102: From Opera Singer to Legal Expert: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Legal Knowledge for Creative Businesses with Maria Spear Ollis, The Legal Apothecary

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You may be doing business online, but do you know if you are doing business legally online? In this episode I am speaking with Maria Spear Ollis, a lawyer, content creator, amateur homesteader, ex-opera singer, and boy mom x2. 

We discuss Maria’s entrepreneurial journey from being an opera singer, to going to law school, to starting her own business, The Legal Apothecary. Her niche in helping experts and spiritual entrepreneurs protect their branding and creative content.  

Maria also talks about the SoulWard Summit, a conference she is organizing for coaches and healers. She highlights some common legal mistakes made by online entrepreneurs and offers tips for protecting your business. 

Key Takeaways:

02:24 Maria's Journey from Opera Singer to Lawyer

09:00 Protecting Branding and Creative Content

12:32 Finding Balance as a Working Mom

15:12 Creating a Morning Ritual and Prioritizing Self-Care

24:54 Finding Balance: Maria's Daily Routine and Self-Care Practices

26:39 Exploring Amateur Homesteading: Learning New Skills and Gaining Independence

35:38 The SoulWard Summit: A Conference for Coaches and Healers

42:56 Avoiding Legal Mistakes: Tips for Online Entrepreneurs

47:58 Expressing Feminine Energy: Cooking and Creating Content

49:43 Disagreeing with Love and Respect: Navigating Differences in Opinion

Who is Maria:

Maria Spear Ollis is a lawyer, content creator, amateur homesteader, ex-opera singer, and boy mom x2. Her law practice, The Legal Apothecary, focuses on bringing peace of mind to experts, spiritual entrepreneurs, and holistic healers when it comes to protecting their branding, creative content, collaborations, and doing business online legally.

Mic Drop Moments:

“The past is the past. I live in the present.”

"You don't have to start your day with the list and feel like you must finish everything on it to feel good about yourself. Working from a place of calm and intention can make a huge difference."

"When I think back on the tapestry of my life, the pivotal stories that stand out are the ones where I chose to follow my true passions, even if it meant leaving behind something that had defined me for so long."

"I learned that I have a defined throat chakra, which means having a strong voice. It's about realizing that your voice matters, despite any conditioning telling you otherwise."

"Instead of starting with a to-do list, take a moment to light a candle, close your eyes, and breathe. Work from a place of calm and intention rather than urgency."

"Freedom is understanding we have a choice in everything we do. Sometimes you might not like the choice you make, but you made the choice. No one is forcing you." 

"Being present is where all the genius happens and all the good work. Life becomes magical when you start mastering being present." 

"If you're not living in the present, your energy is fractured. You're leaving energy in the past and projecting it into the future, so you're not fully here doing the work." 

Resources:

Human Design: https://meetingyourmagic.mykajabi.com/hd-chart

Own Your Worth Challenge: https://go.vixengathering.com/op/own-your-worth/ 

Creative Soul Sisterhood Panel: https://www.instagram.com/creativesoulsisterhood/

Bo Eason Mastermind: https://boeason.com/personal-training/#warrior-mastermind

High Garden Tea: https://www.highgardentea.com

Alex Hermozi Books: https://www.acquisition.com/books

Maria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelunarlawyer

Website: https://thelegalapothecary.com

SoulWard Summit: https://www.soulwardsummit.com/

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