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

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

Advancing women in business and sport with Michelle Redfern 07/23/2024

Advancing women in business and sport with Michelle Redfern A natural born leader, Michelle Redfern recognized and embraced her resourceful, curious, adventurous spirit early in life. Combining this spirit with her high appetite for risk Michelle is fearless in the pursuit of what sets her soul on fire, which is closing the global leadership gap in business and sports. Michelle owns Advancing Women in Business and Sport, an enterprise providing consulting and advisory services on workplace gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Lead to Soar, a multi platform resource for ambitious women leaders. She's the producer and host of the Advancing Women in Sport podcast and is the author of The Leadership Compass, The Ultimate Guide for Women Leaders to Reach Their Full Potential. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:28 Michelle’s personal story 5:09 Embracing her role as a leader and rude awakenings entering the workplace 12:03 Similarities in the corporate world and sports world for women 17:21 Michelle’s education journey, imposter syndrome and challenging limiting beliefs 23:29 Michelle’s book, The Leadership Compass and her 3 pillar formula 30:24 Effective DEI initiatives Quotes “You might have to grow old, but you don't have to grow up.” "No woman is an island you know, we do things with and through people.” “Women are conditioned and socialized their entire lives about the role that they will play, the behaviors that they will exhibit. We take that on whether we like it or not.” “Being a leader sometimes means shut up.” “Women don't need fixing, the system needs fixing…... part of fixing that system is getting more women into positions of power..” “When you say I don't do politics for me, that says to me I'm not interested in progressing my career.” "managers and executives need to do is understand where you are right now versus where you want to be>” Mentioned: Michelleredfern.com 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/32060667

Your Emotional Hot Spots with Teresa Vozza 07/09/2024

Tripping with Jeannie Ralston 06/25/2024

Triumph From Trauma with Alreen Haeggquist 06/11/2024

Triumph From Trauma with Alreen Haeggquist Growing up in a home where she had to withstand physical, mental, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse, Alreen Haeggquist was desperate to escape her reality. After failed suicide attempts, Alreen’s journey took a turn when she realized going to college would give her the opportunity to escape the abusive environment. Through therapy and a lot of intentional work to overcome Alreen turned her traumatic past into a mission to help other women stand up for themselves and own their power. Alreen has a fervent passion to advocate for women who suffer from sexual abuse, harassment or discrimination. As a lawyer with 21 years of experience, she has recovered millions of dollars for clients in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. In addition, Irene has an unwavering commitment to not allow wealth, power, influence or status to exempt anyone from the rules of society. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:23 Alreen’s Personal Journey 8:38 Lessons learned 12:04 Challenges faced while transitioning from victim to advocate 16:00 Gender impact in the courtroom and the Me Too Movement 19:58 Advice on helping women speak out and working through trauma Quotes “When you’ve been abused, when you’ve experienced trauma, t doesn’t just leave you because you’ve left it.” “If I change my beliefs, I can change the entire experience I'm having about them.” “When more women can see that they are not alone, and if they talk about it, it's actually going to help them. By keeping it inside, the only person you're hurting is yourself. Speaking out, the only person you are helping is not only yourself, but others around you to give them the courage to stand up and say something.” “Even if you don't want to take action, at least know what actions you can take.” . Mentioned: Joe Dispenza 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/31694737

Fierce Litigator with Kristen Gibbons Feden 05/28/2024

Fierce Litigator with Kristen Gibbons Feden Kristen Gibbons Feden has always had a knack for the art of argument. After earning a bachelors in neuroscience, she redirected her focus from medicine to law. Kristen’s passion for fighting for victims of sexual abuse was ignited after working in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Family Violence unit where the stories of young girls who had survived horrific violence inspired Kristen to become the powerful voice piece she is today for those who have been silenced. A celebrated trial attorney and legal expert, known as the female litigator who stared down Bill Cosby, Kristen joined Anapol Weiss as a shareholder in March 2024. In addition to being internationally recognized as a fierce and relentless litigator in the MeToo movement and for her world renowned closing argument in the Bill Cosby trial, Kristen is known for many eight figure verdicts that she's won. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, there was a $10. 5 million verdict against the survivors of singer and entertainer R. Kelly, and a $22 million verdict for a sexual abuse survivor of a renowned, pediatrician in New York. She's had many, many successes beyond the courtroom as well. Kristen serves as a powerful voice for survivors nationwide and is frequently sought after for expert commentary on high profile matters by attorneys and various international and national media outlets. media outlets, including MSNBC, NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR, and BBC. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:28 Kristen’s personal journey 6:48 Challenges faced along the way, overcoming biases 11:30 Lessons learned 15:41 Pillars of Kristen’s success 20:34 Bill Cosby trial 27:55 Overturned verdicts, Cosby, Weinstein and and the MeToo movement Quotes “Transparency is really the pillar of integrity. “ “I speak to people for a living. I speak to them and I become the voice piece of those who have been silenced. “ “Speaking from the heart, trusting your gut, you make the right decisions.” “I'm going to teach my future generations, my kids, my nieces, my nephews, whoever I'm mentoring to treat human beings as human beings, and that requires a level of dignity to individuals. And once we begin to learn to do that, then violence, I hope, will begin to be eradicated.” 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/31490052

From Betrayal to Reinvention with Jillian Romero Chaves 05/14/2024

From Betrayal to Reinvention with Jillian Romero Chaves Jillian Ramirez Chaves’s life took an unexpected turn when she faced the painful discovery of infidelity by her soon to be fiance. This life altering experience shattered her self-confidence and left her questioning her ability to make healthy relationship choices. Refusing to let this define her, she embarked on a profound journey of healing, discovery, and personal growth. Jillian is a dynamic visionary who has pioneered transformative changes in the dating and relationship health landscape as the founder and CEO of Clara. For daters, she leads a revolution that empowers individuals to make informed purposeful choices in their dating lives. Her journey from a successful career in the male dominated automotive industry to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the tech world is a testament to her resilience and passion. As a female minority founder and CEO, Jillian embodies the spirit of resilience and innovation. She is a staunch advocate for mental wellness in the context of dating, a subject often overlooked but of paramount importance in today's society. Her mission is to guide individuals in embracing intentional dating thereby enhancing their overall wellbeing. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:30 - Jillian’s Personal Journey 10:20 - Bouncing back & finding your mission 20:45 - Jillian’s dating app, Clara for Daters 28:09 - Challenges for women in dating Quotes “I had to figure out how to learn from my mistakes and not let them happen again on an expedited level.” “We have all these ways to meet people, dating apps, social media, yet we're still facing a loneliness epidemic because we're not actually converting them into social connections.” “When it doesn’t work out that means that you learn something and you’re going to keep going.” “Being hopeful is not a bad thing, but we have to be smart and hopeful” . Mentioned: The Rules of Love by Jay Shetty Esther Perel 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/31280042

Navigating the Patriarchy with Dr. Joshua Klapow 04/30/2024

Navigating the Patriarchy with Dr. Joshua Klapow As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Joshua Klapow recognized a pattern of professional women attempting to navigate a workplace culture that was never set up for them to succeed. Inspired to affect change, Dr. Klapow re-focused his career and is making an impact in that culture through performance coaching. Dr. Klapow is a clinical psychologist, behavioral scientist, and performance coach who helps women in leadership positions leverage their unique style and build influence to successfully navigate the male dominated culture in which they work. Josh is a Phi Beta Kappa alumnus of University of California, L.A. with a Ph. D. in clinical psychology from UCLA San Diego. He's authored over 100 scientific publications and is the author of Living Smart:Lifestyle Change Made Simple. He's also the co-founder of Chip Rewards, a privately held company with proprietary software that delivers incentive offers to influence population health behaviors. The success of this venture led him to be one of the top entrepreneurs 2020 by Yahoo Business. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:53 Dr. Klapow’s journey into performance coaching 5:47 Gender biases in corporate culture 10:09 Where the culture stands now, 18:51 Authenticity and humanity 23:18 Toxicity, insecurity and balance 33:23 The benefits of working with a male coach Quotes “ As a clinical psychologist, I can't unsee what I'm trained to see.” “It's a no win situation because we're asking you to be “more like men”, but when you are, that scene is threatening.” “I see a lot of women that I work with who absolutely get lost because they are literally forced to play all of these different roles, many of which are not true to their own persona.” “We all have these different personas that are who we are.” “ There are a lot of scared men, this is part of the problem, who are in leadership positions who have no clue how to be. They have all the power in the world in that organization, and they don't know how to leverage it in a supportive way because they're insecure.” “Look for the healthy psychology or psychological adjustment in the person. Not necessarily the gender.” . 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/31042268

Love of Money with Judy Wilkins Smith 04/16/2024

Love of Money with Judy Wilkins Smith Sparked by the tragic loss of her father, Judy Wilkins Smith set out on an unexpected journey as a writer that developed into much more. Judy is a highly regarded Family Patterns, Systemic Work, constellations expert, transformational coach, motivational speaker, and author who is passionate about individual growth, visionary leadership, and positive, accelerated, global change. The Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and organizations, she has 18 years of expertise assisting high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 executives (Chevron, JP Morgan, Kellogg's, ExxonMobil), and legacy families end limiting cycles and create lasting breakthroughs and transitions into peak performance. She is a regular guest on TV news and entertainment shows and is the author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:55 Judy’s personal story 5:20 Constellation work defined 12:26 What we can learn about money from our generational DNA. 15:33 Our relationship with money 19:49 Gender and money 26:55 Common blocks regarding our relationship with money Quotes ”Money is not a commodity, it is a relationship, and the way you show up for money is the way it will show up for you.” “It’s really creating the environment to have a healthy relationship with money that opens up the ability for money to flow to you.” “You've gotta invest in money, if you want money to invest in you.” “When you start to realize that you are valuable and you can add value and you have something to give and you offer it, the money will flow.” “You are as valuable as you think you are.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ 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/30846838

Aligning Your Talent with Jennifer Ritvo Hughes 04/02/2024

Aligning Your Talent with Jennifer Ritvo Hughes A life long lover of music, Jennifer Ritvo Hughes found her calling as a college student sitting in the back of a concert hall. A musician herself, Jennifer was passionate about integrating her business savvy and love of music into a successful career supporting the arts. Jennifer is CEO of American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra overseeing their daily operations, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and promotion of the globally renowned Israel Philharmonic in the United States. Jennifer received a master's degree in musicology from Brandeis University and has led a variety of performing arts organizations and initiatives, including Boston Bass Chorus. Cantata Singers and Wellesley College's first ever Arts at Wellesley initiative. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 1:18 Jennifer’s personal story 6:31 Greatest challenges 10:19 Lesson learned and work life balance 14:32 Challenges relative to gender and age 20:05 Confidence and courage as a young executive director 23:28 The role of the arts in cultural change Quotes ”I really love bringing creativity to the business side of things as much as the artistic side of things. And I think that when you are challenging yourself to be as creative as your counterparts on stage. That's when magic happens.” “Your strengths can also be your weaknesses if they're on overdrive.” “I don't think music is a universal language, but I think that music can communicate universally. I think that music has that power to create a shared experience, a shared emotional response beyond language and to me, that is the essence of our shared humanity.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ 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/30628168

The Love of Story with Lydia Sherrer 03/19/2024

Fierce advocate for women 50+ with Michela Di Carlo 03/05/2024

Fierce advocate for women 50+ with Michela Di Carlo Annoyed by the lack of representation and the way society media portrayed middle aged women, Michela Di Carlo decided to do something about it. She embarked on a journey and launched an online magazine to help empower women over 50 and reframe midlife as a colorful journey. Michela is a seasoned, bilingual lifestyle journalist (Italian/English) with a Masters in Communication Sciences from the University of Rome. Living between Manchester and The Eternal City, former feature writer for the most influential Italian National newspaper “La Repubblica”, regular contributor for ANSA, the italian major news agency, she is the founder and chief editor of CrunchyTales.com, the popular first solely illustrated online magazine for sassy, badass women over 50. Focusing her work on inspirational content to empower women feeling stuck in the second act of their life and highlighting the bright side of growing older, Michela is also the creator and producer of the first pro-age live radio show format called “The Beauty of Aging”. She also has curated and chaired several talk-shows around the UK promoting a refreshing approach to aging, partnering with several charities and players including Chester University, StoryHouse and the Open University. Currently holding the role of Adjunct Professor in Food Design at The University of Tor Vergata in Rome, she believes mature students are the best and she continues to be a fierce Late Bloomers advocate determined to change the narrative on aging while promoting the benefits of lifelong learning. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:57 Michela’s personal story 6:23 Biggest challenges in launching her magazine, Crunchy Tales 10:57 Things Michela learned about women over 50 15:01 Crunchy Tales format, illustrations and popular articles 22:10 Gendered ageism in UK vs Italy 30:56 Writing Crunchy Tales in english Quotes “I think that midlife is a time of reawakening, it’s a time when you finally pursue what you always dreamt about.” “We wanted to show that midlife is anything but a gray, dull time of life, so we encourage women to develop a new path maybe a more authentic path.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ 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/30234428

Discovering Your True Story with Suzette Mullen 02/20/2024

The Power of Sharing Your Story with Molly Sider 02/06/2024

Funnel Your Passion with Eileen Maus 01/23/2024

Funnel Your Passion with Eileen Maus Eileen Maus manifested an incredible career by finding her passion, recognizing her strengths, trusting the process, working hard and honoring the journey. CEO of Axena Health, Eileen brings 20 years as a healthcare industry sales and marketing executive with strategic planning experience to her role as Chief Executive Officer with Axena Health. Eileen entered the women’s healthcare space during her 12 years with Cytyc Corporation, where she was a key contributor to Cytyc’s growth from $8 million to over $700 million, holding leadership roles from sales management to Vice President, Commercial Operations of the Surgical Division. Specifically, Eileen built and managed sales forces for five new product launches, including the ThinPrep® Pap Test, ThinPrep® Imaging System, FirstCyte Breast Test, NovaSure Endometrial Ablation, and Mammosite Targeted Radiation Treatment. In addition, Eileen spearheaded the integration and commercialization of Cytyc’s surgical division. Prior to Axena Health, Eileen served as CEO of Renovia, Inc. the medical device company who developed and first commercialized the Leva® Pelvic Health System, and as Chief Commercial Officer of Constitutional Medical Investors, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus. In addition to participating in the diligence of diagnostic companies for potential acquisition, she developed the commercial plan for a disruptive technology in the hematology space that was acquired by Roche Diagnostic. Eileen is a graduate of LaSalle University, with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications. Eileen’s favorite quote is: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Meade What You Will Hear in This Episode 2:37 Eileen’s personal story 12:15 Major challenges Eileen has had to face. Balancing motherhood 18:08 Attributes of a woman led company and Eileen's philosophy as a CEO 28:11 Setting expectations and setting limits/boundaries Quotes “The journey is what it’s about, it’s not about reaching the pinnacle of the mountain because as soon as you do that, you want the journey back again.” “Put yourself out there, give yourself a chance. It's okay to fail. That's how we learn, and then just get right back up.” “Don’t be afraid of feedback, welcome it.” Mentioned Ozarks eConnect with Bonnie https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ 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/29602373

Overcoming Chronic Illness with Momoko Uno 01/09/2024

Overcoming Chronic Illness with Momoko Uno Watching her mother struggle with chronic illness Momoko Uno knew by the age of 14 that she wanted to have a career in medicine. Momoko has overcome trauma and adversity to become a doctor of integrative medicine, entrepreneur and author. She grew up in Australia and obtained a medical degree in internal medicine, integrating pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbal medicine. She has a masters in psychology with a certification in Consciousness Health and Healing, and is also a certified functional medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist. Momoko came to the United States 25 years ago with borrowed money, two suitcases and her dreams. She served as the department chair of clinical studies at Pacific College of Health Sciences and taught various classes there as well as at Touro College in 2009. She founded Omni Wellness, a multidisciplinary wellness center in New York City, where she also maintains her private practice. She holds a particular interest in trauma and its effect on the body and mind and how it plays a role in chronic illnesses. The majority of her patients have exhausted conventional medicine and turn to alternative medicine to treat complicated conditions. Momoko published her first book in 2023, which is a memoir about losing her mother during solitary confinement and how she overcame the traumatic loss. Her stories are ultimately all about healing the mind and spirit while overcoming adversity. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 2:15 Momoko’s personal story 8:39 Biggest challenges 13:36 The effects of on chronic illness and Momoko’s approach 20:57 What conventional medicine misses about trauma and chronic disease 24:15 Signs of poor stress management and proactive solutions 28:20 Gender and chronic illness Quotes “it's never a real mistake if you actually learn something from it. “ “I try to get the release to come out from different levels, and that's when I find it the most effective because if you just get it physically and you don't get the change on an emotional or mental level, it usually just comes back. “ “Chinese medicine is supposed to be about preventative health, so that means that you're supposed to be going to see a practitioner before there's any symptoms at all. That's Chinese medicine. You go when you're feeling good, “ Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ 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/29401438

Social Impact Trailblazer Emily Kane Miller 12/26/2023

Social Impact Trailblazer Emily Kane Miller Emily Kane Miller was deeply influenced by the resilience of her grandparents, two of whom were holocaust survivors. She has dedicated her career to transforming the social impact and philanthropic paradigm. She's a social impact trailblazer who's built a 20 year career at the intersection of government, non profit, business, and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a social impact consultancy, Emily is behind some of the most innovative social impact programs for a range of companies, from professional sports teams, to founder-led startups, to fortune 500 companies. She also founded Ethos Tracking, a 100 percent bootstrap, female led, social impact management platform that allows clients to measure and manage their social impact efforts all in one place. Launched just last year, the platform already has a range of very dynamic, socially conscious companies on the tool. Prior to founding this company, Emily served as vice president of philanthropy and community affairs at the wonderful company where she led the organization's award winning philanthropic efforts. Emily lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. What You Will Hear in This Episode: 3:00 Emily’s personal story 5:21 The path of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility 9:24 Starting her own firm and the challenges 14:35 What motivates and generates Emily’s clients 22:18 Example design of a community engagement program 26:56 Social media and promotion 30:50 Measuring social impact efforts 35:55 What Emily has learned about herself through the process of starting her business Quotes “This idea of sharing what you have isn't new. But I do think in the 21st century, we've seen just a total reformation of what generosity can do and can mean.” “What are we doing here, not how did we get here?” “I heard so many times in my career, “Well, we wish we could make a difference, but it's so hard to measure or it's so hard to know where to start.” It was just a throwaway excuse and I wanted, frankly, to take the excuse out of the room.” Mentioned: eConnect with Bonnie https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/ 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/29071118

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