How My Entrepreneur Parents Made Me a Better Law Student
I didn’t just grow up around entrepreneurs — I was raised by them.
When I was little, my mom opened a maternity clothing boutique called Momma Chic. It was stylish, smart, and full of heart — just like her. But running a business while raising young kids wasn’t easy, and without access to the tools or guidance she needed, it became impossible. Eventually, she had to close the doors.
My dad, a chiropractor from the Bronx, built his own practice from scratch. I watched him hustle every single day — managing patients, paperwork, and the unpredictable chaos of self-employment. But like my mom, he faced challenge after challenge simply because no one had ever taught him how to run a business — legally, strategically, or sustainably.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but all of that shaped me. And now, in law school, I see it so clearly: they didn’t fail — they were just missing the kind of support I’ve been lucky enough to access through my education.
1. I learned to expect chaos — and keep moving anyway.
When you grow up watching your parents figure things out on the fly, you learn early that no one really has it all together. Law school throws curveballs constantly, but I’ve been conditioned to move through pressure, not freeze in it.
2. Systems are survival.
From client intake to time management, every business needs systems. I watched what happened when they were missing — disorganization, burnout, and missed opportunities. Now, I build those systems for myself — through outlines, time blocks, checklists, and templates. (Some of which now live in my planner.)
3. Creativity belongs in the law.
I don’t see law school as something to just get through — I see it as a foundation for building. Watching my parents create something from nothing taught me to think like a builder. I’m not just studying rules — I’m shaping tools for people like them. That’s why I started Write That Down Media. This planner is only the beginning.
4. Legal education is power.
The biggest difference between me and my parents’ entrepreneurial journeys is access to legal knowledge. I now understand contracts, business structures, IP protection, and everything they had to guess at. And that knowledge? It’s not just for me. It’s something I want to share — with law students, entrepreneurs, and anyone who’s ever said, “I wish someone had told me that.”
Final Thought:
My parents didn’t fail — they started without a map. I went to law school to draw one.
And if you’ve ever felt like you’re building something with your bare hands, I see you. You’re why I’m doing this.