Wani Manly: Legal Must-Knows for Creative Entrepreneurs
If all you're dealing with right now as a coach is a one-on-one client, guess what all you need is a one-on-one. So it's like, do whatever you can, whatever you have.
Imagine being a creative entrepreneur with a thousand ideas but no clue about the legal maze you need to navigate. That's where Wani Manly steps in. In this episode of 'Tribe of Unicorns', host Kendra Beavis chats with Wani, a corporate business lawyer who’s anything but your typical legal eagle. With her infectious energy and multifaceted background—think best-selling author, certified Zumba instructor, and self-professed manifesting generator—Wani is here to break down the legal essentials for creative minds.
Wani’s journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. After feeling an intuitive pull to move to Paris, she packed her bags and trusted her gut. Now, she’s sharing her wisdom on why legal protection is crucial for any creative business. If terms like 'legal structure' and 'liability' sound like Greek to you, this episode is a must-listen.
Wani covers everything from the importance of getting your legal Ps and Qs in order to understanding how laws and contracts can evolve over time. She even throws in some thought-provoking questions: Do you have a fake corporation? What does that even mean? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Wani also touches on the often-overlooked legal implications in the coaching industry and how Covid-19 has changed the landscape for businesses.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to solidify your existing venture, Wani’s advice is clear: start small and do what you can with what you have. And don’t miss her tips on long-term planning and coping with isolation. From legal templates for coaches to her upcoming Paris memoir, Wani’s insights are as varied as they are valuable.
So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to take notes—this episode is packed with practical advice that could be the key to your creative business thriving.