Legally *Unapologetic

It’s my 34th birthday! To celebrate, I am releasing this solo episode where I reflect on the lessons learned during my 33rd year—my most challenging year to date.  When I turned 33, I wanted to be intentional about the things to come.  I prayed for abundance but yet, I was not prepared for the challenges that awaited me.  I certainly did not expect to leave my job and take a seven-month sabbatical from the practice of law.  I later...

Success is the key to having a great life, right?  But what is success without self-worth and self-fulfillment?  Joy White, Esq., is a successful attorney and entrepreneur in Atlanta, Georgia.  Prior to starting her own company in 2020, Joy achieved immense success as a partner of a global law firm and general counsel at Morehouse College.  To most, Joy had it all.  However, and unbeknownst to most in Joy’s circle, she was struggli...

Success is the key to having a great life, right?  But what is success without self-worth and self-fulfillment?  Joy White, Esq., is a successful attorney and entrepreneur in Atlanta, Georgia.  Prior to starting her own company in 2020, Joy achieved immense success as a partner of a global law firm and as general counsel at Morehouse College.  To most, Joy had it all.  However, and unbeknownst to most in Joy’s circle, she was strug...

Sisterhood among black women is an unexplainable bond.  Whether its bonding over shared experiences or empowering each other to move forward—having a strong support system of like-minded individuals has proven essential to anyone’s personal and professional success.  

This week, OMG sits down with prominent law firm partner, LaKeisha C. Marsh, Esq., to discuss the importance of having a strong sister tribe and why having a strong su...

“Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose.”  That’s a famous quote from the great Oprah Winfrey.  As lawyers, we are passionate about our daily work and the results we drive for our clients.  But what are some of our passions outside of the law and how do we tap into those with the demands that often come with life and the practice of law? 

This week, OMG sits down with lawyer, mom, entrepreneur and boss, Sophia Ward, E...

Motherhood in the law—it’s truly a balancing act.  So how do most working moms make it work?  This week, OMG sits down with two practicing attorneys, Montoya Ho-Sang, Esq. and Tanisha Pinkins, Esq. to discuss just that.  

As practicing attorneys in their respective law firms, Montoya and Tanisha openly discuss their respective journeys to motherhood and balancing their lives as mothers with their successful careers as attorneys.  Wi...

Often times, life presents unpredictable challenges causing us to shift our focus,  our attention and even our careers.  But what happens when you have to make a difficult decision to leave something you love? Something you worked so hard to accomplish?  And if you quit, does that mean you failed?  

In this episode, OMG sits down with mom, wife, and attorney, Tara A. McMillan, Esq., who openly discusses how prioritizing her family a...

Welcome to Legally *Unapologetic.  In this series premiere, former big law associate, Octavia M. Green, or “OMG,” candidly and openly discusses her struggles with burn out and mental health, which ultimately led her to quit her job and reevaluate her purpose and passions in life.

Although a tough decision, OMG now knows that she has a bigger purpose in life and has decided to use her unpredictable pivot away from private practice to...

Legally *Unapologetic  is a new podcast series discussing unique topics and issues specific to black women professionals.  This season, host Octavia M. Green, Esq., also known as "OMG,"  sits down with a diverse group of women from different industries to tackle specific issues unique to black women balancing work and life.  Breaking down barriers and speaking truth to power, OMG's conversations will not only explore...