Madi Murphy vs. Starbucks: How an Astrologer Took on a Corporate Giant — and Won (Bonus)

How did astrologer Madi Murphy take on Starbucks and win? In this bonus episode, she reveals the true story behind the trademark battle and her surprising victory. Guest: Madi Murphy of CosmicRX, Author of "In the Cosmic Zone", Host of Podcast CosmicRX Radio My Books + Offerings: WTF Just Happened?! Book Series Join the Science + Spirituality Circle Host or Attend a Science + Spirituality Salon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠ |Patreon | Buy me a coffee   Attend the Forever Family Foundation Grief Retreat in Florida -  January 16th - 18th 2026 Full notes on Madi Murphy vs. Starbucks: How an Astrologer Took on a Corporate Giant — and Won (Bonus) In this bonus episode, Madi shares the real story behind her fight with a corporate giant and how she ultimately protected her brand and came out victorious. We break down the emotional, legal, and strategic steps she had to take, what creators often don't know about trademark battles, and how intuition and astrology helped guide her through one of the most unexpected challenges of her career. In this episode, we discuss: • Why Starbucks targeted her brand • How she navigated a legal fight as a creator and small business owner • What astrologers, entrepreneurs, and podcasters should know about trademarks • The emotional and practical realities of standing up to a major corporation • How Madi won — and what her victory means for other creators If you're a spiritual entrepreneur, content creator, small business owner, or someone protecting a mission-driven brand, this story offers powerful insight and inspiration. Madi Murphy is the co-founder of CosmicRX, a moon-powered community helping millions of people learn the art of birth chart interpretation and delivering digestible doses of cosmic know-how directly to your phone and email inbox. As Head Witch in Charge, she is committed to democratizing everyday magic and making foundational cosmic tools available to everyone. She also hosts the community's podcast, CosmicRX Radio. Madi works as a leadership coach, was named one of the top 100 wellness luminaries by Well + Good... FULL BIO Follow Madi Murphy: Website | Book | Podcast | Instagram