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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ashleigh Louis & Jeff Soilson, Co-Founders of Quantum ADR (Episode 1571)

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Ashleigh Louis explains how she guides clients to make decisions based on values, not anger, during divorce.

This episode features host Ric Franzi interviewing Ashleigh Louis and Jeff Soilson, co-founders of the dispute resolution firm Quantum ADR. Louis is a licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist, while Soilson brings three decades of experience as a family law litigator. Their company employs a unique two-coach mediation model that combines psychological strategies with legal expertise. They primarily help families navigate conflicts related to divorce, co-parenting plans, inheritance disputes, and shared property like vacation homes. The founders emphasize keeping disputes out of court, especially when ongoing relationships or children are involved. Soilson shared that he left his litigation firm last year to fully commit to this interdisciplinary approach, calling it a "quantum leap." A key insight is their focus on the "me in mediation," which involves helping clients reconcile internal conflicts before reaching external agreements. They argue that traditional litigation often fails parents by creating distraction and reducing their emotional availability for their children. Louis detailed her method of using value alignment, asking clients to consider what will matter on their deathbed to move beyond a win-lose mentality. They see positive ripple effects where amicable resolutions lead to better parenting, which in turn benefits children's future relationships. Soilson clarified that while litigation remains necessary for high-finance cases or safety concerns, family court is ill-equipped for child-centric disputes. The pair highlighted the long-term financial cost of litigation, noting funds spent on legal battles could instead support children's education or family experiences. When discussing artificial intelligence, Louis expressed cautious optimism, hoping AI could make court systems more navigable and provide initial client guidance via chatbots. The tone is conversational, educational, and deeply personal, with both guests sharing professional pivots and client stories. Listeners interested in entrepreneurship, family law, mental health, or conflict resolution would find this episode valuable. Those seeking purely technical business advice or uninterested in family dynamics might find the content less relevant.

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A practical case for mediation that keeps children, safety, and being heard at the center.

Quantum ADR's co-founders make a steady case for mediation as the first step when family conflict gets too hard to manage in court. Ashley Lewis adds the perspective of a dual licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist, while Jeff Soylson keeps the focus on the…

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Hear how mediation can change the stakes when parenting conflict gets complicated.

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