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374: Stop Putting Out Fires and Be Calmer and Happier with Special Guest Kara Brinster

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Release Date: 07/03/2025

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Do you feel like your hair is on fire daily in your law practice? đŸ”„

You’re not alone.

Kara Brinster felt the same way.

Between her family law practice, her role as a state’s attorney, parenting, and managing a household -- Kara’s plate was full.

Fast forward 10 months, Kara’s practice feels calmer, and she’s so much happier.

Not because she has less work—but because she learned the skills to support the life she actually wants.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, my special guest Kara Brinster shares: 

📆Why she no longer holds every task and deadline in her head

😘How she stopped working until 10 p.m. and started making time to do things she loved doing

đŸ’” The strategies she used to increase the profitability of her law practice

âšĄïž What calmed her frustrations at the office (and at home!)

This episode is jam-packed with practical takeaways that helped Kara—and will help you—be happier, even when your plate feels full.

✅ Want more time for what matters most?

✅ Wish you could make your practice more profitable?

✅ Ready to stop running on adrenaline?

Kara’s story is proof that it’s possible—with support, systems, and the willingness to believe something better is yours for the asking.

🎧 Listen to this week’s episode of Be a Better Lawyer and let's get to work imagining what’s possible for you.

 

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyersℱ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

 

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