Counsel Brew
Welcome to Counsel Brew, with your co-hosts Shereen El Domeiri and Nicola Hobeiche, two fully brewed badass lawyers who blazed their own trails from courtroom to boardroom and beyond. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy our enlightening conversations with amazing guests who share their journeys and bring invaluable wisdom on navigating, defining, and finding success in life. These compelling narratives of forging distinctive paths will provide the recipe for creating success on your terms and inspire you to embark on your own path to badassery.
Episodes
45 episodes
Dream It. Make It. Amplify It. - Brad Pritchett
Featuring Brad Pritchett, Chief Experience Officer at the Dallas Museum of ArtIf there’s one person redefining how Dallas connects with culture, it’s Brad Pritchett. As the Chief Experience Officer at the Dallas Museum of Art, ...
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Episode 42
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58:38
Rainbow Unicorn - Susan Wetzel
If there’s anyone who proves that planning is a form of art, it’s Susan Wetzel. Whether she’s mapping out her one-, five-, or ten-year goals, or guiding clients through the legal maze of mergers and acquisitions, Susan doesn’t wing it, she <...
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Episode 41
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1:12:06
Carrying Miss Daisy Louise - Chad Ruback
When your guest shows up in a white top hat and jokingly calls himself “the fun appellate lawyer,” you know you’re in for a great conversation.For our 40th episode, we’re raising a mug to Chad Ruback — ap...
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Episode 40
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1:07:33
Defined by None - Hilda Galvan
“The worst thing in life is to look back and say, I wish I had.”That one piece of advice changed everything for Hilda Galvan. She sold her brand-new home, headed to law school, and never looked back.F...
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Episode 39
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1:02:23
18.0 - Dr. Richard Hall
What happens when we trade case law for cancer care? You get one of the richest, most human conversations we’ve ever brewed.This week on Counsel Brew, we branch out beyond the courtroom and into the clinic with Dr. Richard Hall...
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Episode 38
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1:11:06
Here I come Clair! - Brittany Barnett
This week’s brew is bold and unforgettable—just like our guest, Brittany K. Barnett.Brittany’s journey is anything but typical. From CPA and corporate attorney to nationally recognized author, advocate, and “freedom architect,”...
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Episode 37
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1:10:55
Trick or Treat - Shawn Tuma
Shawn Tuma has been fighting cyber villains since before “cybersecurity” was even a thing. As Co-Chair of Spencer Fane’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, he’s the guy companies call when the unthinkable happens—whether it’s ransomw...
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Episode 36
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1:08:10
Shift Happens - Jane McBride
In this episode, we sit down with Jane McBride—lawyer-turned-coach, corporate counsel whisperer, and believer in making bold career shifts before burnout steeps in. A true New Yorker who cut her teeth at NYU Law and in the corporate trenches...
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Episode 35
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1:07:44
Marching to Your Own Brew - Brandon Dean
In this episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with Brandon Dean, President of AVIO Consulting, euphonium enthusiast, startup veteran, and self-proclaimed maven of coffee precision. But before he was leading a specialized IT services and syste...
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Episode 34
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1:13:36
The Rainmaker Blend - Steve Fretzin
In this episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with Steve Fretzin—legal business coach, host of the Be That Lawyer podcast, author, entrepreneur, and recovering sweetened coffee drinker turned blac...
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Episode 33
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1:00:11
Do it Scared - Tina Young
In this episode of Counsel Brew, we sip and savor the inspiring journey of Tina Young, founder and CEO of Marketwave, a purpose-driven marketing agency that proves branding starts from the inside out.From intern to agency found...
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Episode 32
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1:15:58
Atlantis by Yacht - Stephanie Almeter
Stephanie Almeter didn’t just grow up wanting to be a lawyer—she knew she would be one. Fast forward to today, she’s a seasoned trial lawyer, former President of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, and a fierce advoc...
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Episode 31
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1:08:46
Through the Middle - Ty Bradshaw
In this powerful and refreshingly real episode, we sit down with Ty Bradshaw—trainer, coach, and all-around motivator—to pour over what it actually takes to grow stronger in body, mind, and life. From 4:45 a.m. workout...
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Episode 30
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1:10:01
A Cuppa Time - Claire Hetherington Darr
In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with the radiant Claire Darr—executive coach, public speaker, former corporate attorney, and (fun fact) competitive dancer—to sip some tea (literally and figuratively) a...
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Episode 29
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1:04:14
Bragging Rights - Lavell Juan
What do you get when you mix legal strategy, gaming culture, and fan-first innovation? Lavell Juan.In this episode, we sit down with the attorney-turned-founder of Brag House—the platform bringing fans into the game, both liter...
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Episode 28
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1:09:47
Food Karma - Chef Nikky Phinyawatana
Get ready for a flavorful episode as Counsel Brew sits down with the incredible woman behind Asian Mint, Chef Nikky Phinyawatana! A Thai Texan with a passion for bold flavors, meaningful connections, and entrepreneuria...
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Episode 27
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1:09:27
Metamorphisized - Whitney Harvey
In this episode of Counsel Brew, we’re thrilled to sit down with Whitney Harvey—a powerhouse attorney, coach, and advocate for self-development. From navigating the evolving legal landscape to embracing personal transf...
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Episode 26
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1:12:30
Courtside Conversation with Sam Erger
What happens when you grow up in an athletic household, with a high school coach for a dad and two sisters who played at the collegiate level, too? You don’t just play the game—you live it. And if you’re Sam Erger, you...
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Episode 25
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1:24:15
Mustang 1492 - Rebecca Greenan
In Episode 24 of Counsel Brew, we’re uncorking an extraordinary story—one that blends legal brilliance, mentorship, and a touch of vineyard magic. Meet Rebecca Greenan, an attorney turned vintner, whose journey has tak...
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Episode 24
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1:13:03
The Brewometer Effect - Craig Carpenter
What do you get when you mix an artist’s soul, a lawyer’s brain, and a deep appreciation for both ballet and a well-brewed coffee? You get Craig Carpenter—IP attorney, tech whiz, and all-around fascinating human.Craig’s career ...
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Episode 23
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1:07:08
That’s How the Cookie Crumbles - Jennifer Bartkowski
“Break girls of perfect.” That’s what Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX), is determined to do. In this episode, Jennifer joins Counsel Brew to share her inspiring journey of leaders...
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Episode 22
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1:13:42
Fired Up - Jolene Levin
Coffee is more than just a beverage; it’s a connector, a conversation starter, and, let’s be honest, an energy booster. When our guest, Jolene Levin, isn’t reimagining education spaces, she’s enjoying her cold brew. Coffee not only fuels her...
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Episode 21
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1:02:22
Powerhouse Revealed - Erin Gerner
On this episode of Counsel Brew, Shereen and Nicola are joined by the powerhouse coach Erin Gerner, whose mission is to help female lawyers break up with burnout and fall back in love with their lives. Erin opens up ab...
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Episode 20
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1:09:18