Welcome to "No Clubs Required," a groundbreaking podcast that pairs with our book that aims to dismantle the old-school notion that business deals and career advancements are best made on golf courses and in traditional boys' clubs. Each episode features advice from trailblazing women—from fierce lawyers, ambitious corporate execs, forward-thinking general counsel, and beyond. Together, we explore how women can become rainmakers and achieve success by forging their own paths, distinct from the tactics traditionally employed by men.

No Clubs Required
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Welcome to "No Clubs Required," a groundbreaking podcast that pairs with our book that aims to dismantle the old-school notion that business deals and career advancements are best made on golf courses and in traditional boys' clubs. Each episode features advice from trailblazing women—from fierce lawyers, ambitious corporate execs, forward-thinking general counsel, and beyond. Together, we explore how women can become rainmakers and achieve success by forging their own paths, distinct from the tactics traditionally employed by men.
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Recent Episodes

February 11, 2026
Strategy as Service with Brie Leung
<p>In this episode of No Clubs Required, we sit down with Brie Leung, Founder of Red Bird Strategy, to talk about strategy as service, the invisible work women carry, and what it really takes to drive meaningful change within law firms.</p><p> </p><p>Brie shares how she has built her career around two guiding principles: the people she works with and the impact she has. As a trusted thought partner to firm leaders, she offers candid insight into the systemic barriers women face, from being labeled “too nice” to carrying the emotional and cultural labor that often goes unrecognized. </p><p><br></p><p>This episode is about giving yourself grace and remembering that supporting people—not just delivering services—is where real progress begins. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about No Clubs Required: </p><p><a href="https://www.fractionallawfirmcmo.com/about-us/no-clubs-required">https://www.fractionallawfirmcmo.com/about-us/no-clubs-required</a></p>

January 28, 2026
Tech-Forward Leadership with Rachel Shields Williams
<p>In this episode of No Clubs Required, we sit down with Legal Marketing Association president Rachel Shields Williams to talk about leadership, emerging technology, and what it really takes to advocate for change inside a law firm. </p><p> </p><p>As a leader working at the intersection of data, systems, and innovation, Rachel shares what it’s like to champion new technologies to audiences that may be unfamiliar—or even resistant—while navigating the added scrutiny women often face when they’re direct, decisive, and persistent. </p><p> </p><p>She also outlines which technologies and data points matter most right now for business development, offering practical insight into how lawyers can better understand their clients, their markets, and their own performance. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about No Clubs Required: </p><p><a href="https://www.fractionallawfirmcmo.com/about-us/no-clubs-required">https://www.fractionallawfirmcmo.com/about-us/no-clubs-required</a></p>

December 19, 2025
Building Buy-In with Maura Brandt
<p>In this episode of No Clubs Required, we sit down with industry trailblazer Maura Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer at Crowell & Moring. We talk about strategies for authentic business development, the power of mentorship and sponsorship, and why consensus-building is a superpower in driving change. Maura also opens up about balancing a high-pressure career with family life, embracing flexibility, and rewriting the rulebook for professional success. </p><p> </p><p>This conversation is about the importance of building relationships to break barriers, no clubs required. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about No Clubs Required: <a href="https://www.fractionallawfirmcmo.com/about-us/no-clubs-required">https://www.fractionallawfirmcmo.com/about-us/no-clubs-required</a></p>
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