Episodes
Sept. 10, 2025
#69 - Guardians of the Record: Court Reporting Etiquette with Vicki Poole
When the record is on the line, every micro-decision matters. What to say, when to speak up, how to follow up, how to respond—these split-second choices can easily lead to overwhelm and burnout if we don’t prepare in advance....
Aug. 30, 2025
#68 - From Chaos to CEO: The 5-Step Blueprint Court Reporters Need
What if you could stop reacting to chaos and start running your business like a CEO? In this episode, I share the exact 5-step framework — Groundwork, Assess, Visualize, Execute, Leverage & Lead — that will transform how you ...
Aug. 29, 2025
#67 - The VTM System Every High-Level Court Reporter Needs
In this episode, I reveal the VTM system every high-level reporter needs to reclaim their time, double their income, and finally run their business like a CEO. The most frequently asked questions I get are: 1) what exactly is...
Aug. 29, 2025
#66 - Job Hunting in 2025: Most Lucrative Career without a Bachelor's
In this episode, the tables are turned again as Brynn is the one being interviewed by a journalist from Cali Weekly for an article that just came out, entitled "Job Hunting in 2025," featuring Brynn and her court reporting ex...
Aug. 12, 2025
Horror Stories from the Steno Seat (with a 6-Figure Surprise)
Ever had that nightmare where you show up to a job… and realize you forgot your machine ? Or your laptop? Or both? For some reporters, it’s not a nightmare — it’s real life. In this episode, you’ll hear jaw-dropping “horror s...
July 8, 2025
#64 - AI & the Future of Court Reporting: Separating Hype from Reality with Matt Moss
In this episode, Brynn is joined by court reporter and tech-savvy expert Matt Moss to explore one of the hottest topics in the legal world today— AI in court reporting . With widespread concern about artificial intelligence r...
May 7, 2025
#63 - Voice Reporting & Building Confidence with Ryan Caraway
Today I talked to an 18-year HR professional turned court reporter! She attempted to go the steno route, but ultimately learned about voice reporting and successfully completed school and she is happily enjoying her new caree...
March 31, 2025
#62 - The Heart Behind the Podcast: Brynn's Story Covered by Stenonymous
Episode Summary: In this episode, the tables are turned as Brynn is interviewed by Mel Elberg for the popular blog: Stenonymous. Brynn shares the story behind launching the Court Reporter Podcast and the deeper mission that d...
March 24, 2025
#61 - Introducing Delaney to the Court Reporter Podcast Team!
In this episode of the Court Reporter Podcast, host Brynn Reynolds Seymour introduces Delaney Julianna, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College and the new intern for the podcast. Delaney shares her journey from California to N...
Oct. 22, 2024
#60 - VTM Beta Testing Program Launch
We play a crucial role in the justice system, but managing our workloads can often feel overwhelming. Brynn Seymour and Rachel Artis are designing a Virtual Transcript Management (VTM) program, designed to provide VAs specifi...
Oct. 18, 2024
59. Court Reporting and Sustainability with Vanessa Johns
Meet Vanessa John, a dedicated court reporting student navigating the challenges of mastering 160 words per minute. This episode, set against the backdrop of the bustling NCRA convention, explores the intersection of sustaina...
Oct. 9, 2024
#58 - Behind the Blog: Chris Day's Stenonymous Journey
In this episode, Chris Day, writer, blogger, and official court reporter, shares his journey and motivation behind starting what has become the biggest blog in the court reporting industry. Chris highlights the importance of ...
Sept. 27, 2024
#57 - Building Belief with Heather Hansen: Court Reporting & Self-Advocacy
Have you ever struggled to advocate for yourself and for the record? This episode covers it all, whether it's negotiating your rates, enforcing the rules of speaking slowly, clearly, and one at a time, or even asserting your ...
Aug. 28, 2024
#56 - NCRA Convention Highlights with Greta Pederson, President of the Wisconsin Court Reporters' Association
Greta Peterson, the president of the Wisconsin Court Reporters Association, shares her insights from the NCRA convention and her thoughts on the future of court reporting. She discusses the value of networking, the diverse op...
Aug. 20, 2024
#55 - Stressed with Deadlines and Pages? You May Need a VTM
In this episode, I read over a post I shared on Facebook where I went from a slow summer to being fully booked with work, even having to turn down jobs! "Last week alone, I handled multiple expedites and rough drafts without ...
Aug. 13, 2024
#54 - The Financial Dashboard You Didn’t Know You Needed
Imagine having a financial dashboard for your business, kind of like the one in your car that warns you when you're low on gas. Sounds pretty helpful, right? Well, turns out, accountants alone weren’t quite cutting it for me....
Aug. 6, 2024
How to Build Your Court Reporting Dream Team - You Only Need 3 Roles
I recently came across a Facebook live presentation I gave two years ago called "How to Build Your Dream Team" and discussed the importance of delegation in freeing up our time to spend it how we actually want to be spending ...
July 23, 2024
#52 - Stand Out From the Crowd: How to Build Your Brand Through Social Media
There is no one who understands a court reporter like a court reporter. I might even dare to say that there is no one who understands a court reporter at all, except another court reporter. This career can get lonely and isol...
July 16, 2024
#51 - Ready to Be the Boss? How to Launch Your Own Court Reporting Agency with SmartDeps
SmartDeps is a gamechanger for court reporters who want to transition from working for agencies to working independently and even running their own agencies. Through this episode, you will learn how easy it is to get your own...
July 9, 2024
#50 - Modern Equipment & Wireless Realtime Setup
In this episode, I share how I did a realtime demo using the bluetooth wireless setup which is the non-clunky, sleek and modern setup I will be using from now on. I feel that this is a step closer to providing realtime servic...
July 2, 2024
#49 - Summer Updates & RPR Prep Status
In this episode, I discuss my current status as I prepare for the upcoming RPR exam that I am registered for. I also share general updates and upcoming opportunities for you to get involved. Join the newsletter at www.courtre...
June 25, 2024
Short Exercise: De-Stress and Achieve Mental Clarity!
Through this episode, you will learn a 5-minute exercise to gain immediate mental clarity and wellness. This is a special episode that was clipped out of a video I made after graduating from the Life Coach School certificatio...
June 11, 2024
Business Growth Luncheon for Court Reporters
In this episode, I give you an update about where I stand on my RPR journey - well, that's what I was intending to do, but it ended up being more an overview of what the RPR is and why I believe community is so important for ...
June 4, 2024
Are you a Carrot, an Egg, or a Coffee Bean?
Becoming a court reporter is more like an athlete training for the Olympics or for a marathon than it is academic. We have to have determination, dedication, consistency, stamina and endurance. The way we perceive and think a...