Ready to stop guessing your way through course creation? In this episode, I'm breaking down my full signature framework—the G.E.N.I.U.S. Path—so you can finally turn your degree or expertise into a profitable course with confidence. This is the exact process I teach inside my course, Booked and Bankable Academy, and I'm walking you through each step so you can start building your own profitable course… without overwhelm, confusion, or chasing the algorithm.

🎓 You don't need more content—you need a clear path. And this is it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why frameworks sell better than free advice

• The biggest mistake new course creators make when planning content

A high-level walkthrough of the G.E.N.I.U.S. Path framework:

• G = Gather Your Genius

• E = Establish the Essentials

• N = Name + Nail Your Offer

• I = Ignite Interest Without IG

• U = Unlock Your Sales Funnel

• S = Step Into CEO Selling Energy

• How each step sets you up for clarity, confidence, and conversions

• What it looks like to implement this process inside Booked and Bankable Academy

Resources mentioned:

• ✨ Take the Quiz: What's Your Genius Course Type?

• 🎓 Join the BBA Waitlist: symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

Let's recap the G.E.N.I.U.S. Path:

1. Gather Your Genius – Own your story, skills, and results

2. Establish the Essentials – Define your course transformation

3. Name + Nail Your Offer – Use buyer psychology to stand out

4. Ignite Interest Without IG – Grow your list without chasing the algorithm

5. Unlock Your Sales Funnel – Choose your launch method with confidence

6. Step Into CEO Selling Energy – Sell with confidence and integrity

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Leave a review and tell me which step of the GENIUS Path you're currently working on. Your review helps more women turn their degrees into digital income.

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You might be thinking, "I don't have anything to teach online," but let me stop you right there. If people are always asking to pick your brain, if you've solved a problem others are still struggling with, or if you have a repeatable process that works—you're already sitting on a course idea that could be profitable.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why "easy for you" doesn't mean "not valuable"

• Three signs you're sitting on a sellable course idea

• What to do before you talk yourself out of launching

• The myth of needing it to be perfect before you start

• How to build a framework from your personal process

• Why now is the time to validate your idea and take action

• The mindset shift that separates experts from earners

Resources mentioned:

• 🔎 Take the Quiz: What's Your Genius Course Type?

• 💻 Join the BBA Waitlist: symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

Quick Wins:

1. Write down 3 questions people regularly ask you for help with.

2. Map out a transformation you've personally experienced and the steps it took.

3. Test your idea using "The Bianca Test" to see if your dream client would actually buy it.

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If this episode helped you realize you've been sitting on a bankable idea, leave a review and share it with a friend! Reviews help more women find The Educated CEO Podcast and turn their knowledge into income.

To leave a review:

1. Go to The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts

2. Scroll to the bottom

3. Tap five stars and select "Write a Review"

4. Let me know what spoke to you most in this episode!

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You didn't go into debt for a degree just to be overworked, underpaid, and overlooked. So if you've been wondering why your degree isn't paying you what you know you deserve… this episode breaks it all the way down.

In this episode, we're talking about why the traditional job market undervalues your expertise—and what to do instead if you want your degree to finally pay you back.

Inside this deep-dive, we cover:

• The real reason your degree isn't translating into high income

• How the system was never built to reward you fairly

• What the job market really pays for (hint: not your GPA)

• How to shift from job-based value to offer-based value

• A powerful framework to start monetizing what you know today

• Why entrepreneurship is the most flexible and scalable way to turn your degree into income

• A personal invitation to Booked and Bankable Academy

Resources mentioned:

💡 Take the Quiz: What's Your Genius Course Type?

🎓 Join the BBA Waitlist: https://www.symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

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If this episode gave you the permission to think bigger about your degree, take a moment to leave a review. It helps more ambitious women like you discover The Educated CEO Podcast—and take bold action toward financial freedom.

To leave a review:

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3. Tap five stars and select "Write a Review"

4. Share what inspired you most from this episode!

And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. You're one step away from being booked, bankable, and in full control of your income.

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If you've ever felt like you needed another degree or certification to be seen as credible, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start building.

We're busting the myth that your credibility comes from a cap and gown—and showing you where it really comes from instead.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your degree (or lack of one) doesn't define your expertise

• The lie we've been sold about qualifications in the online space

• 3 types of monetizable expertise you already have

• The difference between teaching mode and transformational leadership

• How to step into your genius and create content that converts

• The real formula for building credibility online

Resources mentioned:

• 📝 Take the Free Quiz: What's Your Genius Course Type?

• 🧠 Join the BBA Waitlist: https://www.symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

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If this episode reminded you that you're already enough—and already qualified—leave a review and share what resonated most! Reviews help more ambitious women find The Educated CEO Podcast and turn their degrees and expertise into income.

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4. Share what you loved most about this episode!

Don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. We're just getting started with our 2026 glow-up—and you're part of it.

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You've been posting consistently. Your content is valuable, strategic, and packed with gems. But… no one's buying. Sound familiar?

In this final episode of 2025, I'm breaking down the real reason your content might not be converting and how aligning it with the 3 stages of the buyer's journey can change everything. If you've ever wondered what to say and when to say it to move your audience to action, this episode is your blueprint.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your best content might be showing up at the wrong time

• The 3 stages of the buyer's journey (Awareness, Consideration, Decision)

• The exact type of content to share at each stage so your ICA says yes

• How to create alignment between your content and your launches

• A simple weekly content structure to start mapping like a CEO

• Your conversion zone: where your clients are waiting to hear from you

Resources mentioned:

🎧 Episode 34: The Visibility Trap

📥 Join the BBA 2026 Waitlist: https://www.symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

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If this episode helped you connect the dots between your content and conversions, let me know! Your reviews help other ambitious women find The Educated CEO Podcast and start turning their knowledge into income.

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4. Share what you loved most about this episode!

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You've done all the things to get noticed online—posted the reels, followed the trends, showed up everywhere—and you're still not getting more clients. Why? You might be stuck in what I call The Visibility Trap: chasing attention without alignment.

In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, we're unpacking why more visibility doesn't always equal more sales and what it actually means to create visibility that converts.

In this episode, we cover:

• What the Visibility Trap is and how it shows up in your business

• Why more followers won't guarantee more revenue

• The difference between "more" and "meaningful" visibility

• The three visibility strategies that actually work: collaborations, ads, and evergreen content

• Four powerful questions to audit your current visibility approach

• A practical action step to help you shift into visibility that aligns with your energy and goals

Resources mentioned:

🎧 Episode 33: Why Your Lead Magnet Isn't Working, And What To Do Instead

💼 Join the BBA 2026 Waitlist: https://www.symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

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If this episode helped you break free from hustle culture and rethink how you show up online, take a minute to leave a review. Your feedback helps more women find The Educated CEO Podcast and build aligned, profitable businesses.

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1. Go to The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts

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4. Share what resonated most with you!

And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. Big things are coming in 2026 and I don't want you to miss out.

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If you've created a freebie and it hasn't generated the leads or sales you expected, you're not alone. Most lead magnets fall flat not because you lack expertise, but because they're unclear, overwhelming, or disconnected from your offer. Today, we're breaking down exactly what makes a lead magnet convert — and how you can fix yours fast.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most lead magnets don't convert (and how to avoid common mistakes)

• The 3 C's of high-converting lead magnets: Clear, Compelling, Connected

• The top lead magnet formats that are working right now

• How to determine why your current freebie isn't converting

• What happens after the opt-in (and why nurturing matters more than ever)

• A step-by-step action plan to revamp or create a converting freebie before the new year

Resources Mentioned:

Booked and Bankable Academy Waitlist: https://www.symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

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If this episode helped you get clarity on why your freebie isn't working and what to fix, please take a moment to leave a review. Reviews help more women find The Educated CEO Podcast and start creating profitable online businesses with their expertise.

To leave a review:

1. Go to The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts

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4. Share what resonated most for you in this episode!

And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode — especially as we roll into the new year with powerful strategy-packed content.

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Feeling overwhelmed with content ideas but stuck on what to actually post?

This episode of The Educated CEO Podcast is your content rescue plan. I'm walking you through the exact 3-part content framework I use to stay consistent, build trust, and lead my audience toward a buying decision—without burning out or overthinking every post.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The real reason content feels hard (and how to fix it)

• How to use the Content Trifecta: Teach, Trigger, Testimonial

• Why batching and repetition are your content best friends

• A plug-and-play weekly content schedule (especially for side-hustlers!)

• Common mistakes that stall your momentum

• How this framework builds brand authority—even with a small audience

Resources mentioned:

• Booked and Bankable Academy Waitlist – Join now for early access + bonuses

• Freebie – 5 Steps to Turn Your Degree Into a Bankable Coaching Offer

• Episode 31 – How to Create Binge-Worthy Content That Sells

Action Steps:

1. Pick your content platform (where your audience actually hangs out).

2. Decide your weekly posting frequency (start simple).

3. Plug in the Content Trifecta:

   • Teach (educate with value)

   • Trigger (shift beliefs/emotions)

   • Testimonial (build trust through proof)

Repeat weekly and rotate based on your offers and goals!

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• Instagram → @symoneredmond

• Website → www.symoneredmond.com

Does it ever feel like your content is performing—but not converting?

You're showing up consistently, posting all the right things, following trends, and giving tons of value—but your audience isn't buying.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I'm breaking down how to create content that doesn't just get likes—it gets leads, builds trust, and makes sales. You'll learn how to shift from posting for attention to creating binge-worthy content that actually brings in buyers.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why most content online doesn't convert (and what to do instead)

• The difference between viral content and binge-worthy content

• The 3 core traits of content that keeps people coming back

• How to rotate between attraction, authority, and action content

• A powerful mindset shift that will help you reverse-engineer your content from your offer

• What metrics to track if you want real results (not just likes)

Resources mentioned:

• Booked and Bankable Academy Waitlist – Join now for exclusive bonuses in February 2026

• Freebie – 5 Steps to Turn Your Degree Into a Bankable Coaching Offer

Ready to shift from posting to converting?

Take 15 minutes today to audit your last 10 posts:

• Were they attracting, teaching, or leading to action?

• Do they align with your current offer?

• Are they clear, strategic, and built to create trust?

Then come join us on the waitlist for Booked and Bankable Academy and get ready to create content that actually makes sales in 2026.

Connect with me:

• Instagram → @symoneredmond

• Website → www.symoneredmond.com

It's Thanksgiving week, and while most people are waiting for the right time to start their business, their offer, or their next move, you are about to break that cycle.

In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I'm giving you the pep talk you didn't know you needed to stop stalling and finally start. Because truth is: readiness is a decision, not a milestone. And your next level? It's not waiting on your perfection—it's waiting on your permission.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "being ready" is a lie that's keeping you stuck

• How to move forward—even when things feel imperfect or unfinished

• Why you don't need a big audience, fancy brand, or a perfect course to get started

• The power of starting scrappy but staying strategic

• What the "bread aisle" can teach you about standing out in a saturated market

• Why your ideal client is waiting right now for the solution you're sitting on

Resources mentioned:

• The $1K Offer Blueprint™ – Grab it for just $33 (available through Nov 30 only)

• Freebie – 5 Steps to Turn Your Degree Into a Bankable Coaching Offer

Loved this episode?

DM me on Instagram @symoneredmond and let me know: what's one thing you're starting today—even if it's not "perfect"?

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• Instagram → @symoneredmond

• Website → www.symoneredmond.com