Welcome to the Badass Empires podcast - I'm Rosie McCarthy, a cat-obsessed, introverted Career Coach, and side hustle maestro hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. In 2019, I left my high-flying corporate gig, crafting a multimillion-dollar empire, Badass Careers, from the ground up. This isn't just a business; it's my freedom, my profit, and my chance to make a genuine impact on lives. Now, I’m ready to spill the secrets with you: the roadmap, the CEO codes, business

In my latest podcast, "Mitigating Risk - Warning Signs A Client is Going To 'Knock' You," I delve into the delicate dance between service providers and clients who may be plotting not to pay. It's a game of cat and mouse, reminiscent of a detective interrogating a suspect. I'll guide you through how to play along, skillfully debunking each complaint they throw your way. We'll also identify the telltale signs of a client's impending betrayal and discuss strategies to mitigate these risks. This

Over the Standstill – solstice – just past, I talked about stuff that really matters to me. That’s what the three standstill days of Midwinter Solstice are about for me. I give, spend and make time for getting to really know myself. Yes, I hear you! I got to know myself years ago, you say, I don’t need to do it all over again. Sorry, friend, yes you do. You’re not the same person you were then. Heck, you’re not even the same person you were yesterday let alone back then. We all need to get to know

They're Experts? But who is "they," really? Experts are everywhere, spouting "shoulds" and "musts". I listened ... I took a deep dive into their trenches. Sifted through oceans of so-called wisdom. And guess what? It turned me turgid!Like that old song, "Killing Me Softly", you know?I listened - but I knew in my bones: This isn't me. This isn't right. They were subtly stealing my soul. I fought back. Clawed back my essence, did some serious soul-retrieval. And the gurus? They pushed back, hard