64. Others Be Damned: Design the Legal Life of Your Dreams w/ Christy Granieri

"It's having the confidence... to do what you want to do and others be damned because it is your path; do what brings you joy." - Christy Granieri When you've spent a decade building a career that no longer serves you, what does it take to walk away and rebuild on your own terms? Host Sonya Palmer sits down with employment attorney Christy Granieri, who left partnership at an established firm to co-found Freeburg & Granieri, APC. In this revealing conversation, Christy shares how stepping into the unknown helped her discover her authentic voice and true power as both an attorney and business owner. About Christy Granieri Christy Granieri is a Partner at Freeburg & Granieri, APC, which she co-founded in February 2021. With over a decade of experience in employment litigation, Christy represents employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, whistleblowing, and wage and hour cases throughout California. After graduating from Loyola LA Law in 2009, she spent over ten years at a boutique employment litigation firm before making the leap to start her own practice. Christy Granieri: LinkedIn  Freeburg & Granieri, APC: Website, Instagram  What’s in This Episode: Finding Your Authentic Voice: Discover why it took Christy nearly eight years to stop writing and speaking like "an older white man who's been doing this since the beginning of time" and embrace her authentic professional voice. Redefining Power in Legal Practice: Learn why Christy believes true power isn't about "being mean to others" but about practicing with empathy, compassion, and mutual respect—even with opposing counsel. The Freedom of Entrepreneurship: Hear how Christy's decision to co-found a firm with her best friend of 20+ years created unprecedented flexibility, allowing her to travel for months while maintaining a thriving practice. Conquering the Fear of the Unknown: Follow Christy's journey from paralyzing self-doubt to the moment she realized, "Holy shit, I actually can do this. I know what I'm doing.