#83 Leaving Things Better Than You Found It: A Journey of Resilience and Redefining Success with Darby Clark

In this inspiring episode of The Confident Mompreneur, host Kyrie sits down with Darby Clark, a third-year law student with a remarkable story of transition and personal growth. Darby shares her journey from a full-time career in marketing and art to pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer, despite the stark differences between the two fields.

Darby opens up about the unique perspective she brings to law school as someone with prior work experience and the invaluable skills she's transferred from her previous career, even though they may seem unrelated at first glance. She candidly discusses the imposter syndrome and anxiety she faced when entering law school, reflecting on how past experiences of having her opinions dismissed fueled these feelings.

Listeners will gain insight into the competitive nature of law school and how Darby found her own path, realizing that rankings mean little when her goals and aspirations differ from her classmates. She delves into the importance of not letting grades define her self-worth and the practical question she asks herself: "Will this matter in 5 minutes, or a year?"

Darby also shares her experiences in securing summer internships, where her life experiences gave her an advantage. She reveals her strategies for structuring study patterns while maintaining boundaries for relaxation and mental health, as well as building a sense of community.

This episode explores Darby's decision to leave a stable job and how she's seizing every opportunity in law school to pave the way for future women in the field. She's committed to breaking down stigmas, particularly in her work as an estate planning attorney, where conversations about death and dying are crucial.

Darby's story also touches on the importance of self-confidence, learning from rejection, and bouncing back after facing six rejections in her career journey. Her resilience ultimately led her to a job that opened doors she never imagined.

Join us for this engaging conversation with Darby Clark, as she shares her wisdom, insights, and the lessons she's learned along her path from art and marketing to law school, all with a focus on empowering others and redefining success.

Find Darby: @dmclarkk on instagram or @darbyclark on tiktok

Find Kyrie:@theconfidentmompreneur