Best Whitney Greene, Taylor Poncz, & Aarati Subramaniam Podcasts (2024)

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Lifting as You Climb: a Conversation with Alison Christian 52:20

11M ago52:20

52:20

When someone thinks of climbing the corporate ladder or succeeding in the corporate world, they often think of the cutthroat, political chess match that shows like Suits and Succession revolve around: The ones at the top didn’t get there without stepping on a few toes and eliminating whoever they perceived to be “competition.” Alison Christian begs…

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Minding My Business With Anna Hedgepeth 56:31

12M ago56:31

56:31

How do you build your business in way that is unique to you and gets the job done? The Mother Board sits down with Anna Hedgepeth, a lawyer by training who doesn’t practice law – rather she uses her talents to promote and market the attorneys she works with, teaching them how to build their network and business paths in a way that centers their exp…

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Not Your "Daddy's Car" - A Chat about ChatGPT and AI in the Law 43:50

12M ago43:50

43:50

Artificial Intelligence. AI. We've all heard about it before. If it wasn't from your programming friends, it was probably from some sci-fi movie about robots taking over the world. What for a long time has been seen as speculative fiction, however, has taken 2023 by storm. From ChatGPT to AI art, many industries have been affected by this new revol…

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Maternity Leave Us Alone! Part 2 w/ Kelley Barnett 1:02:06

1y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Happy early 4th of July! With 2023 halfway over, The Mother Board decided to go back to our season 3 opener about a viral post in which a Cleveland attorney on maternity leave was berated and insulted by a firm partner through text. While the text recipient remains anonymous, Kelley Barnett, Senior Vice President and Counsel at AmTrust Financial Se…

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Hi, I’m the Problem, it’s Me! 34:03

1y ago34:03

34:03

Yes, it’s us. We’re the problem. The Mother Board returns after a brief hiatus to do some VERY late spring cleaning! There comes a time every year to purge, reorganize, and reassess our personal and professional lives, and our three hosts are no exception. From booking summer camps in January to knowing the best time to get a mammogram, The Mother …

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In Case of Emergency - Put Your Vest on First! Live at the 2023 SEWL Conference 51:05

1y ago51:05

51:05

This week's Mother Board episode recaps their live show at the 2023 Southeastern Women Litigators Conference at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina! Aarati, Taylor, and Whitney hosted a live show where they answered questions from the audience and shared stories and advice, emphasizing how important it is to take care of yourself first before you ca…

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Ask Us (mostly) Anything! 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

48:20

This week we welcome trucking lawyer extraordinaire and Mother Board listener/superfan Garner Berry as our guest. In a new spin on a prior “game” we played with Curtis Clark in our “Gender Defender” episode last season, we invited Garner to poll his fellow men and come up with a list of questions they always wanted to know but were too afraid to as…

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Mo Money Mo Problems 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

51:25

Did you take Economics 101 in college? Maybe you wish you did, so you could understand all this money talk about stocks, the market, and Fintech. Join the Mother Board as they step out of their comfort zone as litigators and sit down with Liz Hogan Holt, our investment banking and Fintech expert. Tune in as Liz walks us through the basics like stoc…

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The Waiting is the Hardest Part: How to Have Hard Conversations 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

47:11

On this week’s episode of The Mother Board, long-time friend of the podcast Lara Ortega Clark joins the TMB as guest speaker. The four discuss the dreadful, but inevitable, need to have difficult conversations at work. Whether it’s asking for a promotion or needing to tell someone they’re underperforming, the ladies share their own personal experie…

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Maternity Leave Us Alone! 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

43:56

The hosts of The Mother Board are back! They’re a little different than last season, but still with strong opinions! To kick start Season 3, we will discuss Taylor’s recent viral LinkedIn post about standing up…err…sitting down…in solidarity for support of women on maternity leave. Check out and like our new Facebook page!…

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Nobody's Chicken: Lynette Smith, General Counsel of Chick-fil-A 47:56

2y ago47:56

47:56

This week we welcomed Lynette Smith, general counsel of Chick-fil-A, to sit with us around The Mother Board kitchen table to share her recipe for blending a remarkable career and family life. Lynette allowed us to pepper her with questions, and in response she served up answers regarding why she doesn't count her chickens before they hatch, how she…

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Band of Sisters 1:03:51

2y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

On this week's episode of The Mother Board, we celebrate the virtues of sisterhood. Our guests, Geneau Thames and Nicole Brunson, are two high-powered, successful attorneys who share how the women in their respective circles, a/k/a, their “band of sisters”, have helped shape both their personal and professional lives. Whether it's having your back …

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In Case of Emergency: Break Glass Ceiling 38:55

2y ago38:55

38:55

Arguably, women are already running many organizations--frequently behind the scene and without the proper credit. But officially, women still represent a small percentage of C-suite positions and law firm leadership roles. Yet, numerous studies show that businesses thrive with women at the helm. And the stereotypes that women don't work well with …

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The One Where We Learned to Pivot 33:00

2y ago33:00

33:00

It's been two years since everyone's lives came to a screeching halt and then changed forever. What have we learned? How have we changed, and in some cases, do we want these changes to be permanent? Join The Mother Board as we explore the proverbial couches blocking our stairwell, and how we learned...to pivot. Check out and like our new Facebook p…

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Gender Defender 34:41

2y ago34:41

34:41

In any discussion of gender stereotypes among women in the legal profession, the topic of being mistaken for a court reporter will inevitably come up and result in an almost unanimous response of groans and head nods. In today's episode, we take a lighthearted approach to the serious issues continuing to plague the legal profession. We will provide…

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Everyday I'm Hustling 30:23

2y ago30:23

30:23

In today's world, with the gig economy and side jobs, the pressure on us to monetize every minute of the day is real. Hobbies becomes hustles. But how do we do it? Tune in to The Mother Board with our guest, James Brennan Doyle, to hear how he turned a passionate interest into a side hustle, and hear how he went from a regular attorney facing the u…

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Put Me in, Coach! Lessons From Tracey Livingston 43:16

2+ y ago43:16

43:16

As March Madness continues, we recognize just how important coaching is to not only making a team successful, but to help players perform at their absolute best. Coaching, however, is not exclusive to sports; coaches can help you grow your business, improve your strengths and weaknesses, and let you know when it's time to take a breather. This is w…

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2022: The Year of Yes? No? Maybe So? 56:16

2+ y ago56:16

56:16

Welcome back! A new year brings new resolutions, and everyone has different plans for what those may be, including The Mother Board. For some, it's the year of YES to new opportunities and challenges. For others, it's the year of NO to overworking and putting more on your plate than you can handle. For the rest, it's both! This week, The Mother Boa…

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You Down with NFTs? Yeah. You Know Me. 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

41:02

A continuation of the "What We Know About Crypto" episode, Juliana returns alongside Taylor and Aarati to discuss NFTs: how they work, how valuable they are, and what could be in the future. Check out and like our new Facebook page!By Whitney Greene, Melody Kiella, Taylor Poncz & Aarati Subramaniam

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Chaos by Design: An In-depth Discussion with Lawyer, Mediator, Podcaster, TedX Speaker, and Mom of 4, Winter Wheeler 55:38

2+ y ago55:38

55:38

On this episode, Winter shares how she started her mediation brand from the ground up, grew it quickly during the pandemic, and how she is simultaneously able to achieve success and justify her need to ask for help. To listen to her TedX Talks, Click on the links below: Confessions of a Mom Who Has It All Mastering the Art of the Uncomfortable Conv…

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Mother Board Snack - Shining a Light on Rob Welch 12:27

2+ y ago12:27

12:27

Rob has been with Drew, Eckl & Farnham for over 30 years and leads its Corporate and Transactional Practice Group. He works closely with corporate leadership to meet day-to-day legal challenges and accomplish long-term strategic objectives. His clients range from closely-held local businesses to mid-market national and multi-national companies. Rob…

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Nightmare on Main Street: The Struggle With "Invisible" Work 41:37

2+ y ago41:37

41:37

For most jobs, it's relatively straightforward to measure how much work you have; whether it's billable hours, commission, project milestones, or just how long your shift is, there's often something to measure your performance with. But what about the things you can't measure? That's where "invisible" work comes in. In general, invisible work is un…

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Live(ish) from Boston: Networking and Celebrating at the 2021 DRI Annual Meeting 35:30

3y ago35:30

35:30

This week we celebrate the impending DRI Presidency of our partner, friend, and mentor Douglas Burrell at the DRI Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. DRI is one of the largest civil defense organizations in the world and Douglas's presidency reflects years of hard work to achieve this tremendous accomplishment. Joining us this week are our par…

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What We Know About Crypto 53:57

3y ago53:57

53:57

All of your The Mother Board hosts bring us into the fall season with some back-to-schooling on all things cryptocurrency. What do we know, what should we know, and why should we care about these digital currencies? Juliana mentioned that some well-known companies accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from consumers buying goods and services, w…

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Crash and Burn! 44:44

3y ago44:44

44:44

Welcome to Season 2! The co-hosts of The Mother Board return and explore the very real reasons behind career burnout and the ripple effect it has. Stressed out? Feeling like you're out of gas? Turns out, they are actually opposite problems. Together, our co-hosts discuss the signs of burnout, the real-life implications of it, as well as concrete id…

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Diving In With in-House Counsel 52:19

3y ago52:19

52:19

There's a reason so many lawyers strive to achieve positions as in-house counsel. In theory, it's a coveted role with more flexibility, no billable hours, and far fewer interactions with a rude opposing counsel. But what's it like in practice? Join us on this episode of The Mother Board where we chat all things "in-house" with Southern Company Gas'…

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Style Matters 51:06

3y ago51:06

51:06

On this week's episode of The Mother Board, we are joined by Solita Roberts, the founder of Style to Impact, a personal styling and image consulting agency working with high-performing, purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and professionals to refine their wardrobe and image so they can showcase their talents, expertise, and thought leadership with c…

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Mother Board Mentorship Series II - Sandra Cho 36:21

3y ago36:21

36:21

Our last episode focused on Karen Karabinos, her somewhat non-traditional career path, and how it shaped her mentorship abilities and business development. But what about someone who wants to take a more traditional arc to her practice? This week, Taylor Poncz and Aarati Subramaniam talk to Sandra Cho, a partner at DEF, who put herself on the fast …

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Mother Board Mentorship Series - Karen Karabinos 57:20

3y ago57:20

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Mentorship is key in navigating nearly any profession, but especially in the practice of law. Listen to this week's episode of The Mother Board, where Taylor Poncz and Aarati Subramaniam speak with one of their mutual mentors, Drew Eckl & Farnham's partner, Karen Karabinos. Karen discusses the many ways she has received and given mentorship over he…

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Make Me an Offer I Can't Refuse 52:18

3y ago52:18

52:18

Whether it is buying a car or settling a claim, we all need to learn how to be better negotiators or peacemakers through dispute resolution. This week on The Mother Board, Matt Jordan of Jordan ADR talks turkey with our hosts about what makes for a successful dispute resolution process, tactics to avoid, and hallmark of a good mediator. So, do we h…

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What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate 34:24

3y ago34:24

34:24

What does your communication style say about your management style? And what does your management style say about your communication style? Join The Mother Board in this week's episode as we identify, analyze (and yes, even laugh at) our own communication styles, and discuss whether they are in line with what we predicted they would be, with how ot…

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Mother Board Snack - Meet Aarati 36:38

3y ago36:38

36:38

Aarati Subramanian is an experienced litigator specializing in workers' compensation defense and appeals, as well as a passionate mediator who enjoys the peacemaking process. But what do we not know about Aarati? Let's find out! Check out and like our new Facebook page!By Whitney Greene, Melody Kiella, Taylor Poncz & Aarati Subramaniam

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Finding Your Authentic Voice: Learning to Speak with Confidence and Clarity 52:36

3y ago52:36

52:36

Our voice -- it can be our greatest strength, but also our greatest weakness. The key is learning how to use it correctly, and as lawyers, to use it persuasively. Join us on this episode of The Mother Board as we chat with vocal coach, Rena Cook, about speaking with our authentic voice to find confidence and presence. Be sure to check out Rena's la…

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Mother Board Snack - The First Days Are the Hardest Days: 10 Things We Wish We Knew as Law Students 22:15

3y ago22:15

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Law school can be a very drastic and frightening change of pace for students, especially in their first year. Partners Melody Kiella and Whitney Lay Greene were no different, and today they're here to tell us to 10 things they would've told themselves back in law school as 1Ls. From Imposter Syndrome to balancing social and school life, tune in to …

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The Real Imposter is the Syndrome 50:23

3y ago50:23

50:23

Whether you’re a firm attorney, business leader, psychologist, or mother of twins (or all of these at the same time), you know “imposter syndrome” as a convenient description of a type of insecurity that can arise when you step into an industry or a role in which you seem out of place. In this week’s episode of The Mother Board, we flip the script …

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Virtual Networking and Mom Life & Law with Megan Whiteside 42:27

3y ago42:27

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BuT HoW do I nEtworK WhEn I cAn'T gO AnYWhere!?! - We get it -- the pandemic has crushed our aspirations and limited our networking capabilities - or has it? We've got your answer! This week's episode of The Mother Board features Megan Whiteside, lawyer, mother, law professor, and entrepreneur, as we discuss how to network in the virtual age. Forge…

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Mother Board Snack - Meet Whitney 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

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Whitney Lay Greene is an experienced civil litigator, practicing primarily in the general liability field. She handles matters in the fields of transportation/trucking law, ride-share litigation, premises liability, and products liability in both state and federal courts all over Georgia. Whitney is also an active member of the firm and in her comm…

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Mom Guilt: Are YOU Guilty? 31:01

3+ y ago31:01

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Guilt is about as ubiquitous of a concept as stress, pressure, or determination for many professionals, especially those building careers while building families. It can break you down, but it can also serve as a motivator to set your own path, form your own rules and drive your own goals. We talk about Mom Guilt on this week's episode of The Mothe…

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Mother Board Snack - Meet Taylor 22:12

3+ y ago22:12

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Taylor Poncz has been litigating cases for well over a decade and focuses her practice exclusively in the defense of Workers’ Compensation claims for employers, insurers and self-insurers throughout the state of Georgia. She serves employers of all sizes across many industries, including construction, food & beverage, manufacturing and healthcare. …

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Time Out: Why DE&I Issues Continue to Plague the Legal Industry and Practical Steps We Can Take to Finally Create Change 54:15

3+ y ago54:15

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is a hot topic in the legal profession -- it's the subject of seminars, studies, firm initiatives and basic human rights. But is all the work people are putting in to DE&I efforts really moving the needle? Listen to this week's episode of The Mother Board with special guest J.C. Roper, a constant DE&I advocate and pa…

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Mother Board Snack - Meet Juliana 36:59

3+ y ago36:59

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Juliana Neelbauer focuses her practice on virtual general counsel for for-profit, non-profit charitable, trade organizations, and high-net worth individuals/families which hail from the consumer tech, commercial tech, health care, industrial/supply chain, finance, government contracting, charitable, and political action industries. She has also had…

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The Mother Load - the (wo)men, the myths, and the legends we can tell 27:52

3+ y ago27:52

27:52

This Episode of the Mother Board discusses the weight of childbearing on women (and we aren't just talking lbs!), the impacts maternity leave (or lack thereof) has on working women, and the efforts to adapt, change, and update maternity leave policies across the corporate and legal fields. Check out and like our new Facebook page!…

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Mother Board Snack - Meet Melody 22:47

3+ y ago22:47

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Melody Kiella is an experienced civil litigator specializing in all aspects of complex civil litigation, including trucking/transportation law, catastrophic personal injury defense, premises liability, and negligent security. But what do we not know about Melody? Let's find out! Check out and like our new Facebook page!…

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We've got 99 problems and the pandemic is No. 1 39:11

3+ y ago39:11

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This episode, the ladies of the Motherboard discuss their challenges and triumphs while working (and mothering) from home during an international and unprecedented pandemic. If you need tips on how to get the most out of your work-from-home experience or just want confirmation that you aren't the only one who ate too much take-out, took too few sho…

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Pilot: The Mother Board 28:17

3+ y ago28:17

28:17

What is the mother board? Five DEF attorneys discuss work-life integration and what made them decide to launch their own podcast, named The Mother Board. Check out and like our new Facebook page!By Vivian Fisher, Whitney Greene, Melody Kiella, Juliana Neelbauer, and Taylor Poncz

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