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Keeping it REalKeeping it REalLegacy Starts at the Top: Roofing with Purpose, BYLT to LastEducational? Definitely. Surprisingly fun? You bet. Even a little sentimental. Let’s keep it REal — this one’s BYLT to last.Think roofing’s boring? Think again! In this episode, we chat with Steven and Nicole Ball of Modern BYLT Roofing — a family-owned company all about Building Your Legacy Together.It’s not just about the roof over your head — it’s about protecting everything (and everyone) underneath it. We talk about what to really look for in a trustworthy roofing company, why relationships matter, and how BYLT goes above and beyond...2025-06-3039 minLose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energyLose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energy68. Can You Really Eat More AND Lose Weight? Lindsay Did–While Eating Gelato & Finding Food FreedomEver feel like you have to choose between losing weight and actually feeling good? Like it’s either restriction, protein bars, and exhaustion—or total chaos with food and weight gain?In this powerful client interview, Jackie sits down with Mindful Weight Loss Academy graduate Lindsay to unpack her journey from chronic dieting and Optavia dependency to finding food freedom, healing her relationship with her body, and finally feeling energized, strong, and satisfied.Lindsay shares what it was really like to spend $600/month on pre-packaged meals, how she lost her...2025-05-1243 minInsights from the Couch - Real Talk for Women at MidlifeInsights from the Couch - Real Talk for Women at MidlifeEp.45: Ditching Diet Culture: Healing Your Relationship with Food and Body Image with Nicole SwartzIn this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Nicole Swartz, a licensed therapist specializing in helping people heal from the damaging effects of diet culture and generational body-image trauma. Nicole shares her personal story of overcoming an eating disorder, offers insights into her revolutionary coaching program, and explains how shifting mindsets around food and body image can create lasting, positive change for both individuals and families. This conversation dives into how diet culture infiltrates our lives, generational differences in attitudes toward body image, and the transformative power of self-compassion and acceptance.  Episode Highlights:...2025-04-3050 minFounding FearlessFounding FearlessNicole Swartz: Sprouting Success Through Trademark ProtectionWe’re joined by Nicole Swartz, trademark attorney and founder of Sprout Law, who’s on a mission to empower women entrepreneurs by protecting their brands! After her own business was served a cease and desist, she turned her experience into a passion for helping others navigate trademarks.💛🤘✨We hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH NICOLE!Instagram: @sproutlawfoundingfearless@kswelinstitute.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kswelinstitute.utexas.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra...2025-04-2435 minIt\'s All Happening : Women In CPGIt's All Happening : Women In CPGThe CPG Brand Whisperer: Kelly Bennett's Secrets to Standing OutKelly Bennett is a CPG food & beverage brand strategist in New York City. She works with brands to differentiate in the marketplace, discover unique selling points, and create buzz with strategic partners, consumers, retailers & industry. Clients featured in LA Times, Forbes, and CNN. And recently collaborated with top Trademark attorney Nicole Swartz to launch Bread & Butter; a Trademark law firm for CPG food and beverage brands. Kelly hosts ‘Emerging Brand Podcast’ where she interviews people behind the coolest CPG brands. Find Kelly at https://www.withkellybennett.com. https://www.instagram.com/withkellybennett/ https://www.withkellybennett.com http...2025-02-1056 minGirls On FilmGirls On FilmEp 189: The Girls On Film Awards Podcast 2025 sponsored by Elstree Film StudiosIn this special episode recorded at the 2025 Girls On Film Awards, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and people of marginalised genders in the film industry. Hosted by co-founders of Girls On Film Anna Smith and Hedda Lornie Archbold, the evening features inspiring speeches, awards across 14 categories, and interviews with some standout guests. You'll hear highlights from the ceremony, including insights from Oscar-nominated directors Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) and Shiori Itō (Black Box Diaries) as well as Oscar-nominated Actress Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez). Also in this episode, attendees reflect on the importance of women-led cinema and...2025-01-301h 03Covenant & ConflictCovenant & ConflictMy Mom's Final Words – A Daughter's Story from Be'eri, Israel, with Nicole Carbone and Ido SwartzDavid Blease interviews Nicole, who recounts the harrowing story of the terrorist attack on their community in Kibbutz Beri, Israel. Nicole's mother was m*rdered in the attack, and 102 people from the community were m*rdered in total. The terrorists took 51 h*stages, with only three possibly still alive. The community has been devastated, losing 10% of its population. Despite this immense trauma, Nicole and Ido speak of their hope, faith, and desire to rebuild their community with the help of supporters worldwide. They emphasize the importance of living in peace, rejecting violence, and treating...2025-01-2236 minEtsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce ShopEtsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce ShopProtecting Your Etsy Shop from Copycats with Nicole SwartzIn this episode, attorney Nicole Swartz from Sprout Law shares her expertise on trademarks. Nicole provides a detailed exploration of the importance of trademarks for brand and product-based businesses, especially those selling on platforms like Etsy. The discussion covers how to handle cease and desist letters, what's permissible to include in product photos, and the intricacies of obtaining and protecting a trademark. Nicole also shares the personal journey of how she transitioned from running a skincare business to become a dedicated trademark attorney. She offers practical advice on when and how to trademark, the cost and time i...2025-01-2129 minEtsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce ShopEtsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce ShopProtecting Your Etsy Shop from Copycats with Nicole SwartzIn this episode, attorney Nicole Swartz from Sprout Law shares her expertise on trademarks. Nicole provides a detailed exploration of the importance of trademarks for brand and product-based businesses, especially those selling on platforms like Etsy. The discussion covers how to handle cease and desist letters, what's permissible to include in product photos, and the intricacies of obtaining and protecting a trademark. Nicole also shares the personal journey of how she transitioned from running a skincare business to become a dedicated trademark attorney. She offers practical advice on when and how to trademark, the cost and time i...2025-01-2129 minThe Good Food CFO podcastThe Good Food CFO podcastThe $20,000 Mistake: What CPG Founders Need to Know About Branding & TrademarksWhat’s worse? A $20,000+ legal battle, or having to completely rebrand your CPG company in 30 days? In this eye-opening episode, trademark attorney Nicole Swartz shares how losing her own brand to trademark issues led her to protect over 1,200 brands with a 99.8% success rate. Together with CPG brand strategist Kelly Bennett, they reveal their unique approach combining legal protection with strategic brand growth. Learn exactly when to trademark your brand name, what makes a name trademarkable, and why proper timing can save you tens of thousands in legal fees and rebranding costs. Whether you're testing at fa...2025-01-1355 minLose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energyLose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energy43. 15 Pounds Down & Finally Free From Diet Culture with Nicole SwartzOn today’s episode, I’m joined by a former Mindful Weight Loss Academy client named Nicole who’s sharing the secrets to losing 15 pounds and breaking free from diet culture, especially when you’ve been victim to the scale and counting macros forever. Nicole opens up about always being on the dieting rollercoaster, losing and gaining the same 15 pounds, to finding a sustainable and confident approach to weight loss, once and for all. She also shares her personal battles with an eating disorder in her past and how she was able to adjust her nega...2024-11-1849 minGirls On FilmGirls On FilmEp 183: Disabled joy in 'Equal Play' with Lily Ahree Siegel, Lindsey Dryden & Clare BainesAnna Smith speaks to Lily Ahree Siegel, director of Equal Play, a new short documentary that discusses the importance of equal access to school sports for disabled children. Anna is also joined by Lindsey Dryden, director, writer, producer, executive producer, as well as co-founder of FWD-DOC, and Clare Baines, the BFI’s Inclusion Partner, to talk about equal access within the film industry and the bigger issues touched on in Equal Play. First, Clare discusses her personal connection to the documentary, revealing to Anna how losing her eyesight at 15 affected her ability to participate in school sports. Clare also advocates th...2024-10-0841 minGirls On FilmGirls On FilmEp 182: Romcoms & feminism, from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to Rye Lane + highlights of Venice 2024In this episode, Anna Smith welcomes film critic Corrina Antrobus back to Girls On Film to discuss her brand new book, I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist: A Manifesto in 100 Romcoms. Anna is also joined by film critic Jo-Ann Titmarsh who shares her highlights direct from the Venice International Film Festival. First up, Corrina begins by discussing two Girls On Film romcom favourites - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and She’s Gotta Have It, which both feature in our pod’s intro jingle. She highlights the romcoms that have often been overlooked in the genre, as well as the unde...2024-09-1147 minBlack Romance Has A HistoryBlack Romance Has A HistoryA Conversation with Author Nicole FallsOur final interview for this season is with Nicole Falls, self-published author of more than twenty Black romance novels. Nicole is a Chicago native, podcaster, editor, and a staunch supporter of Black romance. Her most recent release is Excess Baggage and she’s recently soft-launched Black Romance University. In this episode, we talk to Nicole as a life-long reader of Black romance about her favorite authors, the important role of libraries and bookstores as a young reader, the African American fiction section, and the glory of romance anthologies among other juicy topics!  Make sure to follow us on...2024-08-121h 07Black Romance Has A HistoryBlack Romance Has A HistoryEpisode 1: Welcome to Black Romance Has A History!For romance publishing, 1994 was The Summer of Black Love. 1994 was a banner year for Black romance, with more books with Black main characters published in a single year than in any year prior. This week we'll introduce ourselves and set the syllabus for the season. Your hosts for this wild ride are Nicole Jackson and Steve Ammidown, two friends, historians, and romance readers. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so you don't miss an episode! music by Purple Planet Here's your transcript! 2024-06-3056 minThe BlindsidedThe BlindsidedLucas James Fundraiser EventOn April 28th, we attended the fundraising event at Spartan Gym to honor Lucas James Swartz. We were lucky enough to speak with his mom Amber, twice on our podcast! During the event, we we are able to conduct mini-interviews and heard some beautiful stories of love and loss from other loss parents.The event raised over $13,000, which was then donated to the following local non-profits: Aubrey's Advocate, Noelle's Light and The Adalyn Rose Foundation.Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event and the amazing organizations the funds will support! We...2024-05-1135 minThe BlindsidedThe BlindsidedLucas James Part 2How lucky are we to sit down with Amber Swartz again?You asked, she answered! This episode we go over some listener questions for Amber.She continues to amaze us with her passion and positivity in the midst of losing her son, Lucas James. Thank you Amber for sharing your raw and relatable reality.Amber and her husband Nick are hosting a fundraiser on April 13th, 2024 at Spartan Gym in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. This event benefits Adalyn Rose Foundation, Aubrey's Advocate, and Noelle's Light. There will be a workout followed by a family friendly...2024-03-121h 02The Buyerside ChatThe Buyerside ChatAvoid This Mistake & Protect Your Product Business from Copycats with Nicole Swartz | Episode 45This week on the Buyerside Chat Podcast, I chat with Nicole Swartz from Sprout Law about one of the biggest mistakes that you can make in your business - not protecting your hard work from copycats!In this episode, we chat about:The importance of trademarkingWhat can happen if you don’t trademarkThe trademark process itselfAnd celebrity trademarking trendsNicole is the attorney behind Sprout Law, a law firm for women business owners. She helps women protect their brands from online copycats. Grab a pen and enjoy the chat!Follow & Co...2023-12-0442 minThe Retail WhoreThe Retail WhoreEP 115: LET'S TALK TRADEMARKS!Nicole Swartz is the attorney and founder behind Sprout Law, a law firm for women business owners. She's also a business owner as well. In 2015, she started a skincare line that was featured in hundreds of stores around the world and even the Golden Globes gift bags. After two years, she had to rebrand the entire business because she didn't have a trademark. Now, she helps other women trademark their brands to avoid the same situation.Nicole is featured as an expert in Forbes, the Washington Post, Girlboss, and speaks at events like Alt Summit, Craftcation, and...2023-09-0641 minBeauty Behind The BrandBeauty Behind The BrandAvery Swartz, The Beauty Behind: Camp TechSend us your feedback about the episode!Avery Swartz is the founder and CEO of Camp Tech, the tech workshop company for non-technical people. She is the author of the best-selling book See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. Avery is the resident tech contributor on CTV Your Morning and has contributed to The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Today's Parent. Avery was ranked number 5 on Search Engine Journal's Top 50 Women in Marketing list. Avery has been a Professor at both Toronto Metropolitan University and Humber College. She lives in Toronto.2023-06-2736 minSavvy Shopkeeper Retail PodcastSavvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast171. Protecting Your Retail Brand with Nicole Swartz of Sprout LawAfter graduating from law school, finding a traditional 9-5 position, and hating it, Nicole Swartz decided to forge her own path as an entrepreneur by starting a beauty brand. Two years in, she received a cease and desist letter for her brand’s name and had to change everything overnight.  She realized that she’d forgotten to focus on the legal side of things—and after checking in with her women entrepreneur friends, she discovered that they were also neglecting to protect their retail brands. Now, Nicole runs Sprout Law, specializing in trademarking brand names, logos...2023-06-0142 minThe WorkThe WorkEpisode 32: Featuring Miles Parkhill (Miles TShirts) and Nicole Swartz(CACC)Send us a textBrought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois.  Featuring Miles Parkhill (Miles TShirts) and Nicole Swartz(CACC).2023-05-2636 minThe WorkThe WorkEpisode 30: Featuring Justin Knoedler(Bank of Springfield), Nicole Swartz(CACC), Jude Yakes(CACC student).Send us a textBrought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois.  Featuring Justin Knoedler(Bank of Springfield), Nicole Swartz(CACC), Jude Yakes(CACC student).2023-05-0543 minThe WorkThe WorkEpisode 22: Michael Thomas (Express Employment Professionals), Nicole Swartz (CACC), Khalil Stinson, Noelle Daniels, and Jackson Dour (CACC Students).Send us a textBrought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois.  Featuring Michael Thomas (Express Employment Professionals), Nicole Swartz (CACC), Khalil Stinson, Noelle Daniels, and Jackson Dour (CACC Students).2023-03-1050 minThe WorkThe WorkEpisode 15: CTSOs, Eric Hill (SkillsUSA Illinois), Nicole Swartz (CACC), Dan Deweese (Dan Deweese Painting and Woodfinishing), Kohl McAfee and Zoey Cook (CACC students)Send us a textBrought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois.  Featuring Eric Hill (SkillsUSA Illinois), Nicole Swartz (CACC), Dan Deweese (Dan Deweese Painting and Woodfinishing), Kohl McAfee and Zoey Cook (CACC students)2023-02-031h 01Evolution Exchange GamingEvolution Exchange GamingEvo Gaming #91 - Creating A Healthy Culture In A Gaming StudioToday's host is: Aarronn Campbell And today's guests are: Nicole Wiberg - Producer - Frogsong Studios Gøran Myrland - CEO & Game Director - Misc Games Patrik Swartz - Studio Technical Director - 8-bit Bandits Ali Farha - Technical Producer - Star Stable Entertainment2023-01-311h 07Handmade CEO PodcastHandmade CEO PodcastChoosing a Brand Name with Nicole Swartz from Sprout LawThank you for tuning into episode 147! Special guest Nicole Swartz from Sprout Law chats trademarks for small business owners and tips for choosing a brand name for your business that isn't trademarked!  Need a trademark for your business, or a legal template? Head to www.sproutlaw.com. 2022-11-2323 minThe WorkThe WorkEpisode 1: CTE Basics, Matt Kasten, Ace Sign Co. CEO Todd Bringuet, SkillsUSA, and Kaden PariniSend us a textBrought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois.  Today's episode features CACC Welding Instructor Matt Kasten, Ace Sign Co. CEO Todd Bringuet, CACC SkillsUSA Advisor Nicole Swartz, and CACC Welding student Kaden Parini.2022-10-0742 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhy Trademarks are Crucial for Interior Designers (with Nicole Swartz)Do you need to worry about trademarks if you're an interior designer? Attorney Nicole Swartz (Sprout Law) shares all the secrets about the trademarking process, costs, and what to do if you find someone using your brand name online. Nicole Swartz is the attorney behind Sprout Law, a law firm for women business owners. In 2015, she started a skincare line that was featured in hundreds of stores around the world and the Golden Globes giftbags. After two years, she had to rebrand the business because she didn't have a trademark. Now, she helps other women trademark their...2022-09-2130 minIn Tune to Nature PodcastIn Tune to Nature PodcastAgroEcological & Veganic Farming as a Path to Regenerative Food Systems with Eugene CookeFood justice activist and veganic farmer Eugene Cooke shares an aspirational vision for why he practices agro-ecology in urban ag at Grow Where You Are farms around Atlanta and how this can be scaled up for widespread regenerative agricultural practices that the U.S. needs to stay viable and sustainable to feed our human population and nurture our soil naturally not chemically. In this 25-minute podcast (from Sept 2022), Eugene shares his unconventional roots from artist to farmer and what it's like to share his biodiverse Atlanta veganic crop farms with wildlife (not domesticating or farming any animals) and how...2022-09-2125 minStories from the Ashes PodcastStories from the Ashes Podcast015 Stories of Color & Common Goals in Our Love of BooksOur Guest: Nicole Cottrell* Stories of Color: a curated source for diverse, multicultural living books* Not Only, But Also: a very mature/adult ears only podcast * Stories of Color Instagram* Find a free literary database containing books we’ve discussed here:* Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate your support!Featured books in this episode:* Till We Have...2022-08-2249 minFor the Love of FreelanceFor the Love of Freelance9. Trademarks, Contracts & LLCs with Sprout LawWelcome to Episode 9 of For the Love of Freelance: Trademarks, Contracts & LLCs with Sprout Law We invited Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law to chat with us and breakdown the nitty gritty of trademarks, why it’s so important to have them and all the steps along the way. Nicole also explained to us one of our top community questions sole-proprietor vs LLC vs S-Corp, what should you do. & let’s not forget about contracts and the clauses you don’t want to miss when creating one for your next client. This episode is jam packed with i...2022-04-1243 minSales Gypsy - Business, Tech, and SalesSales Gypsy - Business, Tech, and SalesSales Gypsy Season 2: Episode 5 - Nicole SwartzNicole Swartz is the founder of Sprout Law, a law firm dedicated to empowering women in business. Before founding Sprout Law Nicole worked for the Securities and Exchange Commission, and published legal research on crypto currency for the Tulane Journal of Technology & Intellectual Property. She started a skincare company which grew to into an international business in just two years - only to faced with near business ending trademark issues. Since then Nicole dedicated her life to trademark law and has been featured in Forbes, Girlboss, the Washington Post, and speaks at events such as Craftcation, Alt Summit, and South...2022-02-2820 minThe Unstoppable Woman®The Unstoppable Woman®How to Rebrand Your Business Without Losing Your Audience | Unstoppable Woman Spotlight | Nicole SwartzToday we’re speaking with Nicole Swartz, the attorney and founder behind Sprout Law, a law firm for women business owners. In 2015, Nicole created a skincare line that grew exponentially and became internationally recognized (her products were even featured in the Golden Globe gift bags!!) But after only two years in her skincare line, someone trademarked her brand, and she couldn’t use it anymore. Listen in to hear how she overcame this massive challenge and rebranded her entire business... and managed to come back even stronger! What To Listen For How to rebrand without losing your audience [4:35] Unpacking the emot...2022-02-1739 minCracked with Chevonne ArissCracked with Chevonne ArissProtect ya neck! Trademark and Copyright Q&A w Nicole Swartz of Sprout LawEp. 14 - As an artist, there’s so much mystery around copyright and trademarking your designs and it can all feel very overwhelming, so today I’m talking to a lawyer who specializes in exactly this. Her name is Nicole Swartz and she’s going to clear up some of the misconceptions out there and answer your questions. I won’t be making a habit of having guests that aren’t stained glass artists but I really am seeing and hearing this topic everywhere lately and so this episode is a TIME OUT, everyone set down your tools, and LISTEN.  2021-12-0752 minThe Hot ButtonThe Hot ButtonTHB #34: 19 Weeks To Oscar, The Pause That RefreshesWe are in full Oscar hysteria at this point. And yet… we are also in a brief lull. The final 2 entries, West Side Story and Nightmare Alley, are locked into their rockets and the countdowns have begun. And we still have a pretty blury season.A month ago, I wrote:From the festivals… likely in the 10 Best Picture Oscar nominees.1. King Richard2. Belfast 3. The Power of the Dog And chasing… Spencer, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Cyrano, and Dune.And still to be shown… in the next 5 weeks…Best Chances… West Side St...2021-11-2010 minBe Your Own Kind PodcastBe Your Own Kind PodcastEP 37: BYOK w/ Nicole Swartz: Protecting Your BrandIn this episode, I picked the brain of Trademark Attorney, Nicole Swartz, about the fundamentals of trademarking. Businesses may have trademarks on their to-do list and she explains the importance of scratching this item off our list.  Visual Version: https://youtu.be/23IeR-WCAqs Where to find Nicole:  Website: www.sproutlaw.com Instagram: @sproutlaw Visit us at beyourownkind.com Interested in Being a Guest on the BYOK Podcast?: https://renitaquirls.typeform.com/to/fDQsNEd3 Get the Lavish Experience with Lavish Looks By Mz. Metchi at mzmetchi.co...2021-11-0921 minFind Your MagicFind Your Magic8. What, like it's hard? How to start, build & protect your business legally with lawyer Nicole SwartzThis episode is basically the 'Find Your Magic' version of "Legally Blonde"; it involves feminism, believing in yourself after failure, glitter pens, understanding your personal brand, and setting yourself up for success in the workforce. Plus the musical improv "gives it a little something extra, don't you think?" Come for the laughs, stay for the legal advice! If you're anything like me, you hear the word "legal" and your eyes glaze over. It can be scary and intimidating to get set up with everything you need to legally start and run a business (not just a hobby).2021-09-1343 minThe Hectic PodcastThe Hectic PodcastTalk legal to me with Nicole Swartz (Founder, Sprout Law)Today, we welcome back Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law, an expert on everything trademark. She returns to answer many of the questions we got after her last episode, plus offers guidance on choosing the right business registration, checking for trademarks, and building a solid contract. The best part? It’s all focused on freelancers and small business owners so you can easily apply it to your work and business.Nicole joined us previously to share how trademark issues derailed her thriving skincare business. She has used her experience to help others avoid the same problems, becoming an ex...2021-09-0758 minBecoming Fearless PodcastBecoming Fearless PodcastEp. 116: Nicole Swartz talks streamlining and simplifying, setting intentions, and making space for growth.On this episode of Becoming Fearless, meet Nicole Swartz, founder of Sprout Law, a law firm helping women business owners protect their brands. After graduating from law school, Nicole didn't feel like the corporate 9-to-5 life was for her. She left law and started her own skincare line — and got a cease and desist two years into her business from a company that already owned the brand name she was using. After having to rebrand her entire business in 30 days, Nicole decided she wanted to help other women navigate the legal side of entrepreneurship. Join Annie and Nicole as th...2021-09-0640 minTalking Home Renovations with the House MavenTalking Home Renovations with the House MavenRenovating during a pandemicJodi Swartz and I are in a meditation group together, a group made up of people who work in the construction industry. We were talking about compassion and how we really need to practice that right now in this moment of attempting to carry on as "normal" during a pandemic. There have been delays and price increases throughout and everyone seems to want to do their project and do it right now. It has been a challenge! Jodi and I have an open conversation about that in this podcast episode which hopefully will have a limited shelf life.2021-06-0926 minThe Hectic PodcastThe Hectic PodcastGet protection with Nicole Swartz (Founder, Sprout Law)My guest today is Nicole Swartz, cryptocurrency guru turned skincare purveyor turned trademark law pro. She uses her personal experience with copyright troubles to help other small businesses guard their brands and avoid similar woes. Join us today to learn how you can protect your own work and business.Early in her career, Nicole went from having products in the Golden Globes gift bags to receiving a cease and desist letter that stopped her brand in its tracks. Today, she has turned that obstacle into an opportunity to help other creators and entrepreneurs thrive where she initially...2021-04-1244 minCalifornia State Of MindCalifornia State Of MindExploring Police Diversity On California’s College Campuses California’s public universities are some of the most racially diverse in the nation. But that’s often not reflected in campus police departments. That disparity can affect how police and students interact. Nicole talks with Omar Rashad and Katherine Swartz, fellows with the CalMatters College Journalism Network, about their reporting and what it means to have campus police who look like the students they serve. Also, thousands of K-12 students across California are finally returning to classrooms. Elizabeth gets an update on all things education from Ricardo Cano. And, Lauren Hepler breaks down the on-going drama with...2021-03-2600 minCalifornia State Of MindCalifornia State Of MindExploring Police Diversity On California’s College Campuses California’s public universities are some of the most racially diverse in the nation. But that’s often not reflected in campus police departments. That disparity can affect how police and students interact. Nicole talks with Omar Rashad and Katherine Swartz, fellows with the CalMatters College Journalism Network, about their reporting and what it means to have campus police who look like the students they serve. Also, thousands of K-12 students across California are finally returning to classrooms. Elizabeth gets an update on all things education from Ricardo Cano. And, Lauren Hepler breaks down the on-going drama with...2021-03-2600 minPer Our Last EmailPer Our Last EmailGaslighting Inception ft. Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law*Gray rocking *Gaslighting *“I think they’re a criminal”ing There’s a lot of “ings” happening in today’s episode with Nicole from Sprout Law, we can tell you that much. Without spilling too much of the burning hot lava that we like to politely call tea, we’ll give you just a taste: Nicole jumped on with us to share her worst client stories, and also tell us how she got started in the freelancing world after leaving her career as an attorney. She walked us through trademarks, copyrights and patents, and even had the audacity...2020-12-291h 16Girls Just Wanna ThriveGirls Just Wanna ThriveHow to Protect Your Brand with Sprout Law Founder Nicole SwartzIn this episode, we're discussing what steps to take when you want to start your own business. The do's and don'ts, what do do first, how to get legal help and more.Nicole Swartz is an attorney for women business owners. She's also a serial entrepreneur. In 2015, she started a skincare line that was featured in hundreds of stores around the world and even the Golden Globes giftbags. After two years, she had to rebrand the entire business (in 30 days!) because she didn't have a trademark. Now, she helps other women trademark their brands to avoid the same...2020-10-0546 minSeek The Joy PodcastSeek The Joy PodcastLessons in Knowing Our Worth Beyond Productivity with Nicole Swartz Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! We're so excited to share the ninth episode in our new series, “Lessons In”. Nicole Swartz joins us to share a lesson she’s learned about knowing our worth beyond how productive we are, in both her career and personal life, the growth that came from this experience, and the joy she’s found. Her reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we are so much more than the businesses we build, the promotions we do or don’t receive, and how successful we might appear from the outside. Wh...2020-08-1118 min#BlueFlame by Bryanston High#BlueFlame by Bryanston HighDay One — how did it go? | Nicole Wallis (Head Girl) Jayden Swartz (Head Boy) and Mr. Sam Malabana (Safety and Security Officer) Day One — how did it go? — Let's hear from the pupils and safety officer how day one went Nicole Wallis (Head Girl) Jayden Swartz (Head Boy) and Mr. Sam Malabana (Safety and Security Officer) Hear from our Head Girl, Head Boy and Safety and Security Officer how Day One went. Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Visit the school's website https://www.bryanston.com/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at 2020-06-0109 min#BlueFlame by Bryanston High#BlueFlame by Bryanston High#006 Day One — how did it go?Let's hear from the pupils and safety officer how day one went Nicole Wallis (Head Girl) Jayden Swartz (Head Boy) Mr. Sam Malabana (Safety and Security Officer) Hear from our Head Girl, Head Boy and Safety and Security Officer how Day One went. Bryanston.com2020-06-0109 min#BlueFlame by Bryanston High#BlueFlame by Bryanston High#006 Day One — how did it go?Let's hear from the pupils and safety officer how day one went Nicole Wallis (Head Girl) Jayden Swartz (Head Boy) Mr. Sam Malabana (Safety and Security Officer) Hear from our Head Girl, Head Boy and Safety and Security Officer how Day One went.2020-06-0109 minWellness For MakersWellness For MakersProtect Your Creative Vision with Nikki SwartzDo you want to protect your creations? You work hard, Maker, and deserve to be protected! Nicole Swartz is an attorney, creator of Sprout Law, maker, and entrepreneur that helps creatives just like us protect our hard work and ultimately our emotional wellbeing. Sprout Law helped trademark Wellness for Makers® and continues to make important yet intimidating topics, manageable.  Sprout Law Website: https://www.sproutlaw.com Check us out! www.wellnessformakers.com2020-04-2426 minThe Confetti Hour PodcastThe Confetti Hour Podcast'Trademarks, Copyrights, Contracts, LLC's, Oh My!' with Nicole Swartz of Sprout LawNicole is an attorney + founder of Sprout Law, a law firm for women. She helps women with business registration, trademarks, copyrights, contracts, and funding. She's spoken at South by Southwest and Alt Summit (which is where we met!). She is featured as an expert in the Washington Post, Girlboss, Brit + Co, Hello Giggles, Belong, Bustle, and CNBC. Tune is as we give each other compliment sandwiches, hear about Nicole’s truly inspiring entrepreneurial journey and chat all things legal that you should be aware of as a small business owner. Featured Guest // Nicole Swartz of Sp...2019-09-1251 minLady Balls® DailyLady Balls® DailyOld Ways Don't Open New Doors with Nicole SwartzToday Coni's joined by Nicole Swartz,  an attorney focused on female owned businesses, the founder of The Sprout Society and host of Cash is Queen podcast. Her mission is to educate + empower women to start successful companies without megatons of stress. One of the keys to HER success was embracing the fact that old ways don't open new doors. She shares that secret sauce with us in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lady-balls-daily/message2019-05-1215 minCreative Thursday with MarisaCreative Thursday with Marisa124 Nicole Swartz on pulling vs. pushing, evolving your business and taking care of your clientsGo forth and be free! Enjoy my candid conversation with Nicole Swartz, Attorney and Business Leader. With a shared passion for educating and helping women business owners succeed, we talk openly about evolving, staying focused through overwhelm, (and continuing on with the theme of my "marketing" conversation with Alina a few weeks ago) caring for our customers. You're going to love the concept of pulling vs. pushing when it comes to your tribe.   You can find all things Nicole Swartz, The Sprout Society and Sprout Law https://thesproutsociety.com https://www.sp...2019-04-111h 36You\'re Wrong AboutYou're Wrong AboutAnna Nicole Smith Sarah tells Mike how a poor Texas girl made herself into an icon and America made her into a punchline. Digressions include massage technique, “Death Becomes Her” and (obviously) “The Godfather.” Mike sounds even sicker than he did last week. Plus, special thanks to Ian at Marfa Public Radio, who helped Sarah record this episode! Links! Sarah’s 2017 Buzzfeed essay Anna’s 1993 Playboy video centerfold Mimi Swartz’s wonderful Texas Monthly profile of Anna Nicole and J. Howard Dan P. Lee’s New York Magazine essay on Anna Nicole’s legal and personal woes Skip...2019-02-2000 minLearn to Code With MeLearn to Code With MeHow to Start Your Own Business With Nicole SwartzThe Sprout Society founder Nicole Swartz discusses how you can start your own business, the important elements that make up a business plan, and some of the behind-the-scenes operations that go into starting a business. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Patreon 2019-02-1234 minAgileToolkit PodcastAgileToolkit PodcastKevin Fisher - DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018Kevin Fisher, Nationwide Insurance Associate Vice President, Lean Process Management (Lean, Agile, DevOps) sat down with Bob at the DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018. Connect with Bob on Twitter. Transcript Bob Payne:  "The Agile Toolkit." [music] Bob:  Hi. I'm your host, Bob Payne. I'm here at the DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018 and I'm here with Kevin Fisher from Nationwide. Kevin, we worked together an awfully long time, back from the early days of Agile, at Nationwide. I remember, actually I Tweeted, because it was in the talk with a couple of...2019-02-0600 minThe Lifestyle Edit PodcastThe Lifestyle Edit Podcast64. How Masterminding Helped Us Double Our Revenue: In Conversation With Nicole SwartzAlmost a year ago, I started a peer to peer mastermind with attorney and Sprout Law founder, Nicole Swartz. Since working together, we’ve both doubled our revenue. In this conversation, we explore what masterminding is, why it’s so powerful and our tips on the do’s and don’ts. If you’re interested in joining a mastermind, come and join ours! Apply to join our Accountability Circle: http://bit.ly/2spybFG Join the Community · For more content, head to www.thelifestyleedit.comand click here to join thousands of female creatives in our newsletter community: http://bit.ly/2rVZVzo Resources: ...2018-10-1600 minThe Lifestyle Edit PodcastThe Lifestyle Edit Podcast64. How Masterminding Helped Us Double Our Revenue: In Conversation With Nicole SwartzAlmost a year ago, I started a peer to peer mastermind with attorney and Sprout Law founder, Nicole Swartz. Since working together, we’ve both doubled our revenue. In this conversation, we explore what masterminding is, why it’s so powerful and our tips on the do’s and don’ts. If you’re interested in joining a mastermind, come and join ours! Apply to join our Accountability Circle: http://bit.ly/2spybFG Join the Community · For more content, head to www.thelifestyleedit.comand click here to join thousands of female creatives in our news...2018-10-1626 minCreative Thursday with MarisaCreative Thursday with Marisact098 Unpacking your Money Mindset with Bonnie TsangOk, so who started the Starving Artist Mentality? What keeps us from valuing ourselves? Why is it way more than just setting the "right price"? Join me for a conversation with Photographer, Marketing, and Branding Strategist, Named One of the top 30 Pinterest Curators to follow by TIME and Founder of @LoveUNeedSpace Bonnie Tsang We are taking the conversation of Art and Money further and unpacking that Money Mindset...at least make an attempt to unpack it ;) and there might be some studio chaos in this episode...! Consider this a prelude to a Free Webinar we are hosting...2018-10-111h 22ncinciArtistic ExpressionExpress Yourself!™ delves into the creative world of art with renowned fine artist and computer games specialist, Armand Cabrera currently living and working in Virginia and Leslie Swartz, a California resident who began her art career in South Africa which teaching children. Field reporter Nicole Eubanks discusses the benefits of art for healthy living in her segment, Health Beat. Reporter Rachel Glass talks about the various types of creativity that can make a difference. Hosted by Steven Zhou and Jacqueline Tao, you’ll learn how art is within all of us.2012-05-0857 minExpress Yourself!Express Yourself!Artistic ExpressionExpress Yourself!™ delves into the creative world of art with renowned fine artist and computer games specialist, Armand Cabrera currently living and working in Virginia and Leslie Swartz, a California resident who began her art career in South Africa which teaching children. Field reporter Nicole Eubanks discusses the benefits of art for healthy living in her segment, Health Beat. Reporter Rachel Glass talks about the various types of creativity that can make a difference. Hosted by Steven Zhou and Jacqueline Tao, you’ll learn how art is within all of us.2012-05-0857 min