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A Little Louder is a podcast by Texas Housers, hosted by John Henneberger. We talk about fair housing, community development and community efforts to work toward just cities and inclusive neighborhoods.
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Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the most gripping trials in the Bexar County courthouse. With her decades of experience, Zavala expertly balances crime stories with the intricacies of the law and details from the scene in the courtroom. This podcast will resume in January 2021; until then, look for her insights on EN-Depth.
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I'm a criminal defense attorney in San Antonio. When I was in my early 20s, I was arrested for DWI. I had no idea what to expect or what was going on with my case because my attorney didn't let me know what to expect. Now that I'm an attorney, I want to make sure that you don't have to go through the same experience that I did. This podcast will let you know what you can expect to happen at the different stages of your case. Even though it focuses on how cases in San Antonio are handled, it ...
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Welcome to Structuring Chaotic Minds: A Show Focused on Balancing Mental Wellness & Life. Created for individuals just like you and me who struggle with anxiety, being overwhelmed, and balancing life due to mental health. I'm your host Melissa Franklin. I am a leadership and development coach who suffers from the amazing combo of Bipolar I disorder and ADHD. And yes, some people think I’m crazy, but I'm still crushing my goals. So, I'm on a mission to amplify the voices about our situations, ...
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For Better, Worse, or Divorce is a podcast where we discuss all matters relating to family law. When it comes to family law litigation, your hosts Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath of Walters Gilbreath, PLLC have a reputation of being fierce and effective. Walters Gilbreath, PLLC represents clients in cases involving a broad range of issues, including high net-worth property litigation, business valuation issues, parental alienation, jury trials, complex property division, and contested custo ...
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Turning Grief into Growth with Christine Passo
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Send us a text Unlock the keys to personal transformation as we sit down with Christine Passo, an inspiring purpose and transformation coach who left a two-decade career in advertising to guide women in their 40s and 50s through life’s pivotal changes. Listen to Christine’s heartfelt story of epiphany during a job interview that reshaped her path, …
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Episode 67: Replacement Reserves restore aging properties. But where are they actually going?
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On this episode of the show, Michael is joined by Heather Way of the University of Texas School of Law’s Housing Policy Clinic to discuss their latest report. Best Practices to Prevent Substandard Conditions in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties: An Examination of Replacement Reserves Policies in Texas’ LIHTC Program dives into the issues tha…
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In this episode, Brian Walters meets with one of the firm's Dallas-based partners Carson Steinbauer to discuss the issue of fraud in family law cases. From hidden assets to fraudulent documents and misrepresentations, Brian and Carson break down how types of fraud can impact divorce proceedings, custody cases and property division. If you suspect t…
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Overcoming a Rocky Start: Leonard Dixon Jr.'s Journey of Resilience and Purpose
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Send us a text What if a single moment in third grade could change the entire trajectory of your life? In this episode of "Structuring Chaotic Minds," we're joined by Leonard Dixon Jr., a powerhouse public speaker, youth mentor, and the heart behind LDJ Inspires. Leonard opens up about his rocky start in life, detailing behavioral issues that nearl…
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Balancing Professional Ambitions and Family: A Journey Towards Mental Wellness and Self-Care
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Send us a text Have you ever felt torn between your professional responsibilities and your personal life? Join me, Melissa Franklin, on Structuring Chaotic Minds as I open up about my journey from a leadership role in education to prioritizing my family and mental wellness. Learn about the emotional and physical toll of trying to balance it all, es…
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Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath celebrate 100 episodes of the "For Better, Worse, or Divorce" podcast by sharing a few of their favorite recent episodes and what listeners can look forward to in upcoming episodes. The partners also discuss some recent trending family law topics as well as answer some listener questions. If you have enjoyed our pod…
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Episode 66: How Food and Housing Insecurity Connect
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As we work to serve low-income communities, it's important to recognize that they often are dealing with many issues at once, and they often overlap. Jamie Olson from Feeding Texas joins this episode of A Little Louder to talk about their mission to eradicate hunger across the state, how food and housing insecurity are linked, and how we must endea…
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Episode #99: Interview with Stepmom Expert and Life Coach Jamie Scrimgeour
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In this episode, Jake and Sarah Gilbreath sit down with Jamie Scrimgeour, a renowned stepfamily coach, podcast host, and creator of the online community for stepmoms, "The Kick-Ass Stepmom Project." Jamie shares her journey from becoming a stepmom and how it led her to be a leading voice in the stepfamily community. Jake, Sarah, and Jamie discuss t…
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The Silent Crisis in Bexar County’s Charter Schools: Why Mental Health Support Matters
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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of Structuring Chaotic Minds, host Melissa Franklin explores the critical issue of mental health support for students in Bexar County’s public charter schools. Melissa shares her recent experiences focusing on her son Brayden’s mental health and how that has impacted her own journey. She also sheds lig…
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Episode #98: Personal Finances and Divorce (CNBC Article)
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In this episode, Jake Gilbreath and Brian Walters discuss a recent CNBC Article, "7 Common Ways a Divorce Can Change Your Personal Finances" by breaking down the points identified by the financial experts in the article from their perspective as Texas family law attorneys. If you are interested in speaking to us about your family law matter or if t…
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Episode #97: Navigating High Conflict Cases | Interview with Bill Eddy
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In this episode, Brian Walters meets with Bill Eddy, the co-founder of the High Conflict Institute and a renowned expert and author on high conflict personalities. Brian and Bill delve into the complexities of family law cases that involve high conflict personalities and offer insights and strategies for navigating these challenging situations. To …
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Reclaiming Your Future: Expunction and Non-Disclosure in Texas
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Can cleaning up your criminal record truly transform your future? In this episode, I share my personal journey through the challenges of a DWI arrest and the pivotal moment I discovered the power of record expungement. You'll learn about the two primary methods available in Texas to clear your record: expunction and non-disclosure. Understand how e…
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Episode #96: Parental Alienation Claims in Barker/Moakler Case | Hollywood & Family Law Series
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For our second episode in our "Hollywood & Family Law" series, Brian Walters, Jake Gilbreath and the firm's Marketing Director Katy Justice discuss Shanna Moakler accusing her ex-husband Travis Barker and his new wife Kourtney Kardashian of parental alienation. Jake and Brian discuss the topic of parental alienation in family law cases and their ex…
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Episode #95: Houston Counties | Texas Counties Series
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In the last episode in our Texas Counties series, Brian Walters meets with associate attorney JB Bobbitt to discuss practicing family law in the different counties that make up the surrounding Houston area (such as Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston). Brian and JB discuss the local rules, key court locations, structure of the family…
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Episode 65: Let's Talk Disaster Recovery LIVE
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Live from the NLIHC’s Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition convening in Washington D.C., our Southeast Regional Director Julia Orduña speaks with members of the Northeast Action Collective out of Houston – Sade Hogue, Cheryl Henderson, Dana Jones, and Rita Robles – during a special panel. The group touches on how their lived experience grounds their…
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Episode #94: Counties in Austin & Central Texas | Texas Counties series
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In the next episode in our Texas Counties series, Jake Gilbreath meets with one of the firm's associate attorneys, Stefani Preston-Kryder, to discuss practicing family law in the different counties that make up the surrounding Austin area (Travis, Williamson, Hays and Bastrop). Jake and Stefani discuss the local rules, key court locations, structur…
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Episode #93: Counties in Dallas Fort Worth | Texas Counties Series
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In the second episode of our Texas Counties series, Dallas-based partners Ryan Segall and Carson Steinbauer discuss the different counties in the surrounding Dallas-Forth Worth area and their experience handling family law cases in these counties. If you have a family law matter you would like to discuss with our legal team, please email us at podc…
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Episode 64: How to make your city your home via advocacy
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On this episode, we're joined by Rich Acosta from My City Is My Home/Mi Ciudad Es Mi Casa as we touch on a wide variety of housing issues in San Antonio, including fighting for renters' rights, battling against source of income discrimination for veterans, pushing back against property tax assessments for lower-income homeowners and much more.…
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From Overwhelm to Order: Strategies for a Balanced Life
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Send us a text Ever felt like you're juggling too many balls in the air and one tiny misstep could make everything come crashing down? This week on Structuring Chaotic Minds, Melissa Franklin shares her personal battle with an overwhelming week—where professional demands collided with unexpected personal challenges, creating a "perfect storm." Disc…
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Strategies for Success in Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, yearning to follow your true passion? Samantha Guajardo did just that, trading her health insurance career for the vibrant world of event planning while balancing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Her journey, marked by self-discovery and the pursuit of authenticity in profess…
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Resilient Journeys from Military Service to Youth Advocacy
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Send us a text Bridging the generational divide and battling personal demons, Timothy Mabry, our Gen Z Whisperer, shares his story of transformation from a Navy serviceman grappling with PTSD and ADHD to a beacon of hope for today's youth. The challenges of mental health are laid bare as we chart Timothy's journey—a harrowing brush with tragedy tha…
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Episode #92: San Antonio & Bexar County | Texas Counties Series
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In the first episode of our Texas Counties Series, Brian Walters meets with Lauren Scott, one of our associate attorneys based in San Antonio, to discuss the structure of the Bexar County family court system, local rules and procedures, and their experience practicing family law in this area of Texas. Brian and Lauren finish the episode by providin…
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Mother-Daughter Navigating Life's Obstacles with Humor and Heart
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Send us a text Embark on a transformative odyssey with me, Melissa Franklin, and my daughter Alyssa Freeney, as we navigate the turbulent waters of the 75 Hard Challenge. Our latest episode isn't just a recount of triumphs and slips (like that unexpected cookie); it's an intimate tapestry woven from our day-to-day struggles and successes. We peel b…
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Episode #91: Interview with Divorce Financial Analyst Sarah Cuddy
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Brian Walters interviews Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Sarah Cuddy to discuss how CDFA's can provide support and guidance to individuals navigating the financial intricacies of many different kinds of family law matters, such as asset division, child or spousal support. To reach out to Sarah Cuddy directly: https://scuddy.bairdwealth.com/cont…
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Episode 63: How we would fix 'A.I.', meaning the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
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Only twice in a decade, Texas reviews its status on fair housing. State officials evaluate how they are affirmatively furthering fair housing, consider the condition of affordable housing across the state, and provide what steps they intend to take to ensure they are proactive in pursuing fair housing practices. All of these findings are collected …
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Episode 62: What's wrong at Bexar Creek Apartments?
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We are joined by Melody Herrera and Aggie Jaramillo to speak about their work alongside tenants of the Bexar Creek Apartments in San Antonio. Residents have described issues with poor water, pests, rodents, and air conditioning that have dated back years, and now things have finally reached an inflection point. We speak about public comment, raisin…
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Episode #90: Celebrating Our 90th Episode!
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Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath celebrate 90 episodes of the "For Better, Worse, or Divorce" podcast by sharing a few of their favorite recent episodes and what listeners can look forward to in upcoming episodes. The partners also discuss some recent trending family law topics as well as answer some listener questions. If you have enjoyed our podc…
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Transformational Journeys: How Chance Meetings Ignite Change
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Send us a text In today's inspiring episode, host Melissa Franklin sits down with former client and now friend, Natalie Nunez, to explore the serendipitous encounters that have shaped their paths to personal and professional growth. From an unexpected meeting at a city dinner to battling through personal crises and professional upheavals, they shar…
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Transforming Lives with the Power of Structured Support
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Send us a text In this compelling episode of "Structuring Chaotic Minds," we dive deep into the transformative journeys of individuals who have navigated significant personal and professional changes through the programs offered by Structured Innovations. Our co-host, Alyssa Freeney, engages in candid conversations with host, Melissa Franklin, and …
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Send us a text When life threw curveballs, Jen didn't just catch them—she turned them into a flourishing Pinterest marketing agency. Her journey from physical therapist to marketing strategist and business owner is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we weave through the tapestry of Jen's evolution, exploring how she merged her passion for human…
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Episode #89: Fatherhood and Divorce | A Real Client's Journey to the Other Side of Divorce
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In this episode, Jake Gilbreath sits down with a previous client named Mikal to talk about his journey going through a divorce and his experience on the other side. Mikal, who is now a single father and business owner, talks about his experience working with Jake and the Walters Gilbreath firm and his advice for anyone going through a similar exper…
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Send us a text Have you ever stood at the crossroads of your life, pondering the authenticity of your path? I'm Melissa Franklin, and this season on Structuring Chaotic Minds, we're embarking on a profound quest for genuineness and self-improvement. Listen as I reveal the essence of living truthfully and how it can ignite personal growth and deep c…
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Episode #88: The Costner & Baumgartner Divorce | Hollywood & Family Law Series
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For our first episode in our "Hollywood & Family Law" series, Managing Partners Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath meet with the firm's Marketing Director Katy Justice to discuss some of the legal intricacies behind the high-profile divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner. If you have a family law matter you would like to discuss with our …
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Episode #87: Motherhood and Divorce | Interview with Family Law Attorney Elise Buie
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In this episode, Brian Walters meets with Elise Buie, founder of the Elise Buie Law Group in Washington, to discuss the differences in Texas and Washington laws as it related to mothers going through the divorce process. Brian and Elise end the episode by answering some listener questions. As mentioned on this episode, Elise Buie has two podcasts, …
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Episode 61: Unmasking Ownership at Problem Properties
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Over the past six months, Texas Housers has spotlighted the stories of uninhabitable conditions and mass evictions at Cabo San Lucas apartments in Houston and the ensuing barriers tenants faced to remain housed. Our work led us to investigate who actually owns Cabo San Lucas, yet no one seems to know. While our outreach team worked with tenants in …
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Episode #86: Enforcing Prenups & Postnups
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In this episode, Brian Walters discusses prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and what is enforceable in these agreements. Brian details scenarios where the Texas courts will not likely enforce these agreements and the main reasons they can get busted. Brian ends the episode by answering listener questions. Proving an agreement was not signed volu…
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Authentic Connections: Redefining Marketing with Empathy and Ethical Integrity
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Send us a text Imagine waking up to a world where marketing isn't just about sales pitches and closing deals, but about building genuine connections and practicing ethical transparency. That's the landscape Alefyia paints in our latest heart-to-heart chat, revealing how the roots of authentic marketing can foster trust and loyalty among consumers. …
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Episode #85: THC & Family Law | Interview with Attorney Ryan Kalamaya
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In this episode, Brian Walters talks with Ryan Kalamaya, managing partner of the Kalamaya | Goscha Law Firm in Colorado, on family law cases involving marijuana and how these cases are handled differently between Texas and Colorado. Ryan and Brian discuss how THC usage can affect child custody cases and how the courts have changed in regards to the…
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Full Circle: A Mother-Daughter Odyssey of Learning, Leading, and Legacy
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Send us a text In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Structuring Chaotic Minds, host Melissa Franklin sits down with a very special guest, her daughter Alyssa, to share their unique journey together. From Melissa's early days as a college student with baby Alyssa by her side, through personal and professional growth, to Alyssa's remarkable ach…
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Episode 60: Tenant's Rights From Nepal To Denton
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While most folks in the housing justice community have a strong idea of how tenant's rights and evictions shape our broader world, Andrew Nelson, Associate Professor for Department of Anthropology at University of North Texas offers a unique perspective in how the fight for these essential rights globally affected his advocacy in Denton. On this ep…
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Turning Points: My Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
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Send us a text Every step we take on life's journey shapes who we become, and sometimes those steps lead us through shadowed valleys and over arduous peaks. I, Melissa Franklin, am here to share with you not just the triumphs but also the trials of a life devoted to education, a path marked by personal hardship and professional turbulence. As you l…
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Episode #84: Understanding Estimated Case Costs
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Retainer fees and cost estimates can be a top concern for many potential new clients and can often cause anxiety for many people going through the family law process. In this episode, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath discuss how the firm's billing structure works depending on the type of case and the conflicts and complexities involved in the case.…
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Balancing Acts: Stories of Personal and Professional Success
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Send us a text 🔍 In This Episode: Join us for an enlightening discussion on "Balancing Acts: Stories of Personal and Professional Success." This episode is a solo journey with me, Melissa, as I share insights from renowned coaches and authors like Tony Robbins, Mel Robbins, Chalene Johnson, Stephen Covey, James Clear, and Hal Elrod. We'll explore s…
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Embracing the Chaos: Strategies for a Regret-Free Life and Visionary Leadership
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Send us a text 🔍 In This Episode: Have you ever faced a moment so chaotic that you wished for a guide to navigate through it with grace and effectiveness? That's exactly what Meg King and I, Melissa Franklin, offer in our heartfelt conversation. Together, we unravel the art of living regret-free, embracing the chaos of life, and leading with a clea…
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Episode #83: How To Have A Successful Jury Trial | Jury Trials in Family Law Series
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In the last episode of our Jury Trial in Family Law Series, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath discuss what someone can do to set themselves up for success in a jury trial. The partners discuss the steps in preparing for the jury trial, including witness preparation and the voir dire process. They also discuss why many Texas family law attorneys do n…
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Growth Mindset: The Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential
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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to Today's Episode of "Structuring Chaotic Minds": Embracing a Growth Mindset Hosted by Melissa Franklin 🔍 In This Episode: Today, we dive into the transformative power of a growth mindset, a journey that's deeply personal and universally relevant. I, Melissa Franklin, share my own experiences and insights, intertwining th…
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Episode #82: The Jury Selection Process | Jury Trials in Family Law Series
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In the second episode of our Jury Trial in Family Law Series, Jake and Sarah Gilbreath discuss jury selection. Jake and Sarah detail the importance of the jury selection process and how this intricate and strategic step can impartially weigh the evidence and render a fair verdict. Very few attorneys are willing and capable of handling a jury trial …
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Overcoming Obstacles with a Healthy Mindset with Lee Agbohlah
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Send us a text In a world where chaos often reigns, finding balance is key. This episode of "Structuring Chaotic Minds" features the insights of Lee Agbohlah, a distinguished fitness and mindset coach renowned for his approach to tackling life's toughest challenges with a sound mind and robust health. In This Episode: Discover the Art of Resilience…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Dive into today's episode of "Structuring Chaotic Minds," where we demystify the complexities of living with Bipolar Disorder. I'm Melissa Franklin, here to illuminate the paths through the highs and lows with practical wisdom and shared experiences. 🔍 In This Episode: We're taking an intimate look at bipolar disorder, a journey t…
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Mastering Time: Lessons from the Hallways of Leadership with Nicholas Ditto
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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of "Structuring Chaotic Minds," focusing on the pivotal role of effective time management in education and leadership. I'm your host, Melissa Franklin, thrilled to have Nicholas Ditto, a visionary in school leadership, sharing his journey and insights. 🔍 In This Episode: Dive into Nicholas Ditto's inspiring st…
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