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In this powerful and emotional episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with local mom Nikkol Krug to share a story every parent needs to hear.

Nikkol opens up about the grooming of her teenage daughter by a high school volleyball coach—how it began, how it escalated, and how the system failed to protect her child. She bravely recounts the signs she missed, the manipulation tactics used by the coach, and the heartbreak of watching her daughter suffer not only from the abuse but also from the backlash of speaking up.

This episode explores the gray area of the law, where inappropriate behavior toward minors isn't always illegal but is certainly dangerous. Nikkol and Billie discuss Title IX failures, how schools prioritize liability over student safety, and what real change might look like.

💔 Hear how one mother’s fight led to policy changes, how her daughter found her voice, and why we all need to learn the signs of grooming before it’s too late.

🔍 If you're a parent, educator, attorney, or advocate—this episode is for you.

👉 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of grooming, harassment, and inappropriate conduct involving a minor.

💬 Topics Covered:
How grooming begins and builds trust over time
Legal blind spots that protect predators
Title IX violations in high schools
How school districts handle (or mishandle) misconduct
The emotional and social cost for victims who come forward
Why open communication at home can be lifesaving
What systemic change should look like

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Welcome to a special episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, where we pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a career in family law.

In this candid roundtable, Billie Tarascio is joined by her three law partners at Modern Law—Stacey Rogan, Heather Pelaez, and Kylie Bigelow—for an insightful conversation tailor-made for future attorneys, law students, and practicing lawyers looking to understand the reality of being a woman in law, building a sustainable legal career, and the evolving legal landscape.

Whether you're fresh out of law school, considering a shift in your legal career, or wondering what it takes to become a managing partner—this conversation is packed with honest reflections, powerful advice, and real-world insight from four powerhouse women in family law.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

The unconventional journeys that led each partner to where they are now

The highs and lows of family law, including burnout, courtroom wins, and emotional resilience

How access to justice, legal paraprofessionals (LPs), and AI tools are impacting the legal field

Real talk on sexism in the legal profession—from microaggressions to evolving dynamics

Why women are underrepresented in law firm leadership—and how Modern Law is flipping the script

Advice for young lawyers: from courtroom confidence to managing emotional burnout

Leadership styles, mentorship, and why creating your own system matters

This episode is more than a conversation—it's a roadmap for lawyers committed to doing meaningful work and living a balanced life.

Want to learn more about the attorneys or book a consultation? Go to www.mymodernlaw.com today!

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In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Ron Platt, co-founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF), to unpack a revolutionary concept: Support Insurance—a financial safety net for divorced and single-parent households that covers child support and alimony in cases of death, disability, or job loss.

Ron shares the deeply personal story behind NASDF’s creation, how a conversation with his late father sparked a 25-year journey, and how NASDF is more than just insurance—it’s a nationwide support system offering resources for legal help, real estate, mental health, and even school supplies. Plus, learn how NASDF is planning to push foster care reform and develop accessible legal credit tools for families navigating financial uncertainty.

💡 Whether you're divorced, a single parent, a co-parent, or someone rebuilding after a tough relationship, NASDF might just be the support system you didn’t know existed.

• What is support insurance and how does it work?
• Why NASDF is like an AARP for single/divorced families
• Legal and financial support options through NASDF
• The real-life story of navigating foster care as a single parent
• How advocacy, lived experience, and niche insurance intersect
• Healthy relationships after divorce—why self-work matters

🔗 Want to get in touch with Ron Platt or learn more about NASDF?
🌐 NASDF.org
📧 info@nasdf.org

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