Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Published on Jun 28, 2025, 7:00:00 PM
Total time: 01:16:24
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Michelle May O’Neil is a nationally recognized, board-certified family law attorney with over 30 years of experience representing high-net-worth clients in divorce, custody, and complex asset cases. A founding partner at O’Neil Wysocki, she has tried over 37 jury trials, argued before the Texas Supreme Court, and handled more than 175 appeals. Repeatedly named to the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas and a Super Lawyer every year since 2011, she’s also been featured in Best Lawyers in America and honored as a Woman of Influence by D Magazine. Michelle is the author of two leading family law books, an adjunct professor at Baylor Law School, and the founder of the 1,500-member women’s legal network “Hell on Heels.” Known for blending sharp legal strategy with emotional intelligence, she’s become a trusted voice on the intersection of love, law, and legacy.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Michelle’s Wake-Up Call
04:24 – Why We’re So Reactive
13:37 – The Prenup Problem
15:52 – Love vs. Hustle: Entrepreneurs in Relationships
17:00 – Biggest Money Mistakes Couples Make
23:40 – Sponsor Break
25:38 – The Cost of No Financial Plan
27:54 – A Man Is Not a Plan
32:53 – Marriage vs. Business: Co-Ownership Done Right
34:41 – What Entrepreneurs Should Be Doing Differently
45:17 – Sponsor Break
46:55 – Finding Your North Star
52:35 – What Actually Keeps Couples Together
1:00:37 – Are Entrepreneurs Better Off Single?
1:04:03 – When One Partner Earns More
1:09:43 – Talking Risk in Relationships
1:10:55 – Setting Kids Up During Divorce
1:15:18 – Michelle’s Life Lesson for Her Kids
Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.