Badass Women at Any Age

Women are becoming stronger, claiming our power, and being true badasses. Host Bonnie Marcus interviews some of the most groundbreaking badass women and shares their stories of doing extraordinary things to change perceptions and challenge the status quo

Powerful You with Kathy Caprino 09/16/2025

Powerful You with Kathy Caprino Kathy Caprino began her professional journey with ambitions of working in publishing. However, she soon found herself navigating a corporate career filled with numerous challenges as she climbed the corporate ladder. After a period of deep reflection, Kathy embraced her calling ultimately leading her to become an international career leadership and personal growth coach. She utilized her experiences and lessons learned to guide mid to high-level professionals toward achieving their highest potential. Kathy is a writer, speaker, and executive trainer helping mid to high level professionals advance, thrive and reach their highest, most rewarding potential. A LinkedIn Top Voice and former corporate VP, she's also a trained therapist, seasoned executive coach and a senior Forbes contributor and sought after media source on career issues. Kathy has authored two books, her latest is The Most Powerful You: Seven Bravery Boosting Paths to Career Blitz is also a training course for individuals and organizations that she offers. Kathy has been named a top 10 career coach for women and a leadership voice in the United States and globally. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:48 Kathy's Early Career Journey 04:15 A Pivotal Moment 07:44 Lessons from Therapy 10:10 Empathy and Coaching 17:55 Understanding Power and Ambition 23:01 The Struggle with Societal Norms 28:23 The Power of Words 31:24 Recognizing Your Unique Talents and Owning Your Accomplishments Quotes "Reclaim your power by recognizing your value and the unique talents you bring to the table." "Overcoming setbacks and imposter syndrome begins with believing in your own worthiness." "Your story and experiences shape a unique and invaluable perspective. Celebrate that uniqueness every day." True power comes from within. It’s about acting on your behalf, advocating for yourself, and being the author of your life." "It's not about the title or the position, but about the impact you want to make and the legacy you want to leave." - "Every setback is an opportunity for growth. Embrace it and let it propel you to new heights." “To empower others, we must first empower ourselves. Understand your strengths and use them to inspire those around you." .Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Online Course for Ambitious Women: Substack Newsletter: Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/37601205

Build your Fempire with Emily June Wilcox 09/02/2025

Build your Fempire with Emily June Wilcox Emily June Wilcox grew up in rural Michigan with aspirations of becoming a veterinarian, earning a degree in animal science. Her early career took unexpected turns, from horse training to pharmaceutical sales and eventually entrepreneurship. Emily is a wealth and business coach, number one bestselling author and speaker on a mission to help others heal their money wounds and build financially and personally fulfilling lives. She's built two seven figure businesses, an e-commerce clothing company and an Amazon marketing agency. Now she focuses on using energetics and strategy to help women build their femme powers and walk the joyous path to millions. Emily hosts a top 2% global podcast, The Joyous Path to Millions, and her work has been featured in more than 400 major media outlets including A-B-C-N-B-C, Fox Associated Press and the Wall Street Times. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:28 Emily's Journey 08:30 Money Wounds Explained 12:37 Impact of Money Wounds on Women 12:57 Strategic and Energetic Approaches 25:40 Impact Versus Income 31:55 Finding Joy on the Path to Millions Quotes "When we heal our hard money wound and we recognize that it's not about trading effort for income, it's about trading impact for income, then we start to orient differently." "Cultivate your inner environment, decide that every single day, no matter the external circumstances, you can find something to feel joyful about." "Entrepreneurship is a pretty unique personal development vehicle that most of us don't realize until we start doing it.” "When we can get back to more of that understanding that money is a resource and that it really is independent of us as a human being and our contribution to the planet, the cleaner the energy becomes, and then we're better able to position ourselves to make more." .Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Substack Newsletter: Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/37601155

This Ain't for Sissies with Kathryn Burnett 08/19/2025

This Ain't for Sissies with Kathryn Burnett Growing up in a family that didn't view a career in the arts as feasible, Kathryn Burnett pursued writing with determination, transitioning from magazine articles to professional screenwriting. She faced numerous challenges, particularly in a competitive industry that often overlooks middle-aged women. Post-menopause, Kathryn experienced a personal transformation, embracing her true self and taking greater creative risks. This shift led to a focus on complex, authentic female protagonists, inspired by real-life experiences and conversations. Her writing now champions strong, relatable women, pushing back against clichéd portrayals. Kathryn emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, trusting oneself, and not fearing failure. In addition to her creative work, she shares her insights through coaching writing and her book, Kathryn continues to explore new projects, driven by her passion for storytelling and commitment to depicting multifaceted female characters. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:15 - Kathryn's Background and Journey 6:45 - Turning Point in Kathryn's Career 10:05 - Challenges in the Screenwriting Industry 15:30 - Defining Success 20:10 - Kathryn's Post-Menopause Transformation 25:00 - Impact on Writing 30:20 - The Power of Female Protagonists 35:55 - Inspiration Behind Kathryn's Play 40:15 - The Writer's Journey and Coaching 45:25 - Current and Future Projects 50:50 - Advice for Aspiring Writers Quotes “There's always going to be someone with an opinion of you.” “There's making a living and then there's making a great living.” “The world doesn't fall over if you fail or get it wrong.” “I think loads of creatives will tell you the same. It's just never a smooth journey. I mean, life never is.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Substack Newsletter: Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/37601140

Dirty Old Women with Stella Fosse 08/05/2025

Dirty Old Women with Stella Fosse Inspired to push back against gendered ageism, Stella Fosse began writing vivid, sexy stories about older women inspired by an article by a 50-year-old romance writer in the New York Times that pushed her to challenge industry norms that favored younger characters. Her involvement in a local writing series called "Dirty Old Women," where women over 50 read erotic stories to live audiences, further solidified her mission. Through her experiences in online dating in her 60s and meeting her partner at 62, Stella drew inspiration for her novels, including her first book, "Brilliant, Charming Bastard," and her later works centered on older women. Stella Fosse spent many years as a technical writer in biotechnology, managing a demanding career while raising her four children. Upon retiring, she pursued her passion for storytelling. Stella continues to empower and encourage women over 50 to share their vibrant stories and creativity through her books, workshops, and blog. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:17 Stella's Journey 05:28 Writing Workshops and Books 15:53 Pandemic and Creativity 18:33 Challenges of Writing and Marketing 21:35 Support and Community 30:15 Upcoming Projects Quotes “The key, I think, is to find the creativity within the marketing and publicity process.” “I'm in my seventies now and when you've lived as long as I have, there is an awful lot of material to” draw from. “It's up to the woman to decide how she embraces and uses her own sexuality.” “If she can see it, she can be it.” “We're all unique and freeing ourselves to step out of the box and enjoy life is truly badass.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Substack Newsletter: Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review 8/19/2025 /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/37601125

The Power of Love over Loss with Becky Galli 07/22/2025

Heal from Hidden Trauma with Elyssa Smith 07/08/2025

Heal from Hidden Trauma with Elyssa Smith Through her own journey of healing from multiple traumas, including an abusive relationship, Elyssa Smith studied and developed methods to hack the survival brain, rewiring the limiting beliefs that were keeping her stuck. Elyssa is a trauma informed life strategist who helps female executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals squash their limiting beliefs and heal from hidden trauma so they can stop playing small and get to their next level. As a nervous system regulation and mindset mastery expert, she now gets to equip other women with tools and techniques that not only saved her life and skyrocketed her business, but will actually reprogram their brains to unleash their wildest potential for unprecedented success and happiness. Elyssa has been featured in Forbes, she's been on the TEDx stage, and is a regular contributor on Fox 59 Morning News. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:33 Elyssa's Personal Journey of Healing 04:43 The Impact of Hidden Trauma 06:53 Lessons Learned and Overcoming Self-Sabotage 12:41 Gender Differences in Self-Sabotage 15:10 Reprogramming the Brain for Lasting Change 22:23 Exploring Family Dynamics and Hidden Criticism 26:19 Understanding Healthy Attachment and Reparenting 31:28 The Concept of Tiny T Trauma 36:26 Addressing the Inner Critic Quotes “We all have the potential to be a badass.” “Our negative thoughts and beliefs, our fears, our self doubt, prevent us from stepping up and living our best life.” “Your survival brain literally forms based on what you went through as a kid.” “There's no healing in shame.” “If you want lasting change, you've got to create new neural pathways.” “The inner critic is the number one survival brain response.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Online Course for Ambitious Women: Substack Newsletter: Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/37331595

Reawakening Creativity with Lori Duff 06/24/2025

Pivoting Careers with Linda Descano 06/10/2025

Pivoting Careers with Linda Descano Linda Descano's personal journey is an inspiring tale of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. Raised in a traditional Italian Catholic family in South Philadelphia, Linda was instilled with the importance of education by her parents despite their lack of formal schooling. Influenced by strong, hardworking women in her family, Linda embraced the idea that she could be anything she wanted to be—that nothing could hold her back. Linda is a certified financial advisor. She is now global Chief Integration and Marketing Officer for the Havas, Red Network, a Merge Media agency micro network within the Havas group. In addition to overseeing the agency's global marketing and thought leadership activities, Linda provides communications counsel to clients across multiple industry sectors and stages of growth on brand reputation and corporate communication strategies and tactics. This is not Linda's first career, she shares her inspiring story about her journey. Full disclosure, I met Linda years ago in New York City when she was in a different role and in fact, I was so inspired by her that I had to include her story in my book, Not Done Yet. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:54 Linda's Early Life and Influences 04:09 Career Journey and Multiple Pivots 05:32 Facing Challenges and Overcoming Failure 10:05 The Power of Networking 30:56 Advice for Women Over 50 Quotes “You don't have to just be one thing. Keep learning, keep growing, and don't let anyone put you in a sandbox.” “Build real relationships by being willing to give, not just take. Practice good karma and always be respectful.” “Every experience teaches you something. Use failures as a learning opportunity to repackage your skills and present them in new ways”. “Never let age be a barrier to success. Your experience is invaluable; it's all about how you present it and continue to learn.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie https://substack.com/@ownyourambition Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/36352200

Kickstart your Wellbeing with Terry Tateossian 05/27/2025

Kickstart your Wellbeing with Terry Tateossian Terry Tateossian spent the majority of her adult life in a corporate environment, as an entrepreneur and business owner, all while struggling with significant weight issues. After failing with numerous diets and experiencing serious health scares, she realized that her problem wasn't physical but emotional. By addressing her emotional eating and adopting a holistic approach involving strength training, nutrition, and mindset, Terry managed to break free from the weight gain-loss rollercoaster. Today, she helps other women regain their confidence, ignite their well-being, find their true purpose with strength training, nutrition, and mindset through her ventures House of Rose and THOR Retreats where individuals can kick start their journey into wellbeing on their own while surrounded by the magnificent Cherokee National Forest and Smoky Mountains. Terry has been recognized as Inc. 5000's fastest growing company in America in 2020, Inc. 2020 Best Places to Work, New Jersey Biz Top 40 Under 40, Future 50 Fastest Growing Companies in New Jersey, New York, Women President Organizations 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned Companies, and many, many other awards. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:05 Terry's Struggle with Obesity 01:55 Founding the House of Rose and Thor Retreats 03:41 Terry's Personal Transformation 06:25 The Emotional Eating Cycle 12:12 Mindset and Taking Action 23:11 The Role of Confidence 25:16 Coaching Women to Regain Confidence 31:17 Final Advice and Holistic Approach Quotes “We all have blind sides that we are just not necessarily aware of.” “A lot of women as well as men have an emotional eating addiction.” “It's very difficult to change your mindset without taking action towards the direction that you want to go into." "When people are not ready there's really no amount of coaching, cheering or talking or therapy that's going to convince someone who's not willing to take the chance or take a step forward." "Finding a balance between not confident and confident is where you really want to be... you're insecure enough to ask for help and to look for answers." . Mentioned: Website: Instagram: eConnect with Bonnie Substack Newsletter: Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/36352190

Elevating Female Athletes with Jamie Mittelman 05/13/2025

Combat Psychology with Faith Roswell 04/29/2025

Combat Psychology with Faith Roswell Faith Roswell began her career unexpectedly when she was approached by a talent scout while studying for a degree in creative writing. This encounter led her to become an internationally recognized artist model. During her modeling career, Faith wrote extensively about her solo travel and adventure experiences. Her journey took a significant turn after blowing the whistle on a dangerous photographer who was later jailed. She began to look into what she could do to help freelancers, especially in creative industries, stay safe and she soon found that most of the self defense classes focused on the physical fighting which barely scratched the surface of what else was possible. Faith was inspired to develop a new approach called Armor for Life. Saith has recently been working as a researcher for one of the most popular true crime podcasts online. As a freelance writer, she specializes in travel, film, self defense, and women's rights. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:50 Faith's Journey to Becoming a Model and Advocate 02:45 Outing a Dangerous Photographer 03:57 Developing Armor for Life 08:29 Combat Psychology and Self-Defense 17:15 Empowering Women Through Solo Travel 24:04 Faith's Memorable Adventures 30:40 Final Thoughts and Advice Quotes “There's no need to be charming when someone is threatening us or someone is behaving in a way that feels off.” “When women make the decision to out a predator, I don't think that's a decision that's ever taken lightly.” “You shouldn't be afraid to be alone.” “Learn to keep calm in a situation where you're afraid.” “Trust your gut instinct.” Mentioned: Instagram eConnect with Bonnie https://substack.com/@ownyourambition Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/36352180

Spiral Up with Wendy Wallbridge 04/15/2025

Spiral Up with Wendy Wallbridge Wendy Wallbridge is a pioneer in the coaching field and a rare talent for creating cultures of belonging. Diagnosed with life-threatening lupus early in her career, Wendy used that experience and her journey back to health to explore what it means for women to live true to their values, feminine wisdom, their unique calling. Her singular brand of coaching defined by her Spiral Up model empowers women to become architects of their own lives by following a radically different roadmap to success. The founder of Spiral Up and the Women's Evolutionary Leadership Forum of Silicon Valley, she is the award-winning author of Spiraling Upward, the Five Co-Creative Powers for Women on the Rise. Her spiral up clients have included Dolby Intel, HP, Apple, Oracle, ABC, and Disney among others. A former producer of TEDx Sandhill Road Women, she's spoken at UCBerkeley Haas School of Business, the Professional Business Women's Conference, Texas Conference for Women, and TEDx. She's also been profiled by Fortune and the New York Times, and she has a podcast, What is it To Be a Powerful Woman Today. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:05 Wendy's Personal Story: Overcoming Adversity 05:13 The Importance of Self-Compassion and Transformation 12:52 Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies 22:23 Gender Equity in the Workplace: Challenges and Solutions 26:57 The Role of Men in Promoting Gender Equity Quotes “Transformation is self-awareness plus compassion.” “Life’s transitions offer opportunities for self-growth.” “Our story is never over and it's the story you think a lot of people get fixed in their identity.” “We need to take control of what we can control.” Mentioned: LinkedIn: Twitter/X: Instagram: eConnect with Bonnie https://substack.com/@ownyourambition Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/36131670

Dare to Become with Julie Cropp Gareleck 04/01/2025

The Power of Letter Writing with Amy Daughters 03/18/2025

The Power of Letter Writing with Amy Daughters Amy Wineland Daughters experienced a life-changing impulse that led her to reconnect with an old camp friend on Facebook, despite not having contact for 30 years. This heartfelt experience inspired her to write handwritten letters to all 580 of her Facebook friends and the belief that when human beings connect individually in a meaningful way, nothing can separate them. Amy is a keynote speaker, letter writer, satirist, sports journalist, and the award winning author of two books, Dear Dana, that time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter, and You Cannot Mess This Up: A True Story That Never Happened. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:39 Amy's Impulsive Journey Begins 04:25 From One Letter to Many 07:55 The Power of Handwritten Letters 17:53 Impact on the Recipients and lessons on communication 21:56 Message to Listeners 26:43 Supporting Women and Encouraging Risk-Taking 27:55 Call to Action Quotes “ The intentional deliberate act of letter writing, it has the power, these people were going to have this magical moment at a mailbox where they connect the dots and we're like, Oh my God, I matter to another person in this world. “ “ A letter or a card is a physical connection because you're going to hold in your hand something that your friend held in their hand and it's meant just for you. And it took effort and time on your part or on the sender's part.” “ I don't think we intend to make people feel like they don't matter. I think the world we live in and the advantages we have with technology isolate us.”. “ Writing the letter to someone and telling them you care or you value or appreciate them, it will do something to you that can change you in a way that you cannot even gauge.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/35577580

Body Mind Connection with Desiree Bartlett 03/04/2025

Body Mind Connection with Desiree Bartlett Desiree Bartlett is very passionate about the joy of movement. Growing up with a strong foundation in yoga and meditation, influenced by her hippie mother, Desiree was inspired to a lifelong passion for fitness, science and holistic health. As the founder of the innovative subscription platform , she offers a holistic approach to health and wellness where individuals can access transformative content designed to strengthen both their physical bodies and mental well being. As a women's health expert with advanced certification in yoga, personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and group fitness, Desi has garnered a roster of private clients that include names like Ashley Tisdale, Alicia Silverstone, Kate Hudson, and many more. Her expertise has been showcased on major networks, such as ABC, NBC, Fox, Univision, Hallmark, and Lifetime. Desiree is the author of Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy, a comprehensive guide for pregnancy and beyond as well as co-author of Total Body Beautiful, Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After the Age of 35. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:28 Desiree's Yoga and Fitness Journey 04:33 Science Behind Movement and Mental Well-being 08:13 Holistic Approach to Morning Rituals 17:41 Different Forms of Movement 28:36 Communicating with Your Body 25:01 Connection of Mind and Body in Healing 34:24 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell Quotes “One of my mantras is to keep moving, you know, even if you feel like crap, if you move your body, you'll feel better mentally and physically.” “I wake up passionate every day to help women feel strong from the inside out.” “The best form of exercise that there is, is the form of exercise that you'll do.” . Mentioned: @mothersintolivingfit eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/35524085

Grace and Grit with Sarah Dale 02/18/2025

Grace and Grit with Sarah Dale After a 30-year career in advertising, working with prestigious brands and leading major revenue-driving teams, Sarah Dale sought something more fulfilling. Living in Montana, where she embraced nature and adventure, sparked her desire to help women build confidence and self-reliance. This idea culminated in Project 1490, offering unique outdoor experiences that blends personal growth with professional networking that helps women go beyond who they think they are while building their corporate networks and confidence, and having a ton of fun in the process. Sarah's journey exemplifies the blend of corporate success and personal fulfillment, inspiring others to find their badassery through new challenges. Sarah has worked with great brands like Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Nativo, and where she led big teams and drove hundreds of millions in revenue. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:50 Sarah's Journey from Corporate Ladder to Montana Wilderness 04:49 The Birth of Project 1490 06:40 Empowering Women Through Outdoor Skills 14:46 Challenges and Stereotypes in the Workplace 17:16 Confidence and Community: Keys to Success 21:14 The Science Behind Confidence Building 27:51 Special Retreats for Women 50+ 29:48 Conclusion and How to Connect with Project 1490 Quotes “ Women always have to, you know, walk that fine tightrope.” “ I can envision a world where women are really truly valued for what we bring to the table so that we're not having to play it like a man would play it. We have differences and that's great. “ “ Instead of just waiting for the world to change, there's this one element that contributes a great deal to the level of success that we reach and it's about confidence and that is entirely in our control to build.” “ The more success you have, the more risks you're willing to take.” “ If you are a man, you're most likely getting promoted based on your potential, whereas women tend to get promoted based on their track record.” . Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/35325300

Conflict Resolution with Jan And Jillian Yuhas 02/04/2025

Conflict Resolution with Jan And Jillian Yuhas Jan and Jillian Juhas grew up in a small rural town and later moved to Chicago, experiencing a significant culture shock. This drastic change made them realize the importance of setting strong personal boundaries to feel respected and heard. Their journey led them to develop a methodology focused on communicating through values rather than emotions, which they applied both personally and professionally. Jan and Jillian are relationship and conflict resolution consultants and international best selling authors of Boundary Badass, A Powerful Method For Elevating Your Value and Relationships. They have coached highly ambitious entrepreneurs, companies, and families for more than a decade on building stronger relationships, elevating growth, and mastering the art of setting boundaries. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:44 Personal Journey: From Rural to Urban 02:24 Discovering the Importance of Boundaries 04:56 Implementing Boundaries in Professional Life 05:40 Lessons Learned About Self-Value 06:48 Overcoming Fear in Setting Boundaries 10:53 Effective Communication Techniques 14:46 Handling Emotional Triggers 20:03 Repairing Relationships After Conflict 21:46 The Role of Self-Discovery 30:09 Navigating Workplace Relationships 36:47 Final Thoughts Quotes “Trust your own intuition and trust your inner voice” “Nobody else can determine our value but ourselves.” “In order to repair relationships, you have to apologize for your part.” “A lot of times emotional triggers are usually unresolved wounds we have from our childhood. So a lot of self reflection work and emotional regulation becomes our responsibility to process and work through those triggers so we're not projecting them onto other people.” . Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/34753005

Clear Your Money Fog with Mikelann Valterra 01/21/2025

Trusting Your Gut with Lisa Danels 01/07/2025

Trusting Your Gut with Lisa Danels In her mid-twenties Lisa Daniels embarked on a spiritual path to understand herself, identify barriers to her own success, and pursue fulfillment in life. From an individual contributor to a leader, making mistakes and learning along the way, Lisa aimed to embody the principles she promotes while aiding executives in leading teams and ensuring they have the right talent to achieve organizational success. Lisa is founder and executive director of Human Edge Management and has been advising executives across industries on their personal leadership issues for several decades, working with leaders at Thomson Reuters, AstraZeneca, Visa, Novartis, Allianz, and many other well known companies. Her new book is The Human Edge Advantage, Mastering the Art of Being All In. The book explores issues surrounding courage, fear, intuition, psychological barriers, disconnection, personal power, energy, purpose, and many other issues challenging leaders today. Most importantly, it offers a great deal of actionable advice on how to attain self mastery in confronting all of these issues and problems. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:26 Lisa's Personal and Professional Journey 02:40 Key Lessons in Self-Awareness and Leadership 04:50 The Importance of Reflection and Emotional Presence 07:11 Challenges Faced by Modern Leaders 08:49 Unique Challenges for Women Leaders 14:19 The Concept of Being 'All In' 19:23 Managing Energy to Avoid Burnout 22:16 Building Trust and Connection in the Workplace 26:55 The Power of Intuition 39:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Quotes “The big lesson in life has been like 10 minutes of reflection a day will absolutely change the game for your personal life.” “Women actually are better at more complex decisions because they can think more laterally.” “True power can only be found inside.” “We need to start thinking about how we manage our energy.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/34752990

Life After Prison with Andreea Parcalaboiu 12/24/2024

Life After Prison with Andreea Parcalaboiu Andreea Parcalaboiu has a powerful story to tell about her fall from being a former New York State Attorney to spending three years in federal prison, to showing great resilience and courage and beginning a new life and career. Andreea is a former New York state attorney, and she has a unique perspective having spent almost three years in prison. She is now a coach, consultant, author, and speaker. She coaches attorneys and high achieving professionals who struggle with life challenges to regain clarity, confidence, and control over their lives. She consults and assists women attorneys and other professional women before and after. their prison experiences. Drawing from her own challenges and experiences, Andreea helps people unlock their power of choice and break free from self imposed mental constraints, enabling them to live more peacefully despite life's challenges. “Alive Again: My Journey From Attorney to Redemption In Prison" is Andreea’s riveting story that takes readers on a transformative journey through her nearly three years of incarceration, providing profound insights into the power of redemption and resilience. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:02 Andreea's Early Life & Career Beginnings 02:50 Fall from Grace and Legal Troubles 10:55 The Experience and Lessons from Prison 18:32 Starting Over and Learning from Mistakes 22:31 Andreea's Current Work and Philosophy Quotes “The universe and my divine self took action to save me from myself.” “Prison taught me patience.” “Happiness comes from the inside.” “The power is in my pain.” “I realized that if I can mess up my life to get there, I also have the power to change it.” “Forgiveness is a process.” “If we win the mental game of life, we have everything.” “We need to acknowledge our mistakes, own them and look for the lessons learned.” . Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/34342500

Budapest to Hollywood with Katherine Mitchell 12/10/2024

Breaking the Rules with Chef Rossi 11/26/2024

Breaking the Rules with Chef Rossi Despite facing significant discrimination in the male-dominated culinary industry, Chef Rossi transformed her rebellious upbringing and passion for food into a successful career as a pioneering chef and author. Her journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and living authentically. Chef Rossi is the catering director, owner and executive chef of the Raging Skillet, a cutting edge catering company known for breaking any and all rules. She has earned a reputation as the one to call when it's time to do something different. Rossi, who credits America as her hometown, grew up in a camper wedged on the top of a Ford pickup truck, and had visited most of the United States by the time she was 10. She has a wacky sense of humor, loves international food fusions that reflect her Hungarian Yiddish background, and her love of all things. Rossi has been published in outlets including the Daily News, New York Post, Time Out New York, and McSweeney's to name a few. She has been the food writer of the Eat Me column for Bus Magazine since 1998. Hosting her own hit radio show on WOMR and WFMR in Cape Cod, now in its 19th season, Rossi has been featured on the Food Network, NPR and has been a popular blogger for Huffington Post. Her first memoir, The Raging Skillet, The True Life Story of Chef Rossi, was published by the Feminist Press to rave reviews. It was adapted for the stage, and has been a smash hit touring the country. In addition to the memoir, Rossi has written two full length plays, a number of one act comedies, and a one woman stage adaptation of Queen of the Jews. Her new memoir, the Punk Rock Queen of the Jews was released this spring. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 02:54 Rossi's Rebellious Beginnings 06:17 The Birth of a Chef 13:18 Challenges of Being a Female Chef 19:20 Standing Up to Discrimination 23:21 Starting a Zen Kitchen 28:19 The Essence of Kosher Food 33:30 Living in a Hasidic Community 37:02 Parental Perceptions and Success Quotes “I do love a chance to hang out with other bad ass babes.” “I think I might've started rebelling from birth.” “Food equals love.” “Once you use the F bomb and the S bomb and the MF bombs.” Mentioned: IG: Fb: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/33893677

Resistance Training for Women with Kim Rahir 11/12/2024

Supporting New Moms with Barbara Palmer 10/29/2024

Wisdom is Beautiful With Alexis Eizinas 10/15/2024

Wisdom is Beautiful With Alexis Eizinas Starting as a model in the 1990s, Alexis Eizinas transitioned to a two-decade career in beauty retail design. Inspired by her mother's example, she embraced her silvering hair but struggled to find suitable products. During COVID-19, she realized the market gap and, in 2023, founded Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and hair care uniquely designed to amplify and never hide the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her experience trying to find products that worked with her own silvering hair, Alexis created a truly innovative and contemporary product line for the modern woman who has embraced her grays. She launched Silvering in 2023. The company's tagline, Wisdom Is Beautiful, speaks volumes about Alexis's mission to change the way all women perceive silvering hair, to see it as a powerful, beautiful, outward expression of growing up. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 03:08 Alexis’s Personal Journey 04:17 Returning to Canada and Further Career 06:00 Founding of Silvering 08:21 Online Influence and COVID impact 19:15 Changing Perceptions of Silvering Hair 26:25 Wisdom is Beautiful 28:43 Visibility and Confidence for Aging Women 33:17 Closing Remarks and Next Steps Quotes “I've always been in beauty, and I think really all women are in beauty in some way or another because our identity is naturally wrapped up in appearances.” “The trick to finding your beauty is really in amplifying those features that make you, you.” “We want them to see it as a sign of wisdom.” “A man can walk around with a little bit of silver in his hair. It's considered sophisticated and he's a seasoned professional.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/33460967

Secret Voices with Sarah Gristwood 10/01/2024

Secret Voices with Sarah Gristwood Feeling unfulfilled in her career as a journalist and Hollywood reporter, Sarah found her true calling when she happened upon the story of Arbella Stuart. Writing Arbella’s biography opened up a whole new path for Sarah, coupling her love of writing with her lifelong fascination with the untold stories of women throughout history. Sarah Gristwood is a journalist and author committed to publicizing women’s experiences throughout history. As a young journalist, she championed women’s voices through outlets such as the Guardian Women's Page and as a founder member of Women in Journalism and The Women’s Equality Party. As a historian, she has consistently explored the question of women and power through the ages. She now broadcasts regularly for Sky News, CNN and the BBC on royal and historical affairs. A graduate of Oxford University, she is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the RSA, who has been shortlisted for both the Marsh Biography Award and the Ben Pimlott Prize for Political Writing. Her most recent book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries, is a captivating collection of extracts from women’s diaries, looking back over four centuries to discover how women’s experiences have changed down the years, and, of course, how they haven't. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 01:59 Sarah's Personal Story and Journey to Historical Biographies 05:11 Common Themes in Women's Diaries 08:40 Accessing Historical Diaries 11:15 Modern Diaries and Historical Perspectives 21:59 Personal Growth Through Journaling 32:24 Choosing the Diaries for the Book 35:27 Conclusion and Contact Information Quotes “One aspect of this book of Secret Voices for me was that in some ways the women in it were voicing some of my own concerns, thoughts, and traumas.” “Frustration is the single greatest emotion across all these generations.” "Journaling was a huge part of personal growth for many of these women." "A number of these women were voicing feelings, ambition, anger, that they weren't allowed to express elsewhere in their society." “I love that, for a number of these women, the battles were small personal ones. Some, like Charlotte Forton, were fighting huge public battles. But others were just opening the doors, moving, moving the goalposts on in their own small ways. "The immediate privacy of the diary form allowed them to voice those unacceptable feelings, anger, ambition, discontent." "Self-expression is so important, and for women, keeping a diary or journal is a great way to tell your truth and perhaps, as we talked about, never share it." Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/33269862

Revolting Women with Lucy Ryan 09/17/2024

Success on Amazon with Lesley Hensell 09/03/2024

Success on Amazon with Lesley Hensell When Lesley Hensell’s oldest son was diagnosed with autism, focusing on him became a priority. Deciding to quit her job, Lesley found a way to supplement her lost income by pivoting from marketing consulting to online retail, a change that led her down an unexpectedly successful path. Lesley is the co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, whose 85 plus employees solve problems for e-commerce sellers. Lesley oversees the Riverbend service team, and she has personally helped hundreds of sellers get their suspended Amazon accounts and ISINs up and running. She has been an Amazon seller for more than a decade. And her new book is the Amazon Incubator: Grow Your Business or Hatch a New One. Lesley earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and an MBA from university of Texas at Austin. She volunteers for A Wish With Wings, a wish granting organization for little Texans with life threatening conditions and serves on the board of directors for Hallie's Heroes, which funds bone marrow matches and medical research for kids with cancer and critical illnesses. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:31 Lesley’s personal story 5:46 Challenges and lessons 10:28 Amazon strategy and skill set for success 17:26 Suspended accounts, Amazon ads, algorithms, editor’s picks and Amazon’s choice 25:21 What people don’t know about being a seller on Amazon 33:15 Testimonials and verified reviews Quotes “I had to really learn to take joy in the small accomplishments that we had as a family.” “As a seller, one of your top goals is to develop a good BSR or best seller rate.” ”What people don't realize is that you make or lose money at the moment you buy your inventory….Make sure the item is profitable first that is the number one thing you can do to Set yourself up for success because if you overpay when you purchase the product, there's just no way to recoup that money.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/32566157

Burnout Immunity with Dr. Kandi Wiens 08/20/2024

Burnout Immunity with Dr. Kandi Wiens Driven by hope and a strong sense of curiosity, Dr. Kandi Wiens built a successful career as a management consultant. Unaware of her own personal burnout, Kandi got a jarring wake up call with a health scare that changed the trajectory of her life and career. Kandi is director of the University of Pennsylvania's Master in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program. A sought after international speaker, she is co-founder and Chief Research Officer of Big Sky Leadership Labs, where she leads and conducts evidence based research on executive performance, emotional intelligence, and burnout and resilience. Her work has been prominently featured in Harvard Business Review and several Harvard Business Review press books. A senior fellow at Penn, Kandi teaches various graduate level and executive format courses. She's designed and delivered over 2000 leadership development programs focused on helping leaders build and leverage their emotional and social intelligence to amplify their positive impact and protect themselves from burnout. Kandi holds a doctorate from University of Pennsylvania chief officer executive doctoral program, an MBA from University of Oregon, and a BS in business administration from Montana State University. Her new book is Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Your Resilience and Heal Your Relationship With Work. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:02 Kandi’s personal journey 10:10 Burnout research and discovery 15:20 Susceptibility to burnout. Identifying red flags, causes and recovery 20:42 Good stress, distress vs bad stress, eustress and thinking traps 24:50 Gender differences in responses to stress and emotional intelligence 31:18 Seeking outside help Quotes “I needed to really re-evaluate how much stress I was under and what that stress was doing to me.” “I might be better off pursuing a career where I’m really happy and really making a contribution where I want to, where It’s not about chasing someone else’s goals but I’m finally chasing the goals I’ve always wanted to.” “Emotional intelligence (EI) is a resource…..it can help us regulate our nervous system.” “Burnout is caused by our response to stress at work.” “Women in general carry a higher mental load, even if they're not doing more physical family activities; even if they have support and help with family and non-work activities.” Mentioned: Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Your Resilience and Heal Your Relationship With Work Burnout Risk Assessment A-R-M-O-R m eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/32566132

Advocating for Your Community with Felecia Foster 08/06/2024

Advocating for Your Community with Felecia Foster Following the example set by her mother, Felecia Foster has always dedicated time to community service. Pivoting from her 14 year career in finance to a career in community outreach, Felecia was inspired to dedicate herself, with fierce intention, to the success of women in her community. Felecia is CEO and founder of the Community Inspired Alliance for Women, a non profit organization that champions the aspirations and potential of women of all ages, races, denominations, and economic levels. The Inspire Her girls program is one pillar of this organization and it focuses on bringing education and support to young girls to help them navigate school, relationships, personal safety, social media, and long term lifestyle and career goals. Felecia was recently named a Black Future Maker by AT& T's Dream in Black program. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:32 Felecia’s personal story 5:47 Creation, mission and management of Community Inspired Alliance for Women 12:20 Felecia’s role models and what she has learned about herself 15:45 How Felecia’s experience has influenced the programs CIAW provides for women. 19:40 Understanding the needs of the community and creating supportive partnerships and services 23:18 Building trust and navigating push back 30:50 AT&T Dream in Black program Black Future Maker Award Quotes “I always wanted to stand in the gap for other women…….I always felt like I had a voice, I had a strong voice, I didn’t mind using my voice, my voice wasn’t silent.” “I’m very intentional about making sure that we can support women who need their next steps.” “We need three people in our life…..we need someone ahead of us, we need someone with us and we need to reach back.” “What I learned about myself is that I am enough.” “When we shut the country down nobody thought about the struggle that the parent would have in already dealing with a difficult child.” “When somebody says you can’t do that, that’s just even more inspiration to get it done.” . Mentioned: Community Inspired Alliance forWomen CHAT: Committed to Helping Another Thrive My College Life College Safety Fair Inspired Moms Meet Up AT&T Dream in Black Black Future Maker eConnect with Bonnie Purchase my book on Amazon: If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review. /episode/index/show/badasswomen/id/32454067

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