Women of Fort Mill Podcast | Women in Business, Women Entrepreneurs, Small Business
Welcome to the Women of Fort Mill Podcast – your weekly dose of connection, inspiration, and empowerment for women who live, lead, and thrive in our beautiful Fort Mill, SC.
Hosted by Leah Williams and Kellie Hoover, this show goes beyond business spotlights. We're here to help you grow personally and professionally, through real conversations with local women who are making a difference.
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Women of Fort Mill Podcast | Women in Business, Women Entrepreneurs, Small Business
From Teacher to Attorney: Tristan Hunkin on Family, Legacy & Regifting Grace
Episode 36: From Teacher to Attorney: Tristan Hunkin on Family, Legacy & Regifting Grace
Episode Summary:
In this powerful and practical episode of the Women of Fort Mill Podcast, co-host Leah Williams sits down with attorney, author, and military mom Tristan Hunkin, founder of Hunkin Law. Tristan’s story is one of courage, resilience, and reinvention. Once a high school business teacher, she made the bold decision to pursue a second career in law—earning her degree from Georgetown and building a practice that serves clients virtually across multiple states. As a military spouse and mom, she knows firsthand the challenges of balancing family life, career pivots, and personal growth, and she shares how those experiences shaped her purpose-driven career.
Tristan now helps families, business owners, and individuals protect what matters most through estate planning, trust creation, and legal strategies that give them peace of mind. She also opens up about her upcoming book, Regifting Grace, which dives into the essential balance between grace and accountability in our closest relationships. Listeners will hear how she navigates the complexities of marriage, motherhood, and entrepreneurship while emphasizing authenticity, communication, and long-term vision. This episode blends practical financial and legal advice with heartfelt wisdom that every woman—whether a mom, entrepreneur, or professional—will find both relatable and empowering.
Episode Highlights:
- How Tristan transformed her students’ encouragement into a leap of faith that led her to law school.
- The story and message behind her book Regifting Grace and why both grace and accountability are necessary for deep, lasting relationships.
- Her perspective on motherhood: balancing solo parenting as a military spouse with raising resilient, connected children.
- The role of supportive partnerships and why choosing the right people to surround yourself with is critical for success.
- Why every parent should secure temporary guardianship documents and how a trust protects your home and assets.
- Real-life examples of handling accountability conversations with spouses, children, colleagues, and even within community leadership roles.
Final Takeaway:
Tristan’s story reminds us that protecting our future and nurturing our most important relationships go hand in hand. Estate planning isn’t reserved for the wealthy—it’s about ensuring your children, spouse, and legacy are cared for, even in unexpected moments. Her wisdom also highlights that grace and accountability are not opposites but partners—together they create relationships built on honesty, respect, and deep connection. Whether you’re navigating family life, entrepreneurship, or your own personal growth, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to move forward with clarity and confidence.
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