Art of Purpose w/ Kenny S. Ramirez

What do you do when the system you trust to protect your child… fails them?In this month's episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Christa Ramey—a nationally recognized trial attorney who has built her career holding schools accountable for failing to protect children.What started as a personal experience with her own daughter quickly uncovered something much bigger: a system where warning signs are ignored, families feel powerless, and children are left unprotected.But this conversation isn’t just about the work she does. It’s about how she got there. How her personal experiences opened her eyes to a gap in the system, and how she chose to step into it instead of looking away.In this conversation, we dive into:• Christa's personal and family experiences that shaped her and the career she pursued• Why bullying and abuse cases often go unaddressed• What parents are getting wrong—and what they should be doing instead• Why children often stay silent about what’s happening to them• The truth about lawsuits and how they actually make schools safer• And the message every child needs to hear: you are not powerlessThere’s a point in life where something stops being “just a situation” and starts feeling like a responsibility. This is a conversation about recognizing that moment… and doing something with it.Injured in an accident and need legal guidance? Get your free case evaluation today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠Follow Christa: https://www.tiktok.com/@legallychristahttps://www.instagram.com/legallychrista/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/

What separates the good from great… and the great from legendary?In this special episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in history, Brian Panish, for a conversation that goes far beyond the courtroom.With some of the largest verdicts in U.S. history, including a $4.9 billion result, Brian has built a career defined by discipline, preparation, and an unrelenting standard for excellence. But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just what he’s achieved—it’s how he thinks.From losing his first three trials, to becoming one of the most respected trial lawyers in the nation, Brian breaks down the mindset that sustained him through both failure and success.This is a conversation about “contest living” — the idea that life is a constant competition, not with others, but with who you were yesterday.In this episode, we dive into:• The mindset that separates elite performers from everyone else• Why success is built on discipline, accountability, and doing hard things better• How to handle failure, pressure, and the pursuit of constant growthBrian’s story, from the football field to the courtroom, reveals a simple truth: You don’t rise to the level of your talent. You rise to the level of your standards.Injured in an accident and need legal guidance? Get your free case evaluation today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/Follow Brian: https://www.instagram.com/bpanish31/Follow Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP: https://www.instagram.com/panishshearavipudi/

In this month’s episode of Art of Purpose, we sit down with Melissa Baldwin, founder of Baldwin Settlements, where she helps injured plaintiffs transform legal recoveries into long-term financial security and peace of mind through structured settlements.Melissa did everything “right.”Graduated early. Went to law school. Built the résumé.And then she realized it wasn’t her calling.What followed wasn’t failure, it was a pivot. One that required her to confront doubt, ego, outside expectations, and the fear of walking away from something she had worked so hard to earn.In this conversation, Melissa shares what it really looked like to rebuild: entering a male-dominated industry as an unknown, being underestimated in rooms she fought to be in, launching her own firm on 100% commission, and navigating the lean years of entrepreneurship while raising young children.She opens up about the uncertain seasons.About being told clients would feel “more comfortable” speaking to a man. About choosing integrity over aggressive sales tactics. And about defining success on her own terms, not someone else’s blueprint.This episode isn’t just about career moves.It’s about alignment.It’s about resilience.It’s about having the courage to change direction and then committing fully to the path you choose. Sometimes the bravest move isn’t pushing through. It’s pivoting and building something better.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com/contact-us/⁠⁠Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Melissa: https://www.mbsettlements.com/https://www.instagram.com/melissa.abaldwin/

A lot of people think life has a deadline on growth, that if it didn’t happen by a certain age, that door is closed.This episode is about why that’s simply not true.In this episode of Art of Purpose, I'm sitting down with my dad, Estuardo Ramirez (57 years young), an immigrant from Guatemala who built a residential construction business from the ground up, navigated the aftermath of the 2008 housing crisis, and is now in a chapter he never planned for: helping lead our growing family-run personal injury firm as our CFO.But this conversation isn’t just for people rebuilding their lives. It’s also for anyone who wants to learn from real experience—without having to live through every hard lesson themselves.In this episode, we talk about:• what it really takes to start over (mentally and practically)• how responsibility can shape your strength• why the “second half” of life can be the most meaningful• and how attitude + being teachable can unlock a whole new chapterIf you know someone who’s in a transition—career, purpose, identity—send them this episode.Share it with a friend or family member who needs a little hope today.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com/contact-us/⁠Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What happens when your first ten years as a professional turn into something you never expected?In this special episode of Art of Purpose, Sharon sits down with her brother and law partner Kenny Ramirez to unpack what it really takes to grow as an attorney, a leader, and a business owner.Kenny reflects on ten years of practicing law and five years of running his own firm, sharing candid lessons about identity, risk, growth, and resilience. From the legal battles to business decisions, from building confidence to carrying responsibility, this conversation goes beyond surface-level wins and explores the deeper, internal journey that shapes real leadership.They talk about what’s changed, and what hasn’t, over the last decade, and how purpose evolves when you start seeing your work as more than just a career.Whether you're a young professional trying to find your footing, a student considering law, or someone navigating leadership in any field, this episode offers wisdom you can take with you.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com/contact-us/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

She never thought she’d be a leader—but now she’s the one empowering others.Kenny sits down with Elizabeth Hernandez, a standout trial attorney and a rising leader in California’s legal world, to talk about the internal journey behind external success.Elizabeth opens up about the challenges of being a first-generation Latina lawyer, the fear of taking up space in rooms where she felt like an outsider, and the unexpected path that led her from quiet law student to speaking on stages and helping shape the legal community.Together, they dive into:- Finding courage when you don’t feel qualified- The importance of mentors who see your potential- What leadership really looks like when you’re not loud or traditional- Her proudest trial moments—and what they taught her about impactThis episode is for anyone who's ever questioned whether they were enough to lead. Elizabeth’s story is proof that growth happens when you step forward before you feel ready—and that purpose is often hiding behind fear.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethhernandez3573/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/

In this powerful episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits with Dr. Luis Felipe Soto who shares what it means to live a life of deep, holistic service—healing hearts both physically and spiritually.Born in Guatemala and trained in the U.S., Dr. Soto is more than a renowned cardiologist. He’s also a pastor, entrepreneur, and leader of a thriving church in New Orleans. But his success wasn’t born from ambition—it came from answering every call on his life with humility, faith, and excellence.Kenny sits down with Dr. Soto to unpack:- Why your calling might not be either/or- How to find purpose in both the exam room and the altar- The spiritual and emotional dimensions of medicine- Why success is a byproduct of service—not the goalThis episode is a reminder that your purpose might be found at the intersection of what the world needs, what you’re good at, and what God calls you to do.If you’ve ever felt torn between two or more callings this conversation will challenge, encourage, and inspire you.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://kennysramirezlaw.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenny:⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/

What if your career, your family, and your purpose all collided—unexpectedly, but exactly when they were supposed to?In this special episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with his father Estuardo and sister Sharon, for a conversation that’s been years in the making. Growing up, they never imagined they'd run a law firm as a family. But over time—and through unexpected detours, challenges, and leaps of faith—they found themselves exactly where they were always meant to be: building something together.This is a story about more than entrepreneurship. It’s about the values that shape our work and our relationships—unity, a we over me mindset, stewardship, and the belief that purpose is built in the ordinary, everyday decisions. It’s about honoring our roots while creating something that reflects who we are as a family—and how choosing to grow together can lead to something greater than any one of us could build alone.We open up about the joys and challenges of working with the people you love most, and how their upbringing, culture, and shared faith have shaped the way they serve others. It's a conversation about finding rhythm in the chaos, honoring where you come from, and building something that reflects who you are—together.If you’ve ever wrestled with the idea of blending family, business, and purpose—this episode is a reminder that it’s not always easy, but it can be deeply worth it.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenny:https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Sharon:https://www.instagram.com/sharonramirezz/

What do you do when life breaks you open—and you don't know whether you can keep going?In this episode, Kenny sits down with trial attorney Chris Ardalan for a raw, honest conversation about staying grounded in purpose—through the wins, the pressure, and the heartbreak. Chris opens up about his journey as an immigrant from Iran, to hustling and developing an entrepreneur mindset as a kid, to becoming a law firm owner and relentless trial lawyer, achieving multi-million dollar verdicts and unafraid to take risks, even when the stakes are high.But this episode isn’t just about his work. In 2021, Chris unexpectedly lost his son—and for a while, he wasn’t sure how to keep moving forward. He shares what it took to show up in the aftermath of that loss, how grief reshaped his perspective, and what purpose means to him now.If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when it feels impossible—this one’s for you. It’s about rebuilding, reimagining, and remembering what really matters.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Chris:⁠https://www.instagram.com/pcalaw/https://www.instagram.com/ecasaeducation/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You don’t change lives by playing it safe. Geoff Wells knows that firsthand.From long ferry rides to high school in Bainbridge Island to winning a $36 million verdict for a young girl who was struck by a car and suffered catastrophic injuries—Geoff’s story is built on grit, strength, and a commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy.Now the 2025 President of Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), Geoff sits down with Kenny to reflect on what it takes to lead with integrity in a system that doesn’t always reward it. He reflects on the cases and trials that shaped him, the values that carried him, and what it really means to lead and integrity, honor, and courage.Whether you’re early in your legal career, leading a team, or just trying to figure out how to stay grounded while doing meaningful work—this conversation will shift how you think about purpose, pressure, and what really lasts.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Geoff Wells:https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyswells/https://www.instagram.com/gbwlaw/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

Most people can’t imagine what it’s like to be on your own at 14. To be pregnant at 15. To raise a child, join the military, go to law school—without a high school diploma, without connections, without a roadmap.But Kim Valentine lived it. And she didn’t just survive—she turned every hardship into fuel for a life of impact.In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Kim to unpack her extraordinary story—from childhood abandonment and homelessness to becoming a U.S. Marine and one of the most respected advocates for victims of elder abuse in California. Kim shares what it really takes to build a life of purpose when no one is betting on you, how she leads with both grit and heart, and why her mission to protect the vulnerable is so personal.She also opens up about starting her own firm, building a trauma-informed team, and launching a nonprofit that serves the homeless and housing-insecure. This is not a story of luck. It’s a story of fierce determination, radical empathy, and building the future you wish someone had built for you.If you’ve ever doubted your path, felt like you don’t belong, or questioned whether your past disqualifies you—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kim Valentine:https://www.instagram.com/valentinelawgroup/https://www.instagram.com/humanityfirst44/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode, Kenny sits down with Ben Ikuta, who was a former (and successful) medical malpractice defense attorney, winning cases for hospitals and doctors. But in Ben’s heart, something wasn’t sitting right. The more he won, the more he felt like he was on the wrong side. So he did what most lawyers would never dare to do — he walked away from a prestigious position and risked everything to start fighting for the patients no one else would.This wasn’t just a career shift. It was a calling.Today, Ben is one of the top plaintiff-side med mal attorneys in California, and he opens up about how he started his med mal firm alongside his business partner, Michelle Hemesath, and what it really takes to align your work with your values. If you’ve ever questioned your career, your calling, or whether you’re on the right side of the work you do — this conversation is for you.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Ben Ikuta:https://www.instagram.com/bthekuta/https://www.instagram.com/ikutahemesath/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Chris Carpenter, the founder and CEO of ChartSquad—a tech/personal health record company that's shaking up the multi-billion-dollar medical record industry. Chris was a former night shift grocery worker who walked away from a C-suite career that was actually hurting the very people he sought to help. As the founder of ChartSquad, Chris is on a mission to make medical record access fast, affordable, and—most importantly—fair.He opens up about how a single conversation changed everything, why he risked everything for his values, and what it really takes to build something that puts people first. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re capable of starting over, standing up, or doing the right thing when it costs you—this conversation is your reminder.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Chris and ChartSquad:⁠https://www.instagram.com/chartsquad_us/⁠⁠https://chartsquad.com/⁠Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with renowned trial lawyer Greg Rizio, whose success is built on one simple but powerful principle: treat people better than they treat you. This life principle has shaped everything — from securing a recent $41M verdict to mentoring the next generation of attorneys. Greg shares how integrity, respect, and unwavering advocacy aren’t just ideals, but the foundation of a career that truly makes a difference. He reveals why the real measure of success isn’t just about the cases you win, but about the lives you change, the people you lift up, and the legacy you leave behind.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Greg:https://www.instagram.com/riziolipinskyheiting/https://www.riziolawfirm.com/Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on YouTube🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Judge John Pacheco who shares the importance of maintaining your integrity and connecting with people to succeed in life. Judge Pacheco didn’t start with wealth, connections, or a roadmap to success. Raised in an immigrant household, he was told college wasn’t for him. Instead of accepting that, he built a career that took him from a young trial attorney to one of California’s most respected judges.Judge Pacheco reveals the life-changing lessons that have shaped his journey, which will change how you see success in your own life.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode onYouTube🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Pratik Shah who shares his journey from practicing attorney to CEO of EsquireTek, a groundbreaking legal tech company that has revolutionized the legal industry. He reveals how he turned his frustrations with inefficiencies in civil litigation into a multi-million dollar company that provides a solution and serves their law firm clients with excellence. Pratik dives into how a growth mindset, innovative thinking, and leadership principles have helped him transform challenges into opportunities that have opened doors t. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, legal professional, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to inspire your next big move.Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pratik and if you're an attorney, learn more about how EsquireTek can help your law firm:https://www.instagram.com/thecloseresq/https://www.esquiretek.com/https://www.panish.law/pratik-shah.html⁠Follow Kenny:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode onYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us!🌍 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👍 Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📌 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🖇️ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

What does it take to lead with purpose in the world of legal education? In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny and the team travel to LMU Loyola Law School in Los Angeles to sit down with Dean Brietta Clark for our first ever travel podcast! Dean Clark's historical appointment as the 19th dean of Loyola marks the first time a woman of color has lead the law school. Dean Clark shares her inspiring journey from a little girl in Chicago, to big law attorney, to a national expert in health law. Dean Clark also gives a behind the scenes look of what being a dean of law school really looks like, and shares her vision for empowering the next generation of lawyers. Kenny and Dean Clark discuss the philosophy of servant leadership, addressing inequities in education, and the power of community in driving change. Don’t miss this conversation packed with wisdom and actionable insights for aspiring leaders in law and beyond. Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today: ⁠⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠⁠ Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://linktw.in/vLaYJT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn More About Dean Clark and Loyola Law School: https://www.lls.edu/ ⁠Follow Kenny: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Erika Contreras, a first-generation Latina attorney, who shares how her upbringing has shaped her unbreakable work ethic and the grit and resilience needed to rise to the top of the legal industry. Erika opens up about her journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with her family, to cleaning houses with her mother, to becoming a powerhouse attorney, and now partner, at one of the most prestigious injury firms in the country (Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP). Erika reveals the mindset, work ethic, and life lessons that helped her stand out and open the doors to opportunities. This episode reveals what it takes to succeed against the odds and become a true advocate for others. Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today: ⁠⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠⁠ Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox: ⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://linktw.in/ZrixUj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Erika: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikacontrerasatty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikacontreras/ ⁠Follow Kenny: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Christian Contreras, a civil rights attorney who’s not only winning big in the courtroom but also giving a voice to the underrepresented. Christian is driven by his background, including a tragic accident which left his mother permanently paralyzed and led to them becoming temporarily homeless and living on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles when he was only 12-years old. There, Christian experienced firsthand the great need for legal advocacy in the most vulnerable of Los Angeles communities. There he found purpose. From there, he embarked on his journey to becoming the legal advocate others needed. Christian shares his story, encouragement, words of wisdom for young people and aspiring attorneys, and discusses some of his most impactful cases, including his recent $2.8 million verdict for a street vendor who was terrorized by a Woodland Hills man (a case which received national attention), and talks about the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today: ⁠https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/⁠ Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Christian: https://www.instagram.com/christianc.esq/ https://contreras-law.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow Kenny: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Sharon sits down with her brother, Kenny Ramirez, to share his story with others. Kenny's journey is one of resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream. Born in Guatemala, Kenny's parents made the courageous decision to leave everything behind and immigrate to the United States. From living in a closet to working construction alongside his father, Kenny's story is a testament to the transformative power of hard work, faith, and a positive mindset. Despite the challenges of being undocumented, Kenny refused to let his circumstances define him. He excelled and went on to become a successful attorney, eventually opening his own law firm. But Kenny's success is not just about his personal achievements – it's about the impact he's had on his community, his family, and the lives he's touched along the way. In this episode, Kenny shares some of the pivotal moments that shaped his life, the lessons he's learned, and the advice he has for aspiring lawyers, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing adversity. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and motivated to turn your own challenges into your greatest advantages. Injured and not at-fault? Get your free case evaluation today: https://pages.kennysramirezlaw.com/freecaseevaluation/ Join our mailing list to get inspiration right to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw.com/subscribe Watch this episode on YouTube: https://linktw.in/EWpLww⁠⁠ 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow Kenny: https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/ Follow Sharon: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sharonramirezz/ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Maria Villa, who immigrated to the United States from Tijuana, Mexico at the age of two. Having witnessed firsthand the discrimination her immigrant parents endured while in the States, Maria realized at a young age her passion to advocate for equality and inclusion. Not only is Maria a powerful advocate, she spends much of her time empowering the next generation of Latina attorneys and continues her work to keep the doors of opportunity open for students through mentorship and scholarships. This conversation offers valuable insights for aspiring lawyers and anyone who believes in the power of perseverance and purpose. Don't miss Maria's incredible story of resilience and service. Tune in to be inspired and motivated by her remarkable journey. Follow Maria: https://www.instagram.com/villalathrop/ Follow Kenny: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: ⁠https://linktw.in/XwxzCh⁠ 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Professor Gary Craig of LMU Loyola Law School. Professor Craig has taught and mentored hundreds, if not thousands, of students throughout his teaching career, and as a Dean of the law school, to the point where many consider him to be their "Law School Dad." Life is full of unexpected surprises, and teaching was not something Professor Craig thought he could turn into a career. Before joining the Loyola Law School faculty, Professor Craig was a partner at the prestigious and renowned Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, where he practiced in all areas of litigation. Professor Craig pursued excellence and was recognized for the high level of work performed during his time at Sidley, yet there was something tugging at his heart: his love for teaching others and guiding students through their academic journeys and beyond.   Professor Craig touches on his upbringing, his journey to becoming one of Loyola's beloved professors (including serving as a Dean for the law school), and personal philosophies that have shaped his life and that he continues to pass along to students. If you're looking for encouragement, and to know when to make that leap of faith you've been seeking, don't miss this conversation! ⁠ Follow Professor Craig and Your Law School Dad: https://www.instagram.com/gkcraig/ https://www.instagram.com/yourlawschooldad/ Follow Kenny: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://linktw.in/XwxzCh 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠⁠ #losangeles #loyolalawschool #lawschool

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Juan Navarro, a renowned local artist, muralist, business owner, and community leader who is at the forefront of the arts and innovation renaissance in Riverside, CA. Juan shares how he was able to craft the life that he wanted, pursuing his passion in the arts, and at the same time creating a space for his community to thrive. His large murals and public works can be seen all throughout Riverside – the Eastside in particular. His studio, “The Eastside Arthouse” is a powerful communal studio that acts as a landing spot and platform for so many young up-and-coming artists in Riverside; and his drive and vision have made him the artist-in-residence for the prestigious Riverside Art Museum (also known as, “The Cheech”), and recently led him to the White House as a National Medal recipient alongside the Riverside Art Museum for their Library and Museum Service. Juan is a true visionary and artist who walks in his purpose every day, combining his talents with a deep-rooted desire to uplift his community. We hope this conversation inspires you! Follow Juan: https://www.instagram.com/luvmonsterz/ ⁠Learn more about the Eastside Arthouse: ⁠https://www.eastsidearthouse.studio/https://www.instagram.com/eastsidearthouse/ Learn more about the Riverside Art Museum: https://riversideartmuseum.org/ https://www.instagram.com/riversideartmuseum/ Follow Kenny: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://linktw.in/pRMjsA 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Marissa Montes, who shares how her upbringing motivated her to help her immigrant community by pursuing the practice of law. Marissa is an immigration attorney, law school professor, and Director and Co-Founder of the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC), which is now one of the top immigration clinics in the country. Marissa built LIJC while she was in law school in response to an unmet need for free immigration legal services on the Eastside of Los Angeles. Ever since she was young, Marissa has always had a heart of service.Marissa also shares what it was like being a first-generation student, her years studying at USC, and the humbling experience she had in law school, which shaped her as an attorney. She talks about the challenges she's faced and has overcome throughout her professional career, the biggest wins, tips for students interested in pursing law, and ways to combat imposter syndrome.Marissa’s life is an inspiration, and we hope you are both encouraged and inspired by Marissa's incredible story! Follow Marissa: https://www.instagram.com/helena_marissa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-marissa-montes-70521196/ Learn more about the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic: https://www.instagram.com/loyolaijc/ https://www.lls.edu/academics/experientiallearning/clinics/loyolaimmigrantjusticeclinic/ Follow Kenny: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with powerhouse civil rights attorney Denisse Gastélum of Gastélum Law APC. Denisse shares about her family and their humble beginnings in East LA, to the epiphany she had while she was a student at UCLA that changed the course of her life forever and led to Denisse finding her purpose in protecting the civil rights of her community and so many others. Years later, Denisse took the bold step and opened up her own law firm, Gastélum Law, APC, where she focuses on police shootings and in-custody death cases, representing people in state and federal courts throughout the State of California.  Denisse shares what purpose means to her and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy. Denisse is a true leader and inspiration to all. In Denisse's words, "Eres Imparable!" (You are unstoppable!) Follow Denisse: https://www.instagram.com/denisse_gastelum_esq/ https://www.instagram.com/gastelumlawapc/ https://gastelumfirm.com/ Follow Kenny: https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/ $500 AMAZON GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of our podcast, we are giving away a $500 Amazon gift card! Use this link to enter the giveaway! Winner will be announced on our socials April 25th. ⁠https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw/art-of-purpose-500-amazon-gift-card-giveaway⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OeyyfhdVUCo 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG ⁠ Connect with us! 🌍 Website: ⁠https://kennysramirezlaw.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/⁠ 👍 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw⁠ 📌 TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw⁠ 🖇️ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw⁠

In this introduction episode, Kenny and Sharon talk about the what and why of Art of Purpose. We firmly believe that you have a purpose in your life, and that you were made for something special! Our hope is that these conversations on this podcast can help guide you towards your purpose. Whatever challenge or difficulty you have in your life, you can overcome it. Follow Kenny: https://www.instagram.com/kennysramirez/ Follow Sharon: https://www.instagram.com/sharonramirezz/ $500 AMAZON GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of our podcast, we are giving away a $500 Amazon gift card! Use this link to enter the giveaway! Winner will be announced on our socials April 25th. https://mailchi.mp/kennysramirezlaw/art-of-purpose-500-amazon-gift-card-giveaway Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o1Bhxr9vbi0 🎙️ Subscribe to Art of Purpose on Apple or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-purpose-w-kenny-s-ramirez/id1740761759?app=podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/05uOr2qNN0PxDbibcg0ruG Connect with us! 🌍 Website: https://kennysramirezlaw.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kramirezlaw/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kramirezlaw 📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kramirezlaw 🖇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kramirezlaw