Erin Walford is a commercial lawyer whose mindset shifted from the sole focus of the corporate path and built something completely different.

After nearly 20 years in franchising, commercial law, IP and retail including senior roles inside large organisations, Erin hit a career pivot that forced her to ask a bigger question: Am I the CEO of my own life? 

In Episode 152 - That 'Am I the CEO of my own life?' moment led to the creation of The Station HQ a commercial law firm, business consultancy, and community space designed around people, not just profit.

The Station HQ now operates out of a converted fire station in Brisbane and has become a hub for founders, operators, advisors and fractional professionals who want flexibility, impact, and meaningful work. 

0:00 Introduction

0:49 Erin’s background in franchising, legal, and ASX-level businesses

1:49 What is The Station HQ 

03:43 Why marketing fundamentals still matter more than shiny AI tools

4:59  The rise of flexible legal work and “portfolio careers” 

6:56 Fractional legal roles vs traditional law firm models

8:51 The Station HQ: creating a community-driven workspace inside a fire station 

10:55 “Uncommon care”: building community, training & collaboration 

12:10 Little Stationers: supporting parents in the legal profession 

13:42 Isolation, mental health & pressure in high-performance professions

15:03 Why community, belonging and support matter more than ever

16:26 The 1% rule, personal responsibility & how Erin measures impact 

17:01 Wrap up

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