The Educated CEO Podcast

If you've been sitting on a business idea for months — or even years — but nothing feels "solid enough" to turn into an actual offer, this episode is for you. Because the truth is, you are not stuck because you're not knowledgeable enough. You're stuck because you're overthinking. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to create your first offer in a way that feels simple, clear, and actually doab...

If you're working full time, earning your degree, managing real life, and still feeling that pull to build something of your own… this episode is for you. Because you are not behind. You are not disqualified because your schedule is full. And you do not need to wait for life to "calm down" before you start building. In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact mindset shifts and strategies t...

If you've ever sat at your job thinking, "I know so much… but how does this even translate into a business?" — this episode is going to shift everything for you. Because here's the truth: you are already doing work every single day that people would pay you to teach, simplify, or help them implement. You just haven't been trained to see your skills through a CEO lens… until now.   In this episode,...

If you're the dependable one, the high-achiever, the woman who always says yes even when she's tired… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, I'm talking about the kind of boundaries that actually matter — not cute quotes, but real-life boundaries that protect your peace, your focus, and your CEO momentum while you're juggling work, school, business, marriage, and real l...

You didn't go through years of school, deadlines, discussion posts, research papers, and APA citations for nothing. Your degree may not have been designed to teach you how to build an online business, but it absolutely shaped the way you think, lead, solve problems, and make decisions. In this episode, I'm breaking down the identity shift that happens when you stop seeing your degree as "just a cr...

If you've ever felt stretched thin trying to juggle school, work, business, and real life — and wondered whether pausing meant you were falling behind — this episode is going to speak directly to you. After an unexpected break from the podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on what really happened, why I stepped back, and how that pause completely shifted the direction and purpose of this show. Thi...

The doors to Booked and Bankable Academy are officially OPEN 🎉 If you've been listening to the last few episodes and thinking, "Okay Symone… this sounds good, but I need details." This episode is your behind-the-scenes breakdown. Inside, I'm walking you through: Who BBA is truly for (and who it's not for) The full G.E.N.I.U.S. Path framework What you'll actually build inside the program Why this...

Let's be honest: not every coach you see online is actually making consistent sales. Some are posting revenue screenshots. Some are talking about big launches. But what you don't see? Expenses. Ad spend. Refunds. Taxes. Profit margins. So what really separates the coaches who  consistently sell from the ones who stay stuck in endless creation mode? In today's episode, we're breaking it down. If yo...

If you've ever asked yourself, "Am I wasting my degree by wanting more?" — this episode is for you. In Part 4 of the Genius Block Series, I'm unpacking the guilt that high-achieving women—especially women of color—often feel when they realize their job doesn't reflect their education, their debt, or their true potential. And I'm here to help you reframe that internal conflict once and for all.   H...

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...

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 Bank...

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...

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...

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...

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. Thi...

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...

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 s...

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 dee...

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 s...

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 act...

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...

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 conv...

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...

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...

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 wait...