Women Business Owners Rising with Samantha Bradshaw

How do you feel about this episode? Text us!Helen Norbury and Samantha Bradshaw embody female workplace prowess and empowermenSamantha Bradshaw is a former traditional lawyer who now empowers women to protect their ideas and build businesses confidently. Samantha discusses her departure from the high-stress legal industry to pursue a more fulfilling career. If you want to apply to have Helen help you exceed your own expectations, email her at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram, or follow her on LinkedIn.Samantha shares insightful stories from her time in Lebanon, the critical role of intellectual property for female entrepreneurs, and her journey to finding alignment and freedom in her work. Through personal anecdotes, Samantha illustrates the importance of community, the challenges of balancing societal expectations, and the transformative impact of small, deliberate steps towards one's true passion.Samantha Bradshaw is a small business and IP lawyer. After spending 5 years in Beirut, Lebanon, Samantha came back to the US in 2018 and founded InLine Legal, a 100% virtual Virginia licensed law firm that keeps creative service providers out of the courtroom and in the studio with chief legal officer services for Virginia’s small businesses. Check out InLine Legal for a 10 min trademark quiz.Episode Highlights: • Realizing the legal world wasn't a fit • The lebanon experience& unlearning the shoulds • Transitioning to an aligned business • Defining success and future goals • Embracing freedom and flexibility • Delegating and building support systems • The time sink of cleaning • Psychological impact of mess • Gender roles and anxiety • The importance of trademarking for women • Understanding intellectual property • Women in business: statistics and trends • Creating a sellable business • Systematizing your business • Experiences in beirut • Community and support in different cultures • Encouragement for aspiring female entrepreneursIf you love the show, share it with 2 people who would be inspired by these conversations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit helennorbury.substack.com