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You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law

Kyla Denanyoh
Entrepreneurship
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Law
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Legal Profession
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Family Law
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Artificial Intelligence
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Are you an ambitious lawyer who feels limited in life? A law student who daydreams about impacting the world? Did you struggle with the bar exam? Are you bored working as a lawyer? You Are A Lawyer is an interview-based podcast that promotes lawyers with fearless career changes, ambitious side hustles, and extraordinary lives. On this top-rated podcast, Kyla talks to law school graduates, attorney... more

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Kyla Denanyoh
Host of You Are A Lawyer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great show

    Very insightful for our legal community !

    Kyla is a great host and it was wonderful to be a guest. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlene gisele
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Experience!

    Kyla Denanyoh hosts with a real flair for finding out the most interesting nuggets of a law career and unpacking them into helpful advice for anyone looking to make a career change or enhancement. Loved her transparency and humor about the legal profession!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anne Hamer
    United States3 years ago
  • Brilliant & A Must

    Dr Denanyoh is a brilliant, eloquent & passionate orator; who is paying it forward. Many have a misconception that, companies and/or law firms are successful because of the top tier. Mostly true, but not totally. It's ALL those employees who are daily in the weeds, woods, delegating, keeping order, managing and putting our daily fires; that keeps the office functioning at a level of greatness. We're talking about Contract Specialists, Paralegals, Office Managers, Clerks, Secretaries, the Mailroo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IYP - Truth
    United States3 years ago
  • Check this podcast out!

    Folks, this podcast is appointment-listening. Kyla is an energetic, compassionate host who really brings out fascinating and intriguing tidbits from her guests. Also, production-wise, it’s smooth listening. Very polished final product; I’m sure there’s a lot of skillful editing behind the scenes that Kyla also deserves credit for! — Brian D.G.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian D.G.
    United States4 years ago
  • This is a superb podcast! Kyla is a warm and friendly host, yet at the same time a very professional interviewer. Lawyers will love this podcast. But non-lawyers ("civilians") will love it too! A great change of pace in a world (and podcast universe) that is so focused on snark and negativity.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Brian G.
    4 years ago

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The show is polished, with transparent hosting and insightful law-career takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's energy and the guests' nuggets of career-advancing advice.
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Q: What took you to Denver?
I attended law school at the University of Colorado in Boulder and fell in love with the mountains.
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Q: Do you have any advice to them about your career and what they can do with their law degree?
You can do anything you want; anything you set your mind to, if you're willing to work hard and sacrifice for it, you can do it.
Why Authenticity Matters for Lawyers
Q: What would you say to a young person, high school, maybe even middle school, about going to law school?
Figure out why you want to be a lawyer and spend real time with lawyers.
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Q: What would you say to a young lawyer about what they could do with their law degree?
I would say to sit down and figure out what you're most passionate about.
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Q: What's one piece of advice you would give to young lawyers or law students about what they can do with their law degree?
Understand that there's so many options out there beyond traditional law practice. Do the research and be open-minded.

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This show features lawyers who pivot into nontraditional roles, leadership, or entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on career transitions, coaching, and leveraging a law degree for broader impact. Episodes frequently explore authentic career paths, work-life harmony, and practical steps for building new ventures or consulting within or beyond legal practice. A notable strength is the candid, coaching-oriented framing that helps listeners see opportunities for growth, from solo practice and legal tech to mediation, publishing, and executive coaching. The host blends personal storytelling with actionable advice, creating a motivational space for law graduates and practicing attorneys considering change.

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