Join us for part two of our engaging conversation with Zara and Sean from Watson and Young. In this episode, we delve into the importance of taking risks, entrepreneurial inspirations, and the journey of building a business. Learn how Zara's creative background and Sean's organizational skills played crucial roles in their success. We also discuss overcoming career ruts, managing anxieties, and the transformative power of listening to your inner voice. Plus, Zara and Sean share valuable tips for those looking to liberate themselves from unfulfilling careers. Don't miss their inspiring story of turning passion into a thriving intellectual property firm.

About Zara Watson-Young and Sean Young

Zara and Sean are the powerhouse husband-and-wife team behind Watson & Young PLLC, a premier law firm dedicated to protecting entrepreneurs’ brands at the highest level. After seeing too many founders lose the rights to names and businesses they built from nothing, they set out to create a firm that does more than file paperwork, they defend legacies and secures the future of brands.

Zara is a fierce advocate in trademark law, known for giving founders the confidence to scale without fear of copycats. Sean brings sharp strategy and precision to every trademark search, filing, and enforcement matter, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Together, they’ve protected more than 900 brands across the globe. While raising two daughters, they continue to build a practice rooted in family, faith, and legacy, with one mission: to safeguard what matters most so visionary founders can thrive.

Connect with Zara Watson-Young and Sean Young at

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader https://a.co/d/08vuNA9

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead. Download the first chapter for free at: www.karengilhooly/three-bucket-leader

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Executive Producers Matthew Jones and Lauren Feighan, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

00:00 Reflecting on Life's Risks

00:17 Introduction to Zara and Sean

00:28 The Building Blocks Concept

00:57 Zara's Entrepreneurial Journey

02:00 The Birth of a Content Creator

02:58 COVID's Impact on Creativity

04:17 Sean's Contribution and Systems

05:07 The Importance of Organization

07:40 Balancing Career and Personal Life

10:58 The Wake-Up Call

16:17 Embracing Risk and Purpose

17:59 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of Make Minutes Matter, host Karen Gilhooly interviews Zara Watson-Young and Sean Young from Watson & Young PLLC, an intellectual property firm based in New York City. They discuss their unique career journeys, highlighting the challenges and risks they faced in transitioning from less fulfilling law careers to creating their own successful practice.

Zara shares her initial passion for special education law and her ultimate pivot to intellectual property to protect content creators, while Sean recounts his arduous time in housing court and his eventual leap into joining the family business.

Their stories emphasize the importance of taking risks, being 'all in,' and demonstrating to their children what it means to be passionate and alive in the workplace.

About Zara Watson-Young and Sean Young

Zara and Sean are the powerhouse husband-and-wife team behind Watson & Young PLLC, a premier law firm dedicated to protecting entrepreneurs’ brands at the highest level. After seeing too many founders lose the rights to names and businesses they built from nothing, they set out to create a firm that does more than file paperwork, they defend legacies and secures the future of brands.

Zara is a fierce advocate in trademark law, known for giving founders the confidence to scale without fear of copycats. Sean brings sharp strategy and precision to every trademark search, filing, and enforcement matter, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Together, they’ve protected more than 900 brands across the globe. While raising two daughters, they continue to build a practice rooted in family, faith, and legacy, with one mission: to safeguard what matters most so visionary founders can thrive.

Connect with Zara Watson-Young and Sean Young at watsonandyoung.com/

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader https://a.co/d/08vuNA9

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead. Download the first chapter for free at: www.karengilhooly/three-bucket-leader

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Executive Producers Matthew Jones and Lauren Feighan, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

00:00 Introduction: Time and Career Reflections

00:22 Meet Zara and Sean

01:18 Zara's Journey into Law

05:36 Sean's Career Path

09:34 Taking the Leap: Building Watson & Young

20:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Make Minutes Matter, Karen Gilhooly sits down with Wayne Brown to explore the critical role of authentic networking in both personal and professional life. Wayne shares how focusing on authentic networking helped him build his successful company, The Walker Group. From starting with no clients to partnering with major banks and fintechs, Wayne emphasizes the importance of giving first and receiving second. The conversation also delves into overcoming career roadblocks, taking calculated risks, and growing through connections. Wayne's insights offer invaluable advice for those looking to enhance their networking skills and build meaningful relationships. Be sure to tune in for practical tips on how to get started with effective networking today!

About Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown is the Managing Partner of The Walker Group, a boutique FinTech Consulting Company. Starting a company in 2007, at the outset of financial crisis was no easy task. The Walker Group sits at the intersection of FinTech, banks and payment processors. From the beginning to now, The Walker Group has helped hundreds of companies launch and promote their product to new customers, partner with banks and expand to other global markets. Whether directly through our partnerships or throughout clients we have connected FinTechs and positioned them for growth with some of the largest global banks, regional banks and credit unions.

Connect with Wayne Brown via email at wbrown@walkergroupnyc.com

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader https://a.co/d/08vuNA9

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead. Download the first chapter for free at: www.karengilhooly/three-bucket-leader

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Executive Producers Matthew Jones and Lauren Feighan, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

00:00 The Importance of Networking

00:34 Overcoming Career Roadblocks

01:46 Starting a New Business

02:54 The Value of Networking

07:13 Wayne’s Journey Building the Walker Group

13:11 Helping Others Through Networking

15:46 Success Stories from Networking

18:04 Personal Reflections on Networking

19:12 The Importance of Taking Risks

20:52 Leveraging Past Experiences

24:52 Building a Strong Network

28:09 Conclusion and Contact Information