120: {Interview} From Lawyer to Mindfulness Expert: A Transformative Journey with Courtney Shulnick

04/01/25 • 20 min

In this conversation, I sit down with Courtney Schulnick, a former lawyer turned mindfulness expert. Courtney shares her journey into mindfulness, emphasizing its importance in managing stress and anxiety in a busy world. She discusses practical techniques for incorporating mindfulness into daily life, the significance of mindfulness in the workplace, and the need for mindfulness education. The conversation highlights the transformative power of mindfulness and offers resources for those interested in starting their mindfulness journey.

takeaways

Mindfulness helps manage stress and anxiety effectively.
It's important to notice when we're not present.
Mindfulness can be practiced in various informal ways.
Mindfulness education should start at a young age.
Mindfulness can create a kinder, less reactive world.
Breath awareness is a key component of mindfulness.
Mindfulness practices can be integrated into daily routines.
Mindfulness can improve workplace culture and resilience.
Self-awareness through mindfulness can reclaim one's life.
Resources for mindfulness are widely available online.

Connect further with Courtney on LinkedIn HERE or visit her website HERE

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takeaways

Mindfulness helps manage stress and anxiety effectively.
It's important to notice when we're not present.
Mindfulness can be practiced in various informal ways.
Mindfulness education should start at a young age.
Mindfulness can create a kinder, less reactive world.
Breath awareness is a key component of mindfulness.
Mindfulness practices can be integrated into daily routines.
Mindfulness can improve workplace culture and resilience.
Self-awareness through mindfulness can reclaim one's life.
Resources for mindfulness are widely available online.

Connect further with Courtney on LinkedIn HERE or visit her website HERE

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The Feminine Founder - 120: {Interview} From Lawyer to Mindfulness Expert: A Transformative Journey with Courtney Shulnick

Transcript

Caroline Pennington (00:01.145)
Welcome Courtney.
Courtney Schulnick (00:03.05)
It's so nice to be here. Thanks for having me.
Caroline Pennington (00:06.457)
So I'd love to hear your story. You're a former lawyer, turned entrepreneur and mindfulness expert. Let me hear all the things. How did you get here?
Courtney Schulnick (00:13.55)
Yeah, that's a great question. I sometimes ask myself that, how did I get here with three kids, a husband and juggling God knows what at a