Remember, the past is the past and it should stay there. Leave the disappointments behind. Resolve to learn from failure, but never let it define you. Evolve and challenge others around you to do the same. Read More

The next time you do not get that job that you so desperately wanted or you were unable to purchase the house of your dreams, take a deep breath and know that this roadblock is temporary and it must pass. Read More

As an attorney who focuses on intellectual property law matters, I encounter many individuals who generally have the same question: “When should I register my copyright, trademark, or patent?” The answer is now! It is never too soon to engage in the necessary steps to protect your creative works. As soon as you create an

Your gift will make room for you. I believe this saying is true. Songwriters and producers have the gift of creating music that inspires and shapes our culture. I often meet independent songwriters and producers and I am inspired by their God-given talent to create content that the world has not experienced thus far. However,

As an attorney and advocate for the protection of intellectual property, understanding the power of copyright ownership is essential. If you are a songwriter, an artist that draws cartoon images, a dance choreographer, or an independent film maker, you must educate yourself and obtain adequate knowledge of the basics of copyright ownership. Whether you have

What is a brand? Why is it important? Simply put, a brand is your unique fingerprint — how you are identified in your community. Whether we know it or not, we all have a brand, both personal and professional. Our personal brand is how we are identified as an individual (i.e., kind, witty, intelligent, thoughtful,