Why São Paulo?
Episodes
5. São Paulo: A City of Fascinating History
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emily Witt interviews Felipe Lichand, a tour guide and historian, who shares his deep connection to São Paulo, particularly the mult...
4. Finding Refuge in São Paulo: Yoga, Hidden Gems & the Art of Slowing Down with Nathalia Cuturic
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the bustling heart of São Paulo, finding moments of peace is essential. In this episode of Why São Paulo, Emily chats with Natalhia Cuturic, a yo...
3. Navigating the Nuances of Business Culture In São Paulo
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The bustling streets of São Paulo and New York City share a familiar energy, but their business cultures couldn't be more different. What drives prof...
2. How to Find Your Community in São Paulo
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to build authentic connections in a city of over 11 million people? In this heartwarming episode of Why São Paulo, host Em...
1. Raising a Family in São Paulo: Insights from a Lawyer & Children's Book Author
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this debut episode of Why São Paulo, Marcela Levy shares her personal experiences and insights about living in São Paulo, Brazil. She dis...
Trailer: Why São Paulo? New Podcast Exploring Brazil's Dynamic Cultural Hub
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what makes São Paulo, Brazil, a magnetic force for creatives and innovators worldwide? Host Emily Witt takes a bold step away from her ...
Beyond The Legal Lens Podcast #56: How to Make an Impact While Thriving in Big Law
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how a big law career can align with your passion for making a difference? This episode's guest is Jamie Schafer who explains her path to f...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast #55: How to Align Your Personal Values with Your Legal Practice, with Chris Jones
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to find true fulfillment in your legal career? Many lawyers struggle to align their work with their values and desire for a balanced l...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast #54: How To Find Purpose in Law as a Public Interest Lawyer
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a strong sense of purpose but struggled to find a career that aligns with your values? Many professionals seek fulfilling work that...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast #53: Natalie Birnbaum - Navigating a Career in Reproductive Law
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie R. Birnbaum, Esq. is a healthcare regulatory attorney and a state policy consultant serving at the intersection of sex equity, healthcare...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast#52: Emerging Companies and the Law - A Founder's Journey, with Wendy Heilbut
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Heilbut provides legal solutions and guidance to high-growth companies: bridging the gap between traditional legal service and strategic advic...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #51: Lessons from the Big Law Summer Program
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eunsoo Choi is a dedicated 3L at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, on her way to becoming a healthcare litigator upon graduating in the ...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #50: How To Create A Fulfilling Career in IP & Digital Assets: JoAnn Holmes
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JoAnn Holmes, Esq. (“Jo") is an IP & digital assets attorney, Web3 advisor and founder of Holmes@Law. She consults with business leaders globall...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #49: Unlocking Attorney Success and Happiness: Insights from Elise Holtzman
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Holtzman is passionate about attorney success and happiness! She is a former practicing lawyer, professional coach and trainer, and the Founder...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #48: Navigating the Digital Frontier with a Career in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law with Dyllan Brown-Bramble
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dyllan Brown-Bramble is a NY Biglaw privacy and cybersecurity associate and a Senior Fellow at the Internet Law and Policy Foundry. At his firm, Dy...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #47: Bree Vculek - From STEM to Patent Law: A Journey Fueled by Innovation
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bree's Personal Story My roots lie on a corn, soybean, potato, and onion farm in Southeastern North Dakota, where I had the opportunity to manage cro...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #46: Amy Kluesner - The Great Re-Entry - How To Successfully Return to BigLaw From In-House
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Principled and approachable, Amy Kluesner is a trusted advisor who cares deeply about the clients she serves. She offers comprehensive advice to h...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #45: Zane Fernandez - How to Go from BigLaw to Startup Law
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zane is a corporate attorney at Gesmer Updegrove LLP in Boston, MA representing clients in their business transactions and assisting with...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #44: How Dedication and Timing Created a Fulfilling Career in Privacy Law
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week, Ashleigh Giovannini, partners with domestic and international health care, digital health, health care innovation and life scienc...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #43: Bethany Corbin - Carving a Career Path in FemTech Law
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany Corbin is an attorney, activist, and advocate seeking to revolutionize women’s health through powerful thought leadership, strategic bus...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #42: Emily Tiderington - What is a Legal Nurse Consultant, and how can you benefit from using one?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily is a registered nurse who works at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on the Cardiothoracic ICU, and she worked Covid ICU during ...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #41: Mysty Blagg: Inspiration from a Second-Career Healthcare Advocate - It's Never Too Late to Make a Switch
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mysty Blagg is a second-career healthcare advocate that brings over twenty years of prior healthcare industry experience into the practice of law. Sh...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #40: Richard Hughes - Making an Impact Through the Practice of Health Law
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hughes, IV, JD, MPH, is a partner at Epstein Becker Green where he provides legal and strategic counsel to biopharmaceutical and other client...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast Episode #39: Jeremy Muhlfelder: How to Merge a Passion for Technology Entrepreneurship and the Law
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Muhlfelder is the Head of Legal Operations & Legal at VRChat (a leading social VR platform). Jeremy’s interest in entrepreneurship started...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast Episode #38: Joshua Wright: Advice from a Lawyer turned Life Coach
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua is a certified professional coach that specializes in helping high-achieving professionals that struggle to stay fit or stay confident become ...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast Episode #37: Leveraging your Alumni Networks with Veronica McFall
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation was recorded on August 26, 2022. Veronica McFall is the Director, Northeast Corridor Engagement at Cornell University. She is also a...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast Episode #36: A Career in Startup Law with Two Colgate Alums
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Dale is General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer of Alyce, Inc. a B2B gifting and engagement platform. Andy leads all legal affairs includi...
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast Episode #35: A Lawyer Who Coaches Discusses How to Merge the Law with Art and Entrepreneurship
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rita Sheth is a lawyer, writer and entrepreneur. She founded MERCURY DASHA a phygital fashion and art brand that creates fashion for real life and th...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #34: An Attorney Turned Podcaster Discusses the Benefits of Having One
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Ingalls calls himself a "recovering attorney". He's also a professional speaker and the founder of LawPods, one of the first podcast ...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #33: A Childhood Vision Turns Into a Legal Career
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noeli Serna is the Founding Attorney of Serna Legal Services, a corporate law firm that offers Illinois Latine-owned businesses and Latine entrepren...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #32: How a Passion for Helping People Led to a Career in Mediation and Arbitration
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph George is an experienced, Supreme Court certified mediator and qualified arbitrator, who specializes in complex disputes. Mr. George has worke...
Beyond the Legal Lens Episode #31: Building a Nonprofit for Judicial Accountability
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aliza Shatzman is the President and Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that as many law clerks as possi...
30. Career Advice at All Altitudes
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Schmincke is the author of the Best-Selling book The Code of the Executive and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He...
29. Tales From a 2L Summer
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isaiah Hardy is a rising 3L at the University of Oregon School of Law. He was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, before heading south to San Diego, w...
28. A Sense Of Calling and Dedication to Community in the Law
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elecia Byrd is a native Texan with a passion for helping others. A member of the firm’s personal injury section in Austin, this talented litigat...
27. A Career Path In Health Law From All Angles
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Bye is a lawyer, licensed healthcare provider, devoted life-long learner, and a proud Colgate Alum. Her diverse legal background includes: Rep...
26. Meet Me at The Intersection of Food, Innovation, and the Law
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ramya is Associate General Counsel at Bowery Farming, a New York-based startup that is revolutionizing the way food is grown by cultivating crops, wi...
25. Working with Emerging Companies In the Law
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Heilbut’s legal practice bridges the gap between traditional law and innovative growth. In addition to advising early stage and high growth c...
24. Career Coaching Through a Creative Lens
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Levy is a neurodiverse career coach & educator teaching jobseekers how to create content to be seen and implement successful search str...
23. Giving Back By Providing Advice to Law Students and Lawyers
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran Paul is the Founder, Director, and Legal Career Coach at Gradvantage Partners. He graduated with a law degree in 2013 from the University of...
22. Creating and Succeeding In Your Own Legal Path
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jahed Hussain works as Corporate Counsel for Cox Automotive UK & Europe within Digital Retail Solutions. As the world’s largest automotive servi...
21. Pivoting from Legal to the Business Side
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another season of Beyond the Legal Lens. 2021 was an exciting year as the show was launched, and we had many people join us to talk...
20. Career Advice From A Childhood Friend in the Film Industry
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is a pleasure to have Spencer Klein on the show with me today. Spencer is one of my oldest friends and we lived across the hall from each other ...
19. Advice From an Entrepreneur and Military Veteran
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary Green attended high school Cincinnati, Ohio and went on to Bowling Green State University. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was a lieute...
18. A Workplace Designed For Collaboration and Belonging
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Anderson-de Lay is an experienced Global Workforce Mobility professional, specializing in employment and academic immigration compliance. She h...
17. Teaching Kindness Through Storytelling
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Caprelli grew up with humble beginnings in the sun city of El Paso, Texas. She is proud of her Latin roots and culture and happy to have realize...
16. Speaking About Fertility With Your Employer
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marcela Levy is a Partner at the law firm Mannheimer, Perez e Lyra, a proud working parent of twins, and a dear friend/workout buddy. She received he...
15. Finding Happiness In Your Career
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kathryn Owler has become passionate about finding ways to experience more fun and enjoyment at work after her ‘dream job’ turned into a night...
14. Connecting Childhood Games to Our Careers
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Beyond the Legal Lens, I sit down with two of my close friends from childhood, Liz ‘Paoli’ Case and Cori ‘Tuckman’...
13. Retiring Into Something and Not Out of Something
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Grant, based in Delaware, is an internationally recognized business leader, litigator and legal investor. Prior to founding Bench Walk Advisor...
12. The Importance of Mentors in Your Career
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anjie Vichayanonda is the CEO/Founder of Leg Up Legal, a company that provides a prelaw mentoring platform and mobile app to connect prospective law ...
11. Around the World and Back Again (in BigLaw) - The Benefits of Travel Sabbatical
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brandie Mask is a 2012 graduate of Yale Law School and a BigLaw Attorney currently living in Texas. We connected over two years ago and planned a p...
10. Tips To Keep Your Employees Happy at Their Jobs
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hmm, How Do We Keep Employees Happy? The answer can be a lot simpler than we think. That's what I learned in this week's episode of Beyond the L...
9. Students Make the Greatest Teachers
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Miami, Florida Richard Garzola has always been passionate about serving his community using education and policy. Having served mu...
8. What Four Women Learned about Entrepreneurship from a Pilates Certification Program
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take an outside educational program? Whether it be learning a new skill such as martial arts, music, pho...
7. When We Were Kids - Three Elementary School Classmates Reunite
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Ted Yang (13-time Serial Entrepreneur, Author, MIT Engineer and Recovering hedge fund guy) and Matt Caruso (Director, C...
6. Social Media and Networking the Human Way
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon L. Hadden is the founder of Content Planning Company, a marketing education consultancy established to work with women-led businesses of all s...
5. A Career Coach Teaches Us To Speak Up and Be Yourself
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Han is a lawyer and a life coach. She helps lawyers get results by transforming blindspots into strengths. She is also the host of the Fit to ...
4. What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up? Are You A Multipotentialite?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex holds a BBA in Marketing and a JD from Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University School of Law, respectively. She has been actively practici...
3. Speaking Up for What You Deserve In Your Career
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Claudia Danies, a corporate paralegal who has succeeded in all different kinds of work environments. Claudia s holds...
2. Where Lawyers and Literati Intersect
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olurotimi Osha earned a Juris Doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC, a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia U...
1. A Legal Professional and Entertainer Discusses How She Does It All
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Wilkinson wears many hats, (secretary, performer, grand aunty, etc.). She is a talented and unique vocalist, talk show host, events promote...