Badass Empires

• How to Protect Your Empire: Trademarks, Copyright & IP 101 with Nadine Bedwan

  You’ve built something incredible. You’ve poured your soul into your content, your programs, your frameworks, your brand. But what happens when someone copies your work… or your entire business identity? In this episode, I sit down with Nadine Bedwan — trademark and copyright attorney and Badass Careers alumni — to give you a practical, empowering breakdown of how to legally protect what you’ve built online. From what to trademark and when, to knowing when someone’s crossed the line from “inspired by” to “infringing on,” this is the intellectual property masterclass every digital entrepreneur needs in their empire-building journey. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, this episode will make sure you’re doing it protected, polished, and in full badass energy. 👑✨ 🎧 We cover: Nadine’s journey from lawyer to entrepreneur — and how she built her own dream job Trademarks vs copyrights vs patents: What you actually need to know What parts of your business are automatically protected (and what’s not) The red flags to watch for when others are borrowing your ideas When copying becomes infringement — and what to do about it Local vs international protection: Where to start and when to expand Costs, timelines, and the exact process of filing your trademark like a pro How to create signature frameworks that are protected AND profitable The one legal shift that instantly makes you feel like a true Digital CEO -------------------- LET’S CONNECT Instagram @badassempires_ Website: https://www.badassempires.com/ -------------------- Connect with Nadine: 📸 Instagram: @citrinetrademarkservices 🌐 Website: https://citrinetms.com/ -------------------- SHARE THE LOVE 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 💜 Leave a rating or comment on Spotify Email us a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and I will send you a juicy freebie that isn’t available anywhere else to say thank you!

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• Frances Cook on Hitting Rock Bottom, Starting Over & Building a Media Empire that QUADRUPLED Her Income

  Imagine spending years pouring your heart and soul into a passion project that became a household name, only to have it ripped away from you right before you’re due to go on maternity leave with your first baby. That’s what happened to Frances Cook–journalist, truth-teller, and newly minted full-time entrepreneur known for her fearless reporting, media savvy, and authentic voice. In this episode, Frances shares her journey from newsroom deadlines to losing everything she worked so hard for, to going on to build a media empire on her own terms. This episode is packed with candid reflections, hard-won insight, and a few tears from me, ngl. If you’ve ever thought about making a leap from a “safe” job into your passion project, this one's for you. Get ready to be fired up because Frances’s story is a powerful one that will have you feeling inspired to thrown in the corporate towel and do your own thing. Let’s dive in! 💰✨ -------------------- LET’S CONNECT Instagram @badassempires_ Website: https://www.badassempires.com/ -------------------- SHARE THE LOVE 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 💜 Leave a rating or comment on Spotify Email us a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and I will send you a juicy freebie that isn’t available anywhere else to say thank you! -------------------- Where you can connect with Frances Cook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ Website: https://www.francescook.co.nz/ Making Cents Podcast: ​​https://open.spotify.com/show/2xL5BpCt2pKJDlPN0SgbCc?si=0f7c8a978cc34a98

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• Stop Being A Fraud.

  Ever feel like a total fraud? Same. This week’s episode is for anyone who’s felt the pull to shrink back, stay quiet, or second guess whether you’re really qualified to be doing this work. Let’s get something straight: Feeling like a fraud doesn’t mean you are one. In fact… it probably means the opposite. In this episode, I’m diving into: The truth about imposter syndrome (and why it hits most when you actually care) What the Dunning-Kruger effect has to do with your confidence Why copying someone else’s strategy might be making you feel off The difference between being “ahead” and being “above” And the key mindset shift that will help you finally feel legit in your business If you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to be doing this?” — I recorded this for you, friend. You’re not a fraud. You’re just growing. Let’s talk about it. -------------------- Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine! Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator. -------------------- LET’S CONNECT 📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_ 🌐 Check out my website -------------------- SHARE THE LOVE 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 💜 Leave a rating or comment on Spotify Email us a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and I will send you a juicy freebie that isn’t available anywhere else to say thank you!

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• A Love Letter to The Person About to Give Up

  Feeling like it's not working? This one's for you. This week’s episode is a love letter - not the mushy kind, but the kind that reaches through your earbuds, gives you a hug, and reminds you that what you’re doing matters. If you’re in the thick of it right now - questioning whether you have what it takes, wondering why it’s not working yet, even though you’re doing all the “right” things… please press play. This is for the side hustler burning the candle at both ends.The solopreneur in the dip.The human with a big heart and a bold vision who's this close to giving up. We’ll talk about: 💭 Why “the dip” is so real - and what’s actually happening beneath the surface🔥 The emotional whiplash of working harder than ever with little to show for it (yet)🛠 Why slow traction doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong🧠 How long it really takes to build something that lasts❤️‍🩹 And the one mindset shift that might just be the thing that gets you through I recorded this as an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your why. You are not behind. You are not broken. You are not alone. This season will pass - and you’ll be so proud you stayed in the game. -------------------- Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine! Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator. -------------------- LET’S CONNECT 📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_ 🌐 Check out my website -------------------- SHARE THE LOVE 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 💜 Leave a rating or comment on Spotify Email us a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and I will send you a juicy freebie that isn’t available anywhere else to say thank you!

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• Why You Can Copy My Content and Courses but Not My Level of Success

  Let’s talk about copy cats (not the cute kind 🐱). Today, I’m unpacking a topic that’s both frustrating, and fascinating - why copying someone else’s content, courses, or strategy will never bring you the results you want. Trust me - I’ve seen it all. From a copied content piece here and there, to the person who took my entire (free!) mini course, translated it to Spanish, and started selling it to their followers 👀 I’ll be sharing insider intel into… Why mimicry is a natural part of learning - but an awful long-term strategy The invisible layers of success: voice, trust, leadership, and originality Real stories of clients finding their own groove (and what happens when they don’t) Why copying the surface-level stuff (like hooks or templates) is never enough The danger of sounding fake, unaligned, or tone-deaf How to unlock TRUE business growth, your way If you've ever felt tempted to emulate someone else's brand, consider this your wake-up call to double down on your voice, your strengths, and your strategy. I’m not holding back in this episode - and by the end, you'll understand exactly why. -------------------- Want to create empathy-driven content that brings in aligned followers, nurtures your current audience, and lands you paying clients… on repeat? Let me introduce to you Content that Converts: Done-For-You 90-Day Content Plan. Let’s accelerate your content machine! Claim your title as Digital CEO with Your First 100k Roadmap - 6 steps to make your first $100k online as a brand new coach, consultant, or course creator. -------------------- LET’S CONNECT 📷 Find me on Instagram @badassempires_ 🌐 Check out my website -------------------- SHARE THE LOVE 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 💜 Leave a rating or comment on Spotify Email us a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and I will send you a juicy freebie that isn’t available anywhere else to say thank you!

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