One of the biggest lies holding brilliant, educated women back from launching their course is the belief that they need a big following to be successful. But here's the truth: you don't need 10,000 followers. You need 10 aligned people who value what you offer.

In today's episode of the Genius Block Series, I'm busting the "I need more followers first" myth and showing you how to grow a profitable business with a tiny but targeted audience.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the obsession with follower count is holding you back

• The real shift happening in the online marketing space (hint: influencer culture is crumbling)

• How to use the "Tiny but Targeted" strategy to grow smarter, not louder

• Why engagement > audience size every single time

• How Booked and Bankable Academy helps you grow without chasing trends or going viral

Resources mentioned:

• 📚 Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3vY1U6f

• 🎓 Register for the Free Masterclass: 3 Steps to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Paycheck

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

Mini action step:

Audit your social media or email list. Ask yourself:

→ Who here actually fits my ICA profile?

→ What traits do they have in common?

→ How can I serve them more intentionally?

Remember: 100 engaged people > 10,000 passive followers.

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Let's be real: one of the biggest fears holding back brilliant, educated women from launching their course is this one—What if I do all this work… and no one buys it? In today's episode of the Genius Block Series, I'm helping you shift that fear, face it head-on, and give it a solid strategy to stand on. You'll hear some of my own launch stories—including what I did wrong—and how Booked and Bankable Academy is built to help you avoid those same pitfalls.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real fear behind "what if no one buys?" (hint: it's not just about sales)

• How imposter syndrome + perfectionism are sabotaging your course dreams

• My personal story of launching Scale With Confidence (and what I'd do differently now)

• 3 major reasons online courses flop—and how to prevent them

• Why your first launch isn't your final one (normalize smaller wins!)

Resources mentioned:

• 🎓 Register for the Free Masterclass: 3 Steps to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Paycheck

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

Mini action step:

Try one pre-validation move this week:

→ Poll your IG stories

→ Ask a question in a FB group

→ DM one person in your audience

You'll be amazed at how ready people are for your brilliance—if you give them the chance to see it.

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You've got the passion. You've got the expertise. You even want to build an online course—but you keep thinking: "When would I even have time to do that?"

In this powerful episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I'm kicking off the Genius Block Series—a set of episodes designed to bust through the doubts and mindset blocks keeping you from launching your legacy. And first up? TIME. Let's unpack the truth about your schedule, why time scarcity isn't the real issue, and how you can actually start building your course in just 3 hours a week.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why course creation isn't about having time—it's about making space

• The 3-Hour CEO Method that helps busy women build momentum fast

• Why your "later" mindset is keeping you stuck right now

• A behind-the-scenes look at how Booked and Bankable Academy was built with a full-time job, school, and life happening all at once

• The key system that helps you reclaim your time and make real income online

Resources mentioned:

• 🔥 Join the BBA Waitlist (Last Day!): symoneredmond.com/bba-waitlist

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

Your next step:

Do a quick time audit. Where are your hours actually going? Could you repurpose 3 of those hours toward your legacy income? It's not about hustling harder—it's about building smarter.

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Ever feel like you've missed your moment? Like you should've started your business or launched your course 10 years ago—and now it's too late?

Let me stop you right there.

In this episode, I'm having a real conversation with the woman who feels behind. The woman who's spent decades working, raising kids, checking all the boxes… but is still wondering:

"When do I finally get to build something that's mine?"

Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s (or beyond!), this message is for you. Let's talk about why your age is your advantage, how to turn your life experience into credibility, and why right now is exactly the right time to build your legacy income.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why you feel behind (and why it's not your fault)

• How society's timelines can keep you stuck—and how to reclaim your own

• The hidden advantage of age: clarity, resilience, and discernment

• Why you don't need to go viral to succeed—you need strategy and wisdom

• 3 reasons your age actually makes you the best person to launch now

• How to stop chasing trends and start building something sustainable

Resources mentioned:

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

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

Your reflection prompt:

What's something you've learned in life that didn't come from a textbook… and how could you turn that into a transformation for someone else?

That's your online course. That's your impact. That's your moment.

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Think your degree is too "basic" to build a profitable online course? Think again. In this episode, I'm breaking down real examples of women turning Business, Education, and Communications degrees into online courses that sell for $1K, $2K—even $3K.

This one's for you if you've ever said:

"But who would pay me that much for something so common?"

Let's normalize turning your everyday education into everyday income.

In this episode, we cover:

• The mindset shift you need to stop undervaluing your degree

• Why your offer doesn't have to sound impressive—just solve a real problem

• 3 real-world course examples (and what they charge!):

  • 💼 HR Interview Prep Bootcamp (Business degree)

  • 🍎 Homeschool Success System (Education degree)

  • 🎤 Media Pitching Playbook (Communications degree)

  What pricing is actually based on (hint: not your GPA or resume)

• A journaling prompt to help you start mapping your own profitable course

Resources mentioned:

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

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

Your action step:

List 3 things people always ask you for help with based on your degree or experience. Then ask:

If this were a course, what would it promise? What problem would it fix?

That right there? Your next six-figure offer in the making.

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Let's be real—starting your first online course can feel like a messy maze full of second-guessing, imposter syndrome, and "what ifs." If you've ever felt scared to start, this episode is your reminder that you're not behind… you're just beginning. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what I wish I knew when I was launching my very first course—so you don't have to make the same mistakes.

This is the pep talk and truth session I wish someone had given me back in 2016.

In this episode, we cover:

• The emotional rollercoaster of launching your first course

• Why waiting for the "perfect" time or follower count is a trap

• The 3 truths no one tells you about course creation:

  • You'll want to quit before you even start
  • You don't need a fancy funnel to make money
  • Your course doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to be published

• How I built confidence (and cash flow) while figuring it all out

• A journal prompt that'll help you move from fear to CEO energy

Resources mentioned:

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

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

Your action step:

Take 10 minutes and journal your answer to this prompt:

"What fears come up when I think about creating my course?"

Then, reframe each fear into a truth that supports your CEO energy.

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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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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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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 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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