn.to/2GyD0oj Connect with Titilayo: On Her Website: http://ownyourexpertise.co On Instagram: www.instagram.com/titilayo On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titilayotinubu/ Thank you! I know that time is your most valuable resource so I really appreciate you spending some of it with me. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it! If you'd like to help me improve and grow the podcast, I'd love if you could take 60-seconds to leave an honest review and rating on iTunes at http://bit.ly/happylawyercast. Reviews and ratings are extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I genuinely love hearing from you! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you won't miss an episode! ******************************************************************** While you’re here check out some of our great affiliates! For a stylish solution to digital eye strain head over to: www.felixgrayglasses.com/happylawyer or download your first book for free over at audible: http://www.audibletrial.com/TheHappyLawyerProject ******************************************************************** Don't forget to follow me: Website: www.thehappylawyerproject.com IG:@thehappylawyerproject https://www.instagram.com/thehappylawyerproject/?hl=en FB:@thehappylawyerproject https://www.facebook.com/thehappylawyerproject/ Twitter: @theHLPpodcast https://twitter.com/thehlppodcast Podcast equipment: *Blue Yeti Microphone- http://amzn.to/2pNRHch ******************************************************************** The Happy Lawyer Project is proudly sponsored by CommonBond. CommonBond is shaking up the student loan market, with some of the best rates in the industry they also give a portion of their proceeds to charity. Stop paying those big banks and start doing some good with your interest payments! Go to www.commonbond.co/happylawyer for $200 cash bonus as a Happy Lawyer listeners.