Episodes

March 19, 2024

#34 - Transforming the Justice System with Rachel Artis in Nigeria

Send us a Text Message. Imagine a legal system where the court reporters are nowhere to be found, leaving judges to try to keep an official record of the proceedings with their own notes, or worse, completely by memory – a r…

March 12, 2024

#33 - Are we on the record?

Send us a Text Message. In the fast-paced world of court reporting, navigating the fine line between capturing every word and maintaining the integrity of the record can be a challenge. So what do you do when the conversatio…

March 5, 2024

#32 - There is a Time for Everything

Send us a Text Message. Struggling to balance our lives as court reporters between work and leisure is a familiar story for many, myself included. Setting extremely high expectations for yourself that are very difficult to m…

Feb. 27, 2024

#31 - From Court Officer to Beauty Entrepreneur with Jamie Zeno

Send us a Text Message. As a court officer, Jamie Zeno knows a thing or two about navigating different worlds – but who knew those worlds could combine law enforcement with the transformative beauty and wellness industry? Ja…

Jan. 16, 2024

#30 - How to Become a Better Court Reporter in 2024

Send us a Text Message. One thing that we often do not prioritize is celebrating our wins. As I reflected on 2023, I was tempted to jump straight to the flaws and weaknesses, but I wanted to take a few minutes to list out wh…

Dec. 27, 2023

#29 - Tik Tok Entrepreneurial Transcriptionist Diana Corrado: Working with Court Reporters

Send us a Text Message. Discover the meticulous world of court reporting with our guest Diana Corrado, as she takes us behind the scenes of the challenges and rewards that come with capturing the spoken word in the legal rea…

Sept. 15, 2023

#28 - Passion to Entrepreneurship with KLOR Steno Key Design

Send us a Text Message. No matter how exciting our jobs are on a daily basis, there are definitely some boring days... but not with KLOR Steno Key Designs! Have you ever considered how the tools we use become extensions of o…

Aug. 17, 2023

#27 - The Intersection of Social Media and Court Reporting with Miss Steno

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a court reporter's steno machine works? Or how TikTok, a platform known for dance crazes, can shine a light on the intricate world of court reporting? Join us as we explore these top…

July 25, 2023

#26 - Confidence in the Courtroom with Attorney/Coach Catherine Brukalo

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever questioned the intricate role a court reporter plays in the legal process? This episode takes you behind the scenes, exploring the world of court reporting with attorney and trauma-infor…

July 18, 2023

#25 Four Habits to Start Getting Healthy Today with Kara Hackelman

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever noticed that when we bask in the glow of our achievements or lament in the lack thereof, we sometimes end up overeating? Join us as we turn this compelling question on its head with our …

June 17, 2023

#24 (23 Part 2): Importance of the Relationship between Court Reporters and Proofreaders w/ Elizabeth Wiegman

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May 21, 2023

#23 - Managing the Finance Department of our Businesses - Part 2 with the Proofreading Business Coach

Send us a Text Message. Here, Elizabeth Wiegner and I continue our chat about running our businesses, and one of the similarities between court reporters and proofreaders is the fact that we have similar ways of billing our …

May 15, 2023

#22 - Taking Care of the Most Important Person in your Business (YOU!) with Elizabeth Wiegner - Part 1

Send us a Text Message. It's important to take care of the things we invest in, such as our cars, computers, steno machines, etc... everything requires maintenance in order to keep working smoothly. Same goes for us! Since W…

May 14, 2023

Mother's Day Special!

Send us a Text Message. This Mother's Day I didn't want to let it pass by without recording a special episode commemorating my mom as well as all the moms out there sacrificing themselves without receiving any acknowledgemen…

May 7, 2023

#21 - Taking a Break from Freelancing - Preparing to Work in Court!

Send us a Text Message. Two of the best ways to accomplish your big goals: 1) Constrain 2) Plan 3) Follow through I also talk a little bit about how I am preparing to work in court, what types of questions they asked in the …

April 30, 2023

#19 - Taxes? S Corp? LLC? Independent Contractor? Oh my... Money Talks with Kyung Lee-Green

Send us a Text Message. We all start as freelance court reporters, which makes us independent contractors... but one thing they didn't teach is in school is what are options are for incorporating, running a business properly…

April 23, 2023

#18 - Why You Need a Plant on Your Desk

Send us a Text Message. Studies have shown that having a plant on your desk improves your health and wellbeing, mood, and productivity. When we're in a leafy environment, stress levels go down and levels of cooperation go up…

April 16, 2023

#17 - Communication & Performance with Stenographers' World Host Al Betz

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April 9, 2023

#16 - Mindset Lessons Learned from a Deposition in Augusta

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I share a few lessons learned through the deposition I had that day in Augusta, ME: 1) Prepare for every deposition from the night before. Do not procrastinate! 2) Just plan to leave …

April 2, 2023

#15 - What Makes a Good Court Reporter from the Client's Perspective w/ Atty/Judge Noreen Calderin and Atty/Councilman Anthony Lobiondo

Send us a Text Message. I listed out the 5 things that clients agree make a great court reporter... get the PDF here! https://www.courtreporterconnection.com/pl/2147677273

#14 - Guide to Realtime - Stop Overthinking It!

March 26, 2023