Outlaws Podcast

• Outlawbrary #1: 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, Time Anxiety, and the Freedom of Letting Go

  In this episode, Shayla and Kate crack open Oliver Burkeman’s powerful book 4,000 Weeks — and let’s be clear, it’s not about to-do lists. They explore the confronting reality that 4,000 weeks is roughly all we get in a lifetime, and how that number becomes a springboard for bigger questions: What truly matters? Why do we equate our worth with productivity? And how can we let go of the pressure to do it all? With personal stories, a healthy dose of irreverence, and some classic Outlaw-style reflection, this first Outlawbrary episode offers insights on how to rethink your relationship with time — and find more meaning by doing less. 🎧 Whether you’ve read the book or not, this one’s for anyone questioning the hustle, craving a slower life, or wondering how the heck to use their 4,000 weeks.   💥 In this episode – Why 4,000 weeks hits harder than any productivity hack – Time anxiety and the trap of “trying to do it all” – How accepting your limitations can actually set you free – Stories from Shayla and Kate on how this book shifted their thinking – The case for slowing down — and living better, not faster 💡 This episode is for you if: – You secretly feel like you're always behind – You’re craving more meaning but not sure how to get there – You’ve ever googled “how to be more productive” at 2am – You love a good book that messes with your worldview (in a good way) – You’re ready to rebel — gently — against the cult of busyness Learn more about Oliver Burkeman and 4,000 Weeks: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books Oliver's last Guardian column 🎧 Find out more 🔗 Website: www.outlawspodcast.com 🔗 Connect & Explore Hosted by: Shayla Strapps and Kate Offer Produced by: Shayla Strapps 🌐 Website: www.outlawspodcast.com 📬 Email us: @the.outlaws.podcast 📘 Facebook Group: Outlaws Podcast Community 💼 LinkedIn: Outlaws Podcast 🎧 Hosted on Podbean

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• From Litigation to Legal Tech and Author: Reinventing Success with Fiona McLay

  In this episode we share our first 'Outlaw Diaries', and Shayla sits down with Fiona McLay—a former litigation lawyer turned legal tech evangelist and author—for an honest conversation about what it really takes to change course. Fiona shares how she moved from the traditional path of legal practice into something far more aligned with who she is today. They talk about the messy middle of reinvention, the fear and worries, and the quiet courage it takes to follow a different vision of success—even when the world expects you to stay in your lane. 💥 In this episode: The unexpected turning points in Fiona’s legal career Why reinvention isn’t a neat and tidy process How coaching and community played a role in finding clarity Learning to define “enough” for yourself Legal tech, creativity, and carving your own niche The power of backing yourself—before you feel ready 💡 This episode is for you if: You’re wondering if the career you chose still fits You’ve been sitting on a pivot but afraid to act You want a real-world example of how to shift direction—without losing yourself in the process You love hearing honest, smart conversations about work, growth, and living more honestly 🎧 Hit play to hear how Fiona stepped off the script and into a career that finally fits. 🔗 Connect & Explore Hosted by: Shayla Strapps and Kate Offer Produced by: Shayla Strapps 🌐 Website: www.outlawspodcast.com 📬 Get in touch: @the.outlaws.podcast Facebook Group: Outlaws Podcast Community LinkedIn: Outlaws Podcast 🎧 Hosted on Podbean 🎙️ Learn more about Fiona McLay Fiona is a legal tech evangelist, author, and consultant helping the profession evolve with purpose. You can find her work and insights and buy her book at: 🌐 www.fionamclay.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: Fiona McLay 📘 Facebook: Tech Enabled Lawyer

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• The Hidden Rules of Success: What We’re Unlearning (And why you might want to, too)

  In this episode of Outlaws, Shayla and Kate pull back the curtain on the hidden curriculum—the sneaky, unspoken rules that shape how we define success, worth, and ambition. From career ladders you never questioned to the belief that being busy means you're important, they unpack the beliefs that ruled their lives (until they didn’t). They share five deeply ingrained "rules" they’re actively unlearning—and how it’s changing the way they work, live, and measure success. But this conversation goes deeper. They explore what happens when you realise you’ve been performing an identity that isn’t fully yours. The burnout that comes from trying to be palatable, professional, and perfect. The pressure to be “good” at everything, including being human. And the radical relief of asking: what if I just stopped? 💥 In this episode: The myth of the ladder: Why climbing higher doesn't always mean going further How we confuse busy with worthy (and how to stop) The sunk cost fallacy: Why time spent doesn’t have to equal a lifetime commitment External validation vs. internal clarity The cost of performance: When “doing it all” means losing yourself Why redefining success is a radical act—and a necessary one 💡 This episode is for you if: You're questioning your career path or life choices You've ever felt guilty for not wanting more You’ve internalised rules that no longer serve you You’re tired of performing an identity just to “fit” You’re ready to design success—and your life—on your own terms 🎧 Listen now and start unlearning the rules that were never yours to begin with.   Links Alain de Botton TEDX talk https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_de_botton_a_kinder_gentler_philosophy_of_success?language=en    CREDITS Hosts and producers: Shayla Strapps and Kate Offer Website - www.outlawspodcast.com  Get in touch  - [email protected]  Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.outlaws.podcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335594167730235  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/outlawspodcast  Hosted on Podbean.   

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• When Success Isn’t Enough: Burnout, Unlearning & Becoming an Outlaw

  You followed the rules. You ticked all the boxes. You built the “successful” career. So… why does it still feel like something’s missing or that you're not really happy? In this first episode of Outlaws, your hosts Shayla and Kate (two former lawyers turned question-askers and life-redesigners) get real about what brought them here — from burnout and breakdowns to career pivots and messy in-betweens. We talk: Walking away from careers that once felt like a calling Burnout, identity, and the cost of "success" Why we started this podcast (and who it’s for) The power of unlearning and choosing your own way Why you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin again This is not your average self-help show. Outlaws is for anyone standing at the edge of a big change — curious, scared, maybe a little bit fed up — and wondering what life could look like off-script. Whether you're ready to quit, pause, pivot, or just take a breath — this is your permission slip.   CREDITS   Host and producers: Shayla Strapps and Kate Offer   Website - www.outlawspodcast.com    Get in touch  - [email protected]    Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.outlaws.podcast/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335594167730235    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/outlawspodcast    Hosted on Podbean. 

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• Trailer Outlaws Podcast - Unlearning the rules of work and life

  Outlaws is the podcast for professionals who look successful on paper but feel stuck inside. Hosted by two (out)laws who walked away from traditional legal careers, we explore bold career pivots, honest stories, and practical tools for rewriting the rules of work and life. If you're craving more meaning, freedom, and truth in your career—this is your space. Subscribe and start your own outlaw journey.

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