“It became both important and a point of pride for me to then be able and do it in the other direction once I really did feel like I had the expertise.”
On this episode of Startups in Stilettos, Ingrid Zapata-Read sits down with Jaclyn Ionin, trademark and business attorney and founder of Ionin Law, for an essential conversation about protecting the brands we work so hard to build.
Jaclyn shares her unconventional journey from advertising, fashion, music, and entertainment into trademark law, including the unexpected connections and opportunities that helped shape her career. She opens up about why she chose to gain deep expertise before launching her own practice, the challenges of building a boutique law firm, and how entrepreneurship allowed her to show up more authentically and strategically for her clients.
What We Talked About:
From Advertising to Trademark Law [2:26]
Mentorship and Community [13:42]
Clearance Searches and Risk [20:25]
Choosing a Strong Brand Name [25:09]
Protecting Your Brand Now [37:41]
Connect with Jaclyn:
@ioninlaw on Instagram
Jaclyn Ionin on LinkedIn
Connect with Ingrid:
@itsingridsworld on Instagram
Ingrid Zapata-Read on Linkedin
Connect with Carlyn:
@carlynbushmanconsulting on Instagram
Carlyn Bushman on LinkedIn
Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the Entreprenista League today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!
Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos
Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website, social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE!
Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio
Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin.
Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – visit our website.
Guests
Jaclyn Ionin
Hosts
Ingrid Zapata Read
Grow With Community
Ingrid Zapata Read is a community strategist and founder of Grow With Community. She helps businesses get closer to the people they serve and build stronger, more intentional relationships around their mission.
After building a global community for moms of over 200,000 members, and through her experience in sales, startups, and customer experience, Ingrid brings a people-first perspective to growth across industries. She’s known for her thoughtful, practical approach and believes community building should be a part of every business strategy.
Join 2,000+ supportive, ambitious founders in the
Highlights
The Latest
Vivrelle: How the Luxury Accessory Club Started With “I Do”
Who started Vivrelle? Meet co-founder Blake Geffen who turned her wedding-day idea into a premier luxury membership club for designer bags and jewelry.
Lara Bruner Teaches Women The Science Of Influence
Automate Your Site with a 1-Month Free Trial
Kartra