Fearless Podcasting Academy
Your voice has the power to inspire, impact, and ignite change—but only if people hear it. Fearless Podcasting Academy is where creators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come to ditch self-doubt, amplify their voices, and build a podcast that demands attention. Here, we don’t just talk about podcasting. We talk about bold storytelling, creative innovation, and the courage to show up unapologetically. Whether you're launching your first episode or leveling up your platform, you'll get proven strategies, expert insights, and the confidence to make your message matter. Because your story isn’t just worth telling—it’s worth hearing. Hit subscribe and step into your fearless voice.
Fearless Podcasting Academy
Can I Use That Song? What Every Podcaster Needs to Know About Music Copyright
Think finding your podcast name on Instagram makes it yours? Think again.
In this must-listen episode of Fearless Podcasting Academy, I sit down with an absolute force—an artist, activist, and attorney who’s here to help you protect your creative work before it ever hits the airwaves. Whether you're remixing Beyoncé or just trying to figure out if you can hum a tune in your trailer—this episode is for you.
⚠️ Quick heads up: Nothing in this episode is legal advice—this is an educational convo to help you ask better questions and understand what you don’t know yet. Talk to a lawyer for advice on your specific situation. We’re not trying to get you sued, fearless.
Here’s what we cover:
- 🎧 What podcasters can and can’t do with music—covers, samples, and commentary
- 📜 What “fair use” actually means (and how to not use it as a get-out-of-jail-free card)
- 💼 Why you need to think like a business owner, not just a creative
- 💡 Free resources like the U.S. Copyright Office, Creative Commons, and the Harry Fox Agency
- 🔒 How to legally protect your podcast name, your art, and your voice
Whether you’re launching a music podcast, building a band brand, or creating a podcast with original music—this episode will help you protect your assets and your peace of mind.
Guest Info:
🎸 Meet the brilliant mind behind TXLIPS (pronounced “Two Lips”). Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan is a powerhouse at the intersection of music, law, and activism. An Atlanta native and proud graduate of Spelman College and Vermont Law School, she seamlessly blends her passions to champion underrepresented voices in the music industry.
🌐 Visit TXLIPS.com for more.
📲 Follow @txlips on all social platforms.
🔥 Ready to Make Your Podcast Binge-Worthy?
Now that you know how to legally protect your creative work, let’s make sure people actually can’t stop listening to it.
Check out Hooked: The Storytelling System for Binge-Worthy Podcasts—my signature course designed to help you craft episodes that captivate, connect, and grow your audience.
🎧 Learn more here: Hooked
Because a protected podcast is great—but a protected podcast people love? That’s unstoppable.