Badass Empires

You’ve built something incredible. You’ve poured your soul into your content, your programs, your frameworks, your brand. But what happens when someone copies your work… or your entire business identity?

In this episode, I sit down with Nadine Bedwan — trademark and copyright attorney and Badass Careers alumni — to give you a practical, empowering breakdown of how to legally protect what you’ve built online.

From what to trademark and when, to knowing when someone’s crossed the line from “inspired by” to “infringing on,” this is the intellectual property masterclass every digital entrepreneur needs in their empire-building journey.

Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, this episode will make sure you’re doing it protected, polished, and in full badass energy. 👑✨

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Instagram @badassempires_  

Website: https://www.badassempires.com/

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Connect with Nadine:

📸 Instagram: @citrinetrademarkservices 

🌐 Website: https://citrinetms.com/ 

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Imagine spending years pouring your heart and soul into a passion project that became a household name, only to have it ripped away from you right before you’re due to go on maternity leave with your first baby.

That’s what happened to Frances Cook–journalist, truth-teller, and newly minted full-time entrepreneur known for her fearless reporting, media savvy, and authentic voice. 

In this episode, Frances shares her journey from newsroom deadlines to losing everything she worked so hard for, to going on to build a media empire on her own terms.

This episode is packed with candid reflections, hard-won insight, and a few tears from me, ngl. If you’ve ever thought about making a leap from a “safe” job into your passion project, this one's for you.

Get ready to be fired up because Frances’s story is a powerful one that will have you feeling inspired to thrown in the corporate towel and do your own thing. Let’s dive in! 💰✨

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Instagram @badassempires_  

Website: https://www.badassempires.com/

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Where you can connect with Frances Cook:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ 

Website: https://www.francescook.co.nz/ 

Making Cents Podcast: ​​https://open.spotify.com/show/2xL5BpCt2pKJDlPN0SgbCc?si=0f7c8a978cc34a98

Ever feel like a total fraud? Same.

This week’s episode is for anyone who’s felt the pull to shrink back, stay quiet, or second guess whether you’re really qualified to be doing this work.

Let’s get something straight: Feeling like a fraud doesn’t mean you are one.

In fact… it probably means the opposite.

In this episode, I’m diving into:

If you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to be doing this?” — I recorded this for you, friend.

You’re not a fraud.

You’re just growing.

Let’s talk about it.

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Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator.

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Feeling like it's not working? This one's for you.

This week’s episode is a love letter - not the mushy kind, but the kind that reaches through your earbuds, gives you a hug, and reminds you that what you’re doing matters.

If you’re in the thick of it right now - questioning whether you have what it takes, wondering why it’s not working yet, even though you’re doing all the “right” things… please press play.

This is for the side hustler burning the candle at both ends.
The solopreneur in the dip.
The human with a big heart and a bold vision who's this close to giving up.

We’ll talk about:

💭 Why “the dip” is so real - and what’s actually happening beneath the surface
🔥 The emotional whiplash of working harder than ever with little to show for it (yet)
🛠 Why slow traction doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong
🧠 How long it really takes to build something that lasts
❤️‍🩹 And the one mindset shift that might just be the thing that gets you through

I recorded this as an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your why.

You are not behind. You are not broken. You are not alone.

This season will pass - and you’ll be so proud you stayed in the game.

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Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator.

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LET’S CONNECT

📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_

🌐 Check out my website

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Let’s talk about copy cats (not the cute kind 🐱).

Today, I’m unpacking a topic that’s both frustrating, and fascinating - why copying someone else’s content, courses, or strategy will never bring you the results you want. 

Trust me - I’ve seen it all. From a copied content piece here and there, to the person who took my entire (free!) mini course, translated it to Spanish, and started selling it to their followers 👀 

I’ll be sharing insider intel into…

If you've ever felt tempted to emulate someone else's brand, consider this your wake-up call to double down on your voice, your strengths, and your strategy. I’m not holding back in this episode - and by the end, you'll understand exactly why.

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Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine!

Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator.

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LET’S CONNECT

📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_

🌐 Check out my website

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Want to escape the corporate grind? Craving flexibility and freedom? This episode is for you. 

I am going to talk you through one of the fastest growing, most LUCRATIVE industries to build a career in right now, and you need zero qualifications to get started. 

We are of course talking about…The Creator Economy ✨

It’s permissionless, it’s global, it’s limitless and it’s fuelled by the digital revolution. It’s not slowing down any time soon. 

In this week’s episode, we are uncovering the 4 main job options within The Creator Economy. To some extent they’re all more flexible and lifestyle friendly than corporate, and have a low barrier to entry. BUT, they have completely different vibes. 

Make sure you’re taking notes because this could be the career pivot you’ve been looking for 👀

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Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine!

Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator.

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LET’S CONNECT

📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_

🌐 Check out my website

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Think charging premium prices as a new coach is impossible? I’m here to tell you that it can be done!

The secret to commanding higher rates isn't about your years of experience or what certificates you have plastered on your walls or hidden in the back of some cupboard - it's about mastering the art of value perception and speaking directly to your dream clients' deepest needs.

In this episode, we're cracking open the vault on what really makes clients happy to invest thousands in coaching programs (hint: it's not about cramming in more content!). We'll explore how understanding impact, odds of success, exclusivity, and ROI can transform the way you package and price your expertise. Plus, discover why a $3,000 program might actually be easier to sell than a $300 one!

Whether you're hovering around those lower price points or dreaming of scaling up, you'll learn exactly how to position yourself as the premium choice in your market. Because the truth is, high-paying dream clients are out there right now, ready to invest in solving their problems - they just need you to show up with an irresistible offer that speaks their language.

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Craving more freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment? We should hang out! Come along to my FREE live training: 

Empire Builder  4 steps to turn your existing skills into a purpose-led business that scales your income and impact so you can do life on your terms. Save your seat now 

https://www.badassempires.com/live

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Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine!

Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator.

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LET’S CONNECT

📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_

🌐 Check out my website

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Want to know why some content creators seem to effortlessly attract thousands of views while others struggle to get noticed? Here's the thing: being amazing at what you do isn't enough if nobody can find you. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology behind what makes content truly irresistible (and no, it's not about fancy editing or following trends!).

From understanding the three C's of hook writing (Connection, Clued-in, and Curiosity) to mastering the psychology that makes people stop scrolling, we're diving deep into what actually makes content perform. You'll learn why warnings often outperform positive messages, how to create that addictive curiosity gap, and why "you" might be the most powerful word in your content arsenal.

This isn't about cheap tricks or gaming the algorithm - it's about understanding human psychology so deeply that your content becomes impossible to scroll past. Because when you know what makes people tick, you can package your brilliant ideas in a way that actually gets seen. Let's dive into the science behind scroll-stopping content!

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Craving more freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment? We should hang out! Come along to my FREE live training: 

Empire Builder   4 steps to turn your existing skills into a purpose-led business that scales your income and impact so you can do life on your terms. Save your seat now  

https://www.badassempires.com/live

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Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine!

Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator. 

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LET’S CONNECT

📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_

🌐 Check out my website

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Want to peek behind the curtain of what it really takes to become a self-made millionaire? Not the highlight reel version - the actual, messy, real-life journey? In this totally transparent episode, I'm sharing exactly how I went from a $50k student loan to a million-dollar net worth in just 5 years (and yes, I'm sharing ALL the numbers!).

From leveraging my coaching business to make strategic property investments, to the importance of knowing your "comfort number" versus your "must-have number", we're diving into the nuts and bolts of wealth building. You'll learn why becoming a millionaire isn't about fancy cars or designer handbags - it's about creating security, freedom, and opportunities that can impact generations.

Whether you're starting from zero or already on your way, I’ll show you that building serious wealth is possible when you combine purpose with profit. Because your path to financial freedom might look different than mine, but the principles remain the same: dream big, stay focused, and keep showing up for your vision.

WANT MORE? Listen to episode 48. How to Use Your Business to Retire Early (Hacking Capitalism 101) 🎧

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Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine!

Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator.

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LET’S CONNECT

📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_

🌐 Check out my website

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From a broke university student who knew nothing about money to becoming a successful mindset and business coach who’s helping thousands of people build businesses and lives that they love - you’re going to LOVE today’s podcast guest.

In this episode, I’m talking to the incredible Te Kahukura Boynton, who is an absolute powerhouse and founder of Māori Millionaire, here in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Te Kahukura overcame her own financial challenges by healing her money mindset and now she’s leading over 60,000 individuals to do the same.

This episode is an open conversation about Te Kahukura’s personal journey with money and how she created her dream business (at the age of 18?!) with the purpose of bridging the wealth gap by sharing her own financial journey. We talk about her personal challenges and relationship with money, her business wins, money mindset blocks and so much more!

Get ready to take notes because we’re about to drop some seriously life-changing money advice! Let’s dive in! 💰✨

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Connect with Te Kahukura from Māori Millionaire: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maorimillionaire_/

Website: https://www.maorimillionaire.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maorimillionaire_

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LET’S CONNECT

Instagram @badassempires_

Website: https://www.badassempires.com/

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