A few weeks ago, I interviewed my Dad, a boat captain, and today, I am so pleased to share another very special guest, my Mom, Trish, an active-retired Judge on this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life. We talk a lot about what it’s like to be a judge, but we also cover the different roles she’s had within the legal profession, so if you’re considering law, this will be a great episode for you. My mom graduated law school in 1979, when about 8% of lawyers were women, today that number is closer to 40% and that continues to inch up each year.  One of the many moments that led me to want to do this podcast was attending my Mom’s retirement party a few years ago, and seeing how respected she was for her work, and what an impact she made in our community. My mom never talked about her work at home, but I know from talking to others over the years, that through her work, she’s been able to genuinely help people in scary and stressful situations. A lot of jobs don’t offer an opportunity to make an impact like that, and understanding how important that is to you can be really useful in charting your career path.  I’m so excited to share my Mom with you all. And if you’re lucky enough to have your parents still around and have a good relationship with them, consider this your sign to get a conversation with them on tape. You won’t regret it.  If you like the show, please rate and review on iTunes and Spotify  (linked below) and please share with a friend! You can also follow the podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Tiktok. And if you’d like to be interviewed here, or there is a particular job you’d like to learn about, please reach out at [email protected].   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-work-real-life/id1673653251 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cp0w2BjOtS8NWfj0NhmIg?si=ece5b6ad45274b73  Transcripts are now available here: www.realworkreallife.com