Introduction: 0:00

• Jasmine Singh, former Chief Legal and People Officer at Binti, joins the podcast.
• Former deputy General Counsel at Patreon, assistant General Counsel at Pinterest, and corporate counsel at 24 Hour Fitness.
• Leaving litigation to be a spin class instructor.

Why Jasmine chose to become a lawyer: 2:36

• Jasmine on making a difference in the world. 
• Loving to learn new skills.
• Feeling disappointment with her litigation experiences.

Knowing when to take a break: 5:50

• Jasmine on leaving a job after overworking took a physical and mental toll.
• Relying on friends and family for support.
• Putting good advice into action.

Teaching spin classes: 14:06

• Jasmine on moving to Las Vegas with no work plan.
• Taking time away from the law to reassess goals.
• Following a passion for fitness to be a spin instructor.
• Making a difference in somebody’s life each day.

Getting your first in-house role at 24 Hour Fitness: 18:26

• Jasmine on getting your foot in the door at a company.
• Relying on your network to take advantage of a rare opportunity.

How to position yourself during an in-house job interview: 21:36

• Jasmine on leaning on the theme of learning.
• Having a basketball coach as a legal mentor.

Transitioning into tech counsel: 25:29

• Jasmine on aligning yourself with mission-driven companies.
• Advice to lawyers who want to move into tech. 
• Finding motivation by caring about what you are building.

Explaining Binti and its mission: 30:59

• Explaining Binti, a software company for child welfare agencies to help with foster and adoptive care services.
• Providing tools to help keep agencies organized.
• Making sure kids don’t get separated from their relatives and community.
• Being promoted to Chief Legal Officer.

Fulfilling a philanthropic mission with Dincert Movement: 36:22

• Jasmine on founding an organization that raises funds for non-profits.
• Wanting to help her community during the Muslim and refugee bans.
• Galvanizing community to support trauma and civil rights work.

Tips for people who feel stuck at work: 40:29

• Jasmine on finding a community where you can.
• Seeking out a mentor.

Rapid-fire questions: 42:54

• Jasmine’s favorite part of her day-to-day life.
• Professional pet peeves.

Book recommendations: 44:19

• The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul by Brad Stulberg

What Jasmine wishes she’d known as a young lawyer: 47:35

• Trusting your gut.