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The $35K Coaching Scam That Broke Me with Dena Rafati
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In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Dena Rafati about her experience of being scammed out of £27,000 (around $35,000) by a business coaching program. They discuss the shady aspects of the coaching world, highlighting red flags in contracts, the difference between coaching and service providing, and how manipulative sales tactics can mess with your mental health. The episode also gives tips on avoiding these scams and making smart choices when investing in coaching.
CHAPTERS
01:06 Meet Dena
02:24 The Coaching Scam Unveiled
07:54 The Importance of Contracts and Deliverables
16:50 Mental Health Impact and Toxic Positivity
25:52 Hierarchy and Toxic Coaching Practices
40:31 Advice for Future Coaching Investments
Connect with Dena Rafati here
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Erin and Tay are business owners that love to share products that work - which is why we will share one product in each episode that we actually use, that we think will help you in your business!
In this episode, Erin shares about Not Your Average Law Firm's Contract Club, where you can get all of the contract templates you need for $50 USD. Anywhere else, you'll pay over $297 for just your privacy policy and terms of service! We love these contract templates and we know you will too.
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ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Erin Billings is a producer that gained her expertise working in music, media, and entertainment working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners. Erin has also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship, producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. She is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a boutique media and talent management agency with done-for-you services performed by entertainment industry professionals for speakers, podcasters, artists, and business owners.
Tay Francis (she/they) is a Self-Empowerment Strategist whose life’s work is supporting trauma survivors and raising awareness about Global North-Global South power dynamics. She is a certified professional life coach and Human Design reader with a background in psychology, development studies and 10 years of experience as a mental health and social impact researcher. Her insights on Human Design and astrology have appeared in publications such as Yahoo and Best Life Magazine.
CREDITS
Artwork - Diana Pietrzyk
Music - Erin Billings
Post Production - Isaac Moreno
Copy - Tay Francis
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Girl Boss Red Flags Disclaimer and Trigger Warning
Some of the topics that we talk about in this episode may be triggering or distressing. If you find yourself experiencing strong emotions at any point during listening, please do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Secondly, nothing that we discuss in this episode constitutes legal, medical, or professional mental health advice. We are not lawyers, we are not doctors, and we are not clinical mental health professionals. If you think that you or someone you know may have been scammed, please consult the relevant professionals so that you can get the advice that you need for your situation.
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