How To Pursue Multiple Interests as a Lawyer feat. Karla Aghedo

Karla Aghedo owns a bookstore, homeschools her children, writes
books and works as an attorney. Through her experience in law
school and practice, Karla emphasizes the value of finding
solutions and building a supportive team to navigate challenges
effectively. Listen as Karla discusses her passion for wellness
and education and the impact of her law degree on her diverse
endeavors.





Lawyer Side Hustles


Side hustles have become increasingly popular among lawyers
looking to diversify their income streams and pursue their
passions outside traditional legal practice. Karla Aghedo, a
seasoned attorney specializing in white-collar criminal defense,
has successfully ventured into multiple side businesses while
maintaining her legal career. As the owner of her law firm, an
executive wellness mindset coach, and the proprietor of a
Christian bookstore called SisStore Joy, Karla exemplifies the
entrepreneurial spirit many lawyers aspire to embody.
“When it's frustrating, when it's tiring, when it's
overwhelming, you press anyway, and you just decide, like, this is
what I want, and so this is what I'm going to do,” shares Karla
Aghedo in Episode 157 of You Are a Lawyer.

Karla's journey showcases the possibilities for lawyers to
explore diverse interests and create successful side businesses
alongside their legal careers. By leveraging her problem-solving
skills and analytical mindset honed through law school and legal
practice, Karla navigated entrepreneurship challenges with
resilience and adaptability. Her commitment to empowering
professional women through wellness coaching and providing a
platform for authors to share their work reflects her dedication
to making a meaningful impact beyond the courtroom.





LISTEN TO LEARN


The importance of problem-solving skills and analytical
thinking gained from law school and how they can be applied in
various aspects of life

The value of perseverance and determination in pursuing one's
goals, even in challenging circumstances

The benefits of creating solutions to problems and taking the
initiative to address needs in different areas, such as wellness
coaching, owning a bookstore, and homeschooling



WE ALSO DISCUSS


Karla's journey from being a prosecutor to starting her law
firm and branching out into entrepreneurship, wellness coaching,
and owning a bookstore

The inspiration behind Karla's wellness workshops for women
and the impact of reclaiming power through wellness

The role of law school in shaping problem-solving skills,
confidence, and the ability to build effective teams in various
endeavors






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