The Women's Advocate

In this week's episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Kim Nalley, a renowned Jazz singer and CSU East Bay Professor. The two explore Dr. Nalley’s journey from challenging beginnings to her emergence as a prominent figure in the Jazz scene. The discussion delves into Dr. Nalley’s unique fusion of history and music, using song to bridge past and present, solidifying her role as both a Jazz Ambassador and a dedicated advocate.

Sarah Nichols is the Founder and Managing Attorney at Nichols Law, P.C. She is also an author, coach, HR expert, and a public speaker with frequent speeches for private employers and associations providing managers with compliance and liability prevention training.

Sarah represents individuals in relation to their discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. She assists employees negotiating their exits from their employers. She is a tough and conscientious advocate for her clients and believes seeing both sides makes her a better advocate.

Sarah is also the host of the Women’s Advocate Podcast.

Approximately half of the world's population are women, many of whom have pursued a career where they are often paid less than their male counterparts. The gender pay gap global studies reveal a 16 to 19 percent difference between men and women with the same position and experience in their company. Sarah Nichols, a US-born, Australian-raised lawyer, is working towards permanently closing the gap and ending discrimination against women in the workplace.

Join us in this week's episode, as host Sarah Nichols gets interviewed by John Corcoran of Rise25 about what got her started on her mission to be the voice of women in the workplace. Sarah also reveals who inspires her and what her law firm does differently to make their clients feel at home. Stay tuned.

Sue Bunnell is the Senior Vice President and Managing Counsel for Wells Fargo as well as the President and Co-Chair of Leading Women in Technology (LWT), a women's professional development nonprofit. LWT’s mission is to help professional women develop the skills and experience they need to achieve their goals. Recently, Sue also joined the Board for the Professional BusinessWomen of California, which provides skill development, networking opportunities, and inspiration to women at all levels.

As working women, it can sometimes feel impossible to change the opinions of those who don’t respect or appreciate you. However, as women’s advocate Sue Bunnell says, you can’t tell people what to think—but you can show them why and how they need to respect you. Her advice? Work hard, show up, and find a group of women who will motivate you.

Join host Sarah Nichols in this episode of The Women’s Advocate as she chats with Sue Bunnell, the President and Co-Chair of Leading Women in Technology (LWT), about how to find your power as a working woman. Sue shares her salty wisdom on approaching biases, negotiating job offers, and finding the fellow lady bosses that will hold you accountable. Stay tuned to discover how to reshape your career and get on the path to success today.

Elise Holtzman is the President and Founder of The Lawyer's Edge and the host of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast. The Lawyer's Edge focuses on empowering attorneys and teaching them the tools for success that aren’t part of the law school curriculum. Her experience as a lawyer has given her expertise on where lawyers can improve their business and connect with clients. Elise has worked with practicing lawyers, professionals, and business leaders to further their business goals.

Our lives are defined by the ways we choose to build our character and the action we take to reach our goals. Each decision we make will help to define the importance we place on our lives and the relationships around us. Elise Holtzman, President and Founder of The Lawyer's Edge, takes her background in law and combines it with her coaching expertise to help companies improve their communication and achieve their goals.

In this week's episode, host Sarah Nichols sits down with Elise Holtzman, the President and Founder of The Lawyer’s Edge, as they laugh and discuss the perception of part-time work in law firms, business development, and the importance of relationships. Elise recalls her career path and the difficulties she faced. She also dives into how our decisions can help define a better future. Stay tuned.

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, whether it be professionally or personally. Many of us have gone through different lifechanging experiences - marriage, divorce, parenthood, changing careers. Through it all, you learn to pivot (albeit not always gracefully) and to make the most of new opportunities.

In this week’s episode, host Sarah Nichols sits down with Visionary Sales & Marketing Executive, Irina Kapetanakis who discusses how her career has evolved through her own various life changes. They also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the ongoing battle for women’s voices to be heard equally in the workforce. Irina also shares the importance behind working with purpose and feeling empowered and motivated at work.