Welcome to the second half of Kimi’s conversation with Angel Marchese, recent law school graduate. Angel talks about the ways that her support system provided her with the time and space she needed in order to complete her undergraduate degree as well as law school. She explains that mom guilt is a very real thing and the pressures of being a mother while working and/or pursuing a degree could affect your mental health if you let them. Bucking societal norms can be uncomfortable, but this can be a crucial part of the process of reaching your goals.

Angel had to make many adjustments to her life and that of her family in order for her to become an attorney, from quitting her job to asking her mom to move to Oklahoma to help with childcare to talking with her kids (ages 13 and 4 at the time) about why she wasn’t going to be around as much. Along the way, she has realized the importance of being surrounded by like-minded people who will hold her accountable, push her forward, and reduce her chances of burnout. Her next career goal is to join the Department of the Army as a civilian attorney with the goal of helping people. She also plans to offer pro bono work to veterans, minorities, and those who have been wrongfully convicted, continuing her work with the Innocence Project.

Topics Covered in this Episode:
•Accomplishing goals
•Having a support system
•Making adjustments to reach goals
•Setting new goals

Connect with Angel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-lawrence-marchese-4b9453182/