In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ashleigh Buckley, an attorney and the founder of The Buckley Firm, who also serves as Vice President for the Sebastian County Bar Association. We talked about advocating for people who feel like they don’t have a voice, navigating a male-dominated field, and the emotional weight of prosecuting child abuse cases. It was a real conversation about justice, resilience, and purpose, and I think you’ll enjoy hearing her perspective on finding strength through service—and why she’d be just fine living off-grid with horses.Visit: arkansasminds.comFollow @arkansasminds on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTubeChapters:00:00 Intro01:22 Why Ashleigh Became an Attorney03:47 Making the Legal System Accessible06:12 Transparency and Ethics in Law08:01 Women in a Male-Dominated Field10:13 Standing Her Ground in Court12:00 The Weight of Legal Decisions14:02 Protecting Children Through Law16:50 Emotional Challenges of Justice Work19:40 Life and Law in Arkansas22:46 Breaking the Cycle of Abuse25:04 How Law School Shapes Thinking27:06 Finding Confidence and Purpose29:06 If Money Wasn’t a Factor30:45 Childhood, Country Roots & Horses33:09 Faith and Family34:58 What People Don’t Know About Ashleigh37:02 Community, Mentorship, and Fort Smith41:02 Would You Rather: Arkansas Edition44:14 How to Connect with Ashleigh#ArkansasMinds#SupportLocal#PodcastLife