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How to Build Resilience as a Young Lawyer feat. Kenya Rothstein
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Kenya Rothstein is an environmental attorney and podcast host who knows firsthand how resilience and rejection can shape a dream career. In this episode, Kenya shares her journey from navigating law school during a pandemic to launching her podcast, Thank You for Saying NO, where she reframes rejection as a powerful opportunity for growth. Join us as Kenya discusses how embracing “no” moments can lead to unexpected paths and inspire lasting success.
Lawyer Side Hustles
For many lawyers, side hustles or non-traditional legal careers offer a way to explore passions beyond the courtroom, and Kenya is no exception. Alongside her work as an environmental attorney, Kenya hosts her podcast, Thank You for Saying NO, where she reframes rejection as an opportunity for growth. Her journey demonstrates how legal skills like research, storytelling, and preparation can seamlessly translate into creative projects, allowing lawyers to pursue fulfilling ventures while maintaining their professional roles.
“Some of my skills as an attorney, like directly translate to podcasting. I know the answer to every question I'm going to ask already. And I know their whole story,” shares Kenya Rothstein in Episode 170 of You Are a Lawyer.Kenya’s side hustle is more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way to connect with others and inspire them to embrace resilience in the face of challenges. She believes lawyers are inherently creative problem-solvers, capable of using their unique skill set to pursue diverse interests and build impactful side businesses. Her story is a testament to the idea that being a lawyer doesn’t mean being limited to one identity; instead, it’s an opportunity to explore new avenues and redefine what success looks like in the legal field and beyond.
LISTEN TO LEARN
- How to reframe rejection as an opportunity for growth and resilience.
- Why embracing “no” moments can lead to unexpected career paths and personal success.
- How to balance vulnerability and professionalism in creative pursuits like podcasting.
WE ALSO DISCUSS
- Kenya’s experiences as an environmental attorney and the challenges of litigation.
- How skills from law school translate into other areas like podcasting.
- The unexpected ways life can align when you follow your purpose.
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Kyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast.
Follow the podcast:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyer
Website: https://www.youarealawyer.com
181 episodi
Manage episode 453926251 series 2911363
Kenya Rothstein is an environmental attorney and podcast host who knows firsthand how resilience and rejection can shape a dream career. In this episode, Kenya shares her journey from navigating law school during a pandemic to launching her podcast, Thank You for Saying NO, where she reframes rejection as a powerful opportunity for growth. Join us as Kenya discusses how embracing “no” moments can lead to unexpected paths and inspire lasting success.
Lawyer Side Hustles
For many lawyers, side hustles or non-traditional legal careers offer a way to explore passions beyond the courtroom, and Kenya is no exception. Alongside her work as an environmental attorney, Kenya hosts her podcast, Thank You for Saying NO, where she reframes rejection as an opportunity for growth. Her journey demonstrates how legal skills like research, storytelling, and preparation can seamlessly translate into creative projects, allowing lawyers to pursue fulfilling ventures while maintaining their professional roles.
“Some of my skills as an attorney, like directly translate to podcasting. I know the answer to every question I'm going to ask already. And I know their whole story,” shares Kenya Rothstein in Episode 170 of You Are a Lawyer.Kenya’s side hustle is more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way to connect with others and inspire them to embrace resilience in the face of challenges. She believes lawyers are inherently creative problem-solvers, capable of using their unique skill set to pursue diverse interests and build impactful side businesses. Her story is a testament to the idea that being a lawyer doesn’t mean being limited to one identity; instead, it’s an opportunity to explore new avenues and redefine what success looks like in the legal field and beyond.
LISTEN TO LEARN
- How to reframe rejection as an opportunity for growth and resilience.
- Why embracing “no” moments can lead to unexpected career paths and personal success.
- How to balance vulnerability and professionalism in creative pursuits like podcasting.
WE ALSO DISCUSS
- Kenya’s experiences as an environmental attorney and the challenges of litigation.
- How skills from law school translate into other areas like podcasting.
- The unexpected ways life can align when you follow your purpose.
Join the FREE mailing list!
Get behind-the-scenes content from You Are A Lawyer.
1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com
2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR
3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen
4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!
Interact with You Are A Lawyer
Kyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast.
Follow the podcast:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyer
Website: https://www.youarealawyer.com
181 episodi
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