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In episode #3 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews the inspirational Sandeep Sandhu, Leeds United super-fan, and Family Law Associate at Consilia Legal. Listen as Sandeep talks us through her career in family law, how her own experience of marrying and divorcing at a young age sparked her passion for helping people, and how she found positivity in blogging about her personal experiences.   Interesting points 01:45 Sandeep's experience of marrying and divorcing at a young age sparking her passion for helping people, and how her Dad was so supportive 03:40 proving a point to herself, and the value of life experience over qualifications to you and your clients 10:00 the tragic and sudden death of her husband at the start of the pandemic 12:30 the smallest issues can become the biggest hurdles PLUS having to run a chippy in a crisis 14:30 the powerful positivity of blogging personal experiences, realising you are not alone 16:40 Consilia Legal and 48 hours that changed everything 18:00 the power of a modern, dynamic law firm. Spinning the wheel and winning the toilet roll 23:00 guilty pleasures, and indulging in reality TV 26:30 its all about people, not money 31:00 think about your digital assets 33:30 Leeds United!   Useful links Consilia Legal   About Steve Hennessy With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute. He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around. An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare.  He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.   About Longhurst Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management. Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you. We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one. Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret. We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference. In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.

In episode #2 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews Grainne Fahy, partner and head of family law at BLM. Listen as Grainne talks us through her career to date, and how despite coming from a family of lawyers, she actually found her path to a successful career through fashion and a passion for archaeology.   Interesting points 02:30 High net worth clients and the power of your network 09:00 Why we do what we do.  Every client deserves the same service 22:00 Finding the correlation between fitness and mental health. A passion for resistance training, yoga, and nearly enjoying running 28:30 The life-changing magic of having a dog 31:00 Reading fiction to keep social media in check 36:30 The importance of financial education   Useful links BLM - Grainne Shuggie Bain book   About Steve Hennessy With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute. He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around. An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare.  He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.   About Longhurst Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management. Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you. We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one. Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret. We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference. In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.

In episode #1 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews Annmarie Carvalho, superstar therapist and founder of the Carvalho Consultancy. Listen as Annmarie talks us through her unique journey from family law into therapy, why she’s no longer talking about wellbeing, but is talking about big pants!   Interesting points 01:30 Annmarie's unique journey to becoming a therapist and founder of the Carvalho Consultancy, providing training to lawyers who deal with clients in difficult circumstances, in-house counselling to law firms 06:00 Why she is no longer talking about wellbeing 09:00 what younger professionals want from a career in family justice 12:00 the power of authenticity 17:30 embracing imperfections and being congruent 22:30 cultural perceptions of therapy 32:00 the importance of professionals working together 35:00 diversity and inclusion within the profession 42:00 dealing with responsibility in difficult scenarios   Useful links Carvalho Therapy website Annmarie on Twitter   About Steve Hennessy With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute. He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around. An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare.  He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.   About Longhurst Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management. Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you. We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one. Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret. We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference. In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.