Permanent Change of Station

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all you Dads out there! I wanted to record a special episode and so I asked 3 fathers with unique stories of fatherhood to share their thoughts. One became a single father through tragedy, one a single father through divorce who has primary custody of his young daughter, and a married father with 4 children under the age of 11. I was so inspired by the conversation so I know you will too. There are some technical glitches in this episode, but you’ll be so drawn in by...

I was blessed with a DOUBLE PORTION of fathers. God knew I needed both of them to become the person I am today. Both died unexpectedly. But as I share in this podcast, what has carried me through the years of their deaths is the knowledge there were no words left unspoken when each died - my father in 1997, my stepfather in 2015. Here is my tribute to Dr. Nathaniel Boggs, Jr. and Command Sergeant Major Marlin Barber, my double portion. ❤️❤️ Support the show

Haley Taylor Schlitz graduated college at 16 and now has a Juris Doctorate at age 19 from the S.M.U. Dedman College of Law, making her the youngest black American to ever achieve a law degree in the history of this country! It was so much fun to discuss law school, education policy, and LIFE with this young dynamo! I am so inspired by her journey and I so look forward to welcoming her to the State Bar of Texas in a few months. This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss! Support...

For the first decade of my career I worked as a child welfare and juvenile attorney throughout south Texas, including in Uvalde County. In years past I have represented children who attended Robb Elementary School. I am saddened and stunned by this tragedy. It's all getting too close to home. As a felony prosecutor today who also is responsible for a mental health docket in the jurisdiction where I work and who works with law enforcement DAILY, I don't accept the notion that to take...

Having witnessed my youngest graduate from high school having earned more than $1 million in scholarships, thought I'd record a segment on what I consider to key to educational success - parental involvement. I'm a big believer that parents are the most important educators of our children and teachers are resources to assist us in that endeavor. My children have achieved great academic success but that would NOT have been the case if their father and I had not been fully engaged in their...

Lynette interviews two of her friends who are at various stages of their home schooling journeys. Jill Hayes, mother of Miss Oregon 2022 Abigail Hayes, discusses her experiences of homeschooling her 4!children who are now all young adults. Adrienne Rodriguez was homeschooled as a child and now is passing on that experience to her own young children today. This is a very informative topic for anyone considering homeschooling as an option. The episode also dispels many myths about...

The Queen Mother aka Lynette's Mom shares some great grandmother wisdom in this bonus Mother's Day episode. It's short, sweet and to the point - just like her! Enjoy and Happy Mother's Day. Support the show

Wanted to share my own journey of what motivated me to become an attorney at 48 when I was a single mother of 2. I started law school 20 years AFTER I was originally accepted. If you know anything about the Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale, there are similar parallels. But I did it and I graduated with honors as an Associate Editor of the St. Mary's Law Journal and one of 10 in my law school graduating class inducted into the National Order of Barristers. It was truly a journey of blind...

Lynette uses this episode to share information on how parents may have their rights involuntarily terminated by a judge for abuse, neglect and other bad acts. She also shares examples from her legal career when parents may opt to voluntarily relinquish their rights. This is a complex subject but one many biological parents and future adoptive parents have to deal with for a child to find their forever home. Tune in and learn! Support the show

You will not want to miss this inspiring Mother's Day weekend episode of Lindsay Campbell who will graduate summa cum laude from Boise State University with her bachelor's degree at age 40! She is a businesswoman and a mother of 3 who stepped out of her comfort zone to earn the college degree she had only dreamed about for a really long time. She is a living testimony that it is never too late to live your dreams! Tune in and and be sure to share this episode with anyone you know who just...

Lynette interviews two of her friends who have adopted children. If you've ever considered adoption as an option, you definitely want to listen to this episode. One friend shares her experiences adopting through the child welfare system while the other shares her experience of adopting while living in a foreign country. You will so enjoy this heartfelt episode! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pcspodcast2022)

Lynette and 3 guests discuss the journey of motherhood after going through a divorce. As you will hear from this episode, one experiences the stages of grief often associated with death after going through a divorce, especially when there are children involved - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. If you are going through a divorce or have started a new season of life as a single Mom, you won't want to miss this episode. Support the show...

If you are charged with a crime that has incarceration in a county jail or a state penitentiary as a possible punishment, the U.S. Constitution requires that you have a lawyer to defend you and if you are too poor to hire your own, one will be appointed by the judge to defend you. This has been the law of the land since 1963. This podcast shares the history behind the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright. Support the show

Join host Lynette Perez with guests Jewana Helmstetter and Lauren Rose for an informative discussion on Living with Alopecia! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pcspodcast2022)

Brenda and Lynette continue their conversation, this week talking about the subject of Mental Health. Do we all struggle with something? Where do you go or who do you turn to when you're in a dark place? This important episode helps to shed light on a topic that for too long has been a stigma for many. It's time for a Permanent Change of Station when it comes to discussing mental health topics within our professions and in our personal lives. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours:...

Brenda and Lynette give their take on the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, especially the controversy involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. Valieva, who tested positive for the banned substance Trimetazidine (TMZ) was allowed to skate although several American track runners were banned from the Summer Olympics for testing positive for banned substances. Is there a double standard? Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pcspodcast2022)

If your answer is "no," you need to take the next 5 minutes and listen to this Mini-Episode. If your answer is "yes," you need to take the next 5 minutes and listen to this Mini-Episode. Having a will makes your wishes known when you die and protects your loved ones from unnecessary drama. Before you make your ultimate Change of Station, you need to get your affairs in order. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pcspodcast2022)

In this mini-episode, Lynette touches on the topic of Military Divorce. A recent study by the career website Zippia looked at professions with the highest divorce rates among those under 30, based on the U.S. Census Bureau data. Three of the top ten professions involved military jobs. First-line enlisted military supervisors had the highest divorce rate, at 30 percent. These personnel lead military operations and supervise enlisted service members. Enlisted personnel who deal with air...

Lynette and Brenda continue the conversation that began in 1976 with the topic of Affirmative Action. Is it necessary? Is it harmful to those it aims to help? And how does it even have application for people who grew up in military families where: Listen in as they continue the conversation where friends can come together - agree or disagree - and still be friends! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pcspodcast2022)

Lynette and Brenda discuss the process of how one even gets on a short list to become a U.S. Supreme Court nominee. The Supreme Court came into existence in 1789. There have been 115 Justices on the highest court of America in history. All but 7 have been white men. Will a black woman make herstory in 2022? Will this be a Permanent Change of Station for America? Tune in and find out what Lynette and Brenda think about it. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pcspodcast2022)