Our Imposter Syndrome Series continues with an exploration of the 4 P’s: perfectionism, procrastination, people pleasing, and paralysis. Guests Lauren Wallace and  Lauryn Morris share their experiences with these imposter syndrome categories  with host Ebony Phillips and Dr. Ericka Goodwin returns to the show and provides guidance for women everywhere.  Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shesgotgawl/message ..read more

The Imposter Syndrome Series Concludes with insights from Dr. Ericka Goodwin, East Metro Chapter President, Marcy Hanks, and 2023 Leadership Academy Representative, Brittney Martin as shared with host, Ebony Phillips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shesgotgawl/message ..read more

It has been said that timing is everything. No one knows this better than Judge Cynthia Adams. After being told that it wasn’t the “right” time for her to seek elected office, Judge Adams made history as Douglas County’s first woman Superior Court Judge.  In addition to her regular court docket, Judge Adams also presides over the Douglas County Mental Health Court, and she also established the Douglas County Parental Accountability Court. A long-time GAWL member and committed public servant, Judge Adams speaks openly with host Ebony Phillips about what those contemplating a run for electe ..read more

Have you ever heard of The Imposter Syndrome?  It seems like everybody everywhere is either talking about it, reading about it, writing about it, or listening to podcasts about it. So, what is it really and why should you care? Some published reports place the number of women affected by The Imposter Syndrome as high as 75%.   In this episode of the She’s Got GAWL Podcast, Dr. Ericka Goodwin explains to host Ebony Phillips exactly what it is, the most obvious signs of it, and how it is impacting women on a daily basis.  In this very timely series opener, women in the legal profe ..read more

Gwen Keyes Fleming is a trailblazer who many remember from her tenure as an executive in the Obama Administration. What you may not know is that before she headed off to Washington, D.C. to leave her imprint on the national stage, she made history in 2005 as the first woman District Attorney of DeKalb County, Georgia. Nationally known for her expert leadership and problem-solving skills, Gwen has received numerous honors and awards for her contributions to the legal profession. When Gwen talks, people listen. When Gwen leads, people follow. Never too busy to give back, she volunteers her time ..read more

Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she is the first Asian Pacific American to serve on a state’s highest court in the Southern United States. Prior to joining the Georgia Supreme Court, she served on the Court of Appeals, where she was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal and took office in 2013. With her election the following year to that court, she became the first Asian Pacific American to be elected to a statewide office in Georgia. It may surprise you to know that becoming a Supreme Court Justice wasn’t really part of her original life plan.  In this latest installment of the women t ..read more

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and spending many of her formative years in Savannah, Georgia, Justice Leah Ward Sears is a woman of firsts. First Woman Fulton County Superior Court Judge. First Woman in Georgia to win a statewide contested election. First Woman Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. First. First. First. A giant among jurists, she also made the short list twice for the United States Supreme Court. But how? How did a woman born into an era where the skills and abilities of women were routinely considered inferior to those of their male counterparts accomplish so many historically s ..read more

The Georgia Bar Association was founded in 1884. In 1964, it was replaced by the State Bar of Georgia. Neither organization had a woman president until Linda Klein came along. A longtime GAWL member, Linda Klein is known both nationally and internationally as an innovator and thought leader. As a result, her lecture schedule has included presentations in France, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Russia, Croatia, Japan, Great Britain, and Canada. Attorney Klein is also past president of the American Bar Association-the world’s largest voluntary professional organization. In recognition of her commitment t ..read more

Founded in 1928, GAWL will celebrate its 95th anniversary this membership year with Valentia Alleyne at the helm. Through the years, GAWL has consistently lent its voice and leveraged its influence in matters impacting women and children in the community and there is more work to be done. Having served on the GAWL board for over a decade, Valentia is a true servant-leader who is poised and determined to continue GAWL’s undeniable history of advocacy and service. Recently, host Ebony Phillips had the opportunity to sit down with Madam President and chat about all things GAWL, including Valentia ..read more

It’s been said that health is wealth.  Yet, how many of us professional women care for ourselves in the same diligent and consistent manner that we care for our families, careers, and clients? It’s not because we don’t want to treat ourselves better. We just can’t seem to fit self-care into our already jam-packed day. On the rare occasion when we have a little extra time, many of us have no idea what to do or where to start. With those challenges in mind, host Ebony Phillips sits down with Dr. Barbara Joy Jones, founder of the Healthy Woman Primary Care. A frequent medical contributor on ..read more