If you own a business or want to have a successful personal brand, you need to listen to this episode. Monica chats with Dorna Taylor, an attorney of over 24 years about copyright and trademark protection. Starting simply with what they are to who needs what to properly protect the business. They also dive into the importance of personal branding and why even micro-influencer should consider having an attorney on their team. 

Dorna is the Founder and CEO of Taylor and Associates, LLC. She has served as Senior Vice President – Legal and Business Affairs of Dr. J Enterprises, a full-service consulting company, and as the general counsel for NBA Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Recently signing on sportscaster Marie Taylor, Dorna's firm is ready to assist clients…both big or small with all of their legal and business matters.

Episode Quote: Everyone has a personal brand - by design or default. ~Lida Citroen. 

Guest Contact Info: 

Taylor & Associates, LLC

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Who is Monica?

Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. Being the first in her immediate family to attend a 4 year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years and earned her Masters in Business Administration.

Leaving to set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group.  She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More).

She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers and small business owners with tips to launch, grow and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success.

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