48. Choosing Family Over a Big Law Career and Finding Fulfillment with Lee Sevier

In today’s episode, we're joined by Lee Sevier, a former big law lawyer who boldly chose to leave her demanding career and be more present with her children. We dive into her journey of managing career aspirations and family priorities, discussing the trade-offs, challenges, and moments of clarity along the way. Lee also shares her experiences with her son’s developmental needs, revealing the reality of balancing specialized therapies with the everyday demands of family life.Lee’s story is one of resilience, shifting priorities, and the importance of self-compassion, offering insights that any parent, career-driven or not, will find inspiring.In this episode, we discuss:The difficult decision to step away from a big law career to focus on familyLee’s journey navigating her son’s special needs and therapyHow to embrace career pauses without seeing them as gapsTips for balancing career ambitions with the responsibilities of parenthoodConnect with Lee:LinkedInConnect with Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comDovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @andboth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/