Patrick White III is an employment lawyer turned entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to transforming workplaces into spaces of equity, respect, and unity. As the founder of The Beach Method, he helps businesses align their employees’ aspirations with company goals, fostering environments free from toxicity, racism, and gender discrimination. His story is one of purpose-driven innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to making workplaces better for all—a mission that resonates strongly with our global community of 5M+ changemakers at Humans of Fuzia.
Q: Patrick, what sparked your entrepreneurial journey and the creation of The Beach Method?
Patrick: My background is as an employment lawyer, practicing for nearly 15 years in California. Over and over, I saw the same problems—bosses losing their cool, employees feeling unheard, and workplaces becoming toxic. By the time I got involved, the cases were already in court. The spark came during a mediation for a business serving children with developmental disabilities. The owner told me, “Depending on this case, I don’t know if we’ll survive.” That was my moment of clarity—I realized I needed to do more than defend cases. I wanted to create solutions that prevent these problems, unify workplaces, and help both employees and businesses thrive.
Q: What challenges did you face in starting The Beach Method?
Patrick: The biggest challenge is that my ideas are new. Moving from law to workforce consulting, I had to convince people to see the benefit of alignment and unification. With today’s divided world, the idea of everyone working together seems “out of the box,” when it shouldn’t be. My approach is to show practical outcomes—where people can actually see and feel the results of workplace unity. That helps leaders see themselves in the solution, rather than just hearing theory.
Q: What achievements are you most proud of?
Patrick: The Beach Method is still new—we launched in March 2024—so I consider myself in the startup phase. But looking back, I’m proud of my career as an award-winning employment lawyer. I’ve been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star seven times, a distinction given to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. I was first place in my law school’s moot court competition and have been active with the NAACP. These accomplishments shaped my path, but my greatest pride lies in transferring these skills to a mission-driven business.
Q: What are your thoughts on women in leadership today?
Patrick: It’s one of the most untapped opportunities in the workforce. Too often, old patriarchal mindsets still hold women back, but I see women bringing resilience, persistence, and the ability to overcome adversity—qualities every business should want in leadership. I tell leaders: if your company faces a crisis, you want someone who knows how to navigate challenges. Women’s experiences make them incredibly well-suited for leadership, and it’s time more businesses recognize that.
Q: What advice would you give to future women leaders and entrepreneurs?
Patrick: Write down, in detail, the outcomes you want to achieve—both personal and professional—without worrying about how it will happen. That document becomes your anchor. When adversity strikes, ask yourself: How would the future version of me, who has achieved these outcomes, think, feel, and act in this situation? If women can hold onto that vision and use it as their guide, everything else—finances, opportunities, growth—will flow from there.
Q: Finally, how do you define success?
Patrick: Professionally, my goal is to build 100 aligned workplaces within the next year—companies that have successfully connected their employees’ aspirations with their organizational goals. Personally, this work is also my life’s mission. I have two young daughters, and I want them to see their father not just as an attorney, but as someone who built something greater, who aligned his desired outcomes with helping others. If they grow up seeing that, then I’ve achieved success both at work and at home.
“Success is not just about winning cases or building companies—it’s about creating workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and aligned with a common goal.” – Patrick White III
Connect with Patrick White: workisabeach.com
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