I recently had the pleasure of joining Caley Van Cleave, SHRM-SCP, and Whitney Van Cleave, SHRM-CP on their podcast, “Well, That Helps!” We had an honest, insightful conversation about what it really takes for women to thrive in private practice—without burning out or making a drastic career change (like leaving law to become a yoga instructor 🧘‍♀️).

Our episode, “Navigating the Legal World & Burnout as a Woman with Tracy Callahan,” is now live!

What We Covered

During our conversation, we explored key topics that every woman attorney should consider as she builds a sustainable and fulfilling career:

✅ The real challenges women face in law firms—and why the unspoken hurdles matter just as much as the workload.

✅ How mentorship, self-advocacy, and strategic communication shape career success—and why role-playing tough conversations is a powerful tool for gaining clarity and confidence.

✅ Why the legal industry is evolving—and how women can position themselves to thrive within it, not outside of it.

✅ How advocating for yourself will transform your career—because finding happiness doesn’t require leaving private practice (or becoming a yoga instructor).

Why This Conversation Matters

As attorneys, we’re often so focused on the work that we neglect ourselves in the process—but thriving in private practice is possible. It starts with understanding the real challenges, getting the right support, and taking proactive steps to advocate for what we need.

Caley and Whitney, founders of Iridium Helps, are committed to helping professional women navigate career challenges and seize new opportunities, and this conversation was full of actionable insights.

If you’re a woman in private practice (or know one!), this episode is for you.

🎙️ Listen here: YouTube Link

💡 Your career should work for you—not the other way around. Don’t settle. You deserve to thrive in private practice and life.