Is Your Work Protected? The Legal Essentials Every Creator Must Know w/ Amy Oraefo, Attorney

Negotiating a deal. Protecting your brand. Understanding contracts. Sound intimidating? In this episode, Allen sits down with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo to explore why legal strategy isn't something you do after success—it's something you build before the opportunity arrives.Amy has over 13 years of experience negotiating multi-million dollar deals for musicians, producers, podcasters, and content creators. She's an adjunct professor at the Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Program at Kennesaw State University, an active member of the Recording Academy, and founder of Creative Passport—a platform designed to help emerging creatives navigate the entertainment industry and protect their brands.In this conversation, you'll discover:What protecting your creative platform actually means (and why it's essential, not cynical)The critical legal and business moves to make before your big opportunity shows upHow sound judgment about deals is part of stewarding the gifts God gave youPractical strategies used in six, seven, and eight-figure deals—without needing an expensive lawyerIf you're building a creative career, navigating potential deals, or wondering what you should actually know about contracts and brand protection, this episode will equip you with the foundation, confidence, and clarity you need.FOLLOW OUR GUEST AMY ORAEFOWebsite: https://www.creativepassport.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyoraefo/Text the Show! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community! In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator. Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today!GodandGigs.com/membershipSupport the showDownload our FREE 7 Day Prayer Devotional for Creatorshttps://godandgigs.com/prayerFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!  InstagramFacebook YouTubeWant to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here! © 2026 Paul Creative Solutions