Listening to the Podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things” with Glennon Doyle, in Episode 118 Cheryl Strayed (author of “Wild” and other best-selling books) said that the best advice she ever received was from her mother who told her that as often as possible she should “put herself in the way of beauty“. By that… Read more »
This week is our 6th anniversary as Kate Dewhirst Health Law. 6 years! When I started this business, I had a 1 year old and a 3 year old. Those were intense times of parenting. I had 17 years’ experience as a lawyer. I had been an employee in a law firm and a hospital. … Read more »
International Women’s Day is a global effort to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is celebrated annually on March 8. This year’s theme (#BreakTheBias) is focussed on eliminating stereotypes and discrimination to achieve gender equality and encourage a world that is diverse, inclusive, and where differences are valued and celebrated…. Read more »
At the start of a new year, during the continuation of a pandemic and while experiencing a lockdown, I keep having to remind myself, “You are not alone”. I had this image commissioned by gapingvoid – my favourite culture design company – for my health privacy work. I use it to remind health care team… Read more »
Music is my refuge. If I want to change my mood, music is my go-to, never fail trick. So, I was excited to hear from my friend, Keith Serry, that he had started a new podcast called The Volume Knob to tell stories of the songs that saved your life. There are dozens of songs… Read more »
2 months! You may be wondering where I went. Actually, you probably weren’t wondering anything because like me you have probably been trying to figure out how to navigate the waters of your new life! I’ve been thinking. Reflecting. Worrying (a little). Creating. Rejuvenating. Today is the 4th anniversary of our health law firm. A… Read more »
I was interviewed by my friend and coach Teresa Easler for her Truth in High Heels Podcast. In this episode we cover: Why I identify as an “entrepreneur” even more than as a “lawyer” How I chose to specialize in healthcare law Following my values through opportunities and tragedies What I did after I discovered… Read more »
Hey everyone! I was recently featured on the Riffcord Podcast with Paul Lalonde. Paul is part of the digital marketing firm Lalonde Muller I’ve known Paul for about 15 years. I met Paul through his wife, Christa Haanstra, when we worked together at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Christa and I look pretty much identical… Read more »
If there is something in your heart that is calling you forward – go for it. If you are nervous about making a decision, ask yourself if it aligns with the vision you have for your future self. If it does, do it. Growth is hard sometimes. Growth is uncertain. And…this is it. This is… Read more »
Client: I have a quick question for you. … Can I do <enter question that seems perfectly straightforward to client>? Lawyer: hmmmmm. It depends. Client: Grrrrrrrr. Why can you never just tell me yes or no?! We all know this dance. Clients ask questions. Lawyers give equivocal answers. Why does this happen? Honestly, we the… Read more »
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