Shira Katz Scanlon This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Shira Katz Scanlon. The two talk about what prompted her to open Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, how she maintains a healthy work-life balance, and what she does to ensure that she is being deliberately impactful with her time. In this episode, we discuss: What the catalyst for opening their own firm was, how they planned for it, and how they’ve grown in the last 10+ years How her parents modeled an entrepreneurial spirit and passed it on to Shira How she navigates the challenges of running a business and raising a family, and what her support team looks like Why Shira has taken on big roles in Women Owned Law, and what she loves about the community What is on her extracurricular checklist, and how it helps her to be deliberately impactful What advice she has for other women who are looking to go out on their own Ms. Katz Scanlon has been practicing exclusively Matrimonial Law, in all areas, since completing her clerkship in 2010. Ms. Katz Scanlon completed a one-year clerkship with the Honorable Linda Feinberg, Assignment Judge Superior Court in Trenton, New Jersey in 2009-2010. After her clerkship, Ms. Katz Scanlon joined a law firm, where she was an associate attorney practicing family law, before becoming a shareholder of Martine & Katz Scanlon. Ms. Katz Scanlon received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University in August 2005. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University in May 2009, where she graduated magna cum laude as a member of the inaugural class. Ms. Katz Scanlon co-founded the Jewish Law Students’ Association in her first year of law school and was selected by the faculty as a member of Drexel’s Inaugural Moot Court Board. During her tenure at Drexel University, Ms. Katz Scanlon also received the Excellence in Service Award for her work with the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, and she received the Exceptional Service Honors Pro Bono Award. Ms. Katz Scanlon participates in the Burlington County Domestic Violence Pro Bono Clinic, where she volunteers her time to represent indigent victims of domestic violence and is an active member of the Burlington County Bar Association. Ms. Katz Scanlon was an Adjunct Professor and Program Coordinator for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law through spring 2020. Ms. Katz Scanlon has broad experience in all aspects of family law. She has litigated matrimonial matters in all stages and of all types, addressing all issues including custody, child support, alimony as well as domestic violence. Website: https://familylawmks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartineKatzScanlonSchimmel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MKSSFamilyLaw/

Michele Mirman This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Michele Mirman. The two talk about what it was like to begin building a woman-owned law firm in 1977, the systems that were put in place that allow her the opportunity to be involved in many nonprofit organizations, and the vision that has kept them in growth and expansion. In this episode, we discuss: What lead her to build her own firm in a 1977 when it wasn’t likely for women to even be trial lawyers How their practice did business pre-internet, and the peace of mind they give their clients by continuing to keep in touch in this manner How Michele navigated her practice with little ones at home, and the challenges of it What her vision looked like when she moved the firm to Manhattan, and what they did to grow and expand How she found the clarity to see and build out her niche market What they did to incorporate the tech world into their business, and how early they started How she started building the firm to what it is today, and the systems that allow Michele to get out and do some other things What nonprofits organizations she is involved in, and how she has found the time to be a part of so many while building her business and raising her family What she looks for in people when she is considering hiring them What surprises she has come across along the way, and the advice she has for young leaders today As a trial attorney for over 45 years, Michele Mirman has tried and settled numerous, significant cases of all types, and focuses specifically on medical malpractice, personal injury and construction accidents.  Michele is the senior partner of Mirman, Markovits & Landau, PC, a firm of eight medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys, that she founded in 1991. They represent the victims of serious accidents and medical malpractice: -Trauma to infants at birth, including brain damage, cerebral palsy and Erbs palsy; -Failure to diagnose and properly treat cancer and other medical conditions; -Bullying resulting in significant injuries and wrongful death; -Construction and scaffold accidents ,-Lead poisoning, -Bus, truck and train accidents -Falls resulting in serious injuries -Horseback riding accidents -Sexual assault in schools, health institutions, businesses, apartment buildings and hotels. The firm handles all aspects of litigation, from inception through completion, including trials, appeals, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, motions, discovery, depositions and every manner of court appearance associated with these cases.  They accept cases directly from injured victims as well as referrals from other attorneys, and Michele is proud to say that “once with us, our referring attorneys stay with us. We process our cases quickly and pay immediate personal attention to each client and case we accept.” Michele is the Founder and President of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Foundation and a Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers and the Brooklyn Women's Bar Association. In addition to her work as an attorney, she is a Trustee at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, the President of Bear Givers, Org., a non-profit that creates kindness projects for children, and a Trustee of the Hampton Synagogue. She is a longtime, strong supporter of the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society which runs 6 pre-schools in Brooklyn’s underserved neighborhoods and is a starting member of AllIn Bklyn, a women’s giving circle that provides grants to charities that support Brooklyn. She is a member of the Bars of New York, New Jersey, California (non-active), Florida, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., the United States Supreme Court, and the Federal Courts of New Jersey and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Website: http://www.mirmanlawyers.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirmanlawyers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYLawyer1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-mirman-b22b8411/

Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz. The two talk about Alaina’s journey from happy accident to having her own successful firm, and the rewards she finds in helping people with catastrophic personal injury. In this episode, we discuss: How she stumbled into her legal career, and why she calls it a happy accident How her path developed, and led her into litigation and catastrophic personal injury What she loves about personal injury law Why Alaina made the decision to start her own firm, and what she did to transition smoothly How she feels about the work her firm does and the success they’ve had What surprises she has come across in being a business owner  What vision for the future Alaina has for her practice Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz is a founding shareholder of BFW. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz is an experienced trial lawyer and has tried cases in federal and state court. She has won numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts for her clients in both commercial and personal injury cases. She represents corporations, business entities, and individuals in a variety of complex commercial business disputes, and routinely represents individuals who have suffered life altering personal injuries. Prior to founding the firm, she was a partner at the litigation boutique, Michael S. Olin, P.A., where she focused her practice on personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz began her career by serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge William P. Dimitrouleas in District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Miami School of Law where she teaches an upper level course on Florida Civil Procedure and a seminar on Voting Rights and Election Law. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz is active in the South Florida community. She currently serves on the board of directors of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, sits on the Leadership Counsel for POSSE Miami, chairs the board of directors for Seraphic Fire, and captains numerous tennis teams in leagues sanctioned by the USTA and WTT. Website: https://www.bfwlegal.com/lawyers/alaina-fotiu-wojtowicz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-fotiu-wojtowicz-64768a44/

Ivy Slater  In this content episode, Ivy Slater talks about a organization and a  subject that she holds very near and dear to her heart, and an exciting upcoming event that highlights women leaders in the law.  In this episode, we discuss: A new series highlighting women leaders in the law who have done things a variety of different ways The upcoming symposium for Women Owned Law, and the importance of it in Ivy’s heart Ivy’s hopes and expectations for what we may gain from the series Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales. Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom Website: https://slatersuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slatersuccess/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8b1sGnADlpFE2NrqUfToQ?view_as=subscribe  

Anne Hamer This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Anne Hamer. The two talk about motherhood, mediation, and the “self competitiveness” that has helped Anne to be so successful and continue to expand her legal firm. In this episode, we discuss: How she started her legal career Why she took a ten year hiatus, and what challenges she was presented with upon return Why she suggests that everyone take full advantage of the continuing education that your field offers What horrible experience in her life became the most valuable experience in her career What motivated her to open her own firm, and where she found the most support in the beginning What Anne sees as the most important pieces of setting your firm up for success How Anne intends to inform and empower people who are getting divorced with her book What advice she has for women who have started a career and taken a pause Anne focuses her divorce practice on high asset, high conflict cases. She believes that divorce should be handled with professionalism and discretion, and works to diffuse destructive, expensive tactics from overly aggressive opposing counsel, always aiming to maintain the clients’ privacy while preserving assets for settlement. Anne draws from her extensive litigation experience, as well as her work as a trained mediator, to obtain results her clients can not only live with but live well.  Raising her two children as a single mother has taught her many life lessons that go beyond traditional legal services. When it comes to parenting, winning an argument or dispute is not always the most important goal. Serving a child’s best interest can require standing up for what is right or reaching a smart compromise. Either way, guiding parents through these mine fields is very rewarding. Anne works with her clients to develop parenting plans that allow the children to thrive in a new family structure.  A nationally recognized speaker for family lawyers, Anne was recently invited to present to the ABA Family Law Section Spring Conference. She has taught continuing education seminars for the Memphis Bar Association, American Bar Association and Tennessee Society of CPAs. Anne has successfully completed the prestigious ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy course at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and was a member of the inaugural class of Tennessee Leadership. She currently practices law in Memphis at Taylor, Bean & Hamer and in Nashville at Wicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoyand Ford, PLLC. Anne co-founded and successfully grew the family law department at Wicker Smith in Nashville to a regionally recognized practice.  A leader in the legal community, Anne is a 2022 inductee to Super Lawyers. She served as chair of the Family Law Committee of the Memphis Bar Association in 2012. She is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Nashville Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association and the Association of Women Attorneys. Anne served as the Social Committee Co-Chair of the Memphis Bar Association in 2020 and on the Family Law CLE Committee of the Nashville Bar Association in 2019.  Anne is active in her community as well, focusing on her children’s education and working to help provide quality public and private educational opportunities for children from all backgrounds. She has served on the Diversity Committee and as a Family Liason for Hutchison School and as PTO Treasurer for the Germantown Municipal School District. In 2021, she chaired a congressional campaign for Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District. She served on the Committee to Re-elect Judge Robert Weissin Memphis. Anne firmly believes that financial contributions go hand in hand with volunteer responsibilities.  Before becoming a family law attorney, Anne practiced with Bass, Berry & Sims,PLC in Nashville and Wolff Ardis, P.C. in Memphis, handling complex commercial and products liability litigation. She graduated from New York University School of Law in 1996 and magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee in 1989,where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. For fun, Anne travels with her two daughters, both of whom are adopted and Hispanic. They travel to Mexico annually to foster the girls’ relationships with their birth families, practice Spanish and experience the rich Mexican culture. Anne spends her free time driving to her girls’ athletic and social events. She loves Napa Valley, New York City and snow skiing anywhere. Her new favorite exercise is lifting barbells. She also enjoys golf and tennis. Website: https://annehamerlaw.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annehamer1/

Jane Tornatore This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jane Tornatore. The two talk about breaking rules, overcoming obstacles, reducing stress, and trusting our intuition. She gives us actionable steps we can take to raise our level of awareness and reduce our judgment of self.   In this episode, we discuss: What transitioned her from advertising to therapy, and the single phrase that helped her to find her path Why she tells us to question the rules, stop being kicked around them, and create our own guidelines to live by How her desire to succeed helped her to overcome the obstacles of ADHD and dyslexia while she was getting her PhD  Where Jane got the courage to start her own business How she practices gratitude in a way that can’t be critiqued  What words she would ban to reduce stress in the body What actionable steps we can take to raise our level of awareness and reduce self doubt Dr. Jane Tornatore is a brain geek and self-compassion expert based in Seattle, WA. As a coach, therapist, speaker, and author, she works with intelligent, motivated, high-achieving women who are committed to being better people, yet, they never feel better ENOUGH. Women who want to finally like themselves and stop second-guessing their decisions. What separates her from other coaches and therapists is her down to earth, humorous, practical, and SIMPLE approach. And because of this, her clients become aware of the unconscious beliefs that keep them stuck and unsatisfied, so they can choose thoughts and actions that actually work for them rather than making them feel like crap. She received a Master’s degree at the University of Illinois, and a PhD at the University of Minnesota. She has authored over 20 articles and published a book—Everything is Perfect, Just Not ME! A Roadmap for Self-Acceptance. Website: https://www.everydaylove.me/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydaylove.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanetornatore/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetornatore/

Susan Harrow This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Susan Harrow. The two celebrate Women’s History Month and talk about sharing your story with integrity and spirit, and the career she built in preparing her clients for the spotlight to create real results in their businesses. In this episode, we discuss: What lessons she has learned from studying martial arts, and how it translates to the rest of her life Why it’s so important to know what the audience connects with in your story, and how to be sure that it’s helping people How Susan’s journey began, and led her to help others to be well-spoken What she does to prepare her clients for the spotlight to create real results in their businesses How to step into positive vulnerability, and understand “mistakes” as a fresh and new insight into your humanity Susan’s inspiring take on the audience as a “community on your side” Why she says that you shouldn’t memorize your content, and how to tell the same story with a different point and a different epiphany How neuroscience, mindfulness, and relaxation come into play in Susan’s media training, and what it does for the confidence, competence, and visibility What advice she has for us on our path toward the growth spurt that catapults us to our greatness Susan Harrow (PRSecrets.com) is a media trainer, marketing strategist + author of the best-selling book, Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul® (HarperCollins). For 32 years she has helped thousands of CEOs, entrepreneurs + thought leaders worldwide shine on Oprah, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Time, GMA, Fresh Air, Marketplace, NPR, CNN, NYT, WSJ, Wired, Forbes, Inc., Vogue, Parade, etc.—without selling their soul. Her course, The Zen of Fame: Your Genius Gone Viral™ shows people how to promote themselves with integrity + spirit. What you might not know is she's a black belt in Aikido + was almost sold into slavery for 10 camels + a mule. She has been featured, quoted, or profiled in: The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Inc., CNN, Advertising Age, Woman’s Day, Ladies’ Home Journal, Women’s Wear Daily, Entrepreneur, Salon Magazine, Pink, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Orlando Sentinel, and Investor’s Business Daily, and on CNBC, NPR, and national/syndicated TV and radio including the CNBC special, The Oprah Effect. She is known as “The Go-To Girl” for getting on Oprah. Website: https://prsecrets.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanharrow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundbitesiren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanharrow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/SusanHarrow Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/susanharrow/_saved/

Ivy Slater  In this content episode, Ivy Slater Talks about Women’s History Month and women who have made an impact. She discusses fun fact about the history of Women’s History and celebrating women who tell our stories In this episode, we discuss: 16 iconic women in history Women who have demonstrated leadership and broken glass ceilings Achievements of women in history who have achieved success in their respective careers Women who have made an impact on Ivy personally Men who join women leaders in making impact today Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales. Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom Website: https://slatersuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slatersuccess/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8b1sGnADlpFE2NrqUfToQ?view_as=subscribe  

Linda McCabe This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Linda McCabe. The two talk about Linda’s winding road to where she is now, what empowering advice she has for women, and the legacy she hopes to offer us all. In this episode, we discuss: How Linda started in sales, and took over a small scrap metal business What changes she made in the company to make it thrive, succeed, and be desirable enough to sell What knowledge base she gained as a teacher that helped her to run a business How she gained the clarity to start a women’s coaching group, and built a business out of this passion project Why she didn’t actually retire What profound advice she has for all women, and what legacy she hopes to offer What empowering content can be found in Linda’s books and podcast Semi-retired President and founder of Optimal Level, LLC, Linda McCabe, is a business strategist with four decades of proven success in business development, leadership, sales and success coaching. She is the author of “Optimal Level, A Woman’s Guide to Meeting Life’s Challenges”, “Sanity and Success for the Working Women “and “How to be Powerful.” Linda owned a struggling scrap iron and metal company which she grew to millions in sales.  She has helped hundreds of clients find ultimate achievement in business. She is the host of the Podcast Lightning Strikes, Interviews with Magnificent Minds where listeners are struck by awesome ideas to help them bolt to a new level of success. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-mccabe-36725a1bb/ Podcast: https://lightningstrikespodcast.com/

Gilda Squire This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Gilda Squire. The two talk about the winding road that brought her to found Squire Media & Management, and the  importance of networking, prioritizing,  and putting your heart into the work you do. In this episode, we discuss: What early-on vision Gilda had, and what twists and turns brought her to where she is today How she learned the importance of networking and mentoring, and who had a big impact on her career What laid the foundation for her to understand the importance of prioritizing and multitasking What began her interest in PR, and the journey of that avenue What prompted her to go out on her own, and the principles she took with her Gilda’s vision for the future Gilda Squire founded Squire Media & Management, Inc. in 2008. The boutique management and PR firm oversees the career of groundbreaking ballerina Misty Copeland, which has resulted in several endorsement deals, film, book, and television projects. The firm also manages public relations for actor Courtney B. Vance, whose stunning portrayal as “Johnnie Cochran” on FX’s mega hit series, The People vs. OJ Simpson earned him EMMY, Critics Choice, and NAACP Image awards, and Golden Globe winner Angela Bassett, who is one of the most gifted and beloved actresses of this era. In addition to talent management and public relations, the firm offers media training and brand marketing services for a number of projects for television networks, film studios, media corporations, and streaming services. Prior to founding Squire Media & Management, Gilda served as a Director of Publicity at Harper Collins Publishers. She was responsible for overseeing publicity and book tours for the corporation's Amistad imprint, as well as several titles under the publisher's flagship Harper Collins imprint. Gilda began her career in publishing at the G.P. Putnam and Riverhead imprints at Penguin. Before transitioning into book publishing, Gilda was a brand marketing manager at Goldman, Sachs & Co. where she served as project manager for the firm’s global recruitment marketing efforts, as well as implemented Goldman’s inaugural diversity marketing program in the U.S. in 2000, which included advertising, sponsorships, events, and internal communications components. In addition to her many professional accomplishments, Gilda managed the celebrity and media components of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre’s fall and spring galas, building the events to be must-attend affairs each season with attendees such as Zoe Kravitz, Karlie Kloss, Selena Gomez, Meghan Markle, Christopher Noth, Alec Baldwin, Solange, and Coco Rocha. Gilda also had the special honor of working as the media trainer to Quvenzhane Wallis, the young Oscar-nominated star of the critically acclaimed BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD, in preparation for the national release of the film. Gilda was named one of the Most Influential People in Dance by Dance Magazine in 2017, one of Culture Shift Lab’s 20 People to Watch in 2015, and one of Hello Beautiful’s 25 Women to Know in 2015. Website: https://gildasquire.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gildasquire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gilda.squire