A Conversation with Carrington Smith Trabue

In this episode Chris talks with Carrington Smith Trabue, a former trial lawyer, best-selling author, single mom, and owner of Carrington Legal Search. For the past twenty-two years, Carrie has advised executives on careers and life.

Interview Topics:

• The most exciting part of Carrie’s career, and how she ended up running an executive search firm
• The cause for the decline of people aspiring to become a lawyer
• What is Carrie’s approach to “designing your life”
• Knowing what is truly important for you
• A moment from Carrie’s life that defined her
• The importance of owning your story, instead of hiding it
• Has Carrie always had the mindset of helping others
• The need for more transparency and vulnerability in today’s society
• What advice does Carrie have for those aspiring to go to C-Suite level
• What Carrie attributes her success to

Guest:

Carrington Smith Trabue

• President of Carrington Legal Search

Social Media Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue
• https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/?hl=en

Promote:

Carrington Legal Search

https://carringtonlegal.com

Quotes from Episode:

1. The moments that we don’t want to define us, end up defining us the most.
2. Own your stories instead of hiding them.
3. With adversity comes opportunity.
4. Ask for advice, they give you money. Ask for money, they give you advice.

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• chrishowellonline.com