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#16: Rewriting the Story - You Don’t Need a Huge Following to Make Money Online

Release Date: 08/19/2025

#29: You Don’t Have a Discipline Problem - You Have a Clarity Problem

The Educated CEO

You keep telling yourself you need to be more focused, more consistent, more motivated. But what if your problem isn’t discipline at all… what if it’s actually lack of clarity? In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I’m walking you through how a lack of clarity can keep you stuck—and how dialing in on your goals, audience, and priorities can change everything in your business. If you’ve been spinning your wheels but not making real progress, this one is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why procrastination is often a sign of confusion—not laziness ...

#28: When It Feels Like Nothing Is Working… Do This!

The Educated CEO

You’ve been posting. You’ve been showing up. You’ve maybe even launched something. But your DMs are quiet, the sign-ups are slow, and it’s starting to feel like nothing is working. If you’ve ever found yourself in this space, this episode is your lifeline. I’m walking you through what to actually do when it feels like the business isn’t business-ing—so you can recalibrate your mindset, adjust your strategy, and move forward with confidence instead of quitting. In this episode, we cover: Why it’s okay to feel discouraged when growth is slow (and what to do with those...

#27: Selling is Not Scary. It’s Actually a Service.

The Educated CEO

You’re ready to make money from your business—but when it comes time to sell, something inside of you pulls back. You don’t want to sound pushy. Or greedy. Or desperate. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: Selling isn’t selfish. It’s a service. In this powerful episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, we’re reframing everything you’ve ever been taught about sales so you can finally show up, serve, and sell with confidence—without second-guessing your worth or apologizing for your price point. In this episode, you'll learn: Why women often fear selling—and how to overcome it ...

#26: What to Do After You Create Your Offer

The Educated CEO

So… you’ve finally created your offer. You’ve mapped out who it’s for, what problem it solves, and how it transforms lives. But now you’re staring at your screen wondering… What’s next? In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I’m walking you through the exact next steps to take after your offer is created so you don’t stall—you sell. From validating your offer to building demand and landing your first few buyers, I’ve got your roadmap to momentum right here. In this episode, you'll learn: Why validating your offer before you build it saves you time and...

#25: Let the Platform Fit the Vision, Not The Algorithm

The Educated CEO

You don’t need TikTok. You don’t need to post three times a day on Instagram. And you definitely don’t need to keep fighting the algorithm just to be seen. What do you need? A platform that amplifies your voice, supports your vision, and fits your real life. In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I’m helping you reframe how you show up online so that you can build visibility like a real CEO—with strategy, clarity, and intention. In this episode, you'll learn: Why choosing the right platform matters more than chasing trends How to align your visibility strategy with your...

#24: You Don't Need a Big Audience To Make Real Income Online

The Educated CEO

You’ve probably heard the myth that you need 10K+ followers, a huge email list, or viral moments to make money online. But what if I told you that isn’t true? In this episode of The Educated CEO Podcast, I’m giving you a reality check (in the best way!) and showing you how I made thousands of dollars online—with a small list and less than 1,000 followers. You’ll learn why numbers don’t equal income and what actually does. If you’ve been holding off on launching your coaching business until you’ve “grown more,” this episode will change your mindset—and your bank account....

#23: Start Smart Series: The Secret to Staying Consistent When Life Is Doing the Most

The Educated CEO

You’ve got the vision. You’ve made the plan. But let’s be honest—life has been life-ing! Whether you’re juggling a full-time job, going back to school, raising a family, or just dealing with real-life challenges, staying consistent in your business can feel impossible. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real secret to staying consistent without burnout. You’ll learn how to build a rhythm that honors your current season of life—and how to stop letting guilt run your business behind the scenes. In this episode, I share: Why “consistency” doesn’t mean daily posting...

#22: Start Smart Series: The Only 3 Things You Should Focus On to Grow

The Educated CEO

You have the ideas. You’ve got the vision and the drive. But despite all the effort, your results feel… flat. In this episode, I’m clearing the noise and giving you the only three things you need to focus on to actually grow your business—especially if you’re in the early stages. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stagnant, or like you're doing all the things with nothing to show for it, this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover: Why audience building starts with choosing one platform and showing up with value The real reason your offer...

#21: Start Smart Series: What You Actually Need to Start a Business Online

The Educated CEO

Feel like you're drowning in a to-do list of logos, websites, photo shoots, and Instagram strategies before you've even made your first dollar? You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: most of what you think you need to start an online business… you don’t. In this episode, I’m sharing what actually matters (and what you can ignore for now) so you can stop overthinking and start taking powerful, profit-generating action. We’re kicking off the Start Smart Series—a special mini-series I’ll be doing every 10 episodes to help you build your business the simple and...

#20: Perfect Timing Is a Lie. You’re Just Procrastinating With a Pretty Bow On It.

The Educated CEO

Still waiting for the “right time” to launch your course or start your business? I hate to break it to you… but perfect timing doesn’t exist. It’s just fear wrapped in a bow and disguised as wisdom. In this episode, I’m calling out the myth of “when the time is right” and helping you replace hesitation with momentum—so you can finally move forward with clarity, confidence, and cash. In this episode, we cover: Why perfect timing is just procrastination in disguise What you lose when you wait too long to take action How to make time (instead of waiting for it to appear) ...

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Think you need thousands of followers to start making real money online? Think again.

In this episode, I’m dismantling the myth that you need a massive audience to be successful—and showing you how to build real income from the engaged people already watching, reading, and listening to you right now.

In this episode, we cover:

The difference between vanity metrics and value metrics (and why trust beats traffic)
How to monetize a small but engaged audience using real conversations
Why relationship-based marketing always wins over algorithm chasing
My own $10K story from a small Facebook group and zero fancy tools

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