WILL - Women Interested in Leaving Law

From Law to Coaching: How Values Led Jessie Brown

May 6, 2026·37 min
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“What if nothing is wrong… but it still doesn’t feel right?”Jessie Brown didn’t hate being a lawyer. She had a prestigious career, stable income, and was at a “good” firm. But beneath it all, something felt off.After years of pushing through and ignoring what her body told her, Jessie reached a turning point.In this episode, Jessie shares her journey from Big Law to coaching and how she left behind a life built on safety to follow something far more aligned.We talked about:How you can outgrow a “good” legal career and what keeps lawyers stuckHow to listen to your body as a compass for career decisionsWhy curiosity (not clarity) is the first step to career changeThe difference between career coaching and deeper “soul-level” workWhy not everyone needs to leave law, but everyone needs alignmentAbout JessieJessie is a former lawyer turned coach, purpose guide, meditation teacher, and breath work facilitator. She also facilitates sound baths and forest bathing. She’s a mom of two boys and married to a lawyer. Connectwww.linkedin.com/in/jessiebrowncoachingwww.jessiebrown.orghttps://substack.com/@returningtosoul WILLThe WILL- Women Interested in Leaving Law Podcast is hosted by Elena Deutsch, a dedicated legal career coach and catalyst. This podcast is more than a good listen; it’s an invitation to explore new possibilities and shed limiting beliefs. As WILL Alumni and guests share their journeys beyond traditional legal practice, you’ll see that change is not just possible, it’s within your reach.Feel stuck, unhappy, or ready to explore your own WILL journey?Book your consultation with Elena: womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/book-a-call Follow Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-deutsch/Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninterestedinleavinglawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninterestedinleavinglawWeb: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com

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