Best Laura Pennington Podcasts (2023)

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The Hearing – A Legal Podcast

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EP. 140 – Laura Arnold (Arnold Ventures) 39:08

4d ago39:08

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In this episode, Lauren sits down with billionaire philanthropist and former lawyer Laura Arnold, co-founder of Arnold Ventures. Arnold Ventures has spent over $2.5 billion (USD) on more than 3,200 projects in many areas of need, like criminal justice reform, healthcare, democracy and contraceptives, to name a few. The organization, which in part s…

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EP. 139 – Linzi Bull (Penningtons Manches Cooper) 50:25

18d ago50:25

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Modern families come in all sizes and configurations – and often the law is playing catch-up with the issues raised by contemporary family relationships. In this episode, Linzi Bull, partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper, chats with host Yasmin Sheikh about her modern family legal practice. They focus in particular on the complex legal and ethical …

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EP. 138 – Hannah Gordon (San Francisco 49ers) 38:32

1M ago38:32

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What does a 20-year legal career in American football look like? How does a lawyer rise through the ranks to become Chief Legal Officer for a team? And what is it like for a female lawyer to achieve this in a male-dominated arena? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Hannah Gordon, Senior Advisor to the President of the San Francisco 49ers, to …

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EP. 137 – Jolyon Maugham KC (Good Law Project) 48:47

2M ago48:47

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How many of us would have the courage to blow up our careers and get back onto the path we dreamed of in law school? Jolyon Maugham KC, founder and executive director of the Good Law Project, did just that. Good Law Project (https://goodlawproject.org) is a publicly-funded not-for-profit organisation, based in the UK, that uses the law to campaign …

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EP. 136 – Bret Parker (New York City Bar Association) 42:02

2M ago42:02

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This episode's guest is Bret Parker – Executive Director of the New York City Bar Association and a man who epitomizes making lemons out of lemonade. Bret's diagnosis of Parkinson's at age 38 inspired him to live by the motto “Do epic sh*t.” So far, this has included skydiving, a triathlon, and running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents – all wh…

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EP. 135 – Lubna Shuja (Law Society of England & Wales) 42:59

2M ago42:59

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In this episode, Yasmin sits down with Lubna Shuja – the outgoing President of the Law Society of England and Wales. Lubna is the first Asian, first Muslim and only the seventh female President in the Law Society's nearly 200-year history. The pair reflect on Lubna’s term as President – what she’s achieved, what her typical working days have been l…

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EP. 134 – James Egan (Epperson & Owens) 48:52

3M ago48:52

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One day you’re a partner at a small US law firm, where you typically defend medical malpractice actions and have tried a few cases. The next, you’re working on a trial that’s being livestreamed around the world – and your client is Gwyneth Paltrow. Plus, you've gone viral because the internet is calling you the “Superman lawyer” due to your likenes…

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EP. 133 – Ideshini Naidoo 26:30

3M ago26:30

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Fasten your seatbelts – technological advances in legal work are about to hit warp speed, thanks to the possibilities unlocked by artificial intelligence and large language models. This episode’s guest, Ideshini Naidoo was, until very recently, Head of Engineering, Legal Workflow, at Thomson Reuters. Just before Ideshini left the company to pursue …

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EP. 132 – Rashida La Lande (Kraft Heinz) 42:35

4M ago42:35

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TWLL TAKEOVER – Cue the fireworks: it's the grand finale of our TWLL Takeover mini-series, and our closing guest is suitably dazzling. Rashida La Lande, Global General Counsel of the Kraft Heinz Company, joins host Janelle Wrigley to chat about her stellar career, from M&A partner at a global law firm to general counsel of one of the most recogniza…

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EP. 131 – Jeff Bast (Bast Amron) 45:40

4M ago45:40

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Meditation. Gratitude. Exercise. Successful lawyering. At first glance, one of these may seem out of place. But for this episode’s guest, Jeff Bast, these are all inextricably tied together. As co-founder of the Miami law firm Bast Amron, Jeff is no stranger to the stresses of being a managing partner. Yet, as you'll hear, Jeff has known something …

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EP. 130 – Barry Matthews (Social Mobility Business Partnership) 44:26

4M ago44:26

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TWLL TAKEOVER – Call him a leader. Call him a mentor. Call him a supporter of human beings everywhere. Just don’t call him an ally! Find out why Barry Matthews, Group Deputy General Counsel at Pennon Group and founder of the Social Mobility Business Partnership (https://smbp.org.uk), dislikes that term, as he chats with host Janelle Wrigley about s…

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EP. 129 – Margaret Owen (Widows for Peace) 38:26

4M ago38:26

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We feel honoured to have spent time in the presence of a true great for this week’s episode: Margaret Owen OBE. She’s a human rights barrister specialising in women’s rights, with a career spanning decades and a passion for justice that won’t stop. Margaret and Yasmin talk about the start of her career – the things that have and sadly haven’t chang…

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EP. 128 – Makalika Naholowa'a (Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.) 52:38

4M ago52:38

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TWLL TAKEOVER – Intellectual property lawyer, indigenous person, law firm leader, mother, and advocate. This week’s guest on the TWLL Takeover, Makalika Naholowa'a, speaks with host Janelle Wrigley about navigating the highest levels of the legal profession while representing all these identities and roles. Charting her career journey from IP lawye…

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EP. 127 – Darieth Chisolm (50 Shades of Silence) 53:08

5M ago53:08

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Warning: this episode deals with adult themes. Imagine discovering after a break-up that your significant other took nude photos of you without your knowledge. Your ex, who lives abroad, repeatedly threatens to publish the photos on the internet. And, when they finally make good on that promise, they also share the website with your family, friends…

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EP. 126 – Florence Brocklesby (Bellevue Law) 41:42

5M ago41:42

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TWLL TAKEOVER – Many lawyers love the challenge of the job but reach a point where the long hours of law firm life become untenable – often, after starting families. But what’s the solution? In our second episode of the TWLL Takeover, host Janelle Wrigley chats with Florence Brocklesby, who solved that problem with creativity and courage in startin…

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EP. 125 – Susan Crumiller (The Feminist Litigation Firm) 48:04

5M ago48:04

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TWLL TAKEOVER – Welcome to the TWLL Takeover of The Hearing! We’ve joined forces with Transforming Women's Leadership in the Law (TWLL) to bring you this special mini-series focusing on issues of women’s leadership, the stories of inspiring leaders, and the things we can all do to make the legal profession a better place for women – and for everyon…

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EP. 124 – Daniel Hoadley (Mishcon de Reya) 52:17

6M ago52:17

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ChatGPT is probabilistic and not deterministic, which has important implications for how lawyers might use it. Did you understand that sentence? If not, you will after listening to this episode. How does the tech that’s launched a thousand think-pieces actually work? Should we be excited about the opportunities that large language models offer or s…

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EP. 123 – Camille Vasquez (Brown Rudnick) 38:29

6M ago38:29

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When lawyers represent celebrities, they don't typically become celebs themselves. But that’s what happened to Camille Vasquez, who represented Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against Amber Heard. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Camille, who rose to fame in no small part because of the way she commanded the courtroom in Depp v. Heard, al…

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EP. 122 – Victoria Lewis (byrne·dean) 48:16

7M ago48:16

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If we were to suggest “blending your personal and professional life, to bring your whole self to work”, how would that make you feel? Perhaps that sentiment aligns perfectly with how you approach your career too. Or maybe it makes you feel like stuffing carrots in your ears to avoid yet more corporate speak. Whatever your reaction, listen up! Yasmi…

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EP. 121 – Helen Wan (The Partner Track) 52:51

7M ago52:51

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If the best childhood gift you ever received was a typewriter to write mystery stories, perhaps it's no surprise when you end up writing a novel that inspires a hit TV show. In this episode, host Jennifer Thibodaux sits down with Helen Wan – lawyer, author, and DEI consultant. Jennifer and Helen chat about Helen's debut novel, The Partner Track, wh…

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EP. 120 – Redundancies, layoffs, and cutbacks – oh my! 33:28

8M ago33:28

33:28

THE CROSS-EXAMINATION – With corporate layoffs making headlines around the world, Becky Annison explores the pitfalls of handling redundancies across borders, and where companies go wrong. Speaking with experts from the US and UK, Becky delves into the widely varying rights that employees have in different places, and the consequences that business…

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EP. 119 – Tracey Dovaston (Head of DEI & Partner) 10:50

8M ago10:50

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MY LEGAL JOB & ME – In the hotseat for this episode is Tracey Dovaston, a Partner and the Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pallas Partners. Tracey has an impressive background, switching between private practice and in-house roles. These have included Head of Litigation Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement at Barclays, Chief Compliance O…

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EP. 118 – Rossana Arteaga-Gomez (American Civil Liberties Union) 35:23

9M ago35:23

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On this week's episode, our host Lauren Sobel sits down with Rossana Arteaga-Gomez – a partner at AXS Law Group in Miami, Florida, and President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida. Rossana and Lauren chat about Rossana's unique legal career in both civil litigation and criminal defense work, as well as how Rossana cracked the c…

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EP. 117 – Mark Henderson (Doughty Street Chambers) 55:44

9M ago55:44

55:44

We know we have some long-time listeners to The Hearing (thank you!) and we get super excited when we meet them. But for those of you who haven't listened since way back in 2018, an episode we often find ourselves recommending is ep. 6 (https://pod.fo/e/149f97). It's a jaw-dropping interview and it's how we first met Yasmin. Fast-forward five years…

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EP. 116 – Alexandra Carter (Columbia Law School) 48:05

9M ago48:05

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What does the word negotiation really mean? What's the best question to ask during a negotiation? And what does negotiating have to do with kayaking?! In this episode, Jennifer chats with Alex Carter, world-renowned keynote speaker, professional coach, and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, to answer these questions and more. …

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EP. 115 – Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses 24:55

10M ago24:55

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Expert witnesses can make or break a case: judges and juries look to their authority to explain all manner of technical subjects. But it turns out that hidden biases may be at work in who gets selected to testify as an expert. In this episode, Becky digs into why this disparity exists and how it might be solved with her guests Isabel Kunsman and Ka…

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EP. 114 – Katharine Larsen (Thomson Reuters) 37:35

10M ago37:35

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In this episode, Lauren chats with Katharine Larsen, Deputy General Counsel, Litigation, for Thomson Reuters. Katharine was raised in a small town in the midwestern US, but always knew she wanted to explore the world. At a young age, Katharine began living and working abroad, and continued to do so at various points in her legal career. Now back in…

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EP. 113 – Peter Daly (Doyle Clayton) 50:19

11M ago50:19

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In this episode, Yasmin sits down with Peter Daly, an employment law partner at Doyle Clayton, to discuss his career and the high-profile philosophical belief cases he's been focused on recently. They discuss the significance for employers of the judgment Forstater, as well as the wider societal impact of such cases. For more episodes that touch up…

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EP. 112 – Charles Bagot KC (Head of Chambers & Judge) 26:05

11M ago26:05

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MY LEGAL JOB & ME – In the hotseat for this episode is Charles Bagot KC from Gatehouse Chambers in London. Charles has many strings to his bow – he's a barrister, part-time judge, and joint head of chambers. He's also well known in the profession for his legendary courtesy. Listen to Charles as he talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, bouncing …

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EP. 111 – Jack Courtney (Trainee Solicitor) 8:07

12M ago8:07

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MY LEGAL JOB & ME – This episode will be of particular interest to any aspiring solicitors. Jack Courtney is in the first seat of his training contract – at Biscoes Solicitors in Portsmouth, UK. Jack, who is in the firm's corporate team, describes his experiences and offers advice for other students who are at the beginning of their careers. If the…

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EP. 110 – Ellie Krug (Human Inspiration Works) 51:16

1y ago51:16

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THEN: "Killer Krug" was an attack dog courtroom lawyer who presented as an aggressive male, complete with an intimidating voice that cracked witnesses on the stand. But inside, "Killer Krug" secretly grappled with suppressed gender identity issues dating back to childhood. NOW: Ellie Krug is a transgender woman who uses who uses her voice – in more…

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EP. 109 – Zelda Perkins (Can't Buy My Silence) 44:37

1y ago44:37

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With the increased focus on ethics in the legal profession, we were interested to learn more about the work of Can't Buy My Silence (https://www.cantbuymysilence.com). This campaign group was set up in September 2021 by Zelda Perkins and Professor Julie Macfarlane. Their mission is to end the misuse of non-disclosure agreements to silence the victi…

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EP. 108 – John Koufos (Cottage Four, LLC) 51:04

1y ago51:04

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Law school. Supreme Court of New Jersey. Prison. Oval Office of the White House. These are just a few places where this episode's guest, John Koufos, has spent time. If you haven't heard John's story, then prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride. A former criminal defense attorney who was no stranger to a high-pressure career, John's 15-year batt…

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EP. 107 – Introducing… Lauren Sobel & Jennifer Thibodaux 32:56

1y ago32:56

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As you’ll know, if you want that dream job, you’ve got to nail the interview. And that’s just what Lauren Sobel and Jennifer Thibodaux had to do before taking up their posts as our new US hosts of The Hearing. Join Yasmin as she gets to know our new pod-mates – finding out Lauren and Jennifer’s career journeys, their roles as Senior Legal Editors a…

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EP. 106 – King Charles III's role in British government: how much power does he really have? 39:41

1y ago39:41

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THE CROSS-EXAMINATION – In this episode, Becky explores the unique role the monarch plays in British government, and considers what changes may come now that King Charles III has ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Becky talks to Sir Jonathan Jones KC, a consultant in constitutional law at Linklaters, and R…

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EP. 105 – Ranjit Sond (Society of Asian Lawyers) 41:09

1y ago41:09

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In this episode, Yasmin chats to Ranjit Sond – President of the UK’s Society of Asian Lawyers (https://www.societyofasianlawyers.co.uk). Ranjit is a former personal injury lawyer and now works for the Government Legal Department. In this conversation, he talks candidly about his career and the motivations behind the decisions he’s made to shape it.…

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EP. 104 – Frances Murray (Financial Crime Partner) 6:09

1y ago6:09

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MY LEGAL JOB & ME – Next up in our series looking at the myriad roles across the legal profession, we have Fran Murray, a cross-qualified criminal law partner at Russell-Cooke. Fran talks about her day-to-day working life, the career journey that got her to where she is now, and her philosophy on the special relationship between a client and their …

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EP. 103 – Michelle Last (Keystone Law) 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

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In this episode, Yasmin sits down with employment law partner (and old university friend) Michelle Last. Michelle’s passion to see those who experience fertility issues of all types treated more fairly at work has informed both her practice and her public advocacy. The pair have a wide-ranging discussion that covers IVF, miscarriages and the menopa…

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EP. 102 – Zaneta Sedilekova (Biodiversity & Climate Risk Lawyer) 14:43

1+ y ago14:43

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MY LEGAL JOB & ME – Behind the scenes at The Hearing we speak to so many people across the legal industry, around the world. So we hear countless interesting and inspiring career stories. And it feels selfish to keep this knowledge to ourselves. So we’ve decided to share these insights into the various different roles that together make up the lega…

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EP 185_Project Management Skills Every Freelancer Needs 13:26

1+ y ago13:26

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EP. 101 – Mindful lawyering: reducing stress, avoiding burnout & re-humanising the profession 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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This episode examines the high prevalence of stress and burnout amongst lawyers, and what can be done to reduce it. Yasmin talks to Legatics CEO Anthony Seale and Lucy Shurwood from Pinsent Masons – one of the founding members of the Mindful Business Charter. The trio discuss what burnout is, some common causes and what we can learn from the pandem…

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EP. 100 – Becky Annison 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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WE'RE 100 EPISODES OLD! To celebrate, we decided to turn the spotlight (mic) on our beloved host, Becky. She had mixed feelings about it, but you're going to love getting to know her better. Yasmin and Becky talk about where her passion for the law came from, her interesting career journey, and the work she does now to combat climate change. She's …

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Pros and Cons of Using Upwork Ep_183 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

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1+ y ago22:46

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EP. 99 – Troy Atkin (The Weightlifting Lawyer) 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

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Yasmin is doing the heavy lifting for this latest episode: interviewing The Weight Lifting Lawyer, Troy Atkin – a trainee solicitor at Biscoes in Portsmouth. The pair talk about Troy’s social media brand, his first career in hospitality and the incident that led him to the law. Troy's route to success is a testament to a profession that increasingl…

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