Listen "6: How I Broke Barriers as a First-Generation Latina Lawyer with Elizabeth Milian"
Episode Synopsis
Elizabeth Milian is a brand protection attorney of Bolivian heritage and the first woman lawyer and business owner in her family. As the co-founder of The Milian Legal Group, a business and intellectual property law firm, Elizabeth's mission is to help women protect, grow, and monetize their brands through trademark protection and licensing agreements. With a focus on brand sustainability, Elizabeth creates personalized legal strategies that empower clients to build strong, legally protected brands that can scale and thrive in today's marketplace.
Episode Chapters:
(0:00-01:50) Intro
(01:50-3:34) Catching up with Elizabeth
(03:35-07:59) Childhood and Upbringing
(8:00-10:29) Gender Roles and Family Expectations
(10:30-13:29) Attending Boarding School
(13:30-16:29) Navigating Life in New York
(16:30-18:56) Exploring Career Paths & Finding Mentors
(18:57-22:11) The Spark for Law
(22:11-25:58) Motherhood or Career?
(25:59-29:59) Juggling Motherhood and a Demanding Career
(30:10-35:39) Taking up Space in a Male-Dominated Field
(35:40-41:21) Do I Look Latina Enough?
(41:22-44:49) Passing on Latina Heritage
(44:50-48:29) From Litigation to Trademarks
(48:30-52:32) The Importance of Trademark Protection for Businesses
(52:33-57:29) Becoming a Business Owner
(57:30-1:02:31) The Why Behind The Milian Legal Group
(01:02:32-01:03:59) Core Services
(01:04:00-01:08:14) Challenges of Being a Business Owner
(01:08:15-01:10:35) Exciting Aspects of Being a Business Owner
(01:10:36-01:12:01) Pride of Being a Working Mom
(01:12:02-01:12:40) Latina Voices Matter
(01:12:41-01:14:07) Connecting with Elizabeth
(01:14:08-01:14:51) Outro
Feel free to connect with Elizabeth:
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Website
Free resource
Feel free to connect with Fiorella Lopez Lima:
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Linktree
Free Career Coaching Discovery Call
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Tik Tok (Fiorella Lopez Lima)
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Episode Chapters:
(0:00-01:50) Intro
(01:50-3:34) Catching up with Elizabeth
(03:35-07:59) Childhood and Upbringing
(8:00-10:29) Gender Roles and Family Expectations
(10:30-13:29) Attending Boarding School
(13:30-16:29) Navigating Life in New York
(16:30-18:56) Exploring Career Paths & Finding Mentors
(18:57-22:11) The Spark for Law
(22:11-25:58) Motherhood or Career?
(25:59-29:59) Juggling Motherhood and a Demanding Career
(30:10-35:39) Taking up Space in a Male-Dominated Field
(35:40-41:21) Do I Look Latina Enough?
(41:22-44:49) Passing on Latina Heritage
(44:50-48:29) From Litigation to Trademarks
(48:30-52:32) The Importance of Trademark Protection for Businesses
(52:33-57:29) Becoming a Business Owner
(57:30-1:02:31) The Why Behind The Milian Legal Group
(01:02:32-01:03:59) Core Services
(01:04:00-01:08:14) Challenges of Being a Business Owner
(01:08:15-01:10:35) Exciting Aspects of Being a Business Owner
(01:10:36-01:12:01) Pride of Being a Working Mom
(01:12:02-01:12:40) Latina Voices Matter
(01:12:41-01:14:07) Connecting with Elizabeth
(01:14:08-01:14:51) Outro
Feel free to connect with Elizabeth:
Website
Free resource
Feel free to connect with Fiorella Lopez Lima:
Website
Linktree
Free Career Coaching Discovery Call
YouTube
Instagram (Not Your Spicy Latina)
Instagram (Latinas Ahead)
Tik Tok (Not Your Spicy Latina)
Tik Tok (Fiorella Lopez Lima)
LinkedIn
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