Episode 132: How Sarah Turned “Lost” into Multiple Acceptances
In this honest episode of Success Unlocked, Dr. Adrienne Shnier chats with the talented Sarah Baughan, an artist at heart who once thought her creative side didn’t belong in the world of law. (Spoiler: it does. And it got her in.)
Sarah walks us through her journey from feeling completely directionless to landing multiple law school acceptances. She shares the exact mindset shifts that helped her stop hiding the parts of herself she thought didn’t “fit,” and how early preparation, and a whole lot of self-reflection, turned everything around.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong in the room, like they have to trade their passions for professionalism, or like law school is only for a certain “type” of student. Sarah proves that your background isn’t baggage, it’s your edge.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why your non-traditional background can set you apart
- How to stop editing yourself out of your own story
- Why authenticity in applications = actual results
- The power of a five-year vision (and seeing yourself in it)
- What it looks like to go from unsure to unstoppable
- How to use writing as a confidence-building tool
- Why early prep changes everything, especially your mindset
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Sarah's Journey
02:50 – Navigating the Law School Application Process
06:03 – Embracing Authenticity in Applications
08:59 – The Power of Self-Discovery
12:09 – Celebrating Acceptances and Achievements
15:02 – Building Confidence Through Writing
17:56 – The Impact of Arts on Legal Aspirations
21:04 – The Importance of Early Preparation
23:49 – Reflecting on the Journey and Future Goals
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