Badass Basic Bitch

On part 2 of the Enneagram Series with Jenn Whitmer, we discuss the three centers of intelligence and conflict resolution styles of each Enneagram number. Then, we take a deeper dive into the 8-9-1 triad and discuss how they show up in relationships and approach conflict. Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict, cultivate communication, and create empowered teams. Keynote and TEDx spea...

Don’t we want to know why we do what we do? People’s personalities are endlessly fascinating, but I also know it seems hard to get a handle on how we use personality knowledge to improve our lives. The Enneagram is a powerful personality framework that shows us why we feel, think, behave the way we do. Not just what we do, but the deep motivations of our personality. This week on the podcast, we a...

On this week's episode we have the honor of hearing the story of Army veteran and Paralympic champion, Melissa Stockwell. She takes us through her journey serving in the Army, losing her leg during deployment, starting a family, running a non-profit, writing a book, qualifying and competing in the Paralympics, and what it has meant to represent the USA in a different uniform. Melissa likes to...

On this week's episode, we are joined by Suzanne Vita Battinelli, founder and CEO of The U , a full-service, virtual health and wellness provider. We dive into the relationship between fitness and mindset, finding motivation within ourselves, pushing through discomfort, and setting realistic fitness goals. In motion more often than not, Suzanne Vita is a leader, change maker and coach whose p...

On this week's episode we breakdown feminine burnout, how it affects our sex lives, and what we can do about it with Dr. Jordin Wiggins. Dr. Jordin is a Naturopathic Doctor and Feminine Burnout & Intimacy Coach. She is the CEO of the Pleasure Collective, a coaching community for CEOs and founders who want to be as badass in the bedroom as they are in the boardroom.  She is the author of T...

On this week's episode we have Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, trusted money expert and author of Financial Adulting. This finance episode is all about financial equity, what it means, and how it affects us and our past, current, and future money experiences. Ashley Feinstein Gerstley is the author of Financial Adulting , a guide that breaks down everything you need to be a financially confident a...

On this week’s episode we have certified sex educator, best selling author, and keynote speaker, Dr. Lexx Brown-James. She is passionate about helping others build, maintain, and perpetuate true relationship intimacy with #shamefreesexed. Brianna and Dr. Lexx discuss female pleasure, sexual shame and how to heal from it, and navigating intimacy and female pleasure in relationships. Dr. Lexx is a p...

On this week’s episode we have Christy Parisi, who is a single mom, special education teacher, blogger, and part-time singer in an emo pop-punk band. As a long time listener of the Badass Basic Bitch podcast, it's Christy's turn to share her personal story of navigating divorce, mental health, recovering from a toxic environment in childhood, being a single mom, setting boundaries, and f...

On this week’s episode we have Davinia Tomlinson, financial expert and founder and CEO of rainchq, an organization that helps women build sustainable long-term wealth and live life entirely on their own terms. She is the author of Cash is Queen , a book that empowers teens and young adults to learn about finance. During this episode, Davinia and Brianna discuss how we can support the next generati...

On this week's episode we have the pleasure of hearing the inspirational life journey of Courtney Runyon, a motivational speaker, author, and coach who focuses on positive thinking, mental peace, and emotional resilience. We hear about Courtney’s life before, during, and after her autoimmune disorder diagnosis and discuss what it truly means to be positive and choosing to be happy in times of...

Kendra Allen is a breakup coach, host of the Heal Your Heartbreak Podcast, author of The Breakup Workbook, and founder of Break Up Bestie. After going through a series of painful breakups, Kendra realized there was a huge gap online for practical and healthy heartbreak advice and she set out to fill it. She first launched the @yourbreakupbestie Instagram account in 2017. Since then, Kendra has hel...

On this week's episode we're joined by registered dietitian and co-founder of NutriSense, Kara Collier. We discuss Kara's frustrations while working in the healthcare system and how those frustrations led her to co-founding NutriSense. This episode breaks down the basics of glucose monitoring and how it helps us understand our bodies as well as the challenges and lessons of co-found...

In this transformative episode, we welcome Keisha Blair —economist, bestselling author, and trailblazing founder of the Holistic Wealth movement . Dubbed the Mother of Holistic Wealth , Keisha is the author of the acclaimed Holistic Wealth book series, including the expanded and updated edition with a foreword by Kelly Rutherford , star of Gossip Girl . After enduring the sudden loss of her husban...

In this refreshingly unique episode, we sit down with Abby Beale , lifelong learner, certified classical homeopath, and unapologetic enthusiast of all things unconventional. Abby has carved out not just one—but two careers most people don’t even know exist: speed reading and homeopathy . Abby takes us on a journey through her fascinating career path—from mastering the art of speed reading to helpi...

In this financially empowering episode, we sit down with Audrey Faust —a strategic CFO, business growth consultant, and Money Mindset Authority —who has helped countless entrepreneurs transform the way they approach wealth. With a unique blend of financial strategy and mindset coaching , Audrey helps CEOs and founders not just manage their money—but master it . Whether you’re stuck in financial su...

In this compelling and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Keren Eldad , known globally as Coach Keren —executive coach, speaker, and thought leader whose mission is to help high achievers break free from the exhausting loop of “more, more, more.” Coach Keren’s clients include Olympic athletes , Fortune 500 executives , startup founders , and even political leaders —but her message is univ...

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Bridgitte Mallinson, MS, RDN—functional medicine dietitian, business mentor, and founder & CEO of GutPersonal. Bridgitte shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic gut issues and how it led her to create a personalized approach to gut health that has transformed the lives of thousands.   We delve into the importance of gut health, its impac...

Can a global pandemic become the launchpad for your wildest dreams? For Jennifer Hartman, being laid off alongside her husband during COVID created the perfect "now or never" moment that transformed this shy, introverted mom into a bestselling romance author with 14 books in just four years. Jennifer pulls back the curtain on her meteoric rise in publishing, sharing how her fourth book &...

In this episode, we’re joined by Lavinia Rusanda, a dynamic content creator, host of the LoudTalk with Lavi podcast, chemical engineer, and business student. Lavinia brings her unique perspective on balancing multiple passions and responsibilities while maintaining self-confidence and motivation. We explore the journey to skin confidence, discussing the emotional and societal challenges that come...

In this inspiring and no-fluff episode, we welcome Sigrun Gudjonsdottir—award-winning business coach, bestselling author, international speaker, and host of the top-rated Sigrun Show podcast. Sigrun’s mission is bold and deeply necessary: to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship. After losing her job twice in two years and facing a seven-month health crisis, Sigrun pivoted fro...

In this empowering episode, we’re joined by Kelsey—the CEO, Feminine Energetics Specialist, and founder of Become Your Own Dream Girl . Kelsey has made it her mission to help women heal their wounded feminine energy so they can reclaim their power, rewrite their stories, and become the women they were always meant to be. We dive deep into what feminine energetics really means, why so many women ar...

Atoya Burleson is an entrepreneur, podcast host and influencer whose impact expands multiple generations. As an accomplished educator, motivational speaker, athlete, coach, wife and mother of 3, Atoya encourages balance and empowerment. She’s appeared in top influencing events while continuing to run the successful podcast, insideLINES. The show provides insight from professional athletes' wi...

Natalie Rose Allen is a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Nutrition & Fitness Coach and has a Masters Degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. She created Wellness Workshops & Counselling Programs after recovering from 10+ Years of Disordered Eating. Based in Toronto, her goal and passion is to create a safe space for anyone in need; to help improve the relationships we have with...

Sinead Sharkey-Steenson is The Career Elevator Coach at Generation Women where she helps women get the promotions and pay rises they deserve. Passionate about equality and seeing more women in leadership,  Sinead blends practical strategies with simple mindset tools to achieve amazing results…with several getting over 100% pay rises and multiple promotions!  To date, she’s helped close to 10,000 w...

Nadia Felsch is a Nutritionist who loves food and has a university degree in health science. She's a proud Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Health at Every Size® encompassing-Nutritionist. (Translation: no diet culture or weight loss diets here). In this episode, we reject the diet culture, make peace with food and honor your hunger.