The Freedom Pivot: Design Thinking Tools, Business Intuition & Breaking Cycles to Starting Your Business

What if the real innovation happens not in the spotlight but in the shadows?

In this episode of Legal Innovation Simplified, I sit down with Ben Chiriboga, legal tech executive and host of This Legal Life, to explore his bold journey from Big Law to legal tech, and eventually to soul-led storytelling and conscious leadership in law. We talk about ego, golden shadow, values shifts across life stages, and what it really means to inno...

Tired of hustling for every client and ready to scale for freedom and with intention? In this final episode of the Slow Business Design series, I’ll walk you through 5 simple steps to turn your expertise into a joyful, scalable digital legal service offering—without burnout or perfectionism.

Whether you dream of more time freedom, consistent revenue, or just want your legal business to feel lighter and more aligned, this step-by-st...

How many times have you heard a potential client say 'Let me think about it' when you quoted your hourly rate? That pattern might be telling you something important.

In this episode of Legal Innovation Simplified, I’m sharing the 5 clear signs that your legal business is ready to productize services and scale through slow business design. Whether you’re tired of explaining your offers or stuck in inconsistent revenue, this episode ...

Do you dream of building a legal business that gives you time freedom and financial independence, without sacrificing your purpose or sanity?

What if the key isn’t doing more, but doing it differently?

This episode kicks off a 3-part series on the Slow Business Design Framework—a practical and powerful approach I use to help lawyers break free from the hustle, create legal products, and design a business that works for your life, n...

Have you ever felt like your business is growing—but you’re shrinking inside?

In this episode, I share a personal story of how embracing a slow business model grounded in strategic intuition completely transformed the way I grow my legal business.

If you’ve been trying to scale your law firm or any purpose-driven business by pushing harder, planning more, and packing your calendar tighter—this conversation is for you.

Instead of hu...

"Stop chasing the butterflies. Just work on your garden." 

If you've been exhausting yourself chasing clients instead of creating a practice that naturally draws them to you, this episode is for you.

Today, I sit down with Mbula Nzuki, founder and Managing Partner of MN Legal, a boutique law firm in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore how she transitioned from exhaustion to clarity, using legal tech, automation, and purpose-driven strategy ...

Are You Ignoring the #1 Factor in Legal Business Growth?

When was the last time you truly considered your client experience—beyond solving legal problems? If your answer is “not really,” you’re not alone. Many lawyers focus solely on their expertise, assuming that’s enough to stand out. But here’s the truth: clients choose law firms based on their experience—not just legal skills.

The legal industry is behind the curve in embracing...

Feeling alone in your business? Here’s why you need to find your people.

Building a legal business as a solopreneur can feel lonely. You’re expected to wear all the hats—lawyer, marketer, strategist, bookkeeper—and make every decision in isolation. But what if scaling your business wasn’t about doing it alone but about finding the right people to support you?

What if success wasn’t about proving your self-sufficiency but about surr...

Are you underpricing your services without even realizing it?

Do you hesitate when discussing your fees with clients? Do you feel like no matter how much you earn, it’s never enough? Or maybe you were taught that talking about money is impolite—and now it’s limiting your financial success?

What if instead, you could feel completely confident in your pricing, attract clients who respect your value, and build a thriving business with...

Is self-doubt stopping you? 

When your projects get difficult and uncertainty creeps in, do you question if you're on the right path—or if you have what it takes to succeed? What if these feelings aren't warning signs at all, but powerful indicators that you're exactly where you need to be?

In this episode, I share a perspective-shifting insight: when innovation feels hard, it's often a *good* sign.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Epi...

Are lawyers the real changemakers in justice—or should we rethink our role?

For decades, lawyers have been at the forefront of advocacy, fighting legal battles and pushing for reform. But what if true change doesn’t come from lawyers leading the charge—but from shifting power to the communities most affected by injustice?

Today, we’re diving deep into solidarity by legal design—a radical approach to law that prioritizes co-creation...

Are your contracts confusing your clients instead of serving them?

Do your contracts feel like a wall of text that nobody reads? Are you spending too much time explaining them, only for clients to still feel overwhelmed?

What if instead, your contracts were clear, easy to understand, and actually helped build trust and relationships—without sacrificing legal protection?

The good news? It’s possible! And it’s easier than you think.

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Drowning in client work? Watching your kids grow up through your office window?

If you're a lawyer trapped in the time-for-money cycle, this episode will show you a different path. Imagine serving more clients, making a bigger impact, and having dinner with your family—all without working more hours.

In this episode of Legal Innovation Simplified, we're diving into the world of legal products—a game-changing approach to scaling law...

What if legal expertise isn’t the most important thing your clients are looking for?

In this episode of Legal Innovation Simplified, I sit down with Joey Gartner, Director of the ABA Center for Innovation, to uncover the lawyer skills that truly set you apart in today’s legal landscape and explore how innovation in legal services is reshaping the profession.

Most law firms assume that clients prioritize legal expertise—but the real...

Are you feeling uninspired by the traditional law paths? What if you could design a career that aligns with your values, creativity, and vision for the future of law?

In this episode of Legal Innovation Simplified, I’m joined by the brilliant Cat Moon, Director of Innovation Design at Vanderbilt Law School. Together, we explore how human-centered design can transform not only the legal profession but also your personal career journ...

Are you caught in the grind of endless billable hours, back-to-back meetings, and a never-ending to-do list? Simply no time to innovate? This episode is for you.

I’m sharing five secrets I’ve discovered during my journey to a four-day workweek—secrets that go beyond productivity hacks. These are mindset shifts that will transform how you approach your work and life, creating space for creativity, energy, and meaningful progress.

He...

Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of perfectionism and procrastination?

You’re not alone, friend. Whether it’s fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed by the size of a project, procrastination can keep us from making meaningful progress. But what if there’s a way to move forward with clarity and confidence?

 

In this episode of Legal Innovation Simplified, I’ll share how legal design—a human-centered methodology—can help you overc...

Have you ever wondered if your job as a lawyer could be taken over by AI?

You’re not alone—this question is making waves across the legal industry. But here’s the thing: innovation isn’t just about technology, and AI isn’t the whole story.

Welcome to the very first episode of Legal Innovation Simplified! In this debut, let’s address the big question: Will AI replace lawyers? Spoiler alert—it’s not as simple as you think. Instead, ...

Welcome to Legal Innovation Simplified Podcast–where legal design meets business strategy and a growth mindset. 

This podcast is for creative, heart-centered lawyers and legal entrepreneurs who know the old ways of lawyering just don’t cut it anymore. If you’re tired of the rigid, snobbish, work-till-you-drop culture and dream of building a business with purpose, freedom, and impact—you’re in the right place.

Here, we ditch the out...