The Educated CEO Podcast

The Educated CEO is your weekly pep talk and strategy session to help you turn your degree, experience, and expertise into a business that actually pays you back without the burnout or the busywork. Hosted by course strategist Symone Redmond, each episode breaks down the real steps to build a profitable, freedom-filled business using what you already know. Whether you're a 9-5 professional dreaming of entrepreneurship or a seasoned expert ready to scale, you'll find practical strategies, motivational insights, and a dose of CEO confidence to help you create the life and income you deserve.

#42: Is It Too Late to Start? A Word for the 30-, 40-, and 50-Something CEOs-in-the-Making 01/27/2026

#42: Is It Too Late to Start? A Word for the 30-, 40-, and 50-Something CEOs-in-the-Making 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: 💡 Take the Quiz: 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. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Loving these episodes? Let me know with a quick review—it helps The Educated CEO Podcast reach more women who are ready to build a business that matches their brilliance. To leave a review: Open The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts Scroll to the bottom Tap five stars and select “Write a Review” Share what you loved or your biggest takeaway! Connect with me: Instagram: Website: /episode/index/show/c258d409-36b7-4d56-a0aa-b55c5d2a4ad3/id/39536295

#41: 3 Examples of $1K-$3K Courses Built from “Regular” Degrees 01/22/2026

#40: What No One Tells You About Starting Your First Online Course (and What I Wish I Knew) 01/20/2026

#40: What No One Tells You About Starting Your First Online Course (and What I Wish I Knew) 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: ✨ Take the Quiz: 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. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! If this episode helped you feel seen or gave you permission to finally start, I’d love for you to leave a review! Your words help more women like you find the show and finally say YES to building the business they were born to lead. To leave a review: Open The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts Scroll to the bottom Tap five stars and select “Write a Review” Share your biggest takeaway from this episode! Connect with me: Instagram: Website: /episode/index/show/c258d409-36b7-4d56-a0aa-b55c5d2a4ad3/id/39509730

#39: The G.E.N.I.U.S. Path: My 6-Step Method to Turn Your Degree Into a Profitable Online Course 01/15/2026

#39: The G.E.N.I.U.S. Path: My 6-Step Method to Turn Your Degree Into a Profitable Online Course 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: 🎓 Join the BBA Waitlist: Let’s recap the G.E.N.I.U.S. Path: Gather Your Genius – Own your story, skills, and results Establish the Essentials – Define your course transformation Name + Nail Your Offer – Use buyer psychology to stand out Ignite Interest Without IG – Grow your list without chasing the algorithm Unlock Your Sales Funnel – Choose your launch method with confidence Step Into CEO Selling Energy – Sell with confidence and integrity Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Love the framework? Let the world know! 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. To leave a review: Open The Educated CEO Podcast on Apple Podcasts Scroll to the bottom Tap five stars and select “Write a Review” Share your biggest aha moment! Connect with me: Instagram: Website: /episode/index/show/c258d409-36b7-4d56-a0aa-b55c5d2a4ad3/id/39486640