Taylor Tieman, Founder of The Legalmiga Library
Taylor Tieman is committed to helping small business owners confidently navigate the legal world. Working towards closing the information gap hits close to home for Taylor, who’s an entrepreneur herself. The first-generation, Mexican-American attorney is at the helm of The Legalmiga Library, a resource hub that walks small business owners through need-to-know information—done in an approachable way.
Whether you’re starting out a new venture or want to triple-check that your business is fully protected, keep reading to learn more about this mujer de magia.
Grace Gavilanes: Tell us about what you do for a living. What does a typical day in your life look like?
Taylor Tieman: I am an attorney for small business owners. I work for myself, so typically I wake up, take a morning walk to start the day, and come back to fix breakfast. After that, I check emails and start working. I try to batch most of my work for the morning, which allows me to get more creative and work on my business in the afternoon. I will usually take another walk sometime in the afternoon and then work on marketing materials for the firm — and then dinner rolls around … the day really flies by!
GG: Tell us about Legalmiga. When did you launch it and why?
TT: Legalmiga started as a way to really communicate the importance of legal protections and break down that barrier between business owners and the bad reputation lawyers sometimes get. It started as just an Instagram but then turned into so much more!
““Being Latina means a strength that we Latinas understand. There’s a fierce determination we have and it’s clear once you start to see how dedicated Latina business owners are to growing a business but also making sure they’re really staying connected to family and culture.” ”
GG: What would you say is a common question or concern you get from your clients?
TT: We often get asked what things business owners should really be looking out for. I like to start basic and focus on entity formation, trademark, and contracts.
GG: Hustle culture and burnout is so prominent in our community. How do you make sure to take care of yourself first?
TT: I really try to stick to routines. Walking twice per day is a must! Also working out 4-5 times per week and making sure I'm always hydrated.
GG: Same goes for imposter syndrome. How do you combat those feelings (if any)?
TT: I get these feelings pretty often! It's normal for business owners that exist online — where everything is a highlight reel — but when I'm feeling like this, I'll usually just turn off my phone and take a hike or cook a meal to get my mind off of it.
GG: How do you stay connected to your culture and community?
TT: Not only do we represent Latinx business owners but I shop from them, too! I think that's the best way I stay connected to the community (I truly do buy from/hire so many of my own clients). My mom is Mexican and my dad is white, so I have always felt like I'm being pulled both ways, but in reality I have two amazing worlds I live in.
GG: What does being Latina mean to you?
TT: Being Latina means a strength that we Latinas understand. There's a fierce determination we have and it's clear once you start to see how dedicated Latina business owners are to growing a business but also making sure they're really staying connected to family and culture.
GG: We’re a few months into 2022. What are your hopes for the new year?
TT: My goal is to continue to expand The Legalmiga Library, secure some funding, and really expand our efforts nationwide with legal education and protection.
