Episodes
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...
May 28, 2024
#45 - Overcoming "Victim Mentality" on the Journey to Realtime Success
Send us a Text Message. Discover how creativity thrives in even the most unexpected places—like the Supreme Court office space—and join me on the empowering journey of shedding the victim mentality, a topic that resonates dee...
May 21, 2024
#44 - What Questions to Ask Potential Employers
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, you get a glimpse into Brynn's mind as she prepares for her upcoming NCRA speech, which will count as CEUs (continuing education units) for professional court reporters. Don't tell you...
May 17, 2024
#43 - Family Court Harmony and Camaraderie
Send us a Text Message. Today’s special bonus episode is a tribute to Bronx Family Court, and what it was like to work there. It's these moments of connection with colleagues that make all the hard work worth it. Get ready fo...
May 14, 2024
#42 - Year-Round Celebration: Honoring Court Reporting & Captioning in the Big Apple
Send us a Text Message. Tune in to Episode 42 to hear what the New York State Unified Court System has to say about the value of court reporters, the guardians of the record. Hear firsthand just how crucial we are to keeping ...
May 7, 2024
#41 - Courtroom Chronicles with Trial Attorney & Coach Renee Pardo
Send us a Text Message. Renee Pardo, Esq., a former assistant district attorney, sits down with us to share her journey from the halls of University of Texas at Austin to the tense drama of family court and criminal law. Thro...
April 30, 2024
#40 - Balancing the Scales of Business and Life
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I first take some time to acknowledge those who have been engaging with the Court Reporter Podcast by asking questions and sharing their insights from episodes on their personal social...
April 23, 2024
#39 - Scoping and Smart Technology: Part 2 with Rachel Artis
Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like your productivity tools just don't 'get' you? As a court reporter with ADHD, I've scoured the tech landscape to tailor a workflow that not only complements my cognitive style but revolut...
April 16, 2024
#38 - Finding the Right Scopist with Scoping International
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the second part of our interview with Rachel Artis, a public speaker and expert in the court reporting industry. In this episode, Rachel delves into the world of scoping and provides insight...
April 9, 2024
#37 - Perfectionism & Court Reporting: What if I make a mistake?
Send us a Text Message. Today's episode will share valuable insights into the high-stakes world of court reporting—a field where the quest for perfection is not just a personal pursuit, but a professional mandate. From the in...
April 2, 2024
#36 - Shalini Quattlebaum: Attorney in the Spotlight
Send us a Text Message. As court reporters, we work with attorneys every single day, but we rarely have the time to really get to know them, understand them, learn what they've been through, and how they got to where they are...
March 26, 2024
#35 - Reporting with Passion and Integrity
Send us a Text Message. Sometime in the beginning of the year, I made a point to write down a list of my goals and post them on the Court Reporter Podcast Facebook group. One of those goals was to work in the Supreme Court. I...
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 re...
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 conversation...
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 me...
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? Jam...
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 wha...
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 real...
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 ou...
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 topi...
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-inform...
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 g...
June 17, 2023
#24 (23 Part 2): Importance of the Relationship between Court Reporters and Proofreaders w/ Elizabeth Wiegman
A brief summary of this episode