Legally Legit® Podcast

Surprise… we have a brand new website! 🎉 Honestly, updating our site was not on my 2025 bingo card. The old site was fine, it did the job, and I had a hundred other things on my plate. But after working with an incredible dev team on another project, they started poking holes in thelegalpaige.com—and I realized it was time to make a big change. Now our new custom Shopify site is live (go to https://thelegalpaige.com and check it out!) and in this episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest takeaways ...

Insurance might not be the sexiest part of running your business, but it’s one of the most important—and venues are requiring it more than ever from wedding vendors. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 lines of defense every entrepreneur needs: contracts, insurance, and business structure. Including everything you need to know about business liability insurance for wedding vendors, photographers, DJs, planners, and other creatives. We’ll talk about Certificates of Insurance (COIs),...

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...

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 ha...

This week we’re diving into one of the best-kept revenue secrets in online business: affiliate marketing. I’m joined by designer, educator, and host of the Breakthrough Brand Podcast, Elizabeth McCravy. If you’ve ever wondered how to make consistent passive income from products you genuinely love, this episode is your step-by-step guide. Elizabeth has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in affiliate commissions over the years, and today she’s pulling back the curtain on what works, what d...

This week I’m diving into the money conversation we all need to have as female business owners, but so many of us avoid. In this episode, I’m joined by certified financial planner Molly Nelson of Money Sense with Molly, and she’s sharing what every female business owner should know about getting financially legit for the long haul. We’re talking savings, retirement, net worth, future planning, recession-proofing, and the real reason so many of us feel behind with money. Molly breaks down fina...

Hey friends! This week I’m joined by my partner at Griffith Suazo Law, Alisha Suazo, and we’re answering your most burning questions that we see come up time and time again inside our Facebook Group, inbox, and DMs. These are real-life scenarios that get sticky (and expensive) if you’re not prepared and informed. Today, we’re giving you the clarity and language you need to navigate these sticky situations with confidence. From handling chargebacks, cancellations, travel fees, and refund...

In this milestone episode of the Legally Legit Podcast, I’m giving you the full behind-the-scenes download on something that’s been a game-changer in my business—masterminds. I’m breaking down the masterminds I’ve joined (the good, the amazing, and the ones I’d never recommend), including my honest thoughts on Jasmine Star’s mastermind and what made it such a powerful, high-impact experience for me. Plus, I’m sharing a few horror stories from masterminds-gone-wrong and the red flags to look f...

AI is everywhere—whether you’re using it to streamline workflows, generate content, or enhance images, it’s likely already a part of your business. But did you know how you use AI can impact copyright law and even put you at legal risk if you’re not disclosing it correctly? In this episode, I’m diving into why AI disclosures are becoming essential for business owners and what the US Copyright Office is saying about AI-generated content. From a real-life case of a photographer’s AI-edited imag...

In this episode of the Legally Legit Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that so many business owners struggle with—letting go of team members who are wonderful people but just aren’t the right fit for your business. I’m getting real about my own experiences with hiring and firing, the mistakes I made by holding onto people for too long, and how that impacted my business growth. If you’ve ever felt guilty about letting someone go or questioned whether you’re making the right decision, this epi...

Welcome to the official first episode of The Legally Legit Podcast! Yes, you read that right—we have a brand-new name, and let me tell you, the story behind it is WILD ONE. To kick off Season 7 of the show, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a trademark battle that nearly forced me to rebrand everything I’ve built from the ground up. It was an 18-month legal rollercoaster that could have cost over $50,000 in legal fees—all because I made one crucial mistake when it came to trademarking my b...

This week on the Legally Legit® Podcast (formerly The Legal Paige® Podcast), I’m diving into one of the most requested topics and an absolute game-changer for small business owners: S-Corps! If you’re gearing up for tax season and wondering how to save thousands, you’ll want to tune into this episode. I'll break down everything you need to know about S-Corporations, including what they are (hint: it’s a tax designation, not a business entity), how to elect S-Corp status, and why it migh...

On this week's episode of the Legally Legit® Podcast (formerly The Legal Paige® Podcast), as an entrepreneur, knowing how to legally pay yourself is one of the most important parts of running a successful business. In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about paying yourself, whether you operate as a sole proprietorship, LLC, or S-Corp. You’ll learn WHY separating your business and personal finances is non-negotiable, HOW to handle client payments correctly, and the ke...