Madi Murphy vs. Starbucks: How an Astrologer Took on a Corporate Giant… and Won (Bonus)
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Guest: Madi Murphy of CosmicRX, Author of “In the Cosmic Zone”, Host of Podcast CosmicRX Radio
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What happens when a creator challenges one of the biggest corporations in the world? In this episode of WTF Just Happened?!, astrologer and CosmicRX founder Madi Murphy shares the unbelievable story of how she took on Starbucks — and won.This conversation dives into the emotional, legal, strategic, and intuitive sides of her fight, revealing what really happens when a spiritual entrepreneur stands up to a powerful brand.
What We Cover in This Episode
Why Starbucks targeted Madi Murphy’s brand
How she navigated legal threats without major resources
The role astrology and intuition played in her decision-making
What every creator needs to know about trademarks and intellectual property
How she ultimately won — and what this victory means for others
Actionable advice for small business owners, podcasters, and spiritual entrepreneurs
Who Should Listen
This episode is for:
Creators and entrepreneurs
Astrologers and spiritual practitioners
Small business owners
Anyone interested in creator rights and brand protection
Fans of Madi Murphy and CosmicRX
Listeners who love real, raw stories about standing your ground
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, and was chosen as one of Kripalu's first ever New Visionaries. She has been quoted regularly in Refinery29 and her work has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and Marie Claire.
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