The Advocate Next Door

About The Advocate Next Door

The Advocate Next Door podcast captures in-person unscripted interviews of admirable advocates who share how they got started, why they advocate for others, and pass on advice for a future generation! Each episode is a warm look at how advocates make a difference and how they got started. We spotlight passionate advocates from lawyers, public officials, generals, technology developers, court and law firm staff, teachers, thinkers, dreamers—no advocacy is too small! This program is not sponsored or affiliated with any group or organization to maintain a genuine conversation with the advocate, which may also include interviews in Spanish. If you know an advocate in the Washington, DC area, send us tips at kelby.ballena@hugheshubbard.com. *Disclaimer: For entertainment purposes only. **Trademarked

Publisher

Kelby Ballena, Margarita Rosa Arango

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2024

Latest episode

18 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Supreet Sohi: From Survival to Service in the Sikh Community

   Supreet Kaur Sohi, host of the Sherni Vision Podcast, joins The Advocate Next Door to share her journey as a Sikh-Punjabi mother, entrepreneur, domestic violence survivor, and community advocate. Drawing from more than 20 years as a master esthetician, she discusses the connection between self-care, confidence, and mental well-being, and how her work evolved into creating spaces for deeper conversations about healing and personal growth. Supreet explores Sikh identity, beauty standards, mental health, and the challenges facing the Punjabi community, including domestic violence, intergenerational trauma, and cultural stigma. She also shares the inspiration behind Sherni Vision, a platform dedicated to amplifying stories of courage, resilience, and mindful living, while encouraging others to embrace authenticity and live in alignment with their values. STORY 0:00 Unscripted Podcasts and Sound Check 1:24 Meet Supreet Sohi 2:34 What Is Sikhi 3:27 Beauty Through Sikhi 5:00 Aesthetics With Purpose 7:44 Body Image and Compliments 10:42 Podcasting for Sikh Advocacy 13:28 Mental Health and Identity 15:55 Family Activism Roots 16:42 Career Paths and Risks 19:26 Sherni Role Models 21:01 Turban Misconceptions 22:27 Beauty as Expression 22:54 Turban Day and Henna 23:20 Breaking Abuse Silence 25:36 Alcohol Stereotypes 27:45 Generational Healing 30:21 Media and Beauty Myths 33:48 Parenthood and Advocacy 36:09 Building Safe Spaces 40:14 Yoga and Recovery 41:42 Final Thought BIOGRAPHY Supreet kaur Sohi, is a Sikh-Punjabi mother of two and domestic violence survivor. Licensed master esthetician for 20+ years, Supreet worked closely with the South Asian diaspora in the DMV area through skincare/body care treatments. During her time as a Medspa owner, she was able to connect with individuals going through physical change during their journey by holding space for both physical growth & spiritual growth. Her passion for creating glowing skin led her to create a safe space for healthy conversation in the Punjabi community. Sherni Vision showcases Punjabis that are living their courageously aligned life. Guest that will inspire or enlighten you as you explore this journey called life. Supreet, uses her platform to continue the conversation of mental health, domestic violence, and promote mindful living. She believes in a healthy mind and self-care leads to an outer glow. LINKS Website: https://shernivision.kit.com (https://shernivision.kit.com) Sherni Vision Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/57nqyA4lytqs5DzN5k2TfA?si=d6ba072b768d4f2e (https://open.spotify.com/show/57nqyA4lytqs5DzN5k2TfA?si=d6ba072b768d4f2e) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supreetsohi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/supreetsohi/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shernivisionpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/shernivisionpodcast/) Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supreetsohi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/supreetsohi/) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SherniVisionPodcast/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@SherniVisionPodcast/videos)

2. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Mahmoud Abuwasel: Cryptocurrency Disputes and Litigation

   The decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies presents unique challenges in civil litigation. From service of process and personal jurisdiction over pseudonymous wallet holders to issues of extraterritoriality to difficult questions concerning damages and remedies, the involvement of cryptocurrencies in a case add an increased layer of complexity. Mahmoud Abuwasel, a partner at Wasel Wassel, discusses cryptocurrency and crypto disputes. He recounts early exposure to Bitcoin and crypto mining, explains crypto transactions, and contrasts crypto’s decentralized value-protection challenges. He describes how crypto disputes are brought into courts and arbitration and highlights scams, tracing funds to exchanges, and cross-border enforcement difficulties. Mr. Abuwasel talks about his latest book, “UAE Crypto Litigation,” built from 100+ UAE judgments structured as a litigation life cycle, chosen due to the UAE’s high crypto adoption and limited accessibility of civil-law judgments for outsiders. STORY 00:00 Warmup and Greetings 01:24 Introducing Mahmoud Abuwasel 02:02 Crypto Basics and Origins 02:54 Bitcoin Mining Story 04:30 Value Decentralization 06:32 Disputes Courts 08:01 The Book on Crypto Disputes 10:33 Structuring Case Journey 12:33 Educating Students and Practitioners 14:01 Global Disputes and the UAE Focus 17:07 Pig Butchering 21:08 Treaties, Taxes, and Digital Assets 24:07 Seven Years of the Crypto Evolution 25:20 How To Denoise 27:24 Where To Get The Book 27:52 Closing BIOGRAPHY Mr. Abuwasel has litigated hundreds of matters in excess of hundreds of millions of USD in dispute. Most of his litigation practice is disputes before the UAE Courts on-shore and off-shore (DIFC/ADGM). He has also acted on matters before the NY Courts, English Courts, PRC Courts, Qatar Courts, Dutch Courts, and others. Mr. Abuwasel recently released his new book "UAE Crypto Litigation" which features a Foreword by H.E. Justice Michael Black KC. Notably, the book has already been referenced as an authority pre-publication in DIFC Court proceedings in the Digital Economy Court. (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vS3tC2kQpDFxLzWocnfoI5BYUv?domain=youtu.be) The book is designed to bridge the gap between regulatory theory and courtroom reality. It analyzes over 100 UAE judgments regarding crypto disputes, structuring the commentary akin to the lifecycle of a dispute; standing, fraud, evidence, and liability, while integrating relevant frameworks from VARA, the SCA, and the Central Bank. With the UAE acting as a global nexus for digital asset transactions -- and the highest global crypto adoption rate at 32% -- these insights are increasingly relevant for international interest in navigating cross-border tracing, multi-jurisdictional structuring, and enforcement. You can view the full synopsis or access a preview of the book at https://uaecryptolitigation.com/ (https://uaecryptolitigation.com/) LINKS Profile: https://waselandwasel.com/about/mahmoud-abuwasel/ (https://waselandwasel.com/about/mahmoud-abuwasel/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjabuwasel/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjabuwasel/) Book: https://uaecryptolitigation.com/ (https://uaecryptolitigation.com/)

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   FLASHBACK: Day 1, Creating the Podcast

   After months of brainstorming and buying equipment, we finally sat down, for the first time, to figure out how to start a podcast, decide on our background music, and find topics we should talk about. I hit the record button from the start on what ended being a 3-hour conversation to breakdown of the vision for the show. Recorded in June 2024.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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