You’ve put so much energy and time into building your business, but is it legally protected? Today I'm chatting with Ashley Williams,Esq, a New York licensed attorney for Creatives and Entrepreneurs. She has changed the game with her ability to breakdown information and connect with her audience. Ashley makes legal advice more accessible to the everyday creative entrepreneur. Her goal has always been to focus on building community around her business instead of the traditional exchanging business cards “let’s do lunch’ blue suit way of networking. 

Listen in as we dive into why you need a lawyer on your team at the beginning stages of building a business or brand. Why it’s important to carve out your niche in any market and why we’re shifting to a mindset of celebrating  small & large wins along the way. 

The Real Deal Behind The Hustle 

Go to song before a meeting: ANYTHING by Kanye West 

Mantra: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” Benjamin Franklin 

Must have business app: The Calendar app 

Book that every Girl Behind The Hustle should read: Girl Boss Sophia Amoruso 

The truth about the hustle is... It's hard. It’s not easy. Entrepreneurship is not for everybody. You have to be passionate about it. 

You can connect with Ashley Williams, Esq and check out her services at Unorthodox Legal  Instagram  You can find additional show notes along with the resources mentioned in this episode here 

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