If you looked at your calendar right now, would it reflect what you actually need as a business owner—or just what everyone else needs from you? Clients, calls, kids, carpool…it all ends up there. But what about the days that keep you grounded, creative, and focused?

In this episode, I’m walking you through the 5 non-negotiable days I put on my calendar every single month. They’ve completely shifted how I feel about running a business and how I show up as a CEO, mom, and human.

These aren’t “someday” days. They’re blocked, protected, and treated like client appointments I can’t cancel. When I skip them, I feel it. When I stick to them, everything in life and business runs smoother.

When you protect your calendar, you’re protecting yourself, your business, and your peace.

Links and Resources:

Need 1:1 legal support for your business? https://griffithsuazolaw.com/

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: https://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources: https://thelegalpaige.com/

Follow me on Instagram: instragram.com/thelegalpaige

Life doesn’t pause when you’re running a business… and neither does your business when life gets messy. This summer I was reminded of that in a big way; navigating grief, burnout, family struggles, and still needing to show up for my clients and team.

In this episode, I’m sharing a story from my friend Michelle Gifford that stopped me in my tracks, plus my own “backpack” analogy for what it feels like to carry the constant weight of business when life keeps piling on.

The truth? We can’t put the backpack down. But we can take a few rocks out, ask for help when we need it, and give ourselves permission to do less when we’re running at 30% instead of 100.

Inside this episode, I’m talking about:

• The backpack analogy and why business always comes with weight
• How I decide on my 3 non-negotiables a day to keep things moving
• Why contracts can act as protection when emotions are high with clients
• Communicating honestly with clients without oversharing
• Finding a business buddy (or even sending a quick voice note) for solidarity
• The importance of giving yourself grace and not expecting 100% every day

You are not climbing this mountain alone. Other entrepreneurs are right there with you, figuring out how to balance life, family, and business.

My challenge for you this week? Send a little kindness to someone else carrying their own heavy backpack—maybe a $5 Venmo for coffee, or a simple voice note that says, “I see you.” Those tiny gestures matter more than we realize.

Even on the messy days, your work is worth it.

Links and Resources:

Need 1:1 legal support for your business? https://griffithsuazolaw.com/

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: https://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources: https://thelegalpaige.com/

Follow me on Instagram: instragram.com/thelegalpaige

In this week's episode, I want to talk about brand shoots. Not just the pretty photos you see online, but the planning, strategy, and legal protections that go into making them worth your time (and money).

Tune in as I break down exactly how The Legal Paige team approaches brand shoots and content days; from mapping them to the marketing calendar, to choosing a color direction, to making sure contracts and copyright are buttoned up.

With my background as both a photographer and a lawyer, I have the unique perspective most business owners don’t hear: how to walk into a shoot day fully prepared, how to avoid legal headaches down the road, and why B-roll and behind-the-scenes content might just be more valuable than headshots.

Here’s what we cover:

• How often to plan brand shoots (and why TLP schedules at least 1–2 a year)
• The 4 phases of planning we follow before every shoot
• Legal must-haves: contracts, model releases, and property agreements
• Copyright vs. commercial license (what’s the difference and why it matters)
• Tips for working with photographers, content creators, and even friends-as-models
• Why brand shoots are about more than visuals (they’re an energy reset for your business!)

By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to make your next brand shoot strategic, creative, and legally legit—so the photos you take can power your business for months to come.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Brand & Commercial Photography Contract
• Model Release Form for Commercial and Branding Photoshoots
• Property Release

Use code BRAND20 for 20% off all brand-related contracts and clauses inside the TLP Contract Shop at https://thelegalpaige.com/

Links and Resources:

Need 1:1 legal support for your business? https://griffithsuazolaw.com/

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: https://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources: https://thelegalpaige.com/

Follow me on Instagram: instragram.com/thelegalpaige