Today we’re speaking with Ilona Anderson, Founder of Carpe Diem Law Firm. Ilona, can you start by introducing yourself and describing your work?

I'm Ilona Anderson, founder of Carpe Diem Law Firm, a boutique legal practice based in Miami, Florida. I serve both sides of the spectrum: helping conscious entrepreneurs with trademark registration, employment compliance, and legal strategy, while also advocating for employees who've experienced workplace discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination.

The name Carpe Diem – "seize the day" – isn't just clever branding. It's a promise to my clients and to myself. For my clients, it's a reminder that time is of the essence when dealing with legal matters, and that they can offload those concerns to me and go enjoy their lives, knowing they're in good hands. For me, it means building a practice rooted in excellence and sustainability – where I give my clients my absolute best work without burning myself out in the process. I try to work smart, not just hard, and to always make time for what matters most and give myself permission to live a full, joyous life, no matter how demanding my business gets.

Our next featured panelist for our Changing the Conversation spotlight series is Jean Brownhill, Founder and CEO of Sweeten. She gives great insight into the challenges of an evolving company, advice she wished her younger self would have known, and the importance of having allies and champions in your corner. To hear more about Jean's journey, join us this Thursday on October 26th at 6:30pm for our event, Sponsors: How to Find and Manage This Essential Relationship.

With our roots firmly planted in promoting women in business (“CFW” stands for our original company name, “Careers for Women”), CFW has been dedicated to the mission of creating an equal workforce for over 40 years (43, to be exact!). After hosting our event, Changing the Conversation: Women in Leadership, last month, CFW Careers President, Cynnie King, reflected, “the hiring and promotion process for advancing women into higher level positions needs to be intentional.” We’re certainly not alone in our attention to this topic.